The national teams have started to arrive in Brazil ahead of the 2014 World Cup opening day. If the England team's arrival is any indication, security is tight. The teams arrived to much fanfare -- but also intense security measures -- in Brazil. Japan's plane received an aeronautical honorific welcome from airport fire trucks as it taxied in at Viracopos Airport in Campinas on Sunday. Other teams, including those of Russia, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Colombia have already arrived in Brazil.
Every four years, 32 national teams compete for the most coveted trophy in the world. This year the World Cup begins on June 12 as host country Brazil competes against Croatia.
England's Jack Wilshere (2nd L) looks at Brazilian military as he arrives at the team hotel for the 2014 World Cup match in Rio de Janeiro, June 8, 2014.REUTERS/Darren StaplesArmed Brazilian servicemen stand guard in front of the entrance to Russia's base camp in the town of Itu, north-west from Sao Paulo June 8, 2014. REUTERS/Maxim ShemetovEngland's Steven Gerrard walks past Brazilian army personal as he arrives at the team hotel in Rio de Janeiro June 8, 2014. REUTERS/Eddie KeoghBrazilian army personal stand guard as the England team arrives at their team hotel in Rio de Janeiro ahead of the 2014 World Cup. REUTERS/Eddie KeoghAirport fire trucks spray water over the plane carrying Japan's national team after it landed at the Viracopos airport ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Campinas June 7, 2014.REUTERS/Maxim ShemetovColombia captain Mario Yepes waves to the crowd at Guarulhos airport ahead of the 2014 World Cup.ReutersMario Baloteli and the Italy national soccer team arrive at the Rio de Janeiro airport ahead of the 2014 World Cup.ReutersBrazilian soldiers coordinate during a safety drill ahead of the 2014 World Cup.Reuters
