June 13 – Here are some of the colourful scenes captured around Brazil as the glittering opening ceremony took place with the opening match between Brazil and Croatia:
Supporters of Brazil cheer at the Fan Fest in Fortaleza, Brazil, 12 June 2014, watching the FIFA World Cup 2014 group A preliminary round match between Brazil and Croatia.
Female fans with tattoos ‘everywhere’…
A Brazilian fan gets her face painted before watching the FIFA World Cup 2014 group A preliminary round match between Brazil and Croatia at the FIFA Fan Fest in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil
Brazilian fans with latest fashion in mini-skirts….
Nigeria´s tourists celebrate after the victory of Brazil against Croatia in the inaugural match of FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 during the event Fifa Fest at Vale do Anhangabau in Sao Paulo, Brazil.Brazilian fans watch the FIFA World Cup 2014 group A preliminary round match between Brazil and Croatia at the FIFA Fan Fest in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil.
Photos: EPA