After the opener Thursday , three games are played in Brazil on Friday . The final game is Saturday and Sunday at home against Germany ( who won last year ). Interpol official notes worries about match-fixing , illegal betting . Pope Francis jokes That 's a good thing for soccer fans , given that -- due to the time difference with Brazil -- games run from 11 p.m. and into the early morning , local time . he promised Brazilians he 'd remain neutral .
After the opener Thursday , three games are played in Brazil on Friday . The final game is Saturday and Sunday at home against Germany ( who won last year ). Interpol official notes worries about match-fixing , illegal betting . Pope Francis jokes he promised Brazilians he 'd remain neutral .