World Cup 2014: Sports Pictures Of The Day Thursday 26th June 2014

The Best World Cup Pictures Of The Day

World Cup 2014 pictures of the day from The Huffington Post UK 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.

Sports pictures of the day
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Reza Ghoochannejhad of Iran shoots and scores his team's first goal past goalkeeper Asmir Begovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran at Arena Fonte Nova on June 25, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Avdija Vrsajevic of Bosnia and Herzegovina celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran at Arena Fonte Nova on June 25, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Felipe Oliveir/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Iran's goalkeeper Alireza Haghighi (R) watches as Iran's defender Pejman Montazeri (L) picks up the ball after Bosnia-Herzegovina's midfielder Avdija Vrsajevic scored his team's thrid goal during a Group F football match between Bosnia-Hercegovina and Iran at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO / EMMANUEL DUNAND (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Andranik Teymourian of Iran reacts after the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran at Arena Fonte Nova on June 25, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Alireza Haghighi of Iran looks on after the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran at Arena Fonte Nova on June 25, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Iran's forward Karim Ansari Fard (number 10) is shown the yellow card by referee Carlos Velasc Carballo of Spain (L, red) during a Group F football match between Bosnia-Hercegovina and Iran at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO / EMMANUEL DUNAND (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Alireza Haghighi of Iran is consoled by a member of his team during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran at Arena Fonte Nova on June 25, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Avdija Vrsajevic of Bosnia and Herzegovina celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran at Arena Fonte Nova on June 25, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Felipe Oliveir/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Iran's forward Reza Ghoochannejhad (R) kicks to score his team's first goal past Bosnia-Herzegovina's goalkeeper Asmir Begovic (yellow) during a Group F football match between Bosnia-Hercegovina and Iran at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO / EMMANUEL DUNAND (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Bosnia-Herzegovina's defender Toni Sunjic reacts after his team lost a Group F football match between Bosnia-Hercegovina and Iran at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014. Bosnia-Hercegovina won 3-1. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO (Photo credit should read JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Iran's forward Ashkan Dejagah (top R) and team-mates react after they lost a Group F football match between Bosnia-Hercegovina and Iran at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014. Bosnia-Hercegovina won 3-1. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO (Photo credit should read JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Emir Spahic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Reza Ghoochannejhad of Iran greet each other after the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran at Arena Fonte Nova on June 25, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Referee Carlos Velasco Carballo shows a yellow card to Karim Ansari Fard of Iran during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran at Arena Fonte Nova on June 25, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Fans of Iran react before a Group F football match between Bosnia-Hercegovina and Iran at the Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO / BEHROUZ MEHRI (Photo credit should read BEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Avdija Vrsajevic of Bosnia and Herzegovina controls the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran at Arena Fonte Nova on June 25, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Avdija Vrsajevic of Bosnia and Herzegovina controls the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran at Arena Fonte Nova on June 25, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Avdija Vrsajevic of Bosnia and Herzegovina controls the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran at Arena Fonte Nova on June 25, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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SALVADOR, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Karim Ansari Fard of Iran controls the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran at Arena Fonte Nova on June 25, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Nigeria's forward Ahmed Musa celebrates scoring his second goal during the Group F football match between Nigeria and Argentina at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre on June 25, 2014,during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO / JEWEL SAMAD (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Ahmed Musa of Nigeria jumps into the arms of teammates celebrating his team's second goal and his second of the game during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Nigeria and Argentina at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 25, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Head coach Alejandro Sabella of Argentina reacts during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Nigeria and Argentina at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 25, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Nigeria's players celebrate after the Group F football match between Nigeria and Argentina at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO / JUAN MABROMATA (Photo credit should read JUAN MABROMATA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Nigeria's goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama (R) prepares to make a save from Argentina's defender Ezequiel Garay (C) as Nigeria's midfielder Ogenyi Onazi (L) looks on during the Group F football match between Nigeria and Argentina at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre on June 25, 2014,during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Argentina's goalkeeper Sergio Romero (R) makes a save during a Group F football match between Nigeria and Argentina at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO / JUAN MABROMATA (Photo credit should read JUAN MABROMATA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Vincent Enyeama of Nigeria reacts during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Nigeria and Argentina at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 25, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Nigeria huddle during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Nigeria and Argentina at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 25, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Argentine fans watch the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 match between Argentina and Nigeria on a big screen at San Martin square in Buenos Aires on June 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO / Alejandro PAGNI (Photo credit should read ALEJANDRO PAGNI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's second goal and his second of the game during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Nigeria and Argentina at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 25, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Gonzalo Higuain of Argentina controls the ball against Joseph Yobo of Nigeria during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Nigeria and Argentina at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 25, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: John Obi Mikel of Nigeria looks on during the National Anthem prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Nigeria and Argentina at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 25, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Lionel Messi of Argentina looks on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Nigeria and Argentina at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 25, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Okechukwu Uchebo of Nigeria controls the ball against Fernando Gago (L) and Federico Fernandez of Argentina during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Nigeria and Argentina at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 25, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Marcos Rojo of Argentina is challenged by Ogenyi Onazi (L) and Peter Odemwingie of Nigeria during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Nigeria and Argentina at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 25, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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An Argentine fan celebrates as he watches the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 match against Nigeria on a big screen at San Martin Square, in Buenos Aires, on June 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO / Alejandro PAGNI (Photo credit should read ALEJANDRO PAGNI/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Lionel Messi of Argentina controls the ball against Ogenyi Onazi of Nigeria during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group F match between Nigeria and Argentina at Estadio Beira-Rio on June 25, 2014 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Switzerland's midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates their victory after a Group E football match between Honduras and Switzerland