Rio De Janeiro: About 300,000 visitors from around the world are expected to attend World Cup matches across Brazil, from the steamy Amazon region in the north to the chillier pampa climes in the south
The monthlong event starts June 12, when Brazil's largest city, Sao Paulo, hosts the opening game.
Last-minute preparations are still being completed for the onslaught of fans, with finishing touches on stadiums where the games will be played and at airports where visitors will arrive.
