Brazil defeats Croatia 3-1 in Thursday 's World Cup opener . A sweeping counter-attack allowed the midfielder to run clear before toe-poking the ball past Pletikosa to secure victory . The match was played at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro and ended with a goal by Neymar to give his team an early lead. Neymar then scores twice for Brazil and Oscar seals win late . Mexico faces Cameroon in second Group A game on Friday .
Brazil defeats Croatia 3-1 in Thursday 's World Cup opener . The match was played at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro and ended with a goal by Neymar to give his team an early lead. Neymar then scores twice for Brazil and Oscar seals win late . Mexico faces Cameroon in second Group A game on Friday .