So the World Cup draw takes place this Friday 6th Dec and most of the preview talk is about the size and geography of Brazil, including the weather, which will certainly impact my cycle trip (although remember that I start in the south in Jan which is their summer and finish in the Amazon in June so am expecting c.25 degree temps most of the way!)…
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25187878
And here’s more info on the stadiums: