Host Aisha Hasnie and Fox News contributor Joe Concha explore the unique cultural experiences of foreign fans attending the FIFA World Cup in the US. They showcase viral social media posts of fans discovering American staples like Waffle House and Big Gulps. A heartwarming video also features Scottish fans celebrating their team by serenading a New England neighborhood with bagpipes.
As foreign soccer fans descend on the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, some visitors are going viral for documenting their enthusiasm for distinctly American experiences — from Waffle House and Buc-ee's to college football and Southern hospitality.
While political battles over immigration and travel policy continue to dominate discussion ahead of the World Cup, foreign fans are going viral for celebrating a very different side of America.
Videos celebrating iconic restaurants, sprawling highways, local traditions and everyday hospitality have racked up millions of views online and drawn reactions from political leaders who say they highlight America's enduring appeal.
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Team USA fans were out in full force to see the US Men's National Team play World Cup soccer on US soil for the first time in 32 years. (Photo by ETIENNE LAURENT / AFP))
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was among the officials to weigh in, sharing one of several viral posts from German soccer fan FreddyLA7, whose enthusiastic dispatches from across the United States have become a social media sensation ahead of the World Cup.
In a post on X, Duffy pointed to Freddy's journey through Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama as an example of the uniquely American experiences drawing attention online.
"There's no better way to see our country than on a road trip," Duffy wrote. "Because to LOVE AMERICA you have to SEE AMERICA."</
