Faces of the World Cup: Charlotte to São Paulo

Electrifying players and crazy drama are all part of the World Cup — but what really makes this thing go is the fans. En route from San Francisco to Manaus this week, your humble reporter got to see many smiling faces full of hope, optimism and good cheer heading to Brazil to root on their favorite teams. The Charlotte and São Paulo airports, in particular, served as impromptu United Nations of fans, jerseys and national team apparel.

But among the diversity everyone shared one thing: A love of soccer and excitement about the month ahead. So, before hopes are dashed and dreams deferred, here are 11 shots of soccer pilgrims making the trek to Brazil. Who knows? Some of them may even head home with a World Cup title to boast about.
  • Mexicofamily

    1. Mexico fandom runs in this family

    Mexico fans, en route to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup, at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on June 11, 2014.
    Image: Sam Laird/Mashable
  • Greecefans

    2. Greece fans show their passion

    Greece fans, in Brazil for the 2014 World Cup, at São Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport on June 12, 2014.
    Image: Sam Laird/Mashable
  • Colombiafans

    3. Colombia fans are ready to roll

    Colombia fans, en route to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup, at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on June 11, 2014.
    Image: Sam Laird/Mashable
  • Mexicofans

    4. Viva Mexico!

    Mexico fans, en route to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup, at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on June 11, 2014.
    Image: Sam Laird/Mashable
  • Croatiafan

    5. Repping Croatia, in all its checkered glory

    A Croatia fan, en route to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup, at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on June 11, 2014.
    Image: Sam Laird/Mashable
  • Usafans

    6. U-S-A! U-S-A!

    USA fans, in Brazil for the 2014 World Cup, at São Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport on June 12, 2014.
    Image: Sam Laird/Mashable
  • Dutchfans

    7. Netherlands fans come in all sizes

    Mexico fans, en route to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup, at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on June 11, 2014.
    Image: Sam Laird/Mashable
  • Spainfans

    8. A triple threat of Spain fans

    Spain fans, in Brazil for the 2014 World Cup, at São Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport on June 12, 2014.
    Image: Sam Laird/Mashable
  • Mexico2fans

    9. Mexico fans rock similar headware

    Mexico fans, in Brazil for the 2014 World Cup, at São Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport on June 12, 2014.
    Image: Sam Laird/Mashable
  • Porspainfans

    10. Portugal and Spain fans make nice

    Fans of Portugal and Spain, en route to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup, at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on June 11, 2014.
    Image: Sam Laird/Mashable
  • Mexusafans

    11. USA and Mexico, bridging borders

    Fans of the USA and Mexico, en route to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup, at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on June 11, 2014

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