Christopher Furlong, Getty ImagesAn England and a Croatian football fan pose in Red Square ahead of tonight's World Cup semi-final game between England and Croatia on July 11, 2018 in Moscow, Russia.
Yuri Cortez, AFP/Getty ImagesA Croatia fan poses before the Russia 2018 World Cup semi-final football match between Croatia and England at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on July 11, 2018.
Matt Dunham, The Associated PressEngland soccer fan reacts as he watches a live broadcast on a big screen of the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup, in Hyde Park, London, Wednesday, July 11, 2018.
Francisco Seco, The Associated PressFan grimaces prior to the start of the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, July 11, 2018.
Yuri Cortez, AFP/Getty ImagesA Croatia fan reacts during the Russia 2018 World Cup semi-final football match between Croatia and England at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on July 11, 2018.
Christophe Simon, AFP/Getty ImagesA France fan cheers before the Russia 2018 World Cup semi-final football match between France and Belgium at the Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg on July 10, 2018.
Alexander Hassenstein, Getty ImagesA Belgium fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Semi Final match between Belgium and France at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 10, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Eric Feferberg, AFP/Getty ImagesFrench football supporters shout slogans as they gather in a 'fan zone' in Paris on July 10, 2018, during the 2018 Russia World Cup football match between France and Belgium in Saint Petersburg.
David Vincent, The Associated PressA Belgium fan smiles as he waits the semifinal match between France and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium, in St. Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, July 10, 2018.
Frank Augstein, The Associated PressA supporter of Belgium poses prior to the semifinal match between France and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, July 10, 2018.
Richard Heathcote, Getty ImagesA Sweden fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Sweden and Switzerland at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Alexander Hassenstein, Getty ImagesA Switzerland fan looks on during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Sweden and Switzerland at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Alex Livesey, Getty ImagesA Sweden fan shows their support during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Sweden and Switzerland at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Alexander Zemlianichenko, The Associated PressA Russia fan carries a girl with North Ossetia and Russian flag decorated with a portrait of Russian head coach Stanislav Cherchesov, celebrating in Manezhnaya Square near Red Square during the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia, Friday, June 29, 2018.
Frank Augstein, The Associated PressA supporter of Mexico arrives for the round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Samara Arena, in Samara, Russia, Monday, July 2, 2018.
Petr David Josek, The Associated PressA Japan supporters cries after losing the round of 16 match between Belgium and Japan at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Rostov Arena, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, Monday, July 2, 2018.
Daniel Munoz, The Associated PressFans of Colombia's national soccer team celebrate their team's victory over Senegal after watching a live telecast of the group H match between Senegal and Colombia, at the 2018 soccer World Cup, in Bogota, Colombia, Thursday, June 28, 2018.
Thanassis Stavrakis, The Associated PressMexican fans, one with the mask of the newly elected Mexico's President Andres Lopez Obrador, cheer prior the round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Samara Arena, in Samara, Russia, Monday, July 2, 2018.
Efrem Lukatsky, The Associated PressA supporter of Senegal reacts after the group H match between Senegal and Colombia, at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Samara Arena in Samara, Russia, Thursday, June 28, 2018. Colombia won 1-0 and advances while Senegal is eliminated by tiebreaker.
Francisco Seco, The Associated PressA fan of Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo watches sad after the round of 16 match between Uruguay and Portugal at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Russia, Saturday, June 30, 2018. Uruguay won 2-1.
Rebecca Blackwell, The Associated PressA supporters of Japan wait for the start of match of the round of 16 match between Belgium and Japan at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Rostov Arena, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, Monday, July 2, 2018.
Eduardo Verdugo, The Associated PressA fan of Mexico watches from the stands at the end of round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Samara Arena, in Samara, Russia, Monday, July 2, 2018. Mexico lost 0-2.
Patrik Stollarz, AFP/Getty ImagesA Brazil's fan and a Serbian supporter kiss before the Russia 2018 World Cup Group E football match between Serbia and Brazil at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow on June 27, 2018.
Hector Retamal, AFP/Getty ImagesA Mexico fan attends the Russia 2018 World Cup Group F football match between Mexico and Sweden at the Ekaterinburg Arena in Ekaterinburg on June 27, 2018.
Mladen Antonov, AFP/Getty ImagesA Brazilian fan with his beard tainted in the colours of the national flag shouts as he poses outside the stadium before the Russia 2018 World Cup Group E football match between Serbia and Brazil at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow on June 27, 2018.
Rebecca Blackwell, The Associated PressA Russian performer on stilts poses for pictures in front of of Spartak Stadium, as fans arrive for the group E match between Serbia and Brazil, at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, June 27, 2018.
Rebecca Blackwell, The Associated PressA Brazil fan arrives at Spartak Stadium for the group E match between Serbia and Brazil, at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, June 27, 2018.