at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO / RODRIGO ARANGUA (Photo credit should read RODRIGO ARANGUA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Switzerland's midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri and Switzerland's forward Josip Drmic (C) celebrate their victory during the Group E football match between Honduras and Switzerland at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO / RODRIGO ARANGUA (Photo credit should read RODRIGO ARANGUA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Xherdan Shaqiri of Switzerland is greeted by head coach Ottmar Hitzfeld after being substituted during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Honduras and Switzerland at Arena Amazonia on June 25, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Xherdan Shaqiri of Switzerland acknowledges the fans after a 3-0 victory over Honduras in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Honduras and Switzerland at Arena Amazonia on June 25, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: A fan poses during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Honduras and Switzerland at Arena Amazonia on June 25, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Head coach Luis Fernando Suarez of Honduras looks on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Honduras and Switzerland at Arena Amazonia on June 25, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Xherdan Shaqiri of Switzerland is substituted by Blerim Dzemaili during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Honduras and Switzerland at Arena Amazonia on June 25, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Xherdan Shaqiri of Switzerland reacts during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Honduras and Switzerland at Arena Amazonia on June 25, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Switzerland's defender Ricardo Rodriguez (C) clears a shot on goal by Honduras' forward Jerry Palacios (R) during the Group E football match between Honduras and Switzerland at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014. Switzerland won 3-0. AFP PHOTO / LUIS ACOSTA (Photo credit should read LUIS ACOSTA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Honduran fans react with disappointment as they watch on a large screen the World Cup football match against Switzerland, in Tegucigalpa, on June 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Orlando SIERRA.. AFP PHOTO/Orlando SIERRA. (Photo credit should read ORLANDO SIERRA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Jorge Claros of Honduras tackles Haris Seferovic of Switzerland during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Honduras and Switzerland at Arena Amazonia on June 25, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Honduran fans react with disappointment as they watch on a large screen the World Cup football match against Switzerland, in Tegucigalpa, on June 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO/Orlando SIERRA.. AFP PHOTO/Orlando SIERRA. (Photo credit should read ORLANDO SIERRA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Maynor Figueroa of Honduras controls the ball as Haris Seferovic of Switzerland gives chase during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Honduras and Switzerland at Arena Amazonia on June 25, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Xherdan Shaqiri of Switzerland shoots and scores his team's third goal past goalkeeper Noel Valladares of Honduras and completes his hat trick during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Honduras and Switzerland at Arena Amazonia on June 25, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Xherdan Shaqiri of Switzerland kicks the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Honduras and Switzerland at Arena Amazonia on June 25, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Roger Espinoza of Honduras controls the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Honduras and Switzerland at Arena Amazonia on June 25, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Carlo Costly of Honduras controls the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Honduras and Switzerland at Arena Amazonia on June 25, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Ricardo Rodriguez of Switzerland controls the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Honduras and Switzerland at Arena Amazonia on June 25, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Stephan Lichtsteiner of Switzerland and Jerry Bengtson of Honduras compete for the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Honduras and Switzerland at Arena Amazonia on June 25, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Xherdan Shaqiri of Switzerland celebrates scoring his team's third goal and complete his hat trick during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Honduras and Switzerland at Arena Amazonia on June 25, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MANAUS, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Xherdan Shaqiri of Switzerland celebrates scoring his team's third goal and complete his hat trick during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Honduras and Switzerland at Arena Amazonia on June 25, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Ecuador and France line up prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Ecuador and France at Maracana on June 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Enner Valencia of Ecuador goes for a header against Laurent Koscielny (L) and Morgan Schneiderlin of France during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Ecuador and France at Maracana on June 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Loureiro/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Paul Pogba of France is challenged by Frickson Erazo of Ecuador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Ecuador and France at Maracana on June 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Francois Xavier Marit - Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Lucas Digne of France lies on the field after being fouled by Antonio Valencia of Ecuador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Ecuador and France at Maracana on June 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Referee Noumandiez Doue sent Valencia off with a red card for the foul. (Photo by Francois Xavier Marit - Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Olivier Giroud of France reacts during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Ecuador and France at Maracana on June 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Francois Xavier Marit - Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Olivier Giroud of France enters the game for Blaise Matuidi of France during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Ecuador and France at Maracana on June 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Loureiro/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Moussa Sissoko of France challenges Christian Noboa of Ecuador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Ecuador and France at Maracana on June 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Enner Valencia of Ecuador and Mamadou Sakho of France go up for a header during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Ecuador and France at Maracana on June 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Loureiro/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Loic Remy of France competes for the ball with Walter Ayovi of Ecuador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Ecuador and France at Maracana on June 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Karim Benzema of France looks on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Ecuador and France at Maracana on June 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Laurent Koscielny of France goes for a header over Enner Valencia of Ecuador during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Ecuador and France at Maracana on June 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Loureiro/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: (L-R) Antoine Griezmann, Mamadou Sakho and Blaise Matuidi of France look on during the National Anthem prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Ecuador and France at Maracana on June 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Morgan Schneiderlin of France falls after a challenge during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Ecuador and France at Maracana on June 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Ecuador's midfielder Michael Arroyo reacts during the Group E football match between Ecuador and France at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Lucas Digne of France lies on the field after a challenge by Antonio Valencia of Ecuador (not pictured) resulting in a red card for Valencia during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Ecuador and France at Maracana on June 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Morgan Schneiderlin of France heads the ball during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Ecuador and France at Maracana on June 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 25: Hugo Lloris of France reacts during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group E match between Ecuador and France at Maracana on June 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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France's coach Didier Deschamps claps to the crowd after drawing 0-0 at the end of the Group E football match between Ecuador and France at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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France's midfielder Blaise Matuidi reacts during the Group E football match between Ecuador and France at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)