After the opener Thursday , three games are played in Brazil on Friday . Brazil routs Spain in a rematch of the 2010 final . FIFA official expressed worries about match - fixing , illegal betting . Pope Francis jokes he promised Brazilians he would remain neutral .
After the opener Thursday , three games are played in Brazil on Friday . Netherlands routs Spain in a rematch of the 2010 final . Interpol official notes worries about match-fixing , illegal betting . Pope Francis jokes he promised Brazilians he 'd remain neutral .