World Cup Today: Samba stars kick-off campaign, Ronaldo enters the fray, and can Choupo-Moting continue to fly?

After their South American neighbours froze in the sun at Lusail, Brazil get their show on the road under its lights.

JOURNEY BEGINS: Brazil's Richarlison listens to question during a press conference. Pic: AP Photo/Andre Penner

Fixtures (all times Irish)

Group G: Switzerland v Cameroon, Al Janoub Stadium, 10am: The under-the-radar group of death begins with the Swiss hoping to spark a trip to the knock-out stage for the fourth time in the past five tournaments. Cameroon have one World Cup win since 1990 but Rigobert Song has found a formula. This could be a fun one.