Brazil prepares for World Cup kickoff amid strikes and protest

Brazil’s day has finally arrived as the World Cup kicks off.

Brazil prepares for World Cup kickoff amid strikes and protest
Thu, 12 Jun, 2014 - 12:47

Brazil’s day has finally arrived as the World Cup kicks off.

It is the first time the South American nation has hosted the football tournament in 64 years.

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