World Cup 2026: Best goal, page (layer, fans and moments – vote for you

Phil McNulty, BBC Sport’s chief football writer

Mexico. Their passion and passion for their team and football was unbelievable. Also such friendly, welcoming fans and people. Incredibly warm and gracious in defeat.

We were in a restaurant in Mexico City the night before they played England and the MC was going around the table asking what country he was from. When we told them that we were from England, it was announced to the rest of the diners and there was a sudden burst of applause.

John Bennett, BBC World Service

A word to the Curacao fans I was with at the Philadelphia Stadium – because who knew fans from a country of only 150,000 could be so loud? Was there anyone left on the island? But the Brazil My fans beat me because they don’t just take over the stadium; They control cities; They felt like Rio or Sao Paulo for 48 hours when they were in the city of Philadelphia.

BBC Sport English journalist Alex Howell

of Colombian fans When they played Ghana in Kansas City, they took over Arrowhead Stadium and made it feel like a party.

Liz Conway, BBC sports journalist

Norwegian fans In their classic Viking streak, they were brilliant in dominating the World Cup. The chant became a global sensation and created an unforgettable atmosphere in every stadium it entered. The players joined their fans and led the Vikings off the field in solidarity with thousands of fans after the games.

Gary Rose, BBC sports journalist

I was based mainly in Los Angeles for the World Cup. he said. A large Mexican population There and from what I experienced, they were undoubtedly the best fans. They were loud – very loud – for every Mexico game and when they won, fireworks could be heard around LA and their green jerseys were seen everywhere.

Neil Johnston, BBC sports journalist

Norwegian Viking Row It was fun to watch, with fans in red shirts sitting in rows and rowing to the rhythm. Norway fans also had a fun time in the quarter-final match against England. “You’re going home, you’re going home, England’s going home,” they chanted as they took a 1-0 lead against Miami. Judd Bellingham equalized moments later.

John Murray, BBC Radio 5 Live

Mexicans. I was lucky enough to get two matches in Azteca. This was the heart of the World Cup and it was great to see the support for their team.

Ian Dennis, BBC Radio 5 Live

Argentina. I’ve been in stadiums with over 60,000 fans in Miami and Kansas City twice. The vastness of the numbers is matched by their wildness. They sing non-stop and create the best atmosphere I’ve experienced in the US.