WATCH HERE ► ► ► ► ► http://goo.gl/R5Vr8c CLICK HERE ► ► ► ► ► http://goo.gl/R5Vr8c Tonight's World Cup curtain raiser will see Brazil play Croatia for just the third time with Croatia yet to beat the South American's in two previous attempts.They last met in the group stages of the 2006 World Cup and the Brazilians ran out 1-0 victors on that day courtesy of a terrific Kaka strike from the edge of the box.The 2014 FIFA World Cup kicks off today as host nation Brazil opens against Croatia in Group A action at 4 p.m.Soccer fans all over the world will be treated to several group games a day starting Friday until the end of the group stages on June 26.The United States will open their campaign on Monday against World Cup rival Ghana, who has eliminated the Yanks the past two World Cups.After waiting for so long with bated breath,the 2014 FIFA #WorldCup tournament is here upon us in Brazil.To some people,football has come home to a country that really knows how to play the game,some could say,what a befitting nation to host the World Cup other than Brazil who has won the tournament more than any other: five times.With fears of protests threatening to cripple the competition,the Brazilian government will have a hard time curtailing any demonstration if the citizens take to the streets during the tournament.World Cup 2014 hosts Brazil will face-off Croatia in the tournament's opening match on Thursday, June 12.The game will kick-off at 4:00 p.m. EDT at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo.Brazil will be expected to beat Croatia in their World Cup opener, but they will probably not find the going easy.The 2014 World Cup will kick off when host country Brazil take on Croatia in a Group A matchup.If you recall, we found out way back in December that these two countries would participate in the epic tournament's first match:Group A also includes Cameroon and Mexico. While Brazil is the favorite of the bunch, it will likely come down to the head-to-head play of the other three teams to determine which other team advances.The World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events on the planet, so there is a lot to look out for during the 32-team tournament. Before we look ahead to the latter stages of the tournament, let's take a look at the betting line and some predictions for the 2014 World Cup opener between Brazil and Croatia.

• published: 12 Jun 2014
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