What to Expect
The hosts are almost unbeatable at home, won the Confederations Cup last summer, and are loaded with talent, as usual. Nothing less than a World Cup title a month from now will satisfy the fans, at least those who are not actively protesting the tournament.Croatia will hope to emulate Senegal in 2002 (over France) and Cameroon in 1990 (over Argentina) by pulling off an opening-game upset.
What’s at Stake
Brazil is very, very unlikely not to qualify for the knockout stages, even with a stumble today. Croatia would love a point from a draw, but realistically its fate will be determined in matches against Mexico and Cameroon later on.When is the match?
June 12, 2014 at 4 p.m. ETWhere is the match?
Arena de São Paulo, São Paulonews from
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/06/12/sports/worldcup/brazil-vs-croatia.html?_r=0
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