What Global World Cup Fans Are Saying About America

Ever since June 13, 2026, I have seen a huge increase in foreigners on the streets and business establishments here in Northeast New Jersey where the World Cup 2026 is being played.

Every time there is a World Cup, you will see American citizens who are nationalities of their original country, adorning their cars with flags. Now EVERYONE here is doing it.

Another increase I have noticed are the diverse amount of different car license plates. Normally here in the NYC area, we see a few different state plates: NJ, NY, CT, PA & MD are normal.

Now in addition I am seeing license plates from as far west as CA (California), south as TX (Texas) and FL (Florida) and north as MN (Minnesota) and even Canada. We here in NJ appreciate you.

WHAT ARE FOREIGNERS SAYING ABOUT AMERICA?

I know a couple of you here within WA, have traveled here for the World Cup, whether it was to Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Dallas & Houston, TX, Kansas City, KS, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL or East Rutherford, NJ.

Please share your honest comments about what you thought about the American people, the stadiums, the infrastructure, the food, the cost and the country-scenery as a whole.

BELOW ARE ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ASKED TO VISITING FOREIGNERS FOR THE WORLD CUP 2026

From Yahoo News.

"I'm not trying to be offensive at all — so far, every American I've met has been incredibly friendly — but man…you guys are loud, LOL"

"I'm a Swedish fan traveling the Midwest host cities. Small-town Indiana spots have exceeded every expectation — super welcoming locals, cheap diners, wide scenic roads, exactly the folksy US image you see in films. Big coastal cities like Boston break the bank hard, though. It's easily the priciest World Cup trip I've planned. Visa delays were a minor headache for me, but a huge barrier for fans from African and Middle Eastern nations, which sucks for a tournament meant to unite global supporters. Infrastructure holds up well once you're actually at the match; the pre-game logistics just need massive work."

"It's not like what the news portrays. You guys have beautiful scenery and people."

"Nobody warned me that American portion sizes are actually a threat to your health. I ordered a medium coffee and received what my country would classify as a bucket."

"Very diverse (at least in California) and no one treats you as a 'foreigner' if you are not white. You really don't feel like an outsider as a person of color, which is really nice. As a foreigner, I truly don't think I've ever felt so accepted anywhere else I've been so far. This has been such a wholesome experience."

"I came for football and accidentally got a geography lesson. The country is HUGE!"

"The good: Americans are genuinely friendly and welcoming. Random people in bars and fan zones have been super chatty and helpful. The food culture is wild in the best way. Buc-ee's blew my mind, ranch dressing should be a human right, and the portion sizes are hilarious. Waffle House at 2 a.m. after a match? 10/10 experience. The stadiums and infrastructure are impressive. Atmosphere in the cities has been electric when the fans show up."

You can read more at: Yahoo!Travel

As an American who sees and deals with foreigners everyday, it warms my heart when we step away from the noise of partisan news media and actually listen to what people are saying.

What are your thoughts? Leave your comments below.