But despite all the concerns about the speed of the preparations for the World Cup, Mr Loes says it will act as catalyst for Brazil's greater infrastructure development.

BBC: Brazil: Will it be ready for the World Cup?

"Sao Paulo is an international airport but it has only two terminals but has a population of over 20 million people - it's ridiculously badly served, " says HSBC bank chief economist for Latin America, Andre Loes.

BBC: Brazil: Will it be ready for the World Cup?