The Jordanian fans in their white shirts stood proud, celebrating their country’s first World Cup appearance at one end, while the red wall of the Austrians bore down on them from the other.
—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Parents stood with children draped in Algerian flags while groups of young adults posed for photos and older supporters shared memories of previous World Cups and historic national team moments.
—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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