The Definitive Ranking Of World Cup Fans By Nation

Soccer superstars may have the glory, but the fans have the heart. ROGAINE® Brand supports the real guys, fans, and underdogs of FIFA. Here’s a list of the best fan nations of the 2014 World Cup – let us know what you think.

12. Argentina

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No doubt about it: Argentina fans know how to party! After their victory over the Swiss, Argentinians threw a beach party on Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Not bad, not bad.

11. Germany

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With three titles under their belt, German fans know how to cheer their team on to victory. And with the expectation to constantly win comes a sort of maniacal passion that can intimidate other teams in a heartbeat.

10. Nigeria

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Even though their country is enduring some perilous times right now, the fans still have it in their hearts to cheer on their team like no other. Their pride and will to succeed is something the rest of the world could learn from.

9. Chile

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Chilean fans were arrested in Brazil recently because their passion had been mistaken for "criminal behavior." Respect.

8. Mexico

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Even after a heartbreaking loss to the Netherlands, Mexican fans still crowded the streets of L.A. to celebrate a World Cup run to be proud of. These are true fans.

7. USA

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The American presence in Brazil made waves throughout the world. Even though we lost to Germany, our fans pretty much won the tournament. If you watched the game, you'll remember getting chills when U.S. fans drowned out everyone else.

6. Ghana

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To make sure the entire country could watch Ghana's games, the country of Ghana purchased 50 megawatts of power from the Ivory Coast to make sure electricity wasn't an issue during the matches. When football becomes a government priority, that's passion.

5. Costa Rica

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Costa Rica has had a wild run, defeating England, Italy, and Uruguay, and went on to defeat Greece in the knockout round. After seeing the fans after the historic win against Greece, you know these fans are doing something right.

4. Colombia

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Colombia fans are known for creating an atmosphere of color everywhere they go. And now that the Colombian team inspired the world with their celebratory dance moves, the fans can only follow suit and dance all the way to the championship!

3. Brazil

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No country loves soccer more than Brazilians, so if they aren't playing in the World Cup, they're supporting their team with everything they've got. And so far, they've got five world championships under their belt. Not too shabby.

2. Netherlands

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WIth a nickname like "Orange Crush" and costumes involving wheels of cheese, carrots, and all sorts of other unidentifiable orange objects, the Dutch may be some of the most colorful fans at the Cup. And it must be working, because "Clockwork Orange" is still in the running for the championship!

1. Japan

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Japanese fans are the good guys of the tournament, having stuck around after their matches to help clean up the garbage at the stadiums. Seriously, that's just a classy move all around. More of this in the world, please.