SAO PAULO: Brazil was racing to be ready for the opening of the World Cup, scrambling to apply the finishing touches to a troubled build-up dogged by delays and violent street protests.
The hosts launch the four-week football carnival when they play Croatia in Sao Paulo's 61,600-capacity Corinthians Arena at 5:00 pm (1500 GMT) on Thursday.
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