2018 World Cup: Fans get creative
From Mexican sombreros to Viking helmets, World Cup fans are dressing up in some imaginative costumes to cheer their teams on to victory.
Germany
German fans donning the black, red and gold colors of their country's flag cheer prior to Germany's opening match against Mexico. Unfortunately, their support was not enough to save the team from suffering a shock defeat.
Mexico
A Mexican fan in a superhero outfit and sombrero cheers alongside his fellow countryman wearing a lucha libre Mexican wrestling mask.
Iceland
An Icelandic man wearing a Viking helmet gets pumped up before a match between Iceland and Argentina. His team certainly didn't disappoint, holding Lionel Messi-led Argentina to a 1-1 draw in their first-ever World Cup game.
France
A Frenchman wears the outfit of Obelix, the cartoon character from the French comic books series Asterix. France won its first game against Australia 2-1.
Egypt
Egyptians in pharaoh headgear stand in Moscow's Red Square. They're likely hoping that a return of their star player Mohamed Salah, who missed out the first match due to injury, changes the fortunes of the team in their second match against host Russia on Tuesday.
Nigeria
A Nigerian woman wearing her country's colors dances during a match against Croatia.
Peru
A Peruvian fan went all out with an Inca warrior outfit. Peru is playing its first World Cup in 36 years.
Argentina
An Argentine fan holds an image of the Virgen del Lujan bearing the image of Lionel Messi, who had a forgettable outing against minnows Iceland in Argentina's first game. Messi missed a penalty as his team was held to a 1-1 draw by the World Cup debutants.
Brazil
A Brazilian fan wears his country's colors during his team's opening match against Switzerland. The five-time champions were forced to share points with the Swiss.