Neymar Scores Twice as Brazil Tops Croatia in World Cup Opener

Two goals from Brazil’s biggest star got the World Cup off to a successful start for the hosts, but controversy overshadowed Neymar’s brace.

Neymar (L) of Brazil in action against Darijo Srna (R) of Croatia during the FIFA World Cup 2014 Group A preliminary round match between Brazil and Croatia at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, June 12, 2014. TOLGA BOZOGLU / EPA