WATCH: Astronauts mark start of World Cup with kicks of their own

Watch the video above: Astronauts aboard the space station play the beautiful game.

TORONTO – The World Cup in space?

Not exactly, but astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) marked the start to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil by wishing everyone good luck – with some kicks that might make Ronaldo jealous.

READ MORE: World Cup fever kicks off with Brazil vs Croatia

Get daily National news

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.

Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Steve Swanson, Alexander Gerst and Reid Wiseman sent their best wishes to all the teams.

View image in full screen

“We want to wish all the teams and fans on the ground and in Brazil a great World Cup and have fun and have peaceful games. May the best win, and viel Glück,” said German astronaut Gerst while wearing his country’s jersey.

Swanson then performed a kick of the ball over his head. But, being in low gravity, it appeared easier than having to deal with pesky Earth gravity.

The trio later played the beautiful game while floating through the station.