{"id":230384,"date":"2026-06-28T16:12:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T16:12:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/230384\/"},"modified":"2026-06-28T16:12:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T16:12:16","slug":"croatia-ghana-fans-flock-to-philly-fifa-fan-festival-enjoy-pennsylvania-day-celebration-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/230384\/","title":{"rendered":"Croatia & Ghana fans flock to Philly FIFA Fan Festival, enjoy ‘Pennsylvania Day’ celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — On Saturday, June 27, Visit PA and Philadelphia Soccer 2026 brought a taste of the commonwealth to the global fan base attending FIFA Fan Festival.<\/p>\n

The Pennsylvania Soccer Relay kicked off an electrifying show featuring Philadelphia Union mascot Phang, Philly Girls Jump, West Powelton Steppers & Drum Squad, and many other familiar Philly faces.<\/p>\n

Activities at the Pennsylvania Pavilion also kept guests entertained, such as a prize wheel and a ‘Soccer Jawn’ video game.<\/p>\n

Excitement near the main stage was presented by a group of performers, ambassadors, and creators known as the Visit PA Playmakers.<\/p>\n

This was all leading up to a watch party for the big game happening just a few miles south of Lemon Hill: Croatia vs. Ghana.<\/p>\n

Members of the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia’s Youth Diplomats program joined to support and participate in a soccer relay race.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia’s FIFA Fan Festival continues each day until July 19.<\/p>\n

Watch the video above to see all the excitement shake out for one of the few remaining World Cup matches in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

To learn more, visit the websites for the FIFA Fan Festival<\/a> and Visit PA.<\/a><\/p>\n

RELATED: Philly Grassroots Cup: Kids represent 20+ countries in soccer tournament<\/a><\/p>\n

From Japan to Cura\u00e7ao, kids from across Philadelphia are representing countries from across the world in the Philly Grassroots Cup.<\/p>\n



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