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• June 9: German soccer fan drinks mug of beer before start of World Cup match between Costa Rica and Germany.
• June 9: A Swiss band parades through the streets upon the arrival of the Swiss national soccer team.
• June 9: Fan wearing hat with national flags smiles prior to the Germany v Costa Rica soccer match.
• June 9: An unidentified child holds a golden soccer ball during an ecumenical service in Munich, Germany.
• June 9: A German soccer supporter drinks beer before the start of the match between Costa Rica and Germany.
• June 9: Fans painted in the colors of Costa Rica pose prior to the Germany v Costa Rica soccer match.
• June 9: Performers during the World Cup opening ceremony at the World Cup stadium, Munich, Germany.
• June 9: A performer during the World Cup opening ceremony at World Cup stadium, Munich, Germany.
• June 9: Mexican, left, German and English soccer fans watch a street performer in Frankfurt, Germany.
• June 9: Bavarian 'Schuhplattlers' perform traditional dance during opening ceremony at the World Cup stadium.