The World Cup begins today — and São Paulo opens it properly, with 21°C and 86% rain. The city is wet, the bars are getting their screens ready

Monday June 8 opens at 23°C and 5% rain in São Paulo — a near-perfect first working day after the Corpus Christi feriadão.

Brazil opens its World Cup on Saturday, June 13, against Morocco. A foreigner's guide to where to watch the World Cup in São Paulo and Rio — free fan zones, parties and bars.

MASP is free today — free every Tuesday, 10 am–6 pm, Av. Paulista 1578. Tuesday is also the day the full Paulista corridor

The World Cup begins today. Mexico vs South Africa at the Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, 4 pm BRT — the same fixture that opened the 2010

The World Cup begins today — and São Paulo opens it properly, with 21°C and 86% rain. The city is wet, the bars are getting their screens ready