Expat fans reunite at World Cup matches in Mexico
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 5:29 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Gary Allen, a supporter from Stourbridge, connected with fellow fans during the 2026 World Cup in Mexico. They shared drinks and stories reminiscing about their journey since attending the tournament 40 years ago. Allen described attending England's match against Mexico as brilliant, highlighting the game's intensity. Some members of the group plan to watch England play Norway in Miami on Saturday, while Allen is hopeful for a semi-final against Argentina. The group will also feature in a documentary by Fifa on their experiences.
- •Gary Allen attended the 2026 World Cup, meeting fellow fans from 1986.
- •He described England's match against Mexico as a thrilling experience.
- •The group plans to see England play Norway in Miami this Saturday.
- •They are involved in a Fifa documentary about their journey.
- •Plans include a stage play premiering in Wolverhampton next September.
- 5:29 AMYahoo Sports — 'Emotional' World Cup reunion for expat fans
"Gary Allen says there was "plenty of beer, plenty of stories" during the tournament.
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