Officials approve temporary stands for WCup opener

Published June 6, 2014 11:58pm ET



SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian officials have authorized the use of temporary stands at the stadium hosting the World Cup opener in Sao Paulo next week.

Authorities inspected the Itaquerao stadium on Friday and said it will be safe to use the stands during the high-profile opening match between Brazil and Croatia on Thursday.

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