Summary

  • Brazil take on Switzerland in Group E

  • Serbia beat Costa Rica 1-0 in the group's earlier game

  • Brazil's next match is against Costa Rica on Friday afternoon

  • Switzerland face Serbia on Friday evening

  1. Postpublished at 18:56 British Summer Time 17 June 2018

    Brazil v Switzerland (19:00 BST)

    Switzerland's is grander, maybe even bordering on sombre. I'm giving this round to Brazil.

  2. Postpublished at 18:55 British Summer Time 17 June 2018

    Brazil v Switzerland (19:00 BST)

    Anthems. Brazil's is a jaunty number. Plenty of flute in that orchestra. The way it is being belted out tells us they are well supported in Rostov.

  3. 'You will not see a shock here'published at 18:54 British Summer Time 17 June 2018

    Brazil v Switzerland (19:00 BST)

    Danny Murphy
    Former England midfielder on BBC Radio 5 live

    Brazil have got lots of options and competition for places in their squad. I think they will win tonight. If Brazil score early, Switzerland are going to have to come out and then they'll be in real trouble. You're not going to see a shock here because of the quality in that side.

  4. 'Rugged Switzerland'published at 18:54 British Summer Time 17 June 2018

    Brazil v Switzerland (19:00 BST)

    Terry Butcher
    Ex-England captain on BBC Radio 5 live

    Brazil are up against a rugged Switzerland side tonight, who you would expect to pack the defence, and be tough to break down. They can play with the ball themselves so it won't be easy, but the one thing that will give them nightmares, is Brazil's pace.

  5. Postpublished at 18:53 British Summer Time 17 June 2018

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  6. Postpublished at 18:53 British Summer Time 17 June 2018

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    The players are in the tunnel. I want one of those Brazilian tracksuit tops. Gold, retro.

    Neymar has had his hair modeled on a messy golden retriever.

  7. Postpublished at 18:51 British Summer Time 17 June 2018

    And, to get another plug in, make sure you switch to BBC Two at 21:00 tonight, after this game has finished.

    The Impossible Job explains what it is really like to be England manager, by the men who have done it.

    The show was made to look even better by using the Stone Roses as the music for the trailer.

  8. Postpublished at 18:49 British Summer Time 17 June 2018

    Did you need reminding?

    Tunisia v England, 19:00 BST on Monday. BBC One, Radio 5 live, right here on this website.

    If you have plans, cancel them. A parent's evening, a first date, visiting your gran. They can all wait.

  9. Postpublished at 18:47 British Summer Time 17 June 2018

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  10. Postpublished at 18:46 British Summer Time 17 June 2018

    Brazil v Switzerland (19:00 BST)

    Alistair is referring to the fact that Brazil have been world champions more than any other time. Five times they have lifted the trophy, ahead of four-time winners Italy and Germany.

    Brazil, though, haven't won a World Cup in Europe since 1962.

  11. 'Yellow shirts dominating'published at 18:43 British Summer Time 17 June 2018

    Brazil v Switzerland (19:00 BST)

    Alistair Bruce-Ball
    BBC Radio 5 live

    Those yellow shirts of Brazil are dominating the Rostov Arena. In my experience, the World Cup doesn't really start until we see the greatest side in the history of the tournament play.

  12. Postpublished at 18:41 British Summer Time 17 June 2018

    Brazil v Switzerland (19:00 BST)

    I'm being sent a few suggestions on how Brazilians get their nicknames. I might have my head around it by the time we get to the quarter-finals.

  13. Tune inpublished at 18:39 British Summer Time 17 June 2018

    Brazil v Switzerland (19:00 BST)

    BBC Radio 5 live

    Don't forget that there's live commentary on this match over on BBC Radio 5 live. Alistair Bruce-Ball and Chris Sutton will be calling the game in Rostov. You can catch all the build-up right now at the top of this page or on your wireless.

  14. Postpublished at 18:37 British Summer Time 17 June 2018

    Brazil v Switzerland (19:00 BST)

    As you would expect, there are plenty of Brazil fans in Rostov, the stands are smattered with gold, green and blue. The Swiss are making their presence felt too. Four chaps, all red with white crosses. Night has fallen, but it's still sticky. The players are filmed with sweat as they complete their warm-ups.

  15. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 18:34 British Summer Time 17 June 2018

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    Kyle: Cannot see any upset here unfortunately. Always fun to watch Brazil. Think their front four will rip Switzerland apart and win 3-0. Brazil vs Germany would be a great last 16 tie.

  16. Postpublished at 18:32 British Summer Time 17 June 2018

    Brazil v Switzerland (19:00 BST)

    Going back to the earlier post about the Brazil team displayed with their full names, nothing shortened - how do Brazilians come up with their nicknames? Is it something they choose, or is it bestowed upon them?

    If you know, share the wealth.

  17. Postpublished at 18:30 British Summer Time 17 June 2018

    I'll level with you. There are times when we in the BBC are asked to promote our content or coverage. You know, tell you about things, maybe even big them up when we don't think they are too hot.

    This is not one of those occasions. I first saw this before the tournament started and it still hasn't got old. I could watch it on a loop for the next four weeks.

    Media caption,

    This will get you in the mood for the World Cup - BBC Sport's World Cup 2018 opener

  18. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 18:27 British Summer Time 17 June 2018

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    Pradeep: Portugal. Argentina. Germany. Who is next? Brazil?

    Jaylock: Now that Germany can't win its clear that Neymar Jr is going to drive Brazil to the world cup final

  19. Postpublished at 18:25 British Summer Time 17 June 2018

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  20. Team newspublished at 18:23 British Summer Time 17 June 2018

    Brazil v Switzerland (19:00 BST)

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    Brazil start with the mouthwatering quartet of Neymar, Gabriel Jesus, Willian and Philippe Coutinho in their 11. Neymar is expected to play from the left, with Coutinho dropping into a midfield three.

    Once again, manager Tite opts to leave Manchester City's Fernandinho on the bench, instead using Paulinho and Casemiro as his midfield enforcers. Liverpool's Roberto Firmino also has to make do with a place among the substitutes.

    Brazil: Allison, Silva, Miranda, Casemiro, Jesus, Neymar, Coutinho, Marcelo, Danilo, Paulinho, WIllian.

    New Arsenal signing Stephan Lichtsteiner captains Switzerland, who will operate with Haris Seferovic as a lone striker. The likes of Stoke City's Xherdan Shaqiri will offer support, while another Arsenal man, Granit Xhaka is seen as a key cog in this Swiss midfield.

    Central defender Manuel Akanji wins just his eighth cap. The 22-year-old gets the nod to face up against Brazil's free-flowing attack. Akanji aside, it's an experienced side throughout.

    Switzerland: Sommer, Licthsteiner, Akanji, Seferovic, Xhaka, Behrami, Rodriguez, Zuber, Dzemaili, Schaer, Shaqiri.

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