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World Cup photos: Oh, those fans

A Swiss fan wears a patriotic expression before the Spain-Switzerland game in Durban, South Africa. Switzerland won in an upset, ending Spain's 12-game streak of wins.

A Swiss fan wears a patriotic expression before the Spain-Switzerland game in Durban, South Africa. Switzerland won in an upset, ending Spain’s 12-game streak of wins.  (Roberto Candia / Associated Press)

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Go Greece! A supporter attends Greece vs. Nigeria at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa.  (Thomas Coex / AFP/Getty Images)

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A Mexican fan arrives at the Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg on Friday before the opening game of the 2010 World Cup between host South Africa and Mexico. The teams would play to a 1-1 draw.  (Dan Kitwood / Getty Images)

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A fan plants a kiss on a homemade replica of the World Cup trophy before the opening game of the 2010 tournament at Soccer City stadium on Friday in Johannesburg, South Africa.  (Clive Rose / Getty Images)

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A South African fan blows a vuvuzela before a first-round game between France and Uruguay at Green Point Stadium on Friday in Cape Town. The teams would play to a lackluster 0-0 draw.  (Jamie McDonald / Getty Images)

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French fans show their colors before France takes on Uruguay at Green Point Stadium on Friday in Cape Town, South Africa. The teams played to a 0-0 tie.  (Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images)

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A South African fan arrives for the opening ceremony on Friday at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg, where the host nation played Mexico to a 1-1 tie to kick off World Cup 2010.  (Christof Koepsel / Getty Images)

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