In pictures: Joyous fans gather across the US and Canada to watch World Cup final


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From New York to San Francisco and Toronto, football fans have gathered across North America for the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.

Spirits were high despite none of the three tournament co-hosts – US, Canada and Mexico – making it to Saturday’s nail-biting conclusion.

Here are some of our favourite pictures from the day.

Watch as Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup for second time


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There was face paint galore to be seen in New York…

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…from supporters of both teams

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This woman at the stadium found a creative way of representing several countries that took part in the World Cup…

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…while this Messi fan glittered at a fan zone in Toronto

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Fans of Spain cheered for their team at a party in Boston…

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….while Argentina fans in the city came in all shapes and sizes

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Even Orcas at SeaWorld in San Diego, California watched the match

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One young supporter was engrossed in the game in Vancouver….

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…but these Spanish supporters in the same city were in high spirits

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A brave lone Spanish fan watched the game among a sea of Argentina supporters in Miami Beach, Florida

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