{"id":306701,"date":"2026-06-13T22:29:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T22:29:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/306701\/"},"modified":"2026-06-13T22:29:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T22:29:25","slug":"scenes-from-us-paraguay-world-cup-watch-party-in-st-petersburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/306701\/","title":{"rendered":"Scenes from US-Paraguay World Cup watch party in St. Petersburg"},"content":{"rendered":"

More than 3,000 soccer fans from across Tampa Bay packed the home of the Rowdies for a watch party Friday night in St. Petersburg as the United States opened play in the World Cup with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Attendees enjoyed the match-day atmosphere of the world\u2019s biggest sporting event from the stands of Al Lang Stadium while following the action from the match on a 20-foot-tall LED screen set up on the field.<\/p>\n

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Suncoast United Pipes & Drums performed live, and radio personalities from 102.5 The Bone made appearances. American Outlaw\u2019s local St. Petersburg chapter kept spirits high with songs and chants throughout the night.<\/p>\n

A portion of the proceeds from the $10 tickets benefitted Ocean Aid 360 for marine habitat restoration and The Williams Park Partnership, a nonprofit organization helping to revitalize St. Petersburg\u2019s historic urban park.<\/p>\n

The watch party, open to fans 21 and over, was the first of three for the United States\u2019 group-stage matches that PMB events will host in St. Petersburg. Details for the others:<\/p>\n

\u2022 June 19: U.S. vs. Australia, Jannus Live, 3 p.m. (Gates open at 1). Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2022 June 25: U.S. vs. Turkey, Ferg\u2019s Pavilion, 10 p.m. (Gates open at 8) Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n

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