{"id":216443,"date":"2026-06-11T13:35:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T13:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/216443\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T13:35:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T13:35:10","slug":"goal-sports-fans-to-get-involved-in-world-cup-excitement-at-soccerfest-in-bethlehem-bethlehem-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/216443\/","title":{"rendered":"Goal! Sports fans to get involved in World Cup excitement at SoccerFest in Bethlehem | Bethlehem Area"},"content":{"rendered":"

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Today’s the day – the FIFA World Cup is officially here.<\/p>\n

The opening match kicks off Thursday afternoon in Mexico City, with South Africa facing Mexico at 3 p.m. And with the world’s biggest stage in soccer set, fans everywhere are tuning in for the excitement all summer long.<\/p>\n

69 News Reporter Sydney Kay was in Bethlehem with more on how you don’t need to go far to get involved in the excitement.<\/p>\n

It will be a month-long celebration of the FIFA World Cup 2026 that will be held at the SteelStacks, ArtsQuest said in a news release.<\/p>\n

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World Cup fever hits Bethlehem: SteelStacks gears up for massive SoccerFest celebration<\/a><\/p>\n

SoccerFest will feature live music, a soccer exhibit, and more,\u00a0ArtsQuest said.<\/p>\n

ArtsQuest Chief Operating Officer Curt Mosel said the event is a viewing party and festival to celebrate the World Cup.\u00a0ArtsQuest has been holding the event since 2014.<\/p>\n

Mosel said up to 10,000 people are expected to attend.<\/p>\n

Every match is shown on multiple screens, he said. Matches can start as early as noon or as late as midnight.\u00a0<\/p>\n

People can bring their lawn chairs and appetites to the SteelStacks. The event is free to the public.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mosel said ArtsQuest has an exhibit about Bethlehem Steel’s soccer team from 100 years ago. He said\u00a0Bethlehem Steel had one of the most successful professional teams in the history of soccer in the U.S. It won 11 championships in about a 17-year period.<\/p>\n

People can head to ArtsQuest.org<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

ArtsQuest released a schedule for this week\u2019s activities, which include the following:<\/p>\n

June 11<\/p>\n

Opening FIFA World Cup 2026 Ceremonies with performances from Katy Perry, Shakira, Burna Boy, Future, LISA, and Jessie Reyez<\/p>\n

Mexico vs. South Africa watch party at 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Mojoflo concert performance at Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks as part of a free series presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Kicks & Flicks: A Soccer on Film Series at Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas with a 20th anniversary screening of \u201cShe\u2019s the Man\u201d at 7:30 PM<\/p>\n

Hot glass experience to make soccer-themed glass keepsakes at the ArtsQuest Glass Tent<\/p>\n

June 12<\/p>\n

Opening FIFA World Cup 2026 Ceremonies with performances from Katy Perry, Shakira, Burna Boy, Future, LISA, and Jessie Reyez<\/p>\n

U.S. vs. Paraguay watch party at 9:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Scythian concert performance at Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks as part of a free series presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health at 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Hot glass experience to make soccer-themed glass keepsakes at the ArtsQuest Glass Tent<\/p>\n

June 13<\/p>\n

Brazil vs. Morocco watch party at 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Kelly Bell Band concert performance at Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks as part of a free series presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Youth 3v3 tournaments<\/p>\n

Hot glass experience to make soccer-themed glass keepsakes at the ArtsQuest Glass Tent<\/p>\n

June 14<\/p>\n

The Ginvitational at 12:00 p.m. in Musikfest Cafe<\/p>\n

Germany vs. Curacao watch party at 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Netherlands vs. Japan watch party at 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Youth 3v3 tournaments<\/p>\n

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