2014 FIFA World Cup begins Thursday in Brasil

World|sport|June 12, 2014 / 01:06 PM

AKIPRESS.COM - The 2014 FIFA World Cup begins on Thursday as hosts Brazil open the tournament against Croatia.

The month-long tournament sees 32 nations compete for a place in the final in Rio on Sunday, 13 July.

The opening match will be preceded by a ceremony in Sao Paulo that pays tribute to nature, people and football.

The groups:

The matches:

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