Visiting World Cup fans pleasantly surprised by friendliness of American hosts
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Visiting World Cup fans pleasantly surprised by friendliness of American hosts
NATHAN VANDERKLIPPE
INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENT
SEATTLE
PUBLISHED 30 MINUTES AGO
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Fans arrive before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay at Miami Stadium on Monday.
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