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Fenway Park hosts German fans ahead of World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 2:39 AM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Fenway Park hosts German fans ahead of World Cup match

Summary

Fenway Park welcomed German soccer fans on Sunday night during the Red Sox game against the Yankees. Approximately 1,000 German supporters attended a German Celebration organized in collaboration with a fan club, leading up to their World Cup match against Paraguay on Monday afternoon in Foxborough. Many fans experienced professional baseball for the first time, with some unfamiliar with the sport's rules. A German fan, Nico Walter, expressed his long-standing support for the Red Sox. This event follows a previous celebration by Scottish supporters at Fenway, highlighting the cultural exchange between soccer fans and American baseball. Further details will be updated as more information becomes available.

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•About 1,000 German soccer fans attended the event.
•The gathering was part of a German Celebration at Fenway Park.
•Fans prepare for a World Cup match against Paraguay Monday.
•Few attendees were familiar with baseball, asking about its rules.
•Nico Walter, a long-time Red Sox fan, shared his story.

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2:39 AMYahoo Sports — Fenway Park hosts German Celebration night ahead of World Cup match

What they're saying

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A German fan club worked with the Red Sox, and about 1,000 German soccer fans were expected to attend the series finale. The Germans are in town ahead of their World Cup match against Paraguay Monday afternoon in Foxborough.
— Yahoo Sports

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