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RAISING THEIR COLORS

Around the world, people gathered in homes, bars, stadiums and fan zones are livening up soccer's biggest party

China Daily | Updated: 2026-06-20 00:00

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An Ecuador fan in Philadelphia ahead of the match against Cote d'Ivoire on June 14. REUTERS

A striking Turkiye fan seen in the crowd before his team's match against Australia in Vancouver, Canada, on June 13. REUTERS

Iran fans with painted faces in the stands during their country's match against New Zealand at the Los Angeles Stadium in California on June 15. REUTERS

Fans of the Brazilian soccer team gather ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup during a fan event at Kurumassery village in Kerala, India, on June 11. REUTERS

A fan reacts as he watches a broadcast of the World Cup Group H match between Cape Verde and Spain on June 15. AP

A Spain fan kisses a replica World Cup trophy in the stands before the match against Cape Verde in Atlanta on June 15. REUTERS

Scotland fans pose for pictures ahead of their team's Group C match against Haiti on June 13. AFP

A German fan's dog wears a collar sporting the colors of the national team at a cafe in central Frankfurt during the Group E match between Germany and Curacao on June 14. AFP

A Mexico fan waves to the camera ahead of his team's tournament-opening match with South Africa at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on June 11. AFP

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