The 2014 World Cup preliminary draw takes place in Rio today with a number of big names from the Brazilian game - past and present - attending.

Legendary player Ronaldo, who retired in February this year, former Brazil coach Mario Zagallo, Zico and rising star Neymar are all expected to attend, along with Brazil's president, Dilma Rousseff. 

200 countries will play 824 qualifiers to try and claim one of the 32 spots in the World Cup tournament, while host Brazil is of course guaranteed.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter promised: ''Brazil and FIFA will together offer an exceptional World Cup in 2014. Brazil is the country of football.''