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Photos: What true die-hard football fans wear to the World Cup

By Johnny Simon
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At the World Cup, there’s national pride, and then there’s national pride.

Since the championship began on June 14, soccer fans from around the world have been showing up to matches in outfits that go to extreme lengths to honor—and often lampoon—their own national symbols. As group play ends this week, many of the teams with the most spirited fans are heading home (so long Iceland and Senegal!). So here’s a look back at some of the best get ups.

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