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Norway fans rejoice after their team advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time in World Cup history with a victory over Brazil on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Mike Segar/Reuters)

World Cup fans stretch budgets, and waistlines, to see their teams play on

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Fans of World Cup teams face logistical and financial challenges as they follow their teams across North America. Joe Hammond, a Norwegian fan, exemplifies the dedication and expense involved. Fans endure long trips, budget constraints and unexpected costs as their teams advance. The tournament tests their endurance and improvisation, with some spending thousands on tickets and travel.

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