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Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos

Jun 11, 2026, 6:52 PM | Updated: Jun 18, 2026, 11:48 pm

People gather to watch live in a giant screen the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia ...

People gather to watch live in a giant screen the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Turkey, at the historic Yedikule fortress in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)
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Around the world, soccer fans are gathering in homes, stadium plazas, and public viewing venues to watch the World Cup and share in the excitement of the tournament.

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This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos