U.S. fans pack Dallas FIFA Fan Festival as men’s team plays first World Cup

The U.S. men's national team played its first World Cup match on American soil in 30 years, and while the game took place in Los Angeles, North Texas fans gathered in force at the free FIFA Fan Festival in Dallas. The crowd erupted with energy—patriotic, loud, and electric—especially after a late U.S. goal. Reporters on‑site described nonstop excitement from fans who came to watch the historic match together.