It’s hard to believe that we were joking about going to Brazil to see the World Cup four years ago. Now, here we are!

We were lucky enough to secure random tickets to two games (England vs. Costa Rica and France vs. Nigeria.) Attending the World Cup games was a once in a lifetime experience—especially as we now live in Costa Rica and, in many ways, feel like we were able to cheer on “our” team!

But apart from attending the World Cup games, we also wanted to visit Brazil to experience the excitement outside the stadium—the infectious energy in the streets and local bars, with fans from around the world.

Leading up to the World Cup in Brazil, there were plenty of protests and controversy. But now that the World Cup has begun, the general attitude from Brazilians we’ve met has been to enjoy the games and cheer on Brazil!

And cheer on the Brazilian team they have. The streets in cities across Brazil have been a sea of yellow and green jerseys. Belo Horizonte seemingly shut down in its entirety (save for the bars), so locals could see Brazil play. And that was just during the group stage!

We’ll forever remember our time in Brazil for the FIFA World Cup, both in and outside the stadium. Here are a few of our favorite pictures that commemorate the adrenaline and passion of cheering Brazil on:

 

Our Favorite Images From The 2014 FIFA World Cup (Part 1)

 

FIFA Fan Fest Brazil World Cup

FIFA Fan Fest Brazil World Cup

FIFA Fan Fest Concert Brazil World Cup 2014

Central Market Watching World Cup in Brazil

Brazil World Cup 2014 Central Market

Central Market Brazil World Cup

A Cruising Couple World Cup Brazil 2014

Dressed Up for Brazil World Cup 2014

Face Paint Brazil World Cup 2014

Costumes at Brazil World Cup 2014

Brazil Flag Cape World Cup 2014

World Cup Brazil Fans Jerseys 2014

Brazil National Song World Cup 2014

Cheering for Brazil World Cup 2014

Fans at World Cup 2014

Fans Cheer for Goal at World Cup 2014

Fans at Brazil World Cup 2014

Fans Cheer for Brazil at World Cup 2014

Brazilian Fans Watching the Game in the Streets World Cup 2014

Brazil World Cup 2014 Fans

Brazilians in the Street Watching World Cup 2014

Brazilians in Costume for World Cup 2014

Fans at the Brazil World Cup 2014

Fans Cheer for Brazil Goal at World Cup 2014

Brazil Goal Fans Cheering World Cup 2014

Excited Fans at Brazil World Cup 2014

Fans Cheer for Goal at Brazil World Cup 2014

Brazil Celebrates Goal at World Cup 2014

Brazilians Wave Flag at World Cup 2014

Fans Cheering at Brazil World Cup 2014

 

Want to see more images from the World Cup? Click here to read Part 2!