Fifa 2014 — Fast

: This was the first tournament to utilize Goal-Line Technology to ensure officiating accuracy.

: Significant civil unrest occurred leading up to the event, with citizens protesting the misuse of public funds on stadiums versus essential social services. FIFA 2014

: Germany became the first European team to win a World Cup staged in the Americas. : This was the first tournament to utilize

The digital counterpart to the tournament was also a milestone for the franchise: FIFA 2014