Excitement is building in Germany ahead of the opening ceremony at Munich's 59,000 capacity Allianz Arena
The opening ceremony kicks off with 182 drummers from Upper Bavaria slowly building up the atmosphere
Traditionally-dressed German performers look on as suspended dancers are lowered into the arena
Brazilian legend Pele, three-times winner of the World Cup, carries the trophy onto the pitch with model Claudia Schiffer
A performer sports an unusual hat during the festivities, as the clock counts down to the openign match of Germany v Costa Rica
Sir Bobby Charlton takes to the pitch as he prepares to take part in a parade for past World Cup winners
More than 150 former World Cup winners, joined by family members, take to the pitch to applause from the crowd
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