Brazil-Croatia, June 12, Group A, Sao Paulo: The tournament opener, 78,000-plus jammed into the fabled Estadio do Maracana.

Some 200 million people stop life as they know it as their beloved Selecao begin a quest for World Cup title No. 6. After claiming the Confederations Cup with a demolition of Spain on home soil last summer, expectations could not be higher.

Spain-Netherlands, June 13, Group B, Salvador: A collision of the protagonists from the 2010 final in South Africa, deservedly won by Spain on an Andres Iniesta goal.

Overflowing with glittering names: Xavi, Iniesta, Robben, van Persie, etc.

The winner here gets a vital leg up in this difficult group, which includes Chile.

England-Italy, June 14, Group D, Manaus: Two of world football’s superpowers. One of, if not the, most anticipated matches of the group stage.

Given Uruguay’s attacking power and the difficulties European nations traditionally suffer in South American climes, an early result here by either nation will go a long way to advancement into the knockout phase.

Germany-Portugal, June 16, Group G, Salvador: The time is now for Joachim Low’s Die Mannschaft after some disappointing exits at recent major tournaments.

But standing in the way of top spot in the group is reigning Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo and FIFA’s somewhat inexplicably third-ranked Portuguese side.

Uruguay-England, June 19, Group D, Sao Paulo: Depending on the result of their match against Italy, the prospects of progression for Roy Hodgson’s Three Lions could well lie on beating La Celeste.

The England defenders will be well aware of Liverpool striker Luis Suarez’s stunning form this season.

Switzerland-France, June 20, Group E, Salvador: Are the upstart Swiss, who cruised through an easy qualifying group, truly worthy of their FIFA ranking of eighth? Well, with the wily Ottmar Hitzfeld at the helm, the full three points against Paul Pogba and Les Bleus at the Arena Fonte Nova in what shapes up as a table-topper could begin convincing a few of the doubters.

Bosnia and Herzegovina-Nigeria, June 21, Group F, Cuiaba: With Leo Messi and his potent Argentine supporting cast a lock to lead the group, attention shifts to who’ll advance alongside them. Nigeria can fall back on important lessons learned during last summer’s Confederations Cup, while the Bosnians are marking their first World Cup appearance.

Belgium-Russia, June 22, Group H, Rio: With creative midfield sparks like Eden Hazard and Alex Witsel and tough and tested defenders such as Man City’s Vincent Kompany and Daniel van Buyten, the Belgians rank among a very short list of dangerous outsiders. Their most difficult group test could well be Fabio Capello’s Russian side that conceded only five goals during qualifying.

Italy-Uruguay, June 24, Group D, Natal: The Azzurri slipped past Uruguay for third place at the 2013 Confederations Cup on penalties. Should be a fascinating duel between one of the world’s traditional defensive stalwarts versus the likes of Diego Forlan, Edinson Cavani and Suarez.

USA-Germany, June 26, Group C, Recife: During a stellar career as a striker for his country, the predatory Jürgen Klinsmann netted 47 goals in 108 appearances and helped West Germany win the 1990 World Cup. Now facing the nation he helped to a third-place finish at the 2006 tourney on home soil, this one — despite the stakes — carries additional emotional resonance for the U.S. manager. — Postmedia News

10 Group stage games to watchAll group games on CBC through

June 22; on CBC and Sportsnet June 23 to 26; all knockout games, including final, on CBC June 28 to July 13. All times are Pacific.

GROUP STAGEThursday, June 12Brazil vs. Croatia, 1 p.m.Friday, June 13Mexico vs. Cameroon, 9 a.m.Spain vs. Netherlands, noon.Chile vs. Australia, 3 p.m.Saturday, June 14Colombia vs. Greece, 9 a.m.Uruguay vs. Costa Rica, noon.England vs. Italy, 3 p.m.Cote d’Ivoire vs. Japan, 6 p.m.Sunday, June 15Switzerland vs. Ecuador, 9 a.m.France vs. Honduras, 3 p.m.Arg’tina vs. Bosnia-Herz’gvina, 3 p.m.Monday, June 16Germany vs. Portugal, 9 a.m.Iran vs. Nigeria, noon.Ghana vs. USA, 3 p.m.Tuesday, June 17Belgium vs. Algeria, 9 a.m.Brazil vs. Mexico, 1 p.m.Russia vs. Korea Republic, 3 p.m.Wednesday, June 18Australia vs. Netherlands, 9 a.m.Spain vs. Chile, noon.Cameroon vs. Croatia, 3 p.m.Thursday, June 19Colombia vs. Cote d’Ivoire, 9 a.m.Uruguay vs. England, noon.Japan vs. Greece, 3 p.m.Friday, June 20Italy vs. Costa Rica, 9 a.m.Switzerland vs. France, noon.Honduras vs. Ecuador, 3 p.m.Saturday, June 21Argentina vs. Iran, 9 a.m.Germany vs. Ghana, noon.Nigeria vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina, 3 p.m.Sunday, June 22Belgium vs. Russia, 9 a.m.Korea Republic vs. Algeria, noon.USA vs. Portugal, 3 p.m.Monday, June 23Australia vs. Spain, 9 a.m.Netherlands vs. Chile, 9 a.m.Croatia vs. Mexico, 1 p.m.Cameroon vs. Brazil, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, June 24Italy vs. Uruguay, 9 a.m.Costa Rica vs. England, 9 a.m.Japan vs. Colombia, 1 p.m.Greece vs. Cote d’Ivoire, 1 p.m.Wednesday, June 25Nigeria vs. Argentina, 9 a.m.Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Iran, 9 a.m.Honduras vs. Switzerland, 1 p.m.Ecuador vs. France, 1 p.m.Thursday, June 26USA vs. Germany, 9 a.m.Portugal vs. Ghana, 9 a.m.Korea Republic vs. Belgium, 1 p.m.Algeria vs. Russia, 1:40 p.m.

ROUND OF 16Saturday, June 281st-place Group A vs. 2nd-place Group B, 9 a.m.1st-place Group C vs. 2nd-place Group D, 1 p.m.Sunday, June 291st-place Group B vs. 2nd-place Group A, 9 a.m.1st-place Group D vs. 2nd-place Group C, 1 p.m.Monday, June 301st-place Group E vs. 2nd-place Group F, 9 a.m.1st-place Group G vs. 2nd-place Group H, 1 p.m.Tuesday, July 11st-place Group F vs. 2nd-place Group E, 9 a.m.1st-place Group H vs. 2nd-place Group G, 1 p.m.

QUARTERFINALSFriday, July 4June 30th winners, 9 a.m.June 28th winners, 1 p.m.Saturday, July 5July 1st winners, 9 a.m.June 29th winners, 1 p.m.

SEMIFINALSTuesday, July 8July 4th winners, 1 p.m.Wednesday, July 9July 5th winners, 1 p.m.

THIRD PLACEAt BrasiliaSaturday, July 12Semifinal losers, 1 p.m.

FINALAt Rio de JaneiroSunday, July 13Semifinal winners, noon.

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