The World Cup’s wildest fans

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Belgium v USA: Round of 16 – 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
Meet Team USA’s youngest (and most adorable) fan. Getty Images

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The biggest fashion statement at the World Cup? An American flag unitard. AP

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This American fan has no problem flaunting his patriotic spirit. Getty Images

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USA vs Belgium Brooklyn fans
Fans in Brooklyn show their support for Team USA. Paul Martinka

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USA vs Belgium Brooklyn fans
USA vs Belgium Brooklyn fans. Few thousands fans packed the arch under the Manhattan bridge in DUMBO Brooklyn to watch Tuesday’s World Cup soccer match from Brazil, between team USA… Paul Martinka

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Thousands of fans support the Team USA from Brooklyn. Paul Martinka

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Only kisses for Team USA. AP

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It’s all about the blue-and-white for Argentina. Getty Images

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The likes of Teddy Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln pump up US soccer fans. EPA

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Teddy Roosevelt becomes the unexpected mascot for US soccer fans. EPA

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A simultaneous homage to The Simpsons and soccer. AP

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A USA fan dressed up as “Captain America.” AFP/Getty Images

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A USA fan dressed as “Wonder Woman.” AP

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June 26, 2014 – Porto Alegre, Brazil – Fans arrive at the Beira Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil, on June 25, 2014, to see… Zumapress.com

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Fans cheer for the United States in a match against Germany. AP

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A Colombia fan’s whimsical outfit. AFP/Getty Images

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Group F – Nigeria vs Argentina
An Argentinian fan dressed up as a US President Barack Obama. EPA

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An Ivory Coast fan enjoys the atmosphere. Getty Images

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An Ecuador fan dresses up as “The Hulk.” Getty Images

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Swiss fans attend the 2014 World Cup Group E soccer match between Switzerland and Honduras at the Amazonia arena in Manaus June 25, 2014. REUTERS/Dominic Ebenbichler (BRAZIL – Tags: SOCCER… Reuters

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An Italy fan poses as Italy’s forward Mario Balotelli. AFP/Getty Images

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A Greek fan cheers for his team. AFP/Getty Images

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Nigeria v Argentina: Group F – 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL – JUNE 25: Argentina fans show their colours ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Nigeria and Argentina at Estadio Beira-Rio on… Getty Images

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Iranian soccer fans before the match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran. EPA

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A masked Belgian fan reacts prior to a Group H football match between South Korea and Belgium at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo during the 2014 FIFA World Cup…

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A USA national team supporter cheers before the group G World Cup soccer match between the United States and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26,…

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Netherlands v Chile: Group B – 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – JUNE 23: Netherlands fans enjoy the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Netherlands and Chile at Arena de Sao… Getty Images

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A Mexican fan shows off his costume
A Mexican fan shows off his costume. AP

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Brazilian fan opts for the understated look at Fan Fest.
Brazilian fan opts for the understated look at Fan Fest. EPA

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A Russia fan looks excited for the game against South Korea.
A Russia fan looks excited for the game against South Korea. Getty Images

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World Cup Fans Gather To Watch Matches In Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – JUNE 22: American fans dressed as Elvis walk outside the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group H match between Belgium and Russia at Maracana on… Getty Images

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A United States fan shows his true colors. REUTERS

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An Italy fan in face paint smiles. REUTERS

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A Dutch fan cheers. EPA

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Russian fans before the team's game against South Korea.
Russian fans before the team’s game against South Korea. AFP/Getty Images

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An English fan blows a vuvuzela. EPA

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An Italian soccer fan cheers. EPA

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A Dutch fan cheers in Cape Town. AP

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A fan of the Ivory Coast dressed in style cheers. AP

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A Brazilian fan enjoys the atmosphere. Getty Images

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A Brazilian fan looks worried in Durban, South Africa. Getty Images

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Danish fans celebrate on the stand prior to the 2010 FIFA World Cup group E match between the Netherlands and Denmark at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg. EPA

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A Polish football fan arrives for the South Africa 2010 World Cup football match between The Netherlands and Denmark at Soccer City stadium in Soweto, suburban Johannesburg. AFP/Getty Images

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A fan in face paint waits for the start of the 2010 World Cup Group B soccer match between South Korea and Greece. REUTERS

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A England fan enjoys the atmosphere ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between England and USA. Getty Images

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US fan cheers during their Group C first round 2010 World Cup football match at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg. AFP/Getty Images

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A Japan fan cheers before their 2010 World Cup Group E soccer match against Cameroon at Free State stadium in Bloemfontein. REUTERS

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A Japanese soccer fan blows a Vuvuzela horn before the FIFA World Cup 2010 group E preliminary round match between Japan and Cameroon at the Free State stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa. EPA

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A football fan blows a vuvuzela before the Group E first round 2010 World Cup football match Cameroon versus Japan. AFP/Getty Images

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We'll never know if it worked out for these two.
We’ll never know if it worked out for these two. Barcroft Media

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A Danish fan watches the 2010 World Cup match between Netherlands and Denmark at Soccer City Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg. AFP/Getty Images

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A Brazilian fan decked out at Fan Fest.
A Brazilian fan decked out at Fan Fest. EPA

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A football fan cheers before the Group E first round 2010 World Cup football match Cameroon versus Japan. AFP/Getty Images

