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Football World Cup 2014: From the Stands

Jun 13, 2014, 09:51 AM IST

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Fans of the Brazil national soccer team cheer for their team in front a video camera after a live broadcast of the World Cup third-place soccer match between Brazil and the Netherlands, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Fans of the Brazil national soccer team cheer for their team in front a video camera after a live broadcast of the World Cup third-place soccer match between Brazil and the Netherlands, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Soccer fans celebrate outside Manolo Restaurant in Miami Beach, Fla., after Argentina defeated the Netherlands 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 tie after extra time to advance to the finals.

Soccer fans celebrate outside Manolo Restaurant in Miami Beach, Fla., after Argentina defeated the Netherlands 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 tie after extra time to advance to the finals.

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A fan of Argentina cries in disbelief over his team's victory over the Netherlands after the end of the semifinal match at the Itaquerao stadium during the 2014 soccer World Cup in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

A fan of Argentina cries in disbelief over his team's victory over the Netherlands after the end of the semifinal match at the Itaquerao stadium during the 2014 soccer World Cup in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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A fan of Argentina celebrates his team's victory over the Netherlands after the end of the semifinal match at the Itaquerao stadium during the 2014 soccer World Cup in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

A fan of Argentina celebrates his team's victory over the Netherlands after the end of the semifinal match at the Itaquerao stadium during the 2014 soccer World Cup in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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A Brazil soccer fan screams as Germany defeats her team 7-1 in a semifinal World Cup match as she watches the game on a live telecast in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

A Brazil soccer fan screams as Germany defeats her team 7-1 in a semifinal World Cup match as she watches the game on a live telecast in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

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Brazil soccer fans cry as they watch their team lose 7-1 to Germany at a World Cup semifinal match on a live telecast inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Brazil soccer fans cry as they watch their team lose 7-1 to Germany at a World Cup semifinal match on a live telecast inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Ulf Roentgen, left, on vacation from Cologne, Germany, waves a German flag as he and Frank Neupert of Erfurt, Germany, celebrate Germany's win against Brazil during the World Cup semi final, after having watched the match outside the Hofbrau Beer Hall, Tuesday, July 8, 2014 in Miami Beach, Fla.

Ulf Roentgen, left, on vacation from Cologne, Germany, waves a German flag as he and Frank Neupert of Erfurt, Germany, celebrate Germany's win against Brazil during the World Cup semi final, after having watched the match outside the Hofbrau Beer Hall, Tuesday, July 8, 2014 in Miami Beach, Fla.

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German soccer fans celebrate as they watch the Brazil World Cup quarter final soccer match between Germany and France at a public viewing event in Berlin.

German soccer fans celebrate as they watch the Brazil World Cup quarter final soccer match between Germany and France at a public viewing event in Berlin.

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A brazil fan cheers before the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Brazil and Colombia at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza.

A brazil fan cheers before the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Brazil and Colombia at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza.

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Fans hold a Lebanese flag during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Brazil and Colombia at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil.

Fans hold a Lebanese flag during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Brazil and Colombia at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil.

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Brazil soccer fans gather inside the FIFA Fan Fest area during the World Cup game between Colombia and Brazil in Taquatinga, Brazil.

Brazil soccer fans gather inside the FIFA Fan Fest area during the World Cup game between Colombia and Brazil in Taquatinga, Brazil.

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A man with stickers of both the French and the German flags on replicas of the World Cup trophy poses for pictures with Germany's fans before the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Germany and France at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

A man with stickers of both the French and the German flags on replicas of the World Cup trophy poses for pictures with Germany's fans before the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Germany and France at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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A Germany supporter smiles before the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Germany and France at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

A Germany supporter smiles before the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Germany and France at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Fans cheer for the U.S. during the Brazil 2014 World Cup viewing party at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Fans cheer for the U.S. during the Brazil 2014 World Cup viewing party at Soldier Field in Chicago.

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Matt Jones of Austin watches the U.S. play Belgium in a World Cup soccer match at the Long Center in Austin, Texas.

Matt Jones of Austin watches the U.S. play Belgium in a World Cup soccer match at the Long Center in Austin, Texas.

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A Swiss supporter reacts as she watches Argentina score a goal during the FIFA World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland taking place in Brazil.

A Swiss supporter reacts as she watches Argentina score a goal during the FIFA World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland taking place in Brazil.

