World Cup 2014: It's just like watching Brazil – in pictures

Workers rush home at lunchtime for the forthcoming match
Photograph: Tom Jenkins

A man heading underground predicts the scoreline Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Fans near Uruguaiana metro station in the Central district of Rio de Janeiro flock towards their homes and the various screens on which the game will be displayed Photograph: Tom Jenkins

A family arrives at the Alzirao street party held in the Tijuca district of Rio, near the Maracanã. They've held it every World Cup for the past 30 years Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Merchandise is sold - only one colour is available Photograph: Tom Jenkins

This character has come with a globe – lest we forget it's the World Cup Photograph: Tom Jenkins

A themed VW Beetle takes pride of place on the street. The first Alrizão was held in 1978 on Rua Alzira Brandão by a group of friends who put their 20 inch television in the street to watch the game. Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Time for some last minute Panini sticker swapping Photograph: Tom Jenkins

With a bit of luck, this sticker dealer will have the ones he needs Photograph: Tom Jenkins

This pair have taken fancy dress to the extreme - even their fruit matches the colours of the flag Photograph: Tom Jenkins

A baby at the Alzirao street party is held aloft Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Fans make their way down the street Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The game begins, but the home nation's fortunes on the pitch are clearly frustrating the crowd, which is 30,000-strong Photograph: Tom Jenkins

A woman watches as Brazil labour through the first half, which is goalless Photograph: Tom Jenkins

If their fortunes improve and Brazil go all the way in the tournament, they'll be six-times champions of the world by the time her baby is born Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The Mexican goalkeeper Memo Ochoa repeatedly denied Brazil's best chances, much to the chagrin of these fans Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Meanwhile ... São Francisco Xavier metro station is deserted – except for a couple of Chile fans Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The streets are all but empty too Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Not quite everyone is into the football, though Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Fans watch on as Brazil struggle to break down a stubborn Mexico side Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Customers in a burger bar are glued to the match Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Local dustmen stop work to watch the second half of the game Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Over on Copacabana beach, crowds gather to witness the closing stages as Brazil are held to a 0-0 draw Photograph: Tom Jenkins