Competition is fierce at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and not only on the field. As fans from around the world cheer on their teams, each nation appears to be trying to outdo the others for the wildest costumes.
Brazil estimates that some 3.7 million people will travel to the country for the World Cup matches and festivities. Countless others are donning wacky wigs and face paint all over the world to watch the matches on television.
Whichever country fans are rooting for, they have one thing in common: their enthusiasm for the game. These photos of fans from each of the 31 competing nations show that soccer really does bring the world together, in all of its weird and and wonderful hues.
Chile
Chile's fans watch a Group B football match between Chile and Australia at the Pantanal Arena in Cuiaba during FIFA World Cup.
Australia
Australia fans hold up an inflatable kangaroo prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B at Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil.
Switzerland
