FIFA World Cup's Opening Ceremony airs live from the Arena de Sao Paolo on ESPN at 2:00pm EST.
Live coverage and updates of the FIFA World Cup are accessible everywhere you go on a downloadable app.
Fans may be able to obtain photos, videos, and real-time voting for the Man of the Match on the app. The app was first released to the public on December 2013. It is specially developed for covering 64 tournament matches happening in Brazil from June 12 to 13.
"The official 2014 FIFA World Cup app is your virtual ticket to the global stadium. It's the best way to #joinin with the biggest conversation on the planet." - Matt Stone, FIFA Head of Digital
Fans may involve themselves on the worldwide feed of what's happening on the stadium. Messages from the coaches, players, live crowd, and commentators may be seen using the hashtag "#joinin". The app is perfect to share stories and experiences of the world class football action.
According to the official website of FIFA, "Constantly updated, FIFA.com offers the latest news, live scores from 197 world leagues, video highlights, historical data, exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes access and - through the free FIFA.com Club - a global meeting point for people who love football."
Croatia versus Brazil will be the first match of the tournament. Actions commences at 3:00pm EST.
Bollywood celebrities are not far behind the FIFA trends. Some celebrities root for their favorite teams.
"I think Brazil will win the trophy. They're such an amazing team. Spain and England have some great players too. I also hope that India will one day make the cut," Esha Gupta says on Indiatimes.
Even Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is excited, he says, "And on the most exciting note....I am completely over the moon with FIFA starting. TV glue ready!!!"
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