FIFA Updates Official iOS Apps With More Features For 2014 World Cup In Brazil
June 11, 2014
As promised, the official iPhone and iPad apps of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) have received follow-up updates ahead of the kickoff of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Last week, FIFA Official App for iPhone and FIFA for iPad received similar updates, bringing both apps to version 2.0.
In addition to the app’s usual offerings, including breaking news, interviews, photos, videos, and live scores from 197 leagues around the world, version 2.0 of the apps offered several notable pre-tournament features. These included the latest World Cup news, detailed profiles of the players and coaches from the 32 competing teams, and the schedule of all 64 games of the tournament. The updated apps also allowed users to explore the host country Brazil and its participating stadiums and cities.
Now, both apps have just been updated to version 2.1, enabling users to do more in celebration of the highly anticipated sporting event.
The latest updates to FIFA Official App and FIFA for iPad let you keep up to date with match alerts from your favorite teams. You can also follow all the games live in the Global Stadium where you can #Joinin the conversation with players and coaches as well as your friends and fellow fans.
You can also follow the daily Live Blog for up-to-the-minute coverage of the tournament. Furthermore, you can affect what happens at the World Cup by voting for the Man of the Match in each of the 64 games.
Compatible with iOS 6.0 or later, the new versions of FIFA Official App for iPhone and FIFA for iPad are available now in the App Store for free.
The 2014 FIFA World Cup runs from June 12 to July 13 in Brazil.
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