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Swiss supporters react as they watch the FIFA World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland taking place in Brazil, in a fan zone in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Swiss supporters react as they watch the FIFA World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland taking place in Brazil, in a fan zone in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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Argentina soccer fans kiss a replica of the World Cup trophy after their team's victory at a World Cup match with Switzerland on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Argentina soccer fans kiss a replica of the World Cup trophy after their team's victory at a World Cup match with Switzerland on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Germany soccer fans celebrate their team's victory over Algeria after watching the World Cup round of 16 match on a live telecast inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Germany soccer fans celebrate their team's victory over Algeria after watching the World Cup round of 16 match on a live telecast inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Algerian soccer fans react as they watch the Brazil World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Germany and Algeria at a bar in Marseille.

Algerian soccer fans react as they watch the Brazil World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Germany and Algeria at a bar in Marseille.

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France soccer fans, with their faces painted with their team's colors arrive at the National Stadium to watch World Cup round of 16 match against Nigeria, in Brasilia, Brazil.

France soccer fans, with their faces painted with their team's colors arrive at the National Stadium to watch World Cup round of 16 match against Nigeria, in Brasilia, Brazil.

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French President Francois Hollande, center, poses with young French soccer players, before watching the match between France and Nigeria, at the Elysee Palace in Paris.

French President Francois Hollande, center, poses with young French soccer players, before watching the match between France and Nigeria, at the Elysee Palace in Paris.

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French soccer fans wave a French and a German national flag after France won 2-0 against Nigeria at the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris.

French soccer fans wave a French and a German national flag after France won 2-0 against Nigeria at the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris.

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French soccer fans react as they watch the World Cup soccer match between France and Nigeria being shown live on a giant screen, in front of Paris City Hall.

French soccer fans react as they watch the World Cup soccer match between France and Nigeria being shown live on a giant screen, in front of Paris City Hall.

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Festival goers celebrate as they watch the 2-1 win of the Dutch team in the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Netherlands and Mexico on the last day of the 'Down the Rabbit Hole' music festival in Beuningen, near Nijmegen.

Festival goers celebrate as they watch the 2-1 win of the Dutch team in the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Netherlands and Mexico on the last day of the 'Down the Rabbit Hole' music festival in Beuningen, near Nijmegen.

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Festival goers celebrate as they watch the 2-1 win of the Dutch team in the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Netherlands and Mexico on the last day of the 'Down the Rabbit Hole' music festival in Beuningen, near Nijmegen.

Festival goers celebrate as they watch the 2-1 win of the Dutch team in the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Netherlands and Mexico on the last day of the 'Down the Rabbit Hole' music festival in Beuningen, near Nijmegen.

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Greece's soccer fans react as they watch a World Cup match between Greece and Costa Rica via a live broadcast on a giant screen, at a mall in Athens, Greece.

Greece's soccer fans react as they watch a World Cup match between Greece and Costa Rica via a live broadcast on a giant screen, at a mall in Athens, Greece.

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Costa Rica soccer fans gather around a car painted in the colors of the nation's flag as they celebrate their team's victory over Greece at a Brazil World Cup round of 16 game in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Costa Rica soccer fans gather around a car painted in the colors of the nation's flag as they celebrate their team's victory over Greece at a Brazil World Cup round of 16 game in San Jose, Costa Rica.

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A Brazilian supporter holds up a message for their beaten opponents after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Colombia and Uruguay at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

A Brazilian supporter holds up a message for their beaten opponents after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Colombia and Uruguay at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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An Uruguay soccer fan watches the World Cup round of 16 match, via a live telecast, between Uruguay and Colombia, outside the home of Uruguay's player Luis Suarez on the outskirts of Montevideo, Uruguay.

An Uruguay soccer fan watches the World Cup round of 16 match, via a live telecast, between Uruguay and Colombia, outside the home of Uruguay's player Luis Suarez on the outskirts of Montevideo, Uruguay.

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A Brazil soccer fan crosses her fingers as she watches a live telecast of the World Cup round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile inside the FIFA Fan Fest area in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

A Brazil soccer fan crosses her fingers as she watches a live telecast of the World Cup round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile inside the FIFA Fan Fest area in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Brazilian supporters celebrate after a penalty shoot out at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and Chile at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Brazilian supporters celebrate after a penalty shoot out at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and Chile at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

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A Chile soccer fan complains as he watches a live telecast of his team's World Cup round of 16 match with Brazil at the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

A Chile soccer fan complains as he watches a live telecast of his team's World Cup round of 16 match with Brazil at the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Soccer fans taking selfies while gathered at Lucky's Pub to view the United States World Cup soccer game against Germany, in Houston.

