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World Cup visitors are bringing wonder and joy to American cities

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom
Published June 25, 2026 at 12:03 PM EDT
Haiti supporters march on a street in central Boston, Mass,, ahead of the World Cup Group C soccer match between Haiti and Scotland in Foxborough, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (Martin Meissner/AP)
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Haiti supporters march on a street in central Boston, Mass,, ahead of the World Cup Group C soccer match between Haiti and Scotland in Foxborough, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (Martin Meissner/AP)

International soccer fans have descended upon the U.S. for the World Cup, documenting everyday American culture with a sense of wonder and joy.

Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Boston Globe writer Janelle Nanos about how these visitors are reminding American citizens about what they love about their country.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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