The 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil: the promised legacy was dribbled past

This work evaluates the legacy left by the 2014 FIFA World-Cup held in Brazil, demonstrating the differences between the proposed and actual costs, construction projects and investments. This documentary study used statistical data provided by the Brazilian Government and the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). The results were analysed through descriptive statistics. From the results, the magnitude of benefits was not fulfilled due to the failure to carry out all the projects and actions judged necessary and justified by the mega-event, even so, it brought some development for the country.