Soccer fans taking selfies while gathered at Lucky's Pub to view the United States World Cup soccer game against Germany, in Houston.

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US soccer fans from left, Lauryn De la Torre, 19, Shayda Ansari, 21, and Lindsay Beeder, 19, watch the telecast of the 2014 World Cup Brazil between US and Germany in Hermosa Beach, Calif.

US soccer fans from left, Lauryn De la Torre, 19, Shayda Ansari, 21, and Lindsay Beeder, 19, watch the telecast of the 2014 World Cup Brazil between US and Germany in Hermosa Beach, Calif.

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Lucy Wolfram celebrates Germany's goal over the United States during the World Cup soccer game.

Lucy Wolfram celebrates Germany's goal over the United States during the World Cup soccer game.

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South Korean soccer fans watch a live broadcast of the Group H World Cup soccer match between South Korea and Belgium at a public viewing venue in Seoul, South Korea

South Korean soccer fans watch a live broadcast of the Group H World Cup soccer match between South Korea and Belgium at a public viewing venue in Seoul, South Korea

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USA supporters celebrate after the national team qualified for the next World Cup round following their 1-0 loss to Germany during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil.

USA supporters celebrate after the national team qualified for the next World Cup round following their 1-0 loss to Germany during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil.

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French soccer fans pose for photos after watching a live telecast of the World Cup group E match between France and Ecuador inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

French soccer fans pose for photos after watching a live telecast of the World Cup group E match between France and Ecuador inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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A fan of Switzerland cheers before the group E World Cup soccer match between Honduras and Switzerland at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil.

A fan of Switzerland cheers before the group E World Cup soccer match between Honduras and Switzerland at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil.

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Iran's fans cheer for their team during the group F World Cup soccer match between Bosnia and Iran at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil.

Iran's fans cheer for their team during the group F World Cup soccer match between Bosnia and Iran at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil.

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Argentina soccer fans, their faces painted to represent their country's national flag, pose for a photo during a live telecast of the World Cup group F match between Nigeria and Argentina, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Argentina soccer fans, their faces painted to represent their country's national flag, pose for a photo during a live telecast of the World Cup group F match between Nigeria and Argentina, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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An Argentine soccer fan smiles as he heads to the stadium to watch the World Cup group F match between Argentina and Nigeria, in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

An Argentine soccer fan smiles as he heads to the stadium to watch the World Cup group F match between Argentina and Nigeria, in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

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Colombia's fans celebrate after the group C World Cup soccer match between Japan and Colombia at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil.

Colombia's fans celebrate after the group C World Cup soccer match between Japan and Colombia at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil.

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A supporter celebrates Costa Rica's classification at the end of the World Cup group D match against England, at the Mineirao Stadium, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

A supporter celebrates Costa Rica's classification at the end of the World Cup group D match against England, at the Mineirao Stadium, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

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Uruguay soccer fans celebrate their team's 1-0 victory over Italy at a World Cup game after watching a live telecast inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Uruguay soccer fans celebrate their team's 1-0 victory over Italy at a World Cup game after watching a live telecast inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Uruguay supporters cheer following Uruguay's 1-0 victory over Italy during the group D World Cup soccer match at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil.

Uruguay supporters cheer following Uruguay's 1-0 victory over Italy during the group D World Cup soccer match at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil.

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Mexico's fans celebrate after the group A World Cup soccer match between Croatia and Mexico at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil.

Mexico's fans celebrate after the group A World Cup soccer match between Croatia and Mexico at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil.

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Mexico soccer fans celebrate a goal scored by their team on a street of Copacabana, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Mexico soccer fans celebrate a goal scored by their team on a street of Copacabana, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Soccer fans donning Brazil's national team colors pose for a picture with a life-size cutout of soccer star Neymar, after the World Cup match between Brazil and Cameroon, at the Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Soccer fans donning Brazil's national team colors pose for a picture with a life-size cutout of soccer star Neymar, after the World Cup match between Brazil and Cameroon, at the Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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A Brazilian soccer fan celebrates after Brazil scored against Cameroon, while watching the match on a giant television screen in Bixiga neighborhood in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

A Brazilian soccer fan celebrates after Brazil scored against Cameroon, while watching the match on a giant television screen in Bixiga neighborhood in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Spain's fans wait for the start of the group B World Cup soccer match between Australia and Spain at the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba, Brazil.

