MIAMI — Fans were out in large numbers at the FIFA World Cup watch party in Bayfront Park on Wednesday.
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Diehard supporters of Brazil and Scotland took in every moment of their World Cup matchup.
“It’s been nerve wracking,” said Daniella Bianchetti. “I was expecting a hard game and it has been.”
Bianchetti is one of the tens of thousands who packed Bayfront Park for Wednesday’s Fan Festival.
“It’s awesome,” she said. “It’s awesome to feel the energy from the people.”
The cheers, chants and songs heard during Friday’s festival are a great example of the heartbeat of the World Cup.
“I’m feeling amazing,” said attendee David Ferrari. “Here, it’s amazing. The people with good energy.”
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Members of Scotland’s famed Tartan Army did their best to stay cool under the South Florida Sun.
“Honestly, it is boiling hot,” said Summer Roberts. “I’m dripping with sweat. It’s too hot, I can’t handle it.”
Fans traveled thousands of miles to be in South Florida for the World Cup, and now they’re connected through one shared passion.
“It brings people together,” said Bianchetti. “People from different countries, you see they are celebrating.”
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