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Socceroos fans pack into Federation Square

Brisbane Times

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June 26, 2026

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Socceroos fans pack into Federation Square

Fans in Melbourne flooded Federation Square on Friday for the Socceroos final World Cup group stage match against Paraguay.

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The West Australian

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· Jun 26, 2026

Fed Square lockout as fans prepare to cheer on Aussies

Soccer fans have taken over Melbourne's Federation Square as a sea of green and gold prepares to cheer on Australia in the World Cup.

New Boston Post

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· Jun 30, 2026

Pick Your Team, Pick Your Pub: Where To Watch The World Cup In Massachusetts

Massachusetts World Cup fans can find bars, pubs, restaurants and local supporter groups for the teams still alive in the 2026 tournament.

KTLA 5

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· Jun 27, 2026

FIFA fan zone at Venice Beach brings World Cup fever to excited fans

Excited soccer fans gathered at the FIFA fan zone in Venice Beach, California, to enjoy activities celebrating the 2026 FIFA World Cup. KTLA's Jillian Smukler reports. Details: https://venicebeachfwc26.com/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Reuters

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· Jun 22, 2026

Sneaker cups and trophy pints: World Cup-themed drinks at Miami bar

A Miami bar is taking the World Cup spirit beyond the stadium with soccer-themed cocktails and beers. At Grails, a sneaker-themed sports bar in Miami, fans sip cocktails from sneaker-shaped cups decorated with flag stickers and toast with beers poured into miniature World Cup trophy glasses. Joyce Zhou went to check out the action. #WorldCup #Miami #Sports #Football #Soccer

Curbed

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· Jul 10, 2026

How to Get the Most Out of a Baseball Game in New York

Die-hard fans and ballpark regulars on the minor-league games with skyline views and the hidden patio for pregame drinks near Yankee Stadium.

The i Paper

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· Jul 1, 2026

In a World Cup that has fleeced fans, one stadium stands apart

Atlanta is a city where they are determined to do things differently

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Related coverage for "Socceroos fans pack into Federation Square": The West Australian — Fed Square lockout as fans prepare to cheer on Aussies. New Boston Post — Pick Your Team, Pick Your Pub: Where To Watch The World Cup In Massachusetts. KTLA 5 — FIFA fan zone at Venice Beach brings World Cup fever to excited fans. Reuters — Sneaker cups and trophy pints: World Cup-themed drinks at Miami bar. Curbed — How to Get the Most Out of a Baseball Game in New York. The i Paper — In a World Cup that has fleeced fans, one stadium stands apart