Stadium status still in limbo

The still-unfinished stadium that will host the opening game of the World Cup on June 12 held its first official match on Sunday, getting off to a shaky start after delays and deadly accidents marred its construction.

Sao Paulo's Corinthians Arena - over-budget, under construction and operating at less than full capacity 25 days from soccer's largest showcase - hosted a Brazilian league game in which underdogs Figueirense upset home team Corinthians in front of a rain-drenched crowd left exposed by the unfinished roof.

About 36,000 fans turned out for the game - less than the 40,000 tickets that were on sale, and well below the 68,000 expected for World Cup matches.