Brazil kick off their bid for a sixth World Cup success against minnows North Korea on Tuesday. The Samba boys are among the favourites to go all the way in South Africa and North Korea are not expected to pull off one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history at Ellis Park in their Group G opener.

It is the first ever meeting between the two countries as highest-ranked team at the World Cup comes up against the lowest-ranked.

Brazil go into the game with a fully-fit squad as coach Dunga looks to put down a marker for the rest of the tournament.

Goalkeeper Julio Cesar is set to play after recovering from a back injury meaning Tottenham's Heurelho Gomes will start on the bench.

Luis Fabiano is set to lead the attack for selecao with Kaka and Robinho playing a supporting role.

North Korea have no injury problems to contend with for the game with coach Kim Jong-hun set to adopt a defensive formation to cope with Brazil's array of stars.