Fort Worth resident is 50 millionth fan to attend a FIFA World Cup match

Over 50 million fans have now attended a World Cup match, and lucky number 50 million lives in Fort Worth.
By Carter Freemon at FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) · · 1 min read

Over 50 million fans have now attended a World Cup match, and lucky number 50 million lives in Fort Worth.
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“It just unites people. And to be able to share something together with people who I don’t even know… It’s truly beautiful,” one fan shared.
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