Disappointment. Dejection. Despair. Heartbreak. The 2018 FIFA World Cup has been nothing short of spectacular as we enter the Round of 16. For some fans, the last few weeks brought joy and elation, as country's like Russia, Uruguay, Croatia, and Brazil will move on to the quarterfinals. For others, the journey to Russia has not been the lifelong thrill they envisioned.
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Soccer is nicknamed 'The Beautiful Game' for its grace, fluidity, and ability to rally millions for a 90-minute stretch of non-stop action. At the FIFA World Cup, the cameras are always rolling, and unfortunately for these fans, the world was watching at their lowest moments.
Cue up your favorite sad song playlist; Here are some really sad fans of the FIFA World Cup:
Mexico's World Cup 2018 lasted through the group stage to the knockout round, but a 0-3 loss to Sweden didn't sit well:
https://twitter.com/WCGoalz/status/1011998451587076098
After Mexico's 0-2 loss to Neymar and Brazil, this guy was caught in all his saddened, beer-soaked glory:
This #MEX fan been crying inconsolably after the #BRAMEX game. Dude still won't let go of his Budweiser and pauses to sip between sniffs and tears#WorldCup pic.twitter.com/EjNqRzuzzM
— Jose (@JoeAbuku) July 2, 2018
Germany was a heavy favorite to win the FIFA World Cup. Take this fan's reaction as a hint, but they didn't make it out of the group stage:
It might be just me but I have to say I find something quite cathartic in seeing German fans crying at their misfortune at a tournament - World Cup karma pic.twitter.com/sK2s9McxaS
— AndyG (@WolfWhoWanders) June 27, 2018
Sad fans aren't reserved for the older crowd. These young Portugal fans took their team's round of 16 loss to Uruguay hard:
these kids crying because Portugal lost and is out of the world cup really broke my heart. i will forever be proud of our country and our team. i love Portugal so much. somos GRANDES! ❤🇵🇹 #POR pic.twitter.com/QDGYVr3wOu
— 🌙 (@lookngfryou) June 30, 2018
As for Denmark? They didn't make it either:
https://twitter.com/nick_ramsey/status/1013525820026048512
Iran's World Cup dreams were short-lived. Lesson: Don't paint your face if you're a crier:
Feeling so sad for this Iranian fan #WorldCup #IRNPOR pic.twitter.com/2XGQzNQn6U
— Imeh🗨 (@impedoh) June 25, 2018
Finally, no gallery of crying faces is complete without at least one ode to the great 'Crying Jordan."
https://twitter.com/JBToGo/status/1013810730737561602
