World Cup fever engulfed Boston’s North End neighborhood on Saturday as Italy won its first game against England, 2-1. Lines were building outside the caffes and restaurants hours in advance of game time. Blue is the color of the streets! Forza Italia!
Lines outside Caffe Dello Sport building hours before the first Italy – England game on Saturday
