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https://i0.wp.com/www.fukuoka-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/1D_5498.jpg?fit=640%2C427&ssl=1640427Football fever is set to sweep across Fukuoka this summer as the 20th FIFA World Cup takes place in Brazil from June 12th to July 13th, with 32 countries from around the world battling to be crowned best in the world. While host nation Brazil is a clear favorite to win the competition (with Argentina, Germany and holders Spain among the other tipped contenders) there are hopes that Japan can match their previous best performances by progressing from the Group Stages and reaching the knock-out phase of the competition.