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A fan cheers before a press conference announcing Brazil’s 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 18, 2026.
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An aerial view of football fans gathered to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D match between Australia and Turkey on a giant screen in the 2,000-year-old historic Antiphellos theater, in the Kas district of Antalya, Turkey, on June 14, 2026. The actual match took place at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada.
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In Arlington, Texas, Japan fans cheer in the stands during the Group F match between Netherlands and Japan at Dallas Stadium on June 14, 2026.
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In Kansas City, Missouri, fans of Argentina, one of whom wears a llama costume, cheer outside Kansas City Stadium before the Group J match between Argentina and Algeria on June 16, 2026.
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A figurine of the baby Jesus is dressed in a jersey of the Mexican national team and arranged at the Metropolitan Cathedral, where fans visit and pray for their team to advance in the 2026 FIFA World Cu…
Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos
Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos
South Korean soccer fans react after Mexico scored the opening goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Mexico at a public viewing venue in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Around the world, soccer fans are gathering in homes, stadium plazas, and public viewing venues to watch the World Cup and share in the excitement of the tournament.
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Fans celebrate after Ghana scored as they watch the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama on a screen at FIFA Fan Fest in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)
Mexican fans celebrate after beating South Korea during the World Cup Group A soccer match, at the Angel of Independence monument in Mexico City, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
Canada fans celebrate after their team beat Qatar in the World Cup Group B soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Kaleb Tatum)
People watching the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia at a public v…
Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos
Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos
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Around the world, soccer fans are gathering in homes, stadium plazas, and public viewing venues to watch the World Cup and share in the excitement of the tournament.
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Mexican fans celebrate after beating South Korea during the World Cup Group A soccer match, at the Angel of Independence monument in Mexico City, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
Fans celebrate after Ghana scored as they watch the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama on a screen at FIFA Fan Fest in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)
South Korean soccer fans react after Mexico scored the opening goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Mexico at a public viewing venue in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
A fan is tossed into the air ahead of the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Canada fans celebrate after their team defeate…
Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos - SFGATE
Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos - SFGATE
South Korean soccer fans react after Mexico scored the opening goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between South Korea and Mexico at a public viewing venue in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, June 19, 2026.
Ahn Young-joon/AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon
Fans celebrate after Ghana scored as they watch the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama on a screen at FIFA Fan Fest in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Mexican fans celebrate after beating South Korea during the World Cup Group A soccer match, at the Angel of Independence monument in Mexico City, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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Canada fans celebrate after their team beat Qatar in the World Cup Group B soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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People watching the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia at a public viewing in central Boston, Mass, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
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England supporters celebrate during a scree…
Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos
Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos
Fans watch the World Cup soccer match between Germany and Curacao, in the inner courtyard of the Kulturbrauerei in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
People gather to watch live in a giant screen the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey, at the historic Yedikule fortress in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)
Fans celebrate a goal scored by Brazil against Morocco during a World Cup watch party at a housing occupation run by the Homeless Workers Movement, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Ettore Chiereguini)
Soccer fans cheer as Pitbull performs between World Cup matches, at a public watch party at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Haitian fans watch the match between Scotland and Haiti from up in a tree during a World Cup viewing party in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)
Bosnian fans celebrate at a fan festival, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Sarajevo, Bosnia, after Bosnia scored the opening goal as they watch a broadcast of the Wo…
Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos
Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos
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Chase Speed, center, celebrates at watch party, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Vancouver, British Columbia, after Canada scored a goal in the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Bosnia. (AP Photo/Kaleb Tatum)
Around the world, soccer fans are gathering in homes, stadium plazas, and public viewing venues to watch the World Cup and share in the excitement of the tournament.
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Photo gallery: Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup
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<p>Around the world, soccer fans are gathering in homes, stadium plazas, and public viewing venues to watch the World Cup and share in the excitement of the tournament.</p>
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Soccer fans around the world are gathering in homes, stadium plazas, and public viewing venues to watch the World Cup and share in the excitement of the tournament.
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A fan cheered before a press conference announcing Brazil’s 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 18, 2026.
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An aerial view showed football fans gathered to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D match between Australia and Turkey on a giant screen in the 2,000-year-old historic Antiphellos theater, in the Kas district of Antalya, Turkey, on June 14, 2026.
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In Arlington, Texas, Japan fans cheered in the stands during the Group F match between Netherlands and Japan at Dallas Stadium on June 14, 2026.
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In Kansas City, Missouri, fans of Argentina, one of whom wears a llama costume, cheered outside Kansas City Stadium before the Group J match between Argentina and Algeria on June 16, 2026.
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A figurine of the baby Jesus is dressed in a jersey of the Mexican national team and arranged at the M
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“A fan cheers before a press conference announcing Brazil’s 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 18, 2026.”
→ A fan was present at a press conference announcing Brazil’s 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 18, 2026. The fan cheered.
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“An aerial view of football fans gathered to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D match between Australia and Turkey on a giant screen in the 2,000-year-old historic Antiphellos theater, in the Kas district of Antalya, Turkey, on June 14, 2026.”
→ Football fans gathered to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D match between Australia and Turkey on a giant screen in the Antiphellos theater in Antalya, Turkey, on June 14, 2026.
theatlantic.com
“In Arlington, Texas, Japan fans cheer in the stands during the Group F match between Netherlands and Japan at Dallas Stadium on June 14, 2026.”
→ Japan fans were present in the stands during the Group F match between Netherlands and Japan at Dallas Stadium on June 14, 2026.
theatlantic.com
“In Kansas City, Missouri, fans of Argentina, one of whom wears a llama costume, cheer outside Kansas City Stadium before the Group J match between Argentina and Algeria on June 16, 2026.”
→ Fans of Argentina were outside Kansas City Stadium before the Group J match between Argentina and Algeria on June 16, 2026. One fan wore a llama costume.
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“A figurine of the baby Jesus is dressed in a jersey of the Mexican national team and arranged at the M”
→ A figurine of the baby Jesus was dressed in a jersey of the Mexican national team and arranged at the M.