Fans Pack World Cup Watch Parties with Soccer Fever

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Β CHARLOTTE, NC —Β Futbol fever was all the rage in Charlotte Tuesday evening, as the USA tried to beat Belgium to advance in the World Cup. Β 

Hooligans Pub in uptown is hosting watch parties throughout the tournament, but the biggest crowds come out to watch the Americans play. Β Hundreds were on hand Tuesday rooting on the red, white and blue.

Β “It was exciting. And to have the country like this behind you, it’s just amazing,” said Plaza Midwood resident Zach Branner.

Belgium knocked out the US in extra time, 2-1. Β Kelli, Brandon and Sean have more on the World Cup on our sports page.