Fans representing countries from around the world enjoyed the watch parties
USA fan Joseph Davila, center, and others cheer during the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 soccer match between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina at the America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Tess Crowley, Deseret News
There’s no question that the world has been swept up in World Cup madness over the last few weeks.
Deseret News photojournalist Tess Crowley spent time with passionate fans in Los Angeles while on assignment and then at America First Field in Sandy.
Here’s a look at the excitement through her lens.
Mexico fans celebrate after Mexico scores during the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador at the America First Field in Sandy on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
Gilda Parrales, from Riverton, sings Ecuador's national anthem before watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador at the America First Field in Sandy on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
USA fan Sam Midget, from Layton, right, and others watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 soccer match between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina at the America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
USA fans Peter Phippen, center left, and daughter Tabitha Phippen, 11, center right, stand during halftime of the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 soccer match between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina at the America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
USA fans Nick Paganelli and son Zion Paganelli, 1, watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 soccer match between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina at the America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
USA fan Sam Midget, from Layton, watches the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 soccer match between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina at the America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
USA fans watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 soccer match between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina at the America First Field in Sandy on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
Mexico fan Candy Cid, from Taylorsville, dances with the Mexican flag during the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England at the America First Field in Sandy on Sunday, July 5, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
Mexico fans watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England at the America First Field in Sandy on Sunday, July 5, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
Constance Moody, right, from Riverton, and boyfriend Eric Corchado, left, from Bluffdale, watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England at the America First Field in Sandy on Sunday, July 5, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
Jose Maldonado waves the Mexican flag during halftime of the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England at the America First Field in Sandy on Sunday, July 5, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
Fans celebrate after Mexico wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador at the America First Field in Sandy on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
Fans celebrate after Mexico wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador at the America First Field in Sandy on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
Eunice Teresa, from West Valley, celebrates after Mexico wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador at the America First Field in Sandy on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
Fans watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador at the America First Field in Sandy on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
Ivonne Beltran, 13, smiles after Mexico scores during the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador at the America First Field in Sandy on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
People board the Universal City shuttle service at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Los Angeles on Friday, June 26, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
Japan fans watch the Japan vs. Sweden 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Union Station Fan Zone in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 25, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
People watch the Senegal vs. Iraq 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I match at Elbow Room in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on Friday, June 26, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
Japan fans watch the Japan vs. Sweden 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Union Station Fan Zone in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 25, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
USA fans line up to take the Metro to Los Angeles Stadium to watch a USA vs. Turkey 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D match at Union Station in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 25, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
Aviv Aronovich, 4, sits on her father Adam Aronovich’s shoulders at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Union Station Fan Zone in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 25, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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