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So it is here - the FIFA World Cup 2014 and its first match between hosts Brazil and Croatia being played Thursday today, just after the opening ceremony at Arena Corinthians, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Brazil has won five previous world cup finals, last time in 2002 and are the hot favourites again this time. However, Croatia defender will try to stop Brazil poster boy Neymar. Brazil has played Croatia twice with one win and one drawn match.
The likely teams for tonight's opener are:
Brazil (Possible, 4-2-3-1): Cesar; Alves, Luiz, Silva, Marcelo; Gustavo, Paulinho; Hulk, Oscar, Neymar; Fred.
Croatia (Possible, 4-2-3-1): Pletikosa; Srna, Lovren, Corluka, Pranjic; Vukojevic, Modric; Perisic, Rakitic, Kovacic; Olic.
Referee: Yuichi Nishimura (Japan)
What do you expect the outcome of the match tonight? a 2-0 in Brazil's favour or a surprise?
The FIFA World Cup opener is scheduled to be played between Brazil and Croatia on Thursday 12 June, kick-off 20:00 GMT at Arena Corinthians, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
If you are one of the fans located at different destination and miss the chance to visit the stadium to watch your favourite team, you can now watch the match live on your laptop or desktop computer, FREE, provided you have an internet connection, from the links given below: