The World Cup is finally (almost) here. The tournament will kick off Thursday with a match between Brazil and Croatia.
But with dozens of matches played over four weeks in 12 cities, keeping track of your favorite team and players throughout the entire tournament can be a daunting task.
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Luckily, there are plenty of apps to help fill in the gaps so you can stay up to date on the status of every group, team and player. Whether you'll be making the trek down to Brazil or watching at home, these apps will help get you into the World Cup spirit and follow every second of the tournament.
Check out the gallery, above, to see our six favorite apps that will provide everything from breaking-news alerts, video highlights and ways to connect with fellow fans around the world.