World Cup 2014: The journey to the World Cup in Brazil begins

Watch the first part of BBC Sport's 2014 World Cup trailer, as the tournament draws nearer.

The BBC will have comprehensive coverage, showing live matches on BBC One, BBC One HD and the BBC Sport website, with simultaneous games on BBC Three, BBC Three HD and the Red Button.

BBC Two and BBC Two HD will host a morning catch-up highlights programme as well as full match replays of the game of the day.

Gary Lineker kicks off proceedings on Wednesday, 11 June at 22:35 BST on BBC One and BBC One HD with a preview show of the latest comment, analysis and predictions before the tournament starts the following day.