A new series from The Athletic brings you the sights, sounds and stories of football fans from across the globe

The Athletic spoke to fans of all 48 nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to capture each country's unique football culture — told through their own words.

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture

A new series from The Athletic brings you the sights, sounds and stories of football fans from across the globe