101 News Updates: With the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil fast
approaching, the arrival of the participating teams is increasing. Early on
Saturday, Switzerland and Colombia landed at Guarulhos airport in São Paulo to
start preparing on Brazilian soil. The Swiss will be staying in Porto Seguro,
Bahia, while the Colombians will head to the city of Cotia, in the greater São
Paulo.
Brazil 2014 marks the tenth participation in a World Cup for
Switzerland, who open their campaign on 15 June against Ecuador in Group E.
"We are happy to be here in Brazil and we’re looking
forward to the tournament starting. We've had good preparations so far and we
will continue in this rhythm in the upcoming days," said coach Ottmar
Hitzfeld.
Colombia, returning to competition after the team’s last
appearance at France 1998, will face their first challenge against Greece on 14
June in Group C.
"From now on we will put into practice all we have been
preparing. Colombia comes with a great wish to perform well,” said Argentinian
coach Jose Pekerman.
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