Spain's fans wait for the start of the group B World Cup soccer match between Australia and Spain at the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba, Brazil.

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A spectator holds up a boot that he caught when Spain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas threw it into the crowd as he left the field after the group B World Cup soccer match between Australia and Spain at the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba, Brazil.

A spectator holds up a boot that he caught when Spain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas threw it into the crowd as he left the field after the group B World Cup soccer match between Australia and Spain at the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba, Brazil.

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Soccer fans, decked out in orange, the Netherlands' national color, celebrate their side's second goal scored by Memphis Depay, while watching a live broadcast of the group B World Cup match between Chile and Netherlands, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Soccer fans, decked out in orange, the Netherlands' national color, celebrate their side's second goal scored by Memphis Depay, while watching a live broadcast of the group B World Cup match between Chile and Netherlands, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Soccer fans, decked out in orange, the Netherlands' national color, celebrate the second goal scored by Memphis Depay, while watching a live broadcast of the group B World Cup match between Chile and Netherlands, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Soccer fans, decked out in orange, the Netherlands' national color, celebrate the second goal scored by Memphis Depay, while watching a live broadcast of the group B World Cup match between Chile and Netherlands, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Soccer fans celebrate the goal scored by Belgium as they watch a live broadcast of the group H World Cup match between Belgium and Russia inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Soccer fans celebrate the goal scored by Belgium as they watch a live broadcast of the group H World Cup match between Belgium and Russia inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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South Korean fans pose outside of Estadio Beira-Rio before the group H World Cup soccer match between South Korea and Algeria in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

South Korean fans pose outside of Estadio Beira-Rio before the group H World Cup soccer match between South Korea and Algeria in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

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A fan dressed as the Statue of Liberty arrives for the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Portugal at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil.

A fan dressed as the Statue of Liberty arrives for the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Portugal at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil.

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Fans with their faces painted with the U.S. national soccer team's colors, watch a live telecast of the group G World Cup match between United States and Portugal, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Fans with their faces painted with the U.S. national soccer team's colors, watch a live telecast of the group G World Cup match between United States and Portugal, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Fans celebrate as the United States scores a goal against Portugal while watching a World Cup soccer match in Orlando, Fla.

Fans celebrate as the United States scores a goal against Portugal while watching a World Cup soccer match in Orlando, Fla.

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USA fans react to USA's second goal against Portugal during the Houston Dynamo's viewing party of the group G World Cup soccer match between on the street at Lucky’s Pub in Houston, Texas.

USA fans react to USA's second goal against Portugal during the Houston Dynamo's viewing party of the group G World Cup soccer match between on the street at Lucky’s Pub in Houston, Texas.

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Supporters dressed in the national colours of Brazil and holding a Brazilian flag in the stands before the start of the group F World Cup soccer match between Nigeria and Bosnia at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil.

Supporters dressed in the national colours of Brazil and holding a Brazilian flag in the stands before the start of the group F World Cup soccer match between Nigeria and Bosnia at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil.

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Argentina supporters celebrate after the group F World Cup soccer match between Argentina and Iran at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Argentina supporters celebrate after the group F World Cup soccer match between Argentina and Iran at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

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An Iran soccer fan watches his team loose 1-0 to Argentina on TV at a bar near Minerao Stadium, where the game takes place in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

An Iran soccer fan watches his team loose 1-0 to Argentina on TV at a bar near Minerao Stadium, where the game takes place in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

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German soccer fans kiss after the kick off of their team during the soccer World Cup 2014 match Germany vs Ghana at a public viewing zone in Chemnitz, central Germany.

German soccer fans kiss after the kick off of their team during the soccer World Cup 2014 match Germany vs Ghana at a public viewing zone in Chemnitz, central Germany.

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Uruguay fans celebrate after the group D World Cup soccer match between Uruguay and England at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Uruguay fans celebrate after the group D World Cup soccer match between Uruguay and England at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Japanese soccer fans watch a live broadcast of the Group C World Cup soccer match between Japan and Greece at a public viewing venue set up at Marunouchi business district in Tokyo.

