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What worries? Brazil World Cup scores high

By Gerald Imray
Published July 14, 2014 4:49pm ET
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What worries? Brazil World Cup scores high
Fireworks explode over the Maracana Stadium after the World Cup final match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Germany won 1-0. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) | Themba Hadebe

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s World Cup organizers can say it now: “Esta tudo bem” — it’s all OK. What was everyone so worried about?

After being plagued by doubts over whether the stadiums would be ready and stay standing, and if Brazil’s people would join in the fun or try to spoil it, their tournament is a winner. Even if the Brazilian team fell disastrously short.

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