Washington joins the World Cup party without hosting a single game

The 2026 World Cup is now underway, and fans gathered at the FIFA Fan Zone in Washington, D.C., to watch Mexico take on South Africa in the opening match. Despite delays at the entrance that caused many to miss the opening ceremony, supporters packed the fan zone to cheer and celebrate

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