Sergei Grits, The Associated PressA fan wearing the South Korea colors walks outside the stadium before the group F match between South Korea and Germany, at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Kazan Arena in Kazan, Russia, Wednesday, June 27, 2018.
Mladen Antonov, AFP/Getty ImagesA Brazilian fan with his face painted in the colours of the national flag shouts as he poses outside the stadium before the Russia 2018 World Cup Group E football match between Serbia and Brazil at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow on June 27, 2018.
Alexander Zemlianichenko, The Associated PressA France soccer fan smiles ahead of the group C match between Denmark and France at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, June 26, 2018.
Clive Brunskill, Getty ImagesA Croatia fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Iceland and Croatia at Rostov Arena on June 26, 2018 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
Clive Brunskill, Getty ImagesAn Iceland fan looks on prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Iceland and Croatia at Rostov Arena on June 26, 2018 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
Clive Brunskill, Getty ImagesA fan looks on prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Iceland and Croatia at Rostov Arena on June 26, 2018 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
Clive Brunskill, Getty ImagesA fan looks on prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Iceland and Croatia at Rostov Arena on June 26, 2018 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
Gabriel Bouys, AFP/Getty ImagesAn Argentina fan reacts before the Russia 2018 World Cup Group D football match between Nigeria and Argentina at the Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg on June 26, 2018.
Khaled Desouki, AFP/Getty ImagesA fan with half his face painted with the Icelandic flag and the other half with the Croatian one poses before the Russia 2018 World Cup Group D football match between Iceland and Croatia at the Rostov Arena in Rostov-On-Don on June 26, 2018.
Patrik Stollarz, AFP/Getty ImagesA France's fan wearing a fancy wig waves a scarf before the Russia 2018 World Cup Group C football match between Denmark and France at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on June 26, 2018.
Yuri Cortez, AFP/Getty ImagesA fan dressed as a mime poses for a picture during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group C football match between Denmark and France at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on June 26, 2018.
Franck Fife, AFP/Getty ImagesA France fan cheers before the Russia 2018 World Cup Group C football match between Denmark and France at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on June 26, 2018.
Hassan Ammar, The Associated PressA soccer fan sits on the tribune ahead of the group A match between Uruguay and Russia at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Samara Arena in Samara, Russia, Monday, June 25, 2018.
Darko Vojinovic, The Associated PressAn Egypt fan waits for the beginning of the group A match between Saudi Arabia and Egypt at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Volgograd Arena in Volgograd, Russia, Monday, June 25, 2018.
Andrew Medichini, The Associated PressA soccer fan poses for photos as he wait for the start of the group A match between Saudi Arabia and Egypt at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Volgograd Arena in Volgograd, Russia, Monday, June 25, 2018.
Filippo Monteforte, AFP/Getty ImagesAn Iran fan cheers prior to the Russia 2018 World Cup Group B football match between Iran and Portugal at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk on June 25, 2018.
Francisco Seco, The Associated PressAn Iranian fan whose face paint has run closes his eyes for a moment after the end of during the group B match between Iran and Portugal at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk, Russia, Monday, June 25, 2018. the game ended 1-1, with Iran not progressing to the round of 16.
Attila Kisbenedek, AFP/Getty ImagesA Morocco fan reacts at the end of the Russia 2018 World Cup Group B football match between Spain and Morocco at the Kaliningrad Stadium in Kaliningrad on June 25, 2018.
Patrick Hertzog, AFP/Getty ImagesA Morocco fan awaits the Russia 2018 World Cup Group B football match between Spain and Morocco at the Kaliningrad Stadium in Kaliningrad on June 25, 2018.
Filippo Monteforte, AFP/Getty ImagesAn Iran fan wave the flag prior to the Russia 2018 World Cup Group B football match between Iran and Portugal at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk on June 25, 2018.
Catherine Ivill, Getty ImagesAn Egypt fan looks dejected following his sides defeat in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group A match between Saudia Arabia and Egypt at Volgograd Arena on June 25, 2018 in Volgograd, Russia.
Rebecca Blackwell, The Associated PressA fan of Uruguay cheers for his team ahead group A match between Uruguay and Russia at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Samara Arena in Samara, Russia, Monday, June 25, 2018.
Francisco Seco, The Associated PressA female Iranian fan holds up her country's flag as she waits for the start of the group B match between Iran and Portugal at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk, Russia, Monday, June 25, 2018.
Darko Vojinovic, The Associated PressAn Egypt fan waits for the beginning of the group A match between Saudi Arabia and Egypt at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Volgograd Arena in Volgograd, Russia, Monday, June 25, 2018.
Martin Meissner, The Associated PressA Russian fan waits for the start of the group A match between Uruguay and Russia at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Samara Arena in Samara, Russia, Monday, June 25, 2018.
