The greatest show on Earth kicks off : FIFA World Cup 2014 Brazil.
Singer Jennifer Lopez, rapper Pitbull and Brazilian popstar Claudia Leitte bounced around the giant stage as they sang the official World Cup song 'We Are One (Ola Ola)' during the opening ceremony.
A cast of 660 dancers paid tribute to the country's nature, people and football with a show around a "living" ball on the Arena de Sao Paulo pitch. Performers dressed as trees, flowers and various musical instruments all performed in three acts over Brazilian music and its looking yellow all over.
Many fans took to the streets to sing and chant their support for Brazil as excitement built in the hours before the tournament began. But there were also demonstrations from those unhappy with the expense of hosting the tournament.
While there was no trouble within the 65,000-seater Arena de Sao Paulo during the opening ceremony, there were complaints about the sound quality.
The opening game of the tournament between Brazil and Croatia kicked off at 21:00 BST, with the hosts coming from behind to win 3-1. Neymar scored twice, with his crucial second coming from a controversial penalty after team-mate Fred fell to the ground under minimal contact
The month-long tournament sees 32 nations compete in 64 games.
Singer Jennifer Lopez, rapper Pitbull and Brazilian popstar Claudia Leitte bounced around the giant stage as they sang the official World Cup song 'We Are One (Ola Ola)' during the opening ceremony.
A cast of 660 dancers paid tribute to the country's nature, people and football with a show around a "living" ball on the Arena de Sao Paulo pitch. Performers dressed as trees, flowers and various musical instruments all performed in three acts over Brazilian music and its looking yellow all over.
Many fans took to the streets to sing and chant their support for Brazil as excitement built in the hours before the tournament began. But there were also demonstrations from those unhappy with the expense of hosting the tournament.
While there was no trouble within the 65,000-seater Arena de Sao Paulo during the opening ceremony, there were complaints about the sound quality.
The opening game of the tournament between Brazil and Croatia kicked off at 21:00 BST, with the hosts coming from behind to win 3-1. Neymar scored twice, with his crucial second coming from a controversial penalty after team-mate Fred fell to the ground under minimal contact
The month-long tournament sees 32 nations compete in 64 games.
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