Worcester celebrates World Cup with street festival and watch party
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 2:04 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
On June 13, downtown Worcester hosted a street soccer festival and watch party to celebrate the FIFA World Cup. Fans gathered at the Worcester Common Oval, engaging in pickup games and watching matches including Qatar versus Switzerland and Brazil versus Morocco. A lively tournament featuring youth teams from the Kumasi Soccer league took place alongside the festivities. The event featured an art exhibit titled Goals Beyond The Game, showcasing soccer-related works by local artists. This was the first of four scheduled watch parties in Worcester during the World Cup, with the next set for June 23.
- •Worcester hosted a street soccer festival on June 13.
- •Fans watched matches including Brazil versus Morocco and Qatar versus Switzerland.
- •Youth teams from the Kumasi Soccer league participated in a tournament.
- •The Goals Beyond The Game art exhibit opened during the festivities.
- •More watch parties are planned, with the next on June 23.
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Worcester soccer fans unite for World Cup festivities
"Downtown Worcester hosted a vibrant street soccer festival and watch party to celebrate the FIFA World Cup.
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