Performers surrounding the "living ball" as it opened with native singer Claudia Leitte on stage.
Date
12 June 2014 (2014-06-12)
Time
15:15 Brasília official time (UTC-3)
Location
Arena de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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The 2014 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony took place on Thursday, 12 June 2014, at the Arena de São Paulo in São Paulo, Brazil at 15:15 Brasília official time (UTC−3), about a quarter to two hours before the opening match of the tournament between hosts Brazil and Croatia.[1]
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