Japanese soccer fans watch a live broadcast of the Group C World Cup soccer match between Japan and Greece at a public viewing venue set up at Marunouchi business district in Tokyo.

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A Soccer fan with her face painted with Uruguay's team colors, watches a live telecast of the group D World Cup match between Uruguay and England, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

A Soccer fan with her face painted with Uruguay's team colors, watches a live telecast of the group D World Cup match between Uruguay and England, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Soccer fans wearing England's team colors watch a live telecast of the group D World Cup match between Uruguay and England, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Soccer fans wearing England's team colors watch a live telecast of the group D World Cup match between Uruguay and England, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Japanese fans pose with their face paint before the group C World Cup soccer match between Japan and Greece at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil.

Japanese fans pose with their face paint before the group C World Cup soccer match between Japan and Greece at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil.

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Greek fans wait for the start of the group C World Cup soccer match between Japan and Greece at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil.

Greek fans wait for the start of the group C World Cup soccer match between Japan and Greece at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil.

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England fans cheer on their team during the group D World Cup soccer match between Uruguay and England at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo

England fans cheer on their team during the group D World Cup soccer match between Uruguay and England at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo

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Colombia soccer fans cheer after their team's World Cup victory over Ivory Coast in Bogota, Colombia.

Colombia soccer fans cheer after their team's World Cup victory over Ivory Coast in Bogota, Colombia.

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Uruguayan supporters react before the start of the group D World Cup soccer match between Uruguay and England at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Uruguayan supporters react before the start of the group D World Cup soccer match between Uruguay and England at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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A soccer fan stands still as her face is painted the team colors of the British national soccer team, near Arena Corinthians stadium, before the start of the group D World Cup soccer match between Uruguay and England in Sao Paulo.

A soccer fan stands still as her face is painted the team colors of the British national soccer team, near Arena Corinthians stadium, before the start of the group D World Cup soccer match between Uruguay and England in Sao Paulo.

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Soccer fans watch a live broadcast of the group B World Cup match between Chile and Spain, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Soccer fans watch a live broadcast of the group B World Cup match between Chile and Spain, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Spanish soccer fans gesture as they watch on a giant display the World Cup soccer match between Spain and Chile, in Madrid, Spain.

Spanish soccer fans gesture as they watch on a giant display the World Cup soccer match between Spain and Chile, in Madrid, Spain.

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Dutch King Willem-Alexanderd and his wife Queen Maxima sing the national anthem before the start of the group B World Cup soccer match between Australia and the Netherlands at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Dutch King Willem-Alexanderd and his wife Queen Maxima sing the national anthem before the start of the group B World Cup soccer match between Australia and the Netherlands at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

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A spectator adjusts her headdress before the start of the group A World Cup soccer match between Cameroon and Croatia at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil.

A spectator adjusts her headdress before the start of the group A World Cup soccer match between Cameroon and Croatia at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil.

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Mexico fans play guitar prior to the group A World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Mexico at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil.

Mexico fans play guitar prior to the group A World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Mexico at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil.

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A Brazilian fan poses with her national flag before the group A World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Mexico at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil.

A Brazilian fan poses with her national flag before the group A World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Mexico at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil.

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South Korean rapper PSY,center, performs before a TV broadcasting of the group H World Cup soccer match between Russia and South Korea, at a public viewing venue in Seoul, South Korea.

South Korean rapper PSY,center, performs before a TV broadcasting of the group H World Cup soccer match between Russia and South Korea, at a public viewing venue in Seoul, South Korea.

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South Korean soccer fans react after Russian soccer team scored a goal against South Korea during the group H World Cup soccer match between Russia and South Korea, at a public viewing venue in Seoul, South Korea.

South Korean soccer fans react after Russian soccer team scored a goal against South Korea during the group H World Cup soccer match between Russia and South Korea, at a public viewing venue in Seoul, South Korea.

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Mexico soccer fans celebrate at the Independence Monument after their team tied with Brazil in their 2014 World Cup soccer match, in Mexico City.

Mexico soccer fans celebrate at the Independence Monument after their team tied with Brazil in their 2014 World Cup soccer match, in Mexico City.

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Mexican soccer fan Estela Rodriguez watches the telecast of the 2014 World Cup Brazil between Brazil vs Mexico in Huntington Park, Calif.

