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In this Wednesday, June 11, 2014 photo, a pet rooster named Paquita Fred stands next to a replica of the World Cup trophy in front of Maracana stadium, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 11-year-old rooster wearing a cape with the colors of the Brazilian national soccer team and a medallion of the local Fluminense soccer club gets his name from Fred, the Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for Fluminense and is now one of the members of the national soccer team. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)![AP_Colombia_Rodriguez]()
In this Saturday, June 14, 2014 photo, Colombia's James Rodriguez, front, center right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's third goal during the group C World Cup soccer match against Greece at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Colombia defeated Greece 3-0. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)![AP_Fred_Vs_Croatia]()
In this Thursday, June 12, 2014 photo, Brazil's Fred raises his arms after a penalty was called against Croatia's Dejan Lovren, top, by referee Yuichi Nishimura, from Japan, during the group A World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Croatia in the opening game of the tournament at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Brazil was issued a penalty kick following the play leading to a goal by Neymar helping Brazil to a 3-1 victory. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)![AP_Holland_Spain]()
In this Friday, June 13, 2014, Spain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas rests on his knees in dejection as Netherlands' Arjen Robben celebrates after scoring followed by Netherlands' Wesley Sneijder during their group B World Cup soccer match at the Arena Ponte Nova in Salvador, Brazil. The Netherlands thrashed the world champions 5-1 Friday in the World Cupâs first shocke (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)![AP_Brazil_Kids_TV]()
In this Thursday, June 12, 2014 photo, children watch the World Cup opening match between Brazil and Croatia in an alley at the Mangueira slum, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. After taking the early lead in the opening match of the international soccer tournament, Croatia fell 3-1 to the five-time champion Brazil. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)![AP_Mexico_Peralta]()
In this Friday, June 13, 2014 photo, Mexico's Oribe Peralta, left, and Cameroon's Aurelien Chedjou, battle for the ball during their group A World Cup soccer match in the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil. Peralta scored in the 61st minute to help Mexico to a 1-0 victory Friday and the three points it needed to have any chance of advancing from a tough Group A at the World Cup. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)![AP_Holland_Fan]()
In this Friday, June 13, 2014 photo, a Dutch fan wears a homemade hat during the group B World Cup soccer match between Spain and the Netherlands at the Arena Ponte Nova in Salvador, Brazil. A dominating second half had the orange-clad Dutch fans in Arena Fonte Nova on their feet as they watched their team thrash the world champions 5-1. It was the worst loss for Spain in the gameâs showcase tournament since a 6-1 defeat to Brazil in 1950. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)![AP_Neymar_Fred]()
Brazil's Neymar, center, jokes around with fellow player Fred as they play a video game at the Granja Comary training center in Teresopolis, Brazil, Monday, May 26, 2014. The Brazil national team's preparations for its home World Cup got underway on Monday as the players selected by coach Luiz Felipe Scolari reported to the national soccer team. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)![AP_Penalty_Brazil_Croatia]()
In this Thursday, June 12, 2014 photo, referee Yuichi Nishimura from Japan, right, decides on penalty during the group A World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Croatia, the opening game of the tournament, in the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)![AP_Van_Persie_Genius]()
In this Friday, June 13, 2014 photo, Netherlands' Robin van Persie heads the ball to score during the group B World Cup soccer match between Spain and the Netherlands at the Arena Ponte Nova in Salvador, Brazil. The Dutchman's header that looped over a stranded Iker Casillas in the Spain goal was not only very special but historic. By taking his tally to 45 goals for his country, the Manchester United forward also became the first Dutch player to score in three consecutive World Cups. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)![AP_World_Cup_Messi_Scores]()
In this Sunday, June 15, 2014 photo, Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the group F World Cup soccer match between Argentina and Bosnia at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. After a frustrating first half, the Argentina captain scored in trademark style in the 65th minute on Sunday night, completing a quick 1-2 connection with Gonzalo Higuain and running through defenders before striking a brilliant left-footed shot off the post. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)![AP_World_Cup_Mexican_Fans]()
