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Russia Joyful, Celebrates Win in Second World Cup Game

In Moscow, a crowd of fans watched the Russia-Egypt game. Sergei Kiselyov / Moskva News Agency
Russians in Sochi celebrate their victory alongside other international fans. Francois Lenoir / Reuters
A fan holds up a football with a look of excitement on the eve of Russia’s win against Egypt. Maxim Shemetov / Reuters
Revelers are draped in Russian flags. Maxim Shemetov / Reuters
A passenger leans out of a car, jubilantly holding a Russian flag. Maxim Shemetov / Reuters
In Sochi, a crowd raises their arms in celebration of the Russian performance against Egypt. Francois Lenoir / Reuters
Two fans splash in front of a fountain with red-toned lights. Reuters
A fan rejoices behind a person dressed as Ded Moroz, the Russian Father Christmas. Reuters
A crowd of Russia fans wearing their country’s national colors celebrate in the streets. Aleksander Avilov / Moskva News Agency
A football fan, wrapped in a Russian flag, shares a moment with a police officer. Maxim Shemetov / Reuters

Russia's win over Egypt sent fans out onto the street in joyous celebration, with Russia now all but qualifying for the next stage of the World Cup. 

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