World Cup 2014 pictures of the day from The Huffington Post brings you the very best news and sports images from Brazil during the world's most famous football competition, chosen and created by our own photo editors.
Sport Pictures of the day
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 10: Mexican soccer fan, Herwin Gomez, from Mexico, wears a Lucha libre mask as he arrives at the Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport for the World Cup tournament on June 10, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazil continues to prepare to host the World Cup which starts on June 12th and runs through July 13th. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 10: Mexican soccer fan, Cain Camacho from Chicago, Illinois shows his support for the Mexican soccer team on Copacabana beach as he awaits the start of the World Cup tournament on June 10, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazil continues to prepare to host the World Cup which starts on June 12th and runs through July 13th. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 10: Mexican soccer fans Avela Gonzalez, Tony Reyes and Raymondo Gonzalez (L-R) greet people along Copacabana beach as they show their support while waiting for the start of the World Cup tournament on June 10, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazil continues to prepare to host the World Cup which starts on June 12th and runs through July 13th. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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France's midfielder Paul Pogba addresses a press conference at the theater in Ribeirao Prato on June 10, 2014, prior to the start of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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France's forward Olivier Giroud smiles at a press conference at the theater in Ribeirao Prato on June 10, 2014, prior to the start of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CURITIBA, BRAZIL - JUNE 10: People gather outside Centro de Entrenamiento do Caju prior to a Spain training session on June 10, 2014 in Curitiba, Brazil. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Members of the Brazilian army stand guard outside the England football team's hotel as they arrive back following a training session in Rio de Janeiro on June 10, 2014, ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JUNE 10: Clint Dempsey of the United States works out during their training session at Sao Paulo FC on June 10, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Children play football on Sao Conrado beach near the England football team's hotel in Rio de Janeiro on June 10, 2014, ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. AFP PHOTO/BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Women walk past a mural depicting a character of famous cartoon 'The Simpsons' in Rio de Janeiro on June 10, 2014, two days ahead the opening game of the FIFA World Cup 2014 . AFP PHOTO/ GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A mural depicts a Brazilian player holding the World Cup in Rio de Janeiro on June 10, 2014, two days ahead the opening game of the FIFA World Cup 2014 . AFP PHOTO/ GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A general view of the Rocinha favela as the England team visit Complexo Esportivo da Rocinha
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England manager Roy Hodgson leaves the press conference at Urca Military Base on June 10, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Military security check vehicles at the main entrance before an England press conference at the Urca Military Base on June 10, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (credit:Getty Images)
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Argentina's forward Lionel Messi gestures upon his arrival at Tancredo Neves International Airport in Confins near Belo Horizonte, some 480 Km north of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on June 9, 2014, head of the 2014 FIFA World Cup football tournament in Brazil. (credit:Getty Images)
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of England in action during a training session at the Urca military base (Forte de Urca) training ground on June 9, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (credit:Getty Images)
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Uruguay's forward Luis Suarez arrives at Tancredo Neves International Airport in Confins near Belo Horizonte. (credit:Getty Images)
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A general view of a sandcastle model of Neymar on the Copacabana Beach prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (credit:Getty Images)
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Neymar injured during a training session of the Brazilian national football team at the squad's Granja Comary training complex in Teresopolis, 90 km from downtown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (credit:Getty Images)
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Tourists from Australia, know as the Fanatics, pose for photos in front Christ the Redeemer statue prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (credit:Getty Images)
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The Costa Rica national football team steps off the plane upon arrival in Guarulhos International Airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil to take part in Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup. (credit:Getty Images)
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Juan Mata of Spain juggles the ball during a Spain training session at the Centro de Entrenamiento do Caju (credit:Getty Images)
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Sunrise on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.on June 9, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (credit:Getty Images)
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A clothing store displays mostly Brazilian-colored garments in Rocinha shantytown (favela) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in just 3 days before the opening of the FIFA World Cup 2014. (credit:Getty Images)
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A general view of the Christ the Redeemer statue prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (credit:Getty Images)
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Tourists pose for photos near the Christ the Redeemer statue with the Sugarloaf Mountain, Atlantic Ocean, Guanabara Bay and Copacabana in the background prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup (credit:Getty Images)
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England's national team players hold a banner reading 'Thank you for the warm welcome Brazil' prior to take part in a training session at the Urca military base in Rio de Janeiro (credit:Getty Images)