Mexican soccer fan Estela Rodriguez watches the telecast of the 2014 World Cup Brazil between Brazil vs Mexico in Huntington Park, Calif.

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Fans of the Belgian national soccer team watch the match against Algeria, broadcast live on a giant video screen at the Ghelamco soccer stadium in Ghent, western Belgium.

Fans of the Belgian national soccer team watch the match against Algeria, broadcast live on a giant video screen at the Ghelamco soccer stadium in Ghent, western Belgium.

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Fans of the Belgian national soccer team cheer during the match against Algeria, broadcast live on a giant video screen at the Ghelamco soccer stadium in Ghent, western Belgium.

Fans of the Belgian national soccer team cheer during the match against Algeria, broadcast live on a giant video screen at the Ghelamco soccer stadium in Ghent, western Belgium.

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Soccer fans pose for a photo with a woman whose body is painted with Germany's national soccer team colors, at the end of a live broadcast of the World Cup match between Portugal and Germany, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Soccer fans pose for a photo with a woman whose body is painted with Germany's national soccer team colors, at the end of a live broadcast of the World Cup match between Portugal and Germany, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Brad Hickman, 16, left, and Barrett Shutt, 18, cheer for the US Men's National Team at a World Cup viewing party at Grant Park.

Brad Hickman, 16, left, and Barrett Shutt, 18, cheer for the US Men's National Team at a World Cup viewing party at Grant Park.

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Fans of the U.S. national soccer team celebrate their team's victory during a live broadcast of the soccer World Cup match between the Unites States and Ghana, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Fans of the U.S. national soccer team celebrate their team's victory during a live broadcast of the soccer World Cup match between the Unites States and Ghana, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Ghana supporters react before the start of the group G World Cup soccer match between Ghana and the United States at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil.

Ghana supporters react before the start of the group G World Cup soccer match between Ghana and the United States at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil.

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American fans cheer for their team before the group G World Cup soccer match between Ghana and the United States at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil.

American fans cheer for their team before the group G World Cup soccer match between Ghana and the United States at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil.

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Soccer fans celebrate the last goal scored by Germany during a live broadcast of the World Cup match between Portugal and Germany, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Soccer fans celebrate the last goal scored by Germany during a live broadcast of the World Cup match between Portugal and Germany, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Soccer fans, many supporting Germany, raise their arms and cheer at the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, after Thomas Mueller scored Germany's fourth goal against Portugal in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during Germany's World Cup soccer match with Portugal.

Soccer fans, many supporting Germany, raise their arms and cheer at the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, after Thomas Mueller scored Germany's fourth goal against Portugal in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during Germany's World Cup soccer match with Portugal.

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German soccer fans celebrate the kick off of their team's first game at the World Cup 2014 at a public viewing zone called 'fan mile' in Berlin.

German soccer fans celebrate the kick off of their team's first game at the World Cup 2014 at a public viewing zone called 'fan mile' in Berlin.

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A German fan adjusts her sunglasses before the group G World Cup soccer match between Germany and Portugal at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil.

A German fan adjusts her sunglasses before the group G World Cup soccer match between Germany and Portugal at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil.

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Fans pose before the start of the group F World Cup soccer match between Argentina and Bosnia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Fans pose before the start of the group F World Cup soccer match between Argentina and Bosnia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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An Argentine fan cheers before the start of the group F World Cup soccer match between Argentina and Bosnia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

An Argentine fan cheers before the start of the group F World Cup soccer match between Argentina and Bosnia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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A soccer fan of the U.S. national soccer team watches a live broadcast of the soccer World Cup match between USA and Ghana, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

A soccer fan of the U.S. national soccer team watches a live broadcast of the soccer World Cup match between USA and Ghana, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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An Argentine fan kisses a replica of the World Cup trophy before the group F World Cup soccer match between Argentina and Bosnia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

An Argentine fan kisses a replica of the World Cup trophy before the group F World Cup soccer match between Argentina and Bosnia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Argentina soccer fans celebrate their team's goal against Bosnia while watching the World Cup soccer game on an outdoor display set up in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Argentina soccer fans celebrate their team's goal against Bosnia while watching the World Cup soccer game on an outdoor display set up in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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An Argentine supporter yells during the group F World Cup soccer match between Argentina and Bosnia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

An Argentine supporter yells during the group F World Cup soccer match between Argentina and Bosnia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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A French couple kiss before the group E World Cup soccer match between France and Honduras at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

A French couple kiss before the group E World Cup soccer match between France and Honduras at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

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A Cameroon supporter wearing a mask gestures before the start of the group A World Cup soccer match between Mexico and Cameroon in the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil.

