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Football fans celebrate the World Cup across continents and cultures
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- Fans in jerseys and painted faces gather to watch World Cup matches, celebrating unity and rivalry alike.
- xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Fans watch the World Cup match between Germany and Curacao at the Kulturbrauerei courtyard in Berlin, Germany.
- In city squares, stadium plazas, cafes and packed fan zones, supporters in team colours and painted faces follow every kick, tackle and goal.
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Fans in jerseys and painted faces gather to watch World Cup matches, celebrating unity and rivalry alike.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Fans watch the World Cup match between Germany and Curacao at the Kulturbrauerei courtyard in Berlin, Germany. [Ebrahim Noroozi/AP Photo]By Showkat Shafi and APPublished On 16 Jun 202616 Jun 2026Football fans around the world are gathering to watch the World Cup together, from small neighbourhood living rooms to giant outdoor screens.
In city squares, stadium plazas, cafes and packed fan zones, supporters in team colours and painted faces follow every kick, tackle and goal.
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