Two countries with big World Cup expectations, England and Italy face off in the first match of the tournament from the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil. We'll be updating the action here as it happens!
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Italy opens the World Cup with a strong victory over European rival England. Check out the most entertaining moments from the match!
Italy wins! Defeats England 2-1.
Time is running out for England.
Steven Gerrard sends a free kick over the Italy net late in the second half. England still looking for the equalizer.
Interesting corner kick attempt from England. Still 2-1 Italy late in the second half.
Wayne Rooney after hitting one wide of the net for England. Rooney is still looking for his first career World Cup goal.
Balotelli scores! 2-1 Italy.
Second half action gets underway in Manaus.
BBC confirm dislocated ankle for Gary Lewin after the Daniel Sturridge goal celebration. #eng http://t.co/kpQOzZdLKt
This boot by Marchisio gave Italy the early lead, but seconds later Sturridge tied it up 1-1.
Sturridge with the equalizer for England. 1-1.
Italy goes up 1-0 on a blast by Marchisio.
England is attacking Italy's net looking to take a lead in the first half.
England supporters expected to outnumber Italy's fan as an estimated 7,000 Three Lions fans made the trip to Amazonia.
Great early save by the Italian goalie Sirigu, who's in goal for the injured Buffon.
And we're underway...
Here are the starting lineups for England and Italy.
Italian striker Mario Balotelli getting ready. If Italy's going to win, he'll need to have a strong game.
The weather in Manaus for tonight's match.
England takes the pitch for warm ups.
