As English fans take over North Texas, a local pub is hosting watch parties at its venues in Addison, Arlington, Colleyville, and Dallas. The game kicks off at 3 p.m.
The Addison location is award-winning; the Arlington location is brand new; and the Dallas location hosted a party for English fans just last night. NBC 5 spoke with the family who brought The Londoner to Dallas about the chants, anthems, and organized chaos that define international soccer fandom.
NBC 5 was there as English fans embraced Texas traditions like barbecue, beer, and the Fort Worth Stockyards.
Croatian fans held a giant parade in Downtown Dallas.
England-Croatia is a rematch of the 2018 World Cup semi-final, when Croatia beat England 2-1 in overtime. It ended England’s road that would have been their first World Cup final in 60 years.
Peticolas Brewing Company has turned its space into a soccer-themed art gallery and plans to show every game in the tournament. They’re planning a Texas tailgate for the World Cup, and then they’re taking a road trip to Mexico for the Japan-Tunisia match on June 20.