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  "textContent": "The countdown to the FIFA World Cup is nearly over, and excitement is building as the U.S. Men’s National Team heads into the tournament with confidence. The first match kicks off later Thursday in Mexico City.\n\nWhile Washington, D.C., is not hosting World Cup games, the city is home to an official Fan Zone on the National Mall.\n\nOrganizers say months of planning come to life Thursday. FOX 5’s Melanie Alnwick says the FIFA Fan Zone will open around 2 p.m. ahead of the 3 p.m. kickoff between Mexico and South Africa. With the closest live match in Philadelphia, and steep ticket prices, many fans are expected to gather at watch parties across the region.\n\nHOW TO WATCH THE 2026 WORLD CUP\n\nThe Fan Zone stretches across the National Mall between 3rd and 4th Streets and will operate for the entire tournament, from June 11 through July 19. Visitors will find live match viewings, interactive exhibits, food, music, and other activities.\n\nMost group‑stage matches starting before 7 p.m. will be shown, with the Fan Zone staying open late for any Team USA games. Beginning June 28, all Round of 16 matches will be shown as well. The venue closes one hour after each match ends.\n\nThe event is free and open to the public, but attendees must register for tickets online.\n\nMetro riders have several options for getting to the Fan Zone. Federal Center and L’Enfant Plaza are the closest stations, with the Smithsonian also within walking distance.\n\n## FIFA World Cup 2026™ Fan Zone Washington D.C on the National Mall Details\n\n**Begins:** Thursday, June 11, 2026\n\n**Ends:** Sunday, July 19, 2026\n\n**Location:** The National Mall, between 3rd Street and 4th Street, NW\n\n**Hours of Operations**\n\n** _FIFA Fan Zone Opens:_**\n\n1 hour prior to the start of the first match being shown. (Daily)\n\n**_FIFA Fan Zone Closes:_**\n\n1 hour following the conclusion of the final match being shown. (Daily)\n\nGroup Stage fixtures (Thursday, June 11 - Saturday, June 27, 2026):\n\nMatches starting after 7:00 PM ET will not be shown; however all USA gameplay will be shown regardless of time of match or date.\n\nRound of 16 fixtures (Sunday, June 28, 2026) - Finals (Sunday, July 19, 2026):\n\nAll matches will be shown regardless of time.\n\n**Saturday, July 4, 2026** : Open until Midnight ET\n\n**Event Hours and Matches Shown – June**\n\n  * **Thurs 6/11** – Event: 2PM–6PM | Match: 3PM\n  * **Fri 6/12** – Event: 2PM–12AM | Matches: 3PM, 9PM USA\n  * **Sat 6/13** – Event: 2PM–9PM | Matches: 3PM, 6PM\n  * **Sun 6/14** – Event: 12PM–10PM | Matches: 1PM, 4PM, 7PM\n  * **Mon 6/15** – Event: 11AM–9PM | Matches: 12PM, 3PM, 6PM\n  * **Tues 6/16** – Event: 2PM–9PM | Matches: 3PM, 6PM\n  * **Sun 6/17** – Event: 12PM–10PM | Matches: 1PM, 4PM, 7PM\n  * **Thurs 6/18** – Event: 11AM–9PM | Matches: 12PM, 3PM, 6PM\n  * **Fri 6/19** – Event: 2PM–9PM | Matches: 3PM USA, 6PM\n  * **Sat 6/20** – Event: 12PM–7PM | Matches: 1PM, 4PM\n  * **Sun 6/21** – Event: 11AM–9PM | Matches: 12PM, 3PM, 6PM\n  * **Mon 6/22** – Event: 12PM–8PM | Matches: 1PM, 5PM\n  * **Tues 6/23** – Event: 12PM–10PM | Matches: 1PM, 4PM, 7PM\n  * **Wed 6/24** – Event: 2PM–9PM | Matches: 3PM, 3PM, 6PM, 6PM\n  * **Thurs 6/25** – Event: 3PM–1AM | Matches: 4PM, 4PM, 7PM, 7PM, 10PM, 10PM USA\n  * **Fri 6/26** – Event: 2PM–6PM | Matches: 3PM + 3PM\n  * **Sat 6/27** – Event: 4PM–10:30PM | Matches: 5PM, 5PM, 7:30PM, 7:30PM\n  * **Sun 6/28** – Event: 2PM–6PM | Match: 3PM (Round of 32 begins)\n  * **Mon 6/29** – Event: 12PM–7:30PM | Matches: 1PM, 4:30PM\n  * **Tues 6/30** – Event: 12PM–8PM | Matches: 1PM, 5PM\n\n\n\n**Event Hours and Matches Shown – July**\n\n  * **Wed 7/1** – Event: 11AM–7PM | Matches: 12PM, 4PM\n  * **Thurs 7/2** – Event: 2PM–10PM | Matches: 3PM, 7PM\n  * **Fri 7/3** – Event: 1PM–9PM | Matches: 2PM, 6PM\n  * **Sat 7/4** – Event: 12PM–8PM | Matches: 1PM, 5PM (Round of 16 begins)\n  * **Sun 7/5** – Event: 3PM–11PM | Matches: 4PM, 8PM\n  * **Mon 7/6** – Event: 2PM–11PM | Matches: 3PM, 8PM\n  * **Tues 7/7** – Event: 11AM–7PM | Matches: 12PM, 4PM\n  * **Wed 7/8 – No matches; event site closed****(Quarter-Finals begin)**\n  * **Thurs 7/9** – Event: 3PM–7PM | Match: 4PM\n  * **Fri 7/10** – Event: 2PM–6PM | Match: 3PM\n  * **Sat 7/11** – Event: 4PM–12AM | Matches: 5PM, 9PM\n  * **Sun 7/12** – No matches; event site closed\n  * **Mon 7/13** – No matches; event site closed (Semi-Finals begin)\n  * **Tues 7/14** – Event: 2PM–6PM | Match: 3PM\n  * **Wed 7/15** – Event: 2PM–6PM | Match: 3PM\n  * **Thurs 7/16 – No matches; event site closed**\n  * **Fri 7/17 – No matches; event site closed**\n  * **Sat 7/18** – Event: 4PM–8PM | Match: 5PM (Bronze Final)\n  * **Sun 7/19** – Event: 2PM–6PM | Match: 3PM (Final)\n\n",
  "title": "FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone opens on DC's National Mall"
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