FIFA 2014: The Opening Ceremony

  • FIFA 2014: The Opening Ceremony

    FIFA 2014: The Opening Ceremony

    With just a couple of hours left for the opening of one of biggest events of 2014, nerves of fans surely must be having an adrenaline rush.

  • Kickoff time

    Kickoff time

    The official kick off time is 3:15 PM (local current time in Brazil) and 10.30 pm India time.

  • JLo walks out

    JLo walks out

    J Lo, who was expected to perform in the opening ceremony with Pitbull and Claudia Leitte, has made a surprise exit.

  • 32 teams

    32 teams

    The world's largest sporting event begins in Sao Paolo and in this battle 32 teams will fight for the FIFA World Cup title.

  • Live Stream Information

    Live Stream Information

    ESPN will be streaming all 64 matches from the first kickoff to the finale.

  • Performances

    Performances

    More than 600 dancers reportedly started rehearsing a month ago to put on a show that will amaze the world.

  • We Are One!

    We Are One!

    The opening ceremony will end with Pitbull's performance of the 2014 World Cup theme song 'We Are One.'