The month-long tournament sees 32 nations compete for a place in the final in Rio on Sunday 13 July.
But how will the teams relax during the tournament? Specific bananas, silent air-conditioning and special soaps are some of the extravagant hotel demands. Read below to see which team has requested what…
Germany have had a budget blowout building their own training facility in the village of Santo Andre in Bahia. They have also created a headquarters with 13 houses, 65 rooms, a football field and press centre.
Portugal demands a console in every room and 6 security guards, 2 of which will be dedicated to look after Cristiano Ronaldo at all times.
France asks for the hotel to replace its bar soap for the liquid variety. Each room needs to contain 2 types of liquid soaps, one for showering and the other for washing their hands. The French football federation also insisted that every player’s room should be identical, down to the colour of the paint.
Ecuador has demanded a special room where players can unwind, and an everyday basket with different types of Ecuadorian bananas in each room.
England demands one of 3 restaurants for their exclusive use, a dedicated video games room with 3 TVs and the latest games, and they want the sole use of the gym and swimming pool for just several hours every day. All their rooms contain brand new furniture, beds, wooden floors, rust-free balconies and air conditioning.
Japan wants all rooms to have a Jacuzzi.
Australia’s request is 2 large coffee machines close to their rooms, in an area that must also include a variety of newspapers from around the world. They want Brazilian meals of red meat, fish and chicken, but all cooked within the concept of a healthy diet.
Bosnia and Herzegovina demands an acoustic (sound-proofed) screen. The idea is that players will be on one side and the coaching staff on the other. This way their conversations will not be mixed.
Switzerland wants Swiss television channels in all the rooms and high-speed internet.
Colombia asked for 15 lucky youth players to take part in their training sessions.
We hope you will enjoy watching the World Cup as much as we will over the weekend!
Roya
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