It seems the 2014 FIFA World Cup will mostly be an online affair as social media and tech giants have put together custom hubs and features for the tournaments. Google, Facebook and Twitter have been hard at working making sure that its users aren’t football deprived as we gear up for a month of sporting history.
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We have all added games to our Google calendars, bookmarked the Facebook hub and taken a walk through the stadiums thanks to Google Maps. Twitter has reintroduced hashflags but it seems there is more from the 14-character master.
Just in case you haven’t quite prepared for the beautiful game, Twitter has some plans for you.
Check it. The social media platform has a World Cup setup page for fans.
First you pick a team
Now pick a profile pic to match your team choice:
I am a tad indecisive.
Not sure who to follow to make sure you are up to date with all your teams news? Or the World Cup in general? Don’t worry, Twitter thought of that too with a starter kit.
In the true nature of the social network, connect with friends that have already set up their World Cup enjoyment.
What’s left to do? Tweet your support to you team of course!
There you have it: all the steps you need to get ready for the World Cup on Twitter.
