Summary
At a watch party in Philadelphia, soccer fans watched the 2026 World Cup draw, which included appearances by sports stars and was attended by the leaders of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. American fans were pleased with their team's draw, while other supporters expressed mixed emotions depending on their team's matchups. The event was lively, with fans from various countries reacting to their teams' draw results.
Key Facts
- The World Cup draw took place at the John F Kennedy Center in Washington DC.
- U.S. President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum attended the event.
- Sports stars like Wayne Gretzky, Tom Brady, and Shaquille O'Neal drew the teams.
- The U.S. was drawn to play against Australia and Paraguay, while Colombia was matched with Portugal.
- Fans in Philadelphia, including Jim House and Chris Day, felt positive about the U.S. team's chances.
- Colombian fan Julio Mahecha expressed support for challenging matchups.
- The draw created excitement among fans from various countries, each having different reactions based on their team’s matchups.
- Ecuador will face Germany, Ivory Coast, and Curacao, and fans expressed confidence in their team's abilities.
