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Brazil prepares for World Cup
Yesterday was the final Sunday before Itaquerao hosts the opening 2014 FIFA World Cup match on June 12, 2014, between Brazil and Croatia. The World Cup starts on June 12, 2014, and runs through July 13, 2014. Brazil has won five World Cups, more than any other nation.
Parishioners prepare to march in procession during Festa Junina celebrations at the Paroquia Divino Espirito Santo church located near Itaquerao stadium, also known as Arena de Sao Paulo and Arena Corinthians, on June 8, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Today was the final Sunday before Itaquerao hosts the opening 2014 FIFA World Cup match on June 12 between Brazil and Croatia. Brazil has won five World Cups, more than any other nation. (Getty Images)
Julia Franca talks with her father Marcos Andre as they shop for a flag and other items to show her Brazilian soccer team spirit on June 7, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazil continues to prepare to host the World Cup which starts on June 12th and runs through July 13th. (Getty Images)
A large Brazilian flag is painted on the road near a cafe close to a ‘favela’ called Santa Marta as locals show their spirit for their home soccer team on June 8, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazil continues to prepare to host the World Cup which starts on June 12th and runs through July 13th. (Getty Images)
Minister Waldicir Perreira (L) and Wellington da Silva lead a congregation at the Batista Santa Marta church on June 8, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mr. Perreira spoke and prayed about the need for peace as well as hope that the Brazilian team does well during the World Cup which starts on June 12th and runs through July 13th. (Getty Images)
People pray together as they attend a service at the Batista Santa Marta church on June 8, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. During the service Minister Waldicir Perreira spoke about the need for peace as well as hope that the Brazilian team does well during the World Cup which starts on June 12th and runs through July 13th. (Getty Images)
Kids play soccer in the Santa Marta shantytown, or ‘favela’, on June 7, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazil is in final preparations to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup which kicks off June 12. (Getty Images)
A UPP (Police Pacification Unit) officer keeps watch in the Santa Marta shantytown, or ‘favela’, on June 7, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazil is in final preparations to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup which kicks off June 12. (Getty Images)
