World cup fever hits Brazil. The number of flags in windows and bunting on the streets is growing.<br/> <br />This road leads to the Arena Corinthians, the stadium hosting the World Cup opener between Brazil and Croatia on Thursday.<br/> <br />In hours it will be packed, as football fans make their way to the match.<br/> <br />Excitement about the tournament is steadily building in Brazil. But many residents are uneasy about the $11 billion dollars spent on the tournament.<br/> <br />Last year more than one million people took to the streets of major Brazilian cities against what people said was excessive spending on the World Cup.<br/> <br />Demonstrations have continued this year on a smaller scale -- but sometimes with violence. This protest by striking subway workers seeking higher pay was held as recently as Monday.<br/> <br />The Brazilian government is keen to prevent a repeat of the violence.<br/> <br />It's announced that around 100,000 police officers will be patrolling the 12 host cities, along with some 57
