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German fan emotional after attending 2026 World Cup in the USA

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:31 AM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

German fan emotional after attending 2026 World Cup in the USA

Summary

A German fan, Sebastian Krautz, expressed deep emotion while reflecting on his experience at the 2026 World Cup in the United States. Initially fearful about traveling to the U.S. due to negative news, he found the reality overwhelmingly positive. Krautz shared a touching moment during his stay, recounting how a local named Bob helped him after he was stranded in Boston. Despite the struggles of the German national team, which lost on penalties to Paraguay in the round of 32, Krautz stated he fell in love with the U.S. and described his tournament experience as emotional, even bringing him to tears in the stadium.

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By the Numbers

•Sebastian Krautz attended the 2026 World Cup in the USA.
•He initially had fears about safety in the U.S.
•A local named Bob offered him assistance in Boston.
•Krautz's emotional reflections included tears at the stadium.
•Germany was eliminated by Paraguay in the round of 32.

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10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Travelling World Cup fan breaks down in tears and admits he was wrong about USA, ‘I fell in love’

What they're saying

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A German fan who attended the 2026 World Cup has broken down in tears when describing just how wrong he was about the United States. Heading into the World Cup, many expressed doubts about the United States as a host – despite the fact the country had already performed that role in 1994.
— Yahoo Sports

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