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World Cup: The best photos from June 26

Updated 6:51 PM EDT, Thu June 26, 2014
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Algerian squad members celebrate after tying Russia 1-1 during a World Cup match at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba, Brazil, on June 26.
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Algerian squad members celebrate after tying Russia 1-1 during a World Cup match at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba, Brazil, on June 26.
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South Korea midfielder Son Heung-Min, center, reacts after losing to Belgium during a World Cup match at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Belgium won 1-0.
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South Korea midfielder Son Heung-Min, center, reacts after losing to Belgium during a World Cup match at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Belgium won 1-0.
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Belgium defender and captain Jan Vertonghen celebrates after scoring.
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Belgium defender and captain Jan Vertonghen celebrates after scoring.
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Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen, right, scores
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Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen, right, scores
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Algeria fans celebrate their team's first goal.
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Algeria fans celebrate their team's first goal.
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Islam Slimani of Algeria, left, celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Essaid Belkalem.
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Islam Slimani of Algeria, left, celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Essaid Belkalem.
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Algeria forward Islam Slimani, right, scores his team's first goal past Russia's goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev.
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Algeria forward Islam Slimani, right, scores his team's first goal past Russia's goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev.
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Algeria's goalkeeper Rais M'bohli dives for the ball.
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Algeria's goalkeeper Rais M'bohli dives for the ball.
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South Korea midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng, second right, heads the ball.
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South Korea midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng, second right, heads the ball.
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Aleksandr Kerzhakov of Russia and Carl Medjani of Algeria compete for the ball.
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Aleksandr Kerzhakov of Russia and Carl Medjani of Algeria compete for the ball.
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Igor Akinfeev of Russia makes a save against Algeria.
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Igor Akinfeev of Russia makes a save against Algeria.
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Sofiane Feghouli of Algeria receives a treatment.
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Sofiane Feghouli of Algeria receives a treatment.
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South Korea defender Kim Young-Gwon  and Anthony Vanden Borre of Belgium collide during the match between South Korea and Belgium on June 26 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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South Korea defender Kim Young-Gwon and Anthony Vanden Borre of Belgium collide during the match between South Korea and Belgium on June 26 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Islam Slimani of Algeria and Denis Glushakov of Russia compete for the ball.
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Islam Slimani of Algeria and Denis Glushakov of Russia compete for the ball.
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Young-Gwon, left, vies with Belgium midfielder Marouane Fellaini.
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Young-Gwon, left, vies with Belgium midfielder Marouane Fellaini.
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Kokorin celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Oleg Shatov on his back in a match against Algeria.
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Kokorin celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Oleg Shatov on his back in a match against Algeria.
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Nicolas Lombaerts of Belgium challenges Kim Shin-Wook of South Korea.
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Nicolas Lombaerts of Belgium challenges Kim Shin-Wook of South Korea.
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A Belgian fan reacts before a match between South Korea and Belgium.
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A Belgian fan reacts before a match between South Korea and Belgium.
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South Korea fans cheer.
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South Korea fans cheer.
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Algeria fans cheer before the match between Algeria and Russia.
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Algeria fans cheer before the match between Algeria and Russia.
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Russian supporters kiss ahead of the match between Algeria and Russia.
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Russian supporters kiss ahead of the match between Algeria and Russia.
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Head coach Jurgen Klinsmann of the United States acknowledges the fans after his team's 1-0 loss to Germany in Recife, Brazil. Despite the loss, the U.S. team advances to the round of 16 in the 2014 World Cup.
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Head coach Jurgen Klinsmann of the United States acknowledges the fans after his team's 1-0 loss to Germany in Recife, Brazil. Despite the loss, the U.S. team advances to the round of 16 in the 2014 World Cup.
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Portugal forward and captain Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after the match between Portugal and Ghana in Brasilia on June 26. Portugal won 2-1.
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Portugal forward and captain Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after the match between Portugal and Ghana in Brasilia on June 26. Portugal won 2-1.
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U.S. fans Jon Gonzalez, center and Angie Plummer, front, have mixed reactions throughout the U.S. vs. Germany match at Zeppelin Hall Restaurant and Biergarten in Jersey City, New Jersey.
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U.S. fans Jon Gonzalez, center and Angie Plummer, front, have mixed reactions throughout the U.S. vs. Germany match at Zeppelin Hall Restaurant and Biergarten in Jersey City, New Jersey.
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Portugal's Christiano Ronaldo, left, strikes the ball to score a goal against Ghana.
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Portugal's Christiano Ronaldo, left, strikes the ball to score a goal against Ghana.
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Jermaine Jones, front, of the United States and teammate Alejandro Bedoya lie on the field after colliding during a match against Germany.
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Jermaine Jones, front, of the United States and teammate Alejandro Bedoya lie on the field after colliding during a match against Germany.
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Ghana forward and captain Asamoah Gyan, left, scores past Portugal's goalkeeper Beto during the match between Portugal and Ghana.
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Ghana forward and captain Asamoah Gyan, left, scores past Portugal's goalkeeper Beto during the match between Portugal and Ghana.
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Portugal defender Pepe reacts during a match against Ghana.
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Portugal defender Pepe reacts during a match against Ghana.
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Thomas Mueller leaps in celebration after scoring what would be the only goal in Germany's victory over the United States.
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Thomas Mueller leaps in celebration after scoring what would be the only goal in Germany's victory over the United States.
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Two young fans of Germany watch the match against the United States.
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Two young fans of Germany watch the match against the United States.
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Gyan, left, Portugal midfielder William Carvalho, Ghana defender John Boye and Pepe vie for the ball during the match between Portugal and Ghana.
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Gyan, left, Portugal midfielder William Carvalho, Ghana defender John Boye and Pepe vie for the ball during the match between Portugal and Ghana.
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Eder, left, Ronaldo and William Carvalho of Portugal walk in the tunnel during halftime of the match between Portugal and Ghana.
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Eder, left, Ronaldo and William Carvalho of Portugal walk in the tunnel during halftime of the match between Portugal and Ghana.
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Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil vies for the ball during the match between U.S. and Germany.
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Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil vies for the ball during the match between U.S. and Germany.
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Jermaine Jones of the United States reacts early in the match against Germany.
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Jermaine Jones of the United States reacts early in the match against Germany.
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Jonathan Mensah of Ghana and Eder of Portugal go up for the ball.
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Jonathan Mensah of Ghana and Eder of Portugal go up for the ball.
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Germany head coach Joachim Loew gestures during the game against the United States.
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Germany head coach Joachim Loew gestures during the game against the United States.
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Ghana defender John Boye, center, reacts after making an own goal against Portugal.
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Ghana defender John Boye, center, reacts after making an own goal against Portugal.
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John Boye of Ghana gives up an own-goal against Portugal.
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John Boye of Ghana gives up an own-goal against Portugal.
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Jermaine Jones of the United States controls the ball against Mats Hummels of Germany.
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Jermaine Jones of the United States controls the ball against Mats Hummels of Germany.
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Lukas Podolski of Germany is challenged by Kyle Beckerman of the United States.
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Lukas Podolski of Germany is challenged by Kyle Beckerman of the United States.
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Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah vie for the ball.
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Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah vie for the ball.
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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after a play.
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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after a play.
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Jermaine Jones of the United States and Benedikt Hoewedes of Germany jump for the ball during their game in Recife.
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Jermaine Jones of the United States and Benedikt Hoewedes of Germany jump for the ball during their game in Recife.
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Lukas Podolski and Benedikt Hoewedes of Germany chase after Fabian Johnson of the United States.
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Lukas Podolski and Benedikt Hoewedes of Germany chase after Fabian Johnson of the United States.
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Ghana goalkeeper Fatau Dauda dives for the ball.
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Ghana goalkeeper Fatau Dauda dives for the ball.
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Portugal's Eder, left, and Ghana's John Boye vie for the ball.
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Portugal's Eder, left, and Ghana's John Boye vie for the ball.
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Portugal's Joao Moutinho and Ghana's Emmanuel Agyemang Badu fight for the ball.
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Portugal's Joao Moutinho and Ghana's Emmanuel Agyemang Badu fight for the ball.
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Eder of Portugal and Jonathan Mensah of Ghana jump for the ball.
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Eder of Portugal and Jonathan Mensah of Ghana jump for the ball.
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Andre Ayew of Ghana tackles Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal.
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Andre Ayew of Ghana tackles Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal.
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Germany head coach Joachim Loew checks the pitch condition before the game against the United States.
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Germany head coach Joachim Loew checks the pitch condition before the game against the United States.
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U.S. fans cheer before the game at Dupont Circle in Washington.
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U.S. fans cheer before the game at Dupont Circle in Washington.
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Portugal fans cheer before their team's game against Ghana.
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Portugal fans cheer before their team's game against Ghana.
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Ghana fans gather before the game against Portugal.<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2014%2F06%2F25%2Ffootball%2Fgallery%2Fworld-cup-0625%2Findex.html"> See the best World Cup photos from June 25.</a>
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Ghana fans gather before the game against Portugal. See the best World Cup photos from June 25.
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