The soccer fans who fell in love with America during the World Cup

With the World Cup coming to a close with Sunday’s final, here are some of the best off-the-pitch moments from the summer tournament.

The 2026 World Cup was an undeniable sensation in the United States, setting records for television ratings while millions of fans piled into stadiums to take in all the action.

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What happened off the field was arguably just as exciting, as people from all over the world traveled to the U.S. not only to watch their favorite teams and players perform, but to engage in a cultural exchange with Americans.

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