Images from the weekend inauguration of the World Cup stadium in Manaus, Brazil, which kicked off with a match between Nacional and Remo.
Updated: March 12, 2014, 12:00 AM
In pictures: World Cup 2014 nears as Brazil inaugurates Arena Amazonia
Players from Nacional of Amazonas warm up in the Arena Amazonia Vivaldo Lima before the stadium's inaugural match between the Nacional and Remo on Sunday. Bruno Kelly / Reuters / March 9, 2014
Fans watch the inauguration of the Arena Amazonia Vivaldo Lima on Sunday. Bruno Kelly / Reuters / March 9, 2014
Fans take a photo outside the Arena Amazonia Vivaldo Lima on Sunday. Bruno Kelly / Reuters / March 9, 2014
Brazil's Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo (centre, gray suit) uncovers a plaque during the inauguration of the Arena Amazonia Vivaldo Lima on Sunday. Rebelo sounded confident with one of the most problematic stadiums, Curitiba, now more than 97 per cent complete. Bruno Kelly / Reuters / March 9, 2014
View of the Arena Amazonia during its inauguration match between Nacional and Remo, in Manaus, Amazonas, on Sunday. Raphael Alves / AFP / March 9, 2014