(VOVworld) – The FIFA World Cup’s opening ceremony at Corinthians Arena Stadium, Sao Paulo, on Thursday kicked off a month-long football tournament in Brazil.

Nearly 1 billion viewers around the world watched the opening ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Corinthians Arena Stadium, Sao Paulo. (Photo: Getty Images)

Lasting just 25 minutes in broad daylight, without any lighting effects, the ceremony presented to nearly 1 billion viewers around the world Brazil’s unique character through colourful performances at a cost of 90 million USD. Local fans coloured the stadium yellow and green – the colours of the Brazilian national flag and their team’s football jerseys. They couldn’t take their eyes off a globe constructed of 90 thousand LED lights. The Brazilian fans had a delightful day. Neymar and Oscar goals led the Brazilian team to a 3-1 victory over Croatia in the opening match.