One of the key concerns for the 2014 Cup is security and the Brazilian authorities are already looking closely at the issue. According to a recent report in Brazil´s top newspaper, Folha de Sao Paulo, the government has committed to spend R$1.6 billion (currently just over AU$1 billion) on a range of Cup-specific investments in the sector, including specialised police equipment and training.
The final figure will only be determined once the host cities settle their stadium and urban transport projects, which will vary considerably from city to city.
The report states that the total is close to double what was spent on South Africa 2010 security preparations, which were estimated at US$500 million.