Rebecca Blackwell, The Associated PressA Russian fan poses during the group A match between Uruguay and Russia at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Samara Arena in Samara, Russia, Monday, June 25, 2018.
Rebecca Blackwell, The Associated PressA fan of Uruguay cheers for his team ahead group A match between Uruguay and Russia at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Samara Arena in Samara, Russia, Monday, June 25, 2018.
Pavel Golovkin, The Associated PressA supporter of Iran reacts after the end of the group B match between Iran and Portugal at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk, Russia, Monday, June 25, 2018. The game ended 1-1.
Hassan Ammar, The Associated PressA woman wearing a Russian hat smiles from the stands prior to the group B match between Portugal and Morocco at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, June 20, 2018.
Natacha Pisarenko, The Associated PressA Peruvian supporter cries at the end of the group C match between France and Peru at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Yekaterinburg Arena in Yekaterinburg, Russia, Thursday, June 21, 2018. France won 1-0.
Francisco Seco, The Associated PressA Portugal's fan sticks his tongue out as he sits in the stands prior to the group B match between Portugal and Morocco at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, June 20, 2018.
Hassan Ammar, The Associated PressA woman blows a kiss from the stands prior to the group B match between Portugal and Morocco at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, June 20, 2018.
Victor R. Caivano, The Associated PressA Morocco fan wearing a lion costume arrives at Sportivnaya metro station to attend the group B match between Portugal and Morocco at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, June 20, 2018.
A Morocco fan poses for a photo as he arrives to the group B match between Portugal and Morocco at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, June 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Eugene Hoshiko, The Associated PressJapan's supporters hold fans prior to the group H match between Colombia and Japan at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Mordavia Arena in Saransk, Russia, Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
Natacha Pisarenko, The Associated PressA Colombian soccer team supporter shouts out before the start of the group H match between Colombia and Japan at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Mordavia Arena in Saransk, Russia, Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
Andrew Medichini, The Associated PressSenegal's fans, their bodies and faces painted in the colors of the national flag, support their team during the group H match between Poland and Senegal at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Spartak Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
Patrik Stollarz, AFP/Getty ImagesA Russia fan poses before the start of the Russia 2018 World Cup Group A football match between Russia and Saudi Arabia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on June 14, 2018.
Rebecca Blackwell, The Associated PressRigobert Youmbi from Cameroon poses for a photo when wearing a body paint in the Russian color prior to the opening match between Russia and Saudi Arabia during the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, June 14, 2018.
Philippe Desmazes, AFP/Getty ImagesTwo fans share a kiss before the Russia 2018 World Cup Group G football match between Tunisia and England at the Volgograd Arena in Volgograd on June 18, 2018.
Hector Vivas, Getty ImagesFans of Colombia pose at Moscow downtown on June 18, 2018 in Moscow, Russia.
Hector Vivas, Getty ImagesFan of Japan poses at Moscow Red Square on June 18, 2018 in Moscow, Russia.
Hector Vivas, Getty ImagesFan of Mexico poses at Moscow Red Square on June 18, 2018 in Moscow, Russia.
Fethi Belaid, AFP/Getty ImagesTunisian fans watch the Russia 2018 World Cup Group G football match between Tunisia and England outside the El-Manzeh stadium in Tunis on June 18, 2018.
Patrik Stollarz, AFP/Getty ImagesGermany's fans wave German national flags as they cheer prior to the Russia 2018 World Cup Group F football match between Germany and Mexico at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on June 17, 2018.
Vladimir Zivojinovic, AFP/Getty ImagesSerbia's fans react while watching on an outdoors giant screen in downtown Belgrade on June 17, 2018 the Russia World Cup football match between Costa Rica and Serbia.
Jorge Guerrero, AFP/Getty ImagesA Uruguay fan with a painted face is seen before kick off of the Russia 2018 World Cup Group A football match between Egypt and Uruguay at the Ekaterinburg Arena in Ekaterinburg on June 15, 2018.
Juan Mabromata, AFP/Getty ImagesMexico fans react before the Russia 2018 World Cup Group F football match between Germany and Mexico at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on June 17, 2018.
Pascal Guyot, AFP/Getty ImagesA Switzerland fan reacts before the Russia 2018 World Cup Group E football match between Brazil and Switzerland at the Rostov Arena in Rostov-On-Don on June 17, 2018.
Mohamed Abdiwahab, AFP/Getty ImagesSomali people watch the first match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup between Russia and Saudi Arabia on TV in Mogadishu, on June 15, 2018.
Fayez Nureldine, AFP/Getty ImagesSaudi football fans cheer for their national team during their Russia 2018 World Cup Group A football match against Russia at a fan tent in the capital Riyadh on June 14, 2018.
