Football fans celebrate World Cup across continents and cultures

Football fans around the world are gathering to watch the World Cup together, from small neighborhood living rooms to giant outdoor screens.

In city squares, stadium plazas, cafes and crowded fan zones, supporters wearing team colors and painted faces follow every pass, tackle and goal.

Many stay up late or wake before dawn to catch matches across different time zones, huddling in makeshift viewing tents, community halls and rooftop spaces.

Others watch quietly at home with family and friends, turning their living rooms into mini stadiums.

This photo essay looks at how a global tournament seeps into daily life – connecting strangers, amplifying local rivalries and offering brief moments of escape, celebration and hope, no matter where the match is watched.