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17 World Cup Fans More Prepared For The Fourth Of July Than You

By Chris Kral

Now that the U.S. has been eliminated from the World Cup, it's time to focus our attention on Independence Day. What better way is there to bounce back from a loss than by celebrating our most American victory ever?

These World Cup fans have a leg-up on us all when it comes to showing their patriotism and we all need to take cues from their American ways.

Here are 17 World Cup fans that are more prepared for the 4th of July than you:

17. This baby.

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Ty Lawson of the Denver Nuggets goes to the basket against Johan Petro of the New Jersey Nets on November 20, 2010 at the Pepsi Center in Denver. (credit: Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE/Getty Images)

16. This kid.Fans of the United States pose during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States (credit: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)Fans of the United States pose during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States (credit: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

15. This Statue of Liberty wannabe.

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Carmelo Anthony of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball over Reggie Williams #55 of the Golden State Warriors on Nov. 22, 2010 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. (credit: Rocky Widner/NBAE/Getty Images)

14. This hippie.A fan of the the United States poses during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and  the United States (credit: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)A fan of the the United States poses during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States (credit: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

13. This Abraham Lincoln look-a-like.Fans gather at Soldier Field to watch USA take on Belgium (credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)Fans gather at Soldier Field to watch USA take on Belgium (credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

12. This guy.A fan of The United States poses during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States (credit: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)A fan of The United States poses during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States (credit: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

11. This couple (they're clearly dating).United States fans cheer prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States (credit: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)United States fans cheer prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States (credit: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

10. Captain America and his DIY sidekick.United States fans dressed as Captain America look on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany (credit: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)United States fans dressed as Captain America look on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany (credit: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

9. These 3 amigos.

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8. This guy with the hair.An United States fans look on prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany (credit: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)An United States fans look on prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil group G match between the United States and Germany (credit: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

7. This guy in a full-body suit.A US supporter cheers prior to a Group G football match between US and Germany  (credit: NELSON ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images)A US supporter cheers prior to a Group G football match between US and Germany (credit: NELSON ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images)

6. This handkerchief-toting American.US fans cheer prior to a Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA  (credit: FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images)US fans cheer prior to a Round of 16 football match between Belgium and USA (credit: FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images)

5. This woman.An US fan cheers before a Group G football match between Ghana and US (credit: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)An US fan cheers before a Group G football match between Ghana and US (credit: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

4. This guy who's clearly obsessed with American horror flicks.An US fan cheers before a Group G football match between Ghana and US  (credit: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)An US fan cheers before a Group G football match between Ghana and US (credit: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

3. This Elvis impersonator(?)

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2. This Teddy Roosevelt impersonator.(credit: MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images)(credit: MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images)

1. #America

Carmelo Anthony
Carmelo Anthony of the Denver Nuggets takes a shot to win the game against the Chicago Bulls on November 26, 2010 at the Pepsi Center in Denver. (credit: Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE/Getty Images)

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