International World Cup fans discovered American hospitality and warmth during their recent visits. Many found locals welcoming and eager to share their culture and homes. This experience contrasted with media depictions of a politically fractured and unwelcoming nation. Tourists encountered friendly interactions and helpful advice from everyday Americans. Their firsthand experiences offered a different perspective on the United States.

Wide-eyed tourists have marvelled at everything from ranch to jumbo-sized Cheetos containers to gargantuan packs of supermarket meat.

From across borders and across oceans, they came to the United States to watch soccer