A Cameroon supporter wearing a mask gestures before the start of the group A World Cup soccer match between Mexico and Cameroon in the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil.

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A Mexico soccer fan sunbathes as she watches her team's World Cup match with Cameroon inside the FIFA Fan fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

A Mexico soccer fan sunbathes as she watches her team's World Cup match with Cameroon inside the FIFA Fan fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Spectators watch the group A World Cup soccer match between Mexico and Cameroon in the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil.

Spectators watch the group A World Cup soccer match between Mexico and Cameroon in the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil.

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Netherlands soccer fans celebrates their team's goal against Spain as they watch the World Cup match inside the FIFA Fan fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Netherlands soccer fans celebrates their team's goal against Spain as they watch the World Cup match inside the FIFA Fan fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Chilean fans cheer before the start of the group B World Cup soccer match between Chile and Australia in the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil.

Chilean fans cheer before the start of the group B World Cup soccer match between Chile and Australia in the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil.

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Soccer fans celebrate a goal scored by the Netherlands during a live broadcast of the World Cup match with Spain, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Soccer fans celebrate a goal scored by the Netherlands during a live broadcast of the World Cup match with Spain, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Dutch soccer fans pose for a photo with a Chilean soccer fan, center, while watching the live broadcast of the World Cup match between Spain and the Netherlands, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Dutch soccer fans pose for a photo with a Chilean soccer fan, center, while watching the live broadcast of the World Cup match between Spain and the Netherlands, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Soccer fans celebrate the second goal scored by Brazil striker Neymar, during a live broadcast at a World Cup viewing party at the Jockey Club, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Soccer fans celebrate the second goal scored by Brazil striker Neymar, during a live broadcast at a World Cup viewing party at the Jockey Club, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Fans cheer before the start of the group A World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Croatia, the opening game of the tournament, in the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo.

Fans cheer before the start of the group A World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Croatia, the opening game of the tournament, in the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo.

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Fans celebrate after Brazil scored the second goal against Croatia during the opening match of the World Cup in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Fans celebrate after Brazil scored the second goal against Croatia during the opening match of the World Cup in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Soccer fans react while supporting Croatia after the first game of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil between Brazil vs Croatia, in Los Angeles.

Soccer fans react while supporting Croatia after the first game of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil between Brazil vs Croatia, in Los Angeles.

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A woman dressed in the colors of the Brazilian flag touches the corrugated ceiling as she dances on the bar while soccer fans watched the first game of the 2014 World Cup at Miss Favela, a packed-to-capacity Brazilian bar in the Williamsburg section of New York.

A woman dressed in the colors of the Brazilian flag touches the corrugated ceiling as she dances on the bar while soccer fans watched the first game of the 2014 World Cup at Miss Favela, a packed-to-capacity Brazilian bar in the Williamsburg section of New York.

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A Brazilian fan celebrates as he watches the 2014 soccer World Cup opening game between Brazil and Croatia at the Fan Fest complex in Recife, Brazil.

A Brazilian fan celebrates as he watches the 2014 soccer World Cup opening game between Brazil and Croatia at the Fan Fest complex in Recife, Brazil.

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A Brazilian fan shouts as she watches the 2014 soccer World Cup opening game between Brazil and Croatia at the Fan Fest complex in Recife, Brazil.

A Brazilian fan shouts as she watches the 2014 soccer World Cup opening game between Brazil and Croatia at the Fan Fest complex in Recife, Brazil.

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Brazilian samba dancers perform after the World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Croatia, at the Kukaramakara cafe block party in Miami.

Brazilian samba dancers perform after the World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Croatia, at the Kukaramakara cafe block party in Miami.

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Brazilian soccer fans Ray Zacaro, left, and Adriana Strauss dance after a World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Croatia, at the Kukaramakara cafe block party in Miami.

Brazilian soccer fans Ray Zacaro, left, and Adriana Strauss dance after a World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Croatia, at the Kukaramakara cafe block party in Miami.

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