In this Friday, June 13, 2014 photo, Mexico soccer fan Jose Reyna, center, reacts as he watches his team's World Cup match with Cameroon inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mexico won 1-0. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)![AP_Argie_Fans_Slideshow]()
In this Saturday, June 14, 2014 photo, Argentine fans arrive in a bus decorated with a painting of soccer star Lionel Messi at the Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Waving flags and banners, more than a thousand Argentine fans, many dressed in their team's traditional blue and white, crowded the Copacabana beachfront ahead of Argentina's World Cup match against Bosnia-Herzegovina Sunday in Rio's iconic Maracana stadium. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)![AP_World_Cup_Valdivia]()
In this Friday, June 13, 2014 photo, Chile's Jorge Valdivia, top, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the group B World Cup soccer match between Chile and Australia in the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Brazil. Chile went on to defeat Australia 3-1. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)![AP_Brazil_ambassador]()
Brazilian Ambassador to Japan, Andre Aranha Correa do Lago, second left, and other Brazilian celebrate after the group A World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Croatia, the opening game of the tournament at the Brazilian Embassy in Tokyo, Friday, June 13, 2014. Neymar gave Brazil a winning start to its home World Cup, scoring twice to lead the host nation to an unconvincing 3-1 victory over Croatia in the opening game on Thursday. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)![AP_Brazil_Fans]()
In this Thursday, June 12, 2014 photo, Brazilians celebrate after their team scores a goal against Croatia in the 2014 soccer World Cup opening game at a Fan Fest complex in Recife, Brazil. With Brazil struggling and down a goal against a spirited Croatian team, Neymar came through to lead his team to a 3-1 win in the opening match, scoring once in each half. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)![AP_Neymar_on_his_Knees]()
In this Thursday, June 12, 2014 photo, referee Yuichi Nishimura from Japan watches as Brazil's Neymar celebrates his second goal on a penalty kick during the group A World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Croatia, the opening game of the tournament, in the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)![AP_Opening_Ceremony]()
In this Thursday, June 12, 2014 photo, Jennifer Lopez, left, Brazilian singer Claudia Leitte and rapper Pitbull perform during the opening ceremony ahead of the group A World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Croatia, the opening game of the tournament, in the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)![AP_Brazilian_Man_Praying]()
In this Thursday, June 12, 2014 photo, Helio de Souza Segundo holds up a cross as he watches on a giant TV screen, Brazil play against Croatia during the opening match of the World Cup in Sao Paulo, Brazil. After taking the early lead in the opening match of the international soccer tournament, Croatia fell 3-1 to the five-time champion Brazil. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)![AP_Prostester_Sao_Paulo]()
In this Thursday, June 12, 2014 photo, a protester is detained by police during a demonstration by people demanding better public services and against the money spent on the World Cup soccer tournament in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Police clashed with anti-World Cup protesters trying to block part of the main highway leading to the stadium that hosts the opening match of the tournament. (AP Photo/Nelson Antoine)![AP_World_Cup_Spain_Fans]()
In this Friday, June 13, 2014 photo, Spanish soccer fans watch on a giant display as the Netherlands soccer team defeat Spain in their World Cup opener via a live broadcast, in Madrid, Spain. The Netherlands thrashed the world champions 5-1 Friday in the World Cupâs first shocker, toying with an aging Spanish team that has dominated global football for the past six years and avenging a loss in the 2010 final. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)![AP_Car_Protesters]()
In this Thursday, June, 12, 2014 photo, demonstrators push over a police car during a protest against the 2014 World Cup in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Anti-World Cup protesters and Brazilian police also clashed in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and at least two other World Cup cities on Thursday ahead of the first match of soccer's premier event. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)![AP_World_Cup_Beach_Rooney]()
In this Saturday, June 14, 2014 photo, a soccer fan lies half-buried in the sand of Copacabana beach with a mask of English soccer star Wayne Rooney between his legs, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Italy defeated England 2-1 in Group D World Cup action the following day. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)Best World Cup Pix Of The Week
From a World Cup rooster to the fantastic header by Holland's Robin van Persie against Spain, here are the best images from the first five days of action from Brazil.
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