This Week on Instagram: World Cup Fever

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Rejoice, footie fans, because the World Cup is once again underway. The action opened on Thursday with Brazil defeating Croatia 3-1, and will continue throughout the next month until a champion is crowned. Brazil enters the Cup with a record 5 titles, while Spain will be looking to defend their 2010 win.

Fittingly, this week's Instagram roundup has a heavy World Cup focus. You'll find behind the scenes shots, sneak peaks at the latest cleats, and much more football action, as well as the rest of the week's best sneaker 'grams. This is This Week on Instagram: World Cup Fever.

Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things pop culture, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.

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Colors
Image via @foodandlycra

" Right. We're sold. Football fever at an all time high with these @nikewomen tights! Which are your fav? We're feeling France! #nikewomen #foodandlycra #lycralove #worldcup"

@foodandlycra

Colorful kits

Underwater
Image via @etnies

"#SCOUTITOUT the etnies Scout works amazing as an underwater shoe! Cliff jump off rocks or slip it into your dive fins. Simply wring out the excess water and it dries out super quick!"

@etnies

Ready for any conditions

Teal and Pink
Image via @pumafootball

"From dressing room to tunnel to anthem to kick-off to... Legend. This is it. #StartBelieving"

@pumafootball

Research Lab
Image via @nikerunning

"Once they’re on, she’s gone. Canadian 800m Champion Melissa Bishop hit the Nike Sport Research Lab hard. She wanted the 31st edition of her favorite shoe to be the fastest, lightest, and most responsive yet. So we got to work. We called on everyone from loyalists to skeptics to the elite—and delivered our fastest #nikepegasus yet"

@nikerunning

The science behind the run

Sperry
Image via @fitnessmagazine

"It may be dreary in NYC, but that didn't stop us from a little #SUP action with these @sperrytopsider kicks. Major traction + super cute. Which color would you choose?"

@fitnessmagazine

Rain or shine

World Cup Eve
Image via @soccerdotcom

"Happy #WorldCup Eve!"

@soccerdotcom

The night before kick off

Superfly iD
Image via @soccerbible

"The Mercurial Superfly IV lands on NikeiD. Offering players the option of colours, sole-plate, laces & personalisation. More online. #soccerbible"

@soccerbible

Make it your own

Ray Allen
Image via @nba

"Ray Allen gets his early sweat in prior to tonight's #NBAFinals Game 4 on ABC."

@nba

Ray Ray warms up

Pele
Image via @umichathletics

"In the spirit of the #WorldCup, here's a Michigan Man kicking it with Pelé. (Photo: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library) "

@uamichathletics

Legendary

Golden Gate Bridge
Image via @crossfit

"Victoria Niven, at the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA. #CrossFit"

@crossfit

Picture perfect

Ronaldo
Image via @solecollector

"#WorldCup x #TBT // Ronaldo's @NikeFootball Mercurial R9"

@solecollector

The OG

Patta
Image via @gwarizm

"The winning side. Salutes to @geepatta @edsonsabajo @djmastalee @timpatta @mistervmusic"

@gwarizm

Patta Cup

No Quit
Image via @gatorade

"An athlete's work is never finished. #WinFromWithin"

@gatorade

Harder, better, faster, stronger

Nano 4
Image via @reebok

"Nobody guessed it... Timeless Teal Reebok #CrossFit #Nano4! Shout out to @nmtaylor1 for being really close with her light blue guess!! #closebutnocigar"

@reebok

Shades of teal

Muddy
Image via @newtonrunning

"A good run. Is a muddy run. Thanks @klappekage for snapping this pic!"

@newtonrunning

A good run indeed

Morning Run
Image via @wholefoodsmarket

"Morning Run!"

@wholefoodsmarket

A healthy start

Jersey
Image via @neymarjr

"Chegou o momento que eu mais esperei, que eu mais busquei ... Só peço a Deus que nos abençoe e nos proteja ... E mais uma vez eu digo OBRIGADO SENHOR por realizar mais um sonho, não só meu, mas da minha família e dos meus amigos !!!"

@neymarjr

A personal touch

J Crossover 2
Image via @brandblack

"#jcrossover 2 in black is hard as a coffin nail."

@brandblack

Stealthy

Hyperdunk PE
Image via @k1irving

"Straight blue heat!!"

@k1irving

Kyrie's latest Hyperdunk PE

Huddle
Image via @nike

"Teach the world what your country taught you. #justdoit Ensine ao mundo aquilo que seu país lhe ensinou. #justdoit"

@nike

Huddle up

G6 Vulcd=
Image via @emerica

"You’ve had the cupsole and now you’ve got the #HermanG6 Vulc. We’ve got your feet covered. $64.99 USD #MadeInEmerica #higherquality"

@emerica

New and improved

Customs
Image via @nicekicks

"Custom sneakers have become a #KicksOnCourt staple. Check out a year in review of on-court customs on nicekicks.com."

@nicekicks

On-court art

Fisheye
Image via @keen

"A quick fisheye #fromwhereistand as bugs swarm and a thunderstorm brews in Shenandoah National Park. Pic by @jjamesjoiner #UNEEK"

@keen

Don't look down

Fresh Foam Trail
Image via @newbalance

"Women's Fresh Foam Trail colors also arriving July 1st."

@newbalance

That tread, though

Dempsey
Image via @thelimebath

"Dempsey - USA - World Cup 2014 @soccerbible #sbspotlight #dempsey @nikesportswear"

@thelimebath

Let's go USA!

Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things pop culture, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.

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