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A football fan in traditional dress cheers before the Group E first round 2010 World Cup football match Cameroon versus Japan at Free State stadium in Mangaung/Bloemfontein. AFP/Getty Images

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South African fans arrive at the Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg. Getty Images

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A replica of the World Cup is held by fans during the Opening Ceremony ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group A match between South Africa and Mexico. Getty Images

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South African fans cheer before the 2010 World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg. REUTERS

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Mexico’s soccer fans cheer before the start of the opening ceremony of the 2010 World Cup at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg. REUTERS

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Germany v Portugal: Group G – 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
SALVADOR, BRAZIL – JUNE 16: Germany fans pose with Sesame Street muppets during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Germany and Portugal at Arena Fonte Nova… Getty Images

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An Argentina soccer fan watches his team’s World Cup match with Iran as another fan holds up a photo of Pope Francis inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana… AP

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NATAL, BRAZIL – JUNE 24: A Uruguay fan poses ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group D match between Italy and Uruguay at Estadio das Dunas on June… Getty Images

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A man wearing traditional Zulu clothes supports his South Africa team. AP

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TOPSHOTS Portugal fans cheer before the start of a Group G match between USA and Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June… AFP/Getty Images

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A supporter of South Africa blows his vuvuzela during a training session of the German national soccer team in Pretoria. REUTERS

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Fans of Italy wait for the start of their 2014 World Cup Group D soccer match against England at the Amazonia arena in Manaus
A fan shows his team spirit for Italy. Reuters

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A Colombia fan cheers prior to the Group C football match between Japan and Colombia at the Pantanal Arena in Cuiaba during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil on… AFP/Getty Images

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Fans of Ecuador pose. Reuters

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A soccer fan poses in front of a Brazilian flag ahead of their group D 2014 World Cup match against England at the Arena da Amazonia stadium in Manaus
This soccer supporter is ready for game day. Reuters

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This Portugal supporter can’t pry his eyes away from the match. AP

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Group D – England vs Italy
Italy supporters are ready for their country’s match up against England. EPA

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Dutch supporters before the team beat Australia.
Dutch supporters before the team beat Australia. EPA

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Belgium v Algeria: Group H – 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
This soccer fan roots for the home team by painting his body like the Brazilian flag. Getty Images

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An Iranian fan cheers prior to the Group F football match between Argentina and Iran at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil… AFP/Getty Images

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Ghana v USA: Group G – 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
Whether rooting for the United States or Ghana, these fans look like they’re having a blast at the World Cup. Getty Images

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Italy v Uruguay: Group D – 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
NATAL, BRAZIL – JUNE 24: Italy fans enjoy the atmosphere prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group D match between Italy and Uruguay at Estadio das Dunas on… FIFA via Getty Images

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England v Italy: Group D – 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
These Italian fans are ready to cheer on their team. Getty Images

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England v Italy: Group D – 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
Face paint, check. Camera, check. Speedo?Check! Getty Images

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Which Brazilian fan doesn’t belong? AP

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A fan cheers on South Korea.
A fan cheers on South Korea. AFP/Getty Images

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Japan’s fans cheer before the start of their 2014 World Cup Group C soccer match against Colombia at the Pantanal arena in Cuiaba
Japan’s fans cheer before the start of their 2014 World Cup Group C soccer match against Colombia at the Pantanal arena in Cuiaba June 24, 2014. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (BRAZIL –…

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A fan cheers on South Korea.
A fan arrives for start of Mexico’s game vs. Brazil. Getty Images

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A Costa Rica fan waits for the start of the group D World Cup soccer match between Costa Rica and England at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Tuesday,…

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South Korea fans cheer
South Korea fans cheer Getty Images

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Mexican fans pose at the FIFA Fan Fest.
Mexican fans pose at the FIFA Fan Fest. EPA

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Santa Clause impersonator/Russia fan.
Santa Clause impersonator/Russia fan. Getty Images

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A Brazil fan after the team tied against Mexico.
A Brazil fan after the team tied against Mexico. Reuters

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South Korea fans go with demonic masks for the game against Russia.
South Korea fans go with demonic masks for the game against Russia. Getty Images

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Croatia v Mexico: Group A – 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
RECIFE, BRAZIL – JUNE 23: A Mexico fan poses prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group A match between Croatia and Mexico at Arena Pernambuco on June 23,… Getty Images

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A fan wearing a Spain shirt is comforted by another spectator before the group B World Cup soccer match between Australia and Spain at the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba,… AP

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A fan of the Chile poses before the start of the 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match against Netherlands at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo
A fan of the Chile poses before the start of the 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match against Netherlands at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo June 23, 2014…. Reuters

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Dutch fans cheer for their national team before the group B World Cup soccer match between the Netherlands and Chile at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Monday, June… AP

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epa04273925 US fans celebrate during the Group G FIFA World Cup 2014 preliminary round match against Portugal at Arena Amazonia, in Manaos, Brazil, 22 June 2014. EPA/RAIMUNDO VALENTIM EPA

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Algeria’s football fans celebrate on the Canebiere in Marseille, southern France, on June 22, 2014 after Algeria defeated South Korea 4-2 in a FIFA 2014 World Cup Group H match…. AFP/Getty Images

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