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Every four years the World Cup captivates a global audience with two things every country can appreciate: Incredible <a href=http://q.equinox.com/articles/2014/02/olympic-brain-training target=_blank>athletes</a> and a party atmosphere no other sporting event can match. When the sport’s governing body awarded this<a href=http://q.equinox.com/articles/2014/06/eat-for-summer target=_blank>summer’s</a>World Cup to Brazil, fans knew it would be a celebration on <a href=http://q.equinox.com/articles/2014/03/the-new-peds target=_blank>steroids</a>, coupling the South American nation’s love for futebolwith its affinity to mark just about any event with a party in the streets.The tournament hasn’t disappointed so far, with fitness and fun on full display in 12 different cities in Brazil, all culminating with the final on July 13 in Rio de Janeiro. Here’s a look at some of the storylines on and off the field.

Beyond the matches: 7 stories straight from Brazil

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