MIAMI (WSVN) - One week has passed since the FIFA World Cup started, and South Florida is doing what they do best.
Soccer fans have been uniting and blending each other’s cultures ever since the tournament got underway.
“I love Mexico,” said a fan of the Canadian soccer team in a show of solidarity to Mexico fans.
“I feel like it’s so great to see that, a community like, like how a game can just bring so many people together,” said soccer fan Paulina de Lalaima.
From Wednesday night’s thrilling Colombia game to a Canada-Qatar blowout on Thursday, Fan Fest at Bayfront Park has shown it all.
“I’m happy to see us win our first World Cup game, and amazing,” said fan David Faustini.
“Golazo, golazo, golazo,” said another soccer fan.
“It don’t even matter, because Spain gonna win. It don’t even matter,” said a third soccer fan.
Fans shared their experience at Fan Fest.
“It’s a vibe, let me tell you. It’s really fun, there is a lot of different things to do,” said a soccer fan.
Visitors from all over the world are also taking in the World Cup madness by representing their teams.
‘I’m from New Zealand,” said a soccer fan.
“I’m from England,” said fan Frank Ilett. “You know, you saw Mexico shirts, you saw England shirts, like literally all over the world.”
For many people, soccer isn’t just a sport. It’s tradition, family bonding and opportunity.
“I think that this has been the healthiest period in North America in the last 20 years. I’ve never seen more humanity, more love, people coming together,” said fan Travis Peterson. “I love this. I am hooked. I’ve been out here for every Canada game. I’m gonna go march with the Scots on Monday. I think this is just such a beautiful thing, and I am so happy right now.”
Soccer fans can catch the World Cup fun and watch the matches on WSVN-7.
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