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Photo Gallery>>> BEIJING, Aug.1 -- Brazil is not assured of hosting the 2014 World Cup even though it is the only bidder for the global soccer showcase, FIFA said Tuesday.

With little pomp and fanfare, Brazil's delegation showcased its plans in a 30-minute presentation before handing over a 900-page bid document to FIFA president Sepp Blatter. The delegation included Brazilian soccer federation president Ricardo Teixeira, former Brazil player Romario and author Paulo Coelho.

"This is a small ceremony but 185 million people are here with us," Teixeira said.

Blatter said "there is still work to do" and repeatedly reminded the delegation that a deal was far from closed.

"This is only the first step," he said. "The work of FIFA now is to see on site that everything you presented to us corresponds to reality and to FIFA's expectations."

If Brazil fails to meet the requirements, FIFA will start the bidding process over again, Blatter said.

"Naturally this is a scenario already in our files," Blatter said. "But we are well within the time zone, one year in advance, if something should happen."

FIFA will send an inspection team to visit Brazil in late August and early September to evaluate the country's suitability. The team will be led by FIFA development officer Hugo Salcedo of the United States.

Brazilian officials declined to publicly reveal detailed bid information, including budget estimates.

Brazil, which hosted the 1950 World Cup, became the only candidate for 2014 after Colombia withdrew its bid in April.

(Source: Shanghai Daily)