International students in Utah gear up for the World Cup festivities
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 6:37 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Ensign College in Salt Lake City hosted a FIFA World Cup kick-off party on June 4, 2026, with students encouraged to wear jerseys from their home nations. The event saw significant participation from the diverse student body, which includes over 40% international students. Attendees engaged in mini-games while discussing their plans to watch the tournament, which begins in Mexico and the U.S. soon. Excitement was palpable, with some students expressing hopes to attend matches despite high ticket prices projected for the tournament.
- •Ensign College hosted a World Cup celebration on June 4.
- •Students represented various countries, including Argentina and Brazil.
- •Many students plan to watch all tournament games, with some hoping to attend matches.
- •Ticket prices for the World Cup are averaging over $1,000.
- •The tournament starts soon, with matches in Mexico and the U.S.
- 6:37 PMYahoo Sports — How international students in Utah are planning to follow the World Cup
"Students currently in Utah are planning to follow their nations in the World Cup.
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