Will Brazil be ready for the FIFA World Cup?

Brazil's ability to be ready to host the FIFA World Cup for 2014 is being tested.

FIFA Secretary General Valcke smiles next to former Brazilian striker Ronaldo during a news conference after a visit to National Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia

Exactly a year before the World Cup kickoff, days before the start of the Confederations Cup and Brazil still has a lot of preparing to attend to.

With concerns around the development of the Maracana stadium, questions have circulated due to whether Brazil will be ready in time for the big tournament.

However, FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke dismisses concerns and is confident Brazil will be ready in time.