Euro 2024 Soccer Fans: From Zany To Outright Ridiculous
While the action on the pitch is the main draw, the carnival atmosphere among soccer fans -- some of whom went all out to inspire their national teams -- will not be forgotten. As Euro 2024 enters the quarterfinals, we focus our gaze on the colorful fans who showed their team spirit.
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A Belgium supporter before the start of the Group E soccer match between Ukraine and Belgium on June 26 at the Stuttgart Arena.
After drawing 0-0, Ukraine's fans applauded their team's efforts, while Belgium's fans could barely contain their fury as their side failed to score.
After drawing 0-0, Ukraine's fans applauded their team's efforts, while Belgium's fans could barely contain their fury as their side failed to score.
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German soccer fans could hardly contain their excitement as they watched their national side open Euro 2024 against Scotland at the Munich Football Arena on June 14.
The pain for Scotland began early as Germany's Florian Wirtz scored the first goal in the 10th minute. The final score was 5-1 as Germany dominated the 10-man Scotland team following a red card on Ryan Porteous.
The pain for Scotland began early as Germany's Florian Wirtz scored the first goal in the 10th minute. The final score was 5-1 as Germany dominated the 10-man Scotland team following a red card on Ryan Porteous.
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Austrian fans cheer during Round of 16 play against Turkey at the Leipzig Stadium on July 2.
Mert Gunok produced a late save to push Turkey past Austria 2-1 and into the quarterfinals.
Mert Gunok produced a late save to push Turkey past Austria 2-1 and into the quarterfinals.
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A Georgia supporter wearing makeup in the color of his country's flag reacts ahead of the Round of 16 match between Spain and Georgia at the Cologne Stadium on June 30.
Spain dominated the lowest-ranked team in the tournament and outscored Georgia 4-1.
Spain dominated the lowest-ranked team in the tournament and outscored Georgia 4-1.
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A Dutch fan waits for the start of the Round of 16 play against Romania on the Munich Football Arena on July 2.
The Netherlands cruised to a 3-0 victory.
The Netherlands cruised to a 3-0 victory.
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An Albania fan cheers for his team prior to a Group B match between Albania and Spain in Duesseldorf, Germany, on June 24.
Despite losing to a superior Spanish side 0-1, Albania's coach Sylvinho was elated with his team's progress in the tournament, saying, "Gold -- an experience I wouldn't change for anything."
Despite losing to a superior Spanish side 0-1, Albania's coach Sylvinho was elated with his team's progress in the tournament, saying, "Gold -- an experience I wouldn't change for anything."
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A France supporter ahead of the Group D match between Austria and France at the Dusseldorf Arena on June 17.
France cruised to a 1-0 win over Austria, though Kylian Mbappe finished the game with a broken nose.
France cruised to a 1-0 win over Austria, though Kylian Mbappe finished the game with a broken nose.
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A Denmark supporter cheers prior to the Group C match between Serbia and Denmark at the Munich Football Arena on June 25.
With the final 0-0, Denmark finished second in the group as Serbia exited the tournament.
With the final 0-0, Denmark finished second in the group as Serbia exited the tournament.
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Spanish fans await the start of their Group B match against Albania at the Dusseldorf Arena on June 24.
Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game as Spain secured a third win.
Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game as Spain secured a third win.
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A Turkey supporter lets out a yell before the start of Round of 16 action against Austria at the Leipzig Stadium on July 2.
Turkey knocked out the Austrian side 2-1 and will face the Netherlands.
Turkey knocked out the Austrian side 2-1 and will face the Netherlands.
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A Romania supporter poses outside the stadium prior to the Group E match between Slovakia and Romania at the Frankfurt Arena on June 26.
The result was 1-1 as both sides escaped Group E and made it into the final 16.
The result was 1-1 as both sides escaped Group E and made it into the final 16.
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Croatian fans wearing face paint in the national colors await the start of the Group B match between Italy and Croatia at the Leipzig Stadium on June 24.
The result was 1-1 as Mattia Zaccagni scored a 98th-minute equalizer to secure the second spot for Italy and leave Croatia waiting to learn their fate.
The result was 1-1 as Mattia Zaccagni scored a 98th-minute equalizer to secure the second spot for Italy and leave Croatia waiting to learn their fate.
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Italian fans watch the Group B action against Spain in Gelsenkirchen on June 20.
An own goal by Riccardo Calafiori saw the Italian side lose 1-0.
An own goal by Riccardo Calafiori saw the Italian side lose 1-0.
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A Slovak fan with his face painted in his country's colors awaits the start of the Group E match between Belgium and Slovakia at the Frankfurt Arena on June 17.
Belgium was twice denied a goal by the video assistant referee, resulting in a surprise loss against Slovakia 0-1.
Belgium was twice denied a goal by the video assistant referee, resulting in a surprise loss against Slovakia 0-1.
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Portugal fans went all out for the Group F match against the Czech Republic on June 18 at the Leipzig Stadium.
Francisco Conceicao came on in the 90th minute to score in the first minute of injury time, beating the Czechs 2-1.
Francisco Conceicao came on in the 90th minute to score in the first minute of injury time, beating the Czechs 2-1.
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A Netherlands fan sounds off before their Group D match against Austria outside Olympiastadion in Berlin on June 25.
Austria finished at the top of the group after beating the Netherlands 3-2.
Austria finished at the top of the group after beating the Netherlands 3-2.
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An England supporter wearing a crown and giant ears cheers in the area of the main station of Frankfurt am Main before the start of the Group C match between Denmark and England on June 20.
The result was 1-1 as Morten Hjulmand canceled out Harry Kane’s opener and gave Denmark a deserved draw against a struggling England.
The result was 1-1 as Morten Hjulmand canceled out Harry Kane’s opener and gave Denmark a deserved draw against a struggling England.
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Swiss fans await the start of their Group A match against Germany in Frankfurt on June 23.
The hosts needed an injury-time equalizer to finish 1-1.
The hosts needed an injury-time equalizer to finish 1-1.
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A Slovenian fan holds a replica trophy before his side's Group C match against Denmark at the Stuttgart Arena on June 16.
Christian Eriksen opened the scoring for Denmark, but Erik Janza's strike earned his side a draw.
Christian Eriksen opened the scoring for Denmark, but Erik Janza's strike earned his side a draw.
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Ukrainian fans await the start of their Group E match against Slovakia at the Dusseldorf Arena on June 21.
Ukraine came from a goal behind to finish the match 2-1.
Ukraine came from a goal behind to finish the match 2-1.
