The World Cup means there are some colorful kits on the soccer field, from the orange kits of the Dutch team, to the bright yellow Brazilian jerseys, to the blue and white stripes of Argentina. But even more colorful than these uniforms are the uniforms of the fans: with hundreds of thousands of soccer fans packing the stands to support their teams, there are sure to be some fans who show their devotion on their sleeve…and back, and front, and, well, all over.

As we head into the quarterfinals, VOA Football presents the best 2014 World Cup fan outfits (so far):

Maybe he’s trying to be the new “captain” of the Dutch team? (Reuters)

These Korean fans’ big hats are great for showing support and keeping cool. (Reuters)

These Japanese fans’ hats, meanwhile, might have been unpopular with the people sitting behind them. (Reuters)

The same goes for these Argentine fans’ hats, apparently in homage to Argentine Pope Francis. (Reuters)

At least there are gaps to see through in these Mexican fans’ headdresses. (Reuters)

Meanwhile, can this US fan even see the match through his outfit? (Reuters)

These fans might not be on the Brazilian team, but at least they can pretend. (Reuters)

German fans embracing the national symbol – the bear – through their costumes. (AP)

This Uruguay fan seems inspired by the Jim Carrey movie The Mask…and Luis Suarez’s infamous bite. (AP)

And this Greek fan is completely covered…even if his outfit is little more than body paint. (Reuters)

In the lead-up to the 2014 World Cup, there were fears that the event would be a disaster. Would the stadiums be finished in time? Could the teams face the steamy tropical heat of northern Brazil? Would pollution and protests mar the games?

Well, according to FIFA, the 2014 World Cup isn’t a disaster. In fact, they’re calling it the best World Cup…ever.

According to Reuters:

Brazil 2014 may have had organizational glitches, but it is shaping up to be the best on-field World Cup thanks to the exciting soccer being played, FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke said on Tuesday.

“I think it is the best World Cup in terms of the soccer,” Valcke said in an interview with Globo television’s SporTV cable channel. “It’s the World Cup with the most number of goals since 1982.”

Even before the 32-nation tournament enters the quarter-final phase this week, more goals have been scored than at the previous World Cup in South Africa in 2010.

A pretty bold statement…considering the tournament isn’t over yet.