FIFA World Cup 2014: Brazil vs Croatia First Match in Pictures

Neymar celebrates scoring during a Group A football match between Brazil and Croatia at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Brazil's forward Neymar celebrates his second goal against Croatia.

Brazil's forward Neymar (L) scores from the penalty spot past Croatia's goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa.

Brazil's defender and captain Thiago Silva (L) and Croatia's forward Ivica Olic vie for the ball during a Group A football match between Brazil and Croatia.

Brazil's forward Fred (front) is fouled by Croatia's defender Dejan Lovren (R) to be awarded a penalty.

Brazil's coach Luiz Felipe Scolari (C) argues with a referee during a Group A football match between Brazil and Croatia.

Brazil's defender David Luiz (R) heads the ball towards Croatia's goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa.

Brazil's defender David Luiz celebrates after his teammate midfielder Oscar scored a goal during a Group A football match between Brazil and Croatia.

Brazil's defender Marcelo (R) is watched by teammate Julio Cesar as he scores an own goal during a Group A football match between Brazil and Croatia at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo

Brazil's forward Neymar leaves the pitch for substitution.

Brazil's midfielder Oscar celebrates after scoring a goal during a Group A football match.

Brazilian fans pose prior to the Group A football match between Brazil and Croatia at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo.

Croatia's coach Niko Kovac attends a Group A football match between Brazil and Croatia at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo

Croatia's forward Ivica Olic (R) reacts after the Group A football match Brazil vs Croatia.

Croatia's goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa (C) makes a save during a Group A football match.

Croatia's goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa celebrates the 0-1 own goal scored by Brazil's defender Marcelo (not in picture) during a Group A football match between Brazil and Croatia.

Croatia's midfielder Ivan Perisic celebrates after winning a 1-0 lead during a Group A football match between Brazil and Croatia at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo.

Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric (L) and Brazil's forward Neymar vie for the ball.

Croatian and Brazilian fans wait for the kick-off of the Group A football match between Brazil and Croatia at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo.

Croatian football fans react as they watch the opening match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a group A football match between Croatia and Brazi

Members of the Brazilian national team (back from L-R) goalkeeper Julio Cesar, defender David Luiz, forward Fred, captain Thiago Silva and midfielder Luiz Gustavo, (front from L-R) midfielder Oscar, defender Dani Alves, forward Neymar, midfielder Paulinho, defender Marcelo and forward Hulk pose for a team photo.

Members of the Croatian national team (Back row L-R) Croatia's defender Dejan Lovren, Croatia's defender Vedran Corluka and Croatia's goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa  Croatia's midfielder Ivan Rakitic Croatia's forward Nikica Jelavic and Croatia's midfielder Ivan Perisic (Front row L-R) Croatia's defender and captain Darijo Srna, Croatia's midfielder Mateo Kovacic, Croatia's defender Sime Vrsaljko, Croatia's forward Ivica Olic, Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric and Croatia's midfielder Ivan Perisic pose for the team photo.

(AFP Photo)