As the one-year countdown to 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil begins, we highlight the Top Ten songs of World Cup history

The countdown has begun: the 2014 FIFA World Cup begins on June 12, 20014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The tournament's slogan is "All in One Rhythm," and we can expect music surrounding the mundial celebration in Brazil to be big, second only to the futbol itself. As the qualifying matches continue, we're awaiting not only FIFA's pick for the official 2014 World Cup theme song(s), but a year in which music and sports could come together like never before.

Meanwhile, listen to these historic World Cup anthems, some paired with video of footage of beautiful games past. And let us know what your 2014 World Cup anthem would be.