From the middle of the world to the Midwest, the Ecuadorian team plays in Kansas City on June 20. See parties, tours and other Ecuador World Cup events in Kansas City.

The San Francisco Bay Area opted for a more grassroots approach, where it partnered with different groups, including the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, for watch parties. The biggest celebration will be in San Pedro Market Square in downtown San Jose, a partnership between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Bay Area Host Committee.

World Cup fever is arriving in Houston. Along with it, some East End residents are preparing for crowded streets and tougher parking near home.

While the allure of World Cup matches often comes with a hefty price tag, a more accessible avenue for fans to immerse themselves in the global spectacle is emerging through a network of fan festivals.

World Cup soccer fans can register starting Thursday for the chance to attend watch parties at the official FIFA Fan Festival on City Hall Plaza in Boston.

Downtown San Jose is preparing to transform into the ultimate soccer destination as the South Bay gears up to host the Bay Area’s largest month-long World Cup celebration.

Houston World Cup Fan Fest is less than two weeks away from opening, and director Patti Smith isn't shy about her goal for the 34-day event.

While Atlanta prepares to host eight FIFA World Cup matches this summer, the City of Decatur is getting ready to welcome soccer fans from around the world with a month-long festival featuring watch parties,

From giant fan festivals and neighborhood soccer pubs to luxury rooftops and Michelin-worthy dining, here's where to watch the FIFA World Cup in Miami.

The streetcar will operate enhanced service along the Main Street corridor during all 18 Fan Fest days, the KC Streetcar Authority said, with added vehicles, more frequent service and additional rider assistance. Three KC Streetcar stops provide direct access to the FIFA Fan Fest site: