The 41-year-old, whose goals helped the samba stars win the 1994 World Cup, recently netted what he calculated to be his 1,000th career goal.

And he believes he can play a key role in the nation's bid to host the prestigious tournament.

"I believe that I would be able to do something useful, I still do not know what, but I'm sure I will be there to work for the project," the Vasco da Gama forward told FIFA.com.

As it stands, Brazil are the only country in the running after Colombia pulled out of the race earlier this year.

And Romario is confident his home nation can put together a bid capable of winning the right to host the finals over any of their South American rivals.

"Inside seven years we will be more than prepared to hold the World Cup, that without doubt will help us change many aspects for the better," he said.

"We have many positive things, above all passion, and more importantly we need an event of this magnitude so that some Brazilians can change to better their situation.

"It would mean a great deal to our country, not only from a footballing point of view but from a political, economical and educational perspective too.

"We all hope that, from the moment FIFA decide the 2014 World Cup will be held in Brazil, a lot of things will change for the better.

"A World Cup in Brazil is really something."