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Photos capture highs, lows and quirks of World Cup football fandom

ABC Australia · Jun 28, 2026, 4:51 AM

Key takeaways

  • Fans fill Seattle Stadium for Australia's match against the United States.
  • It could be their pre-game rituals, their chants during the match or their choice of garb.
  • Regardless, the estimated 2.85 million attendees at the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches so far have at least two things in common.

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Fans fill Seattle Stadium for Australia's match against the United States. (Reuters: Troy Wayrynen)

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It could be their pre-game rituals, their chants during the match or their choice of garb.

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