Fadel Senna, AFP/Getty ImagesMoroccan football fans react while watching the Russia 2018 World Cup Group B match against Iran, on June 15, 2018, in Voronezh.
Mladen Antonov, AFP/Getty ImagesAn Argentina fan holds a drawing of Argentina's forward Lionel Messi depicting him as Jesus before the Russia 2018 World Cup Group D football match between Argentina and Iceland at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow on June 16, 2018.
Vladimir Zivojinovic, AFP/Getty ImagesA football fan sports a hair tattoo showing the portrait of Argentinian football player Lionel Messi at a hair salon in Novi Sad, Serbia, on June 10, 2018.
Patrik Stollarz, AFP/Getty ImagesMexico's fans cheer prior to the Russia 2018 World Cup Group F football match between Germany and Mexico at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on June 17, 2018.
Khaled Desouki, AFP/Getty ImagesBrazil fans arrive prior to the Russia 2018 World Cup Group E football match between Brazil and Switzerland at the Rostov Arena in Rostov-On-Don on June 17, 2018.
Juan Mabromata, AFP/Getty ImagesIceland's supporters cheer their team during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group D football match between Argentina and Iceland at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow on June 16, 2018.
Vadim Ghirda, The Associated PressAn Egyptian fan seats after the end of the group A match between Egypt and Uruguay at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Yekaterinburg Arena in Yekaterinburg, Russia, Friday, June 15, 2018.
Jorge Guerrero, AFP/Getty ImagesA Uruguay fan with a painted face is seen before kick off of the Russia 2018 World Cup Group A football match between Egypt and Uruguay at the Ekaterinburg Arena in Ekaterinburg on June 15, 2018.
Miguel Schincariol, AFP/Getty ImagesSupporters of Brazil gather to watch the broadcasting 2018 FIFA World Cup Group E Brazil v Switzerland match at the public viewing event in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 17, 2018.
Ozan Kose, AFP/Getty ImagesA Russian football fan reacts as he watches the Russia 2018 World Cup Group A football match between Russia and Saudi Arabia at the Fan zone in Kaliningrad on June 14, 2018.
Ernesto Benavides, AFP/Getty ImagesPeruvian football fans react as they watch their team's 2018 World Cup football match against Denmark on a big screen at a park in Lima, on June 16, 2018.
Pablo Porciuncula Brune, AFP/Getty ImagesFans gathered at Montevideo's City Hall explanade to watch on a large screen the FIFA World Cup between Uruguay and Egypt, celebrate after Uruguay's defender Jose Maria Gimenez scored the winning goal in 89th-minute, on June 15, 2018.
Kirill Kudryavtsev, AFP/Getty ImagesFans arrive ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup Group C football match between France and Australia at the Kazan Arena in Kazan on June 16, 2018.
Benjamin Cremel, AFP/Getty ImagesAustralia supporters gather outside the Kazan Arena, in Kazan on June 16, 2018 during the Russia 2018 World Cup football tournament.
Benjamin Cremel, AFP/Getty ImagesDisguised French fans pose during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group C football match between France and Australia at the Kazan Arena in Kazan on June 16, 2018.
Miguel Schincariol, AFP/Getty ImagesSupporters of Brazil gesture while attending the broadcasting 2018 FIFA World Cup Group E Brazil v Switzerland match at the public viewing event in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 17, 2018.
Nicolas Asfouri, AFP/Getty ImagesNigerian football fans react as they watch the Russia 2018 World Cup Group D football match between Croatia and Nigeria on a giant screen at the official FIFA Fan Fest in Volgograd on June 16, 2018.
Joe Klamar, AFP/Getty ImagesBrazilian football fans Elias de Souza and his son Elias de Souza junior ride their homemade 3 metre-high tandem bicycle near Rostov Arena in Rostov-on-Don on June 16, 2018, on the eve of the match between Brazil and Switzerland during the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup football tournament.
Oscar Del Pozo, AFP/Getty ImagesSupporters watch the Russia 2018 World Cup Group B football match between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018 in Madrid.
Pascal Guyot, AFP/Getty ImagesA Brazil fan reacts before the Russia 2018 World Cup Group E football match between Brazil and Switzerland at the Rostov Arena in Rostov-On-Don on June 17, 2018.
Juan Mabromata, AFP/Getty ImagesA Mexico supporter poses prior to the Russia 2018 World Cup Group F football match between Germany and Mexico at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on June 17, 2018.
Pascal Guyot, AFP/Getty ImagesA Switzerland fan reacts before the Russia 2018 World Cup Group E football match between Brazil and Switzerland at the Rostov Arena in Rostov-On-Don on June 17, 2018.
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By Jeff Neumann | jneumann@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
Soccer madness is sweeping the globe as the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Russia, and the fans are primed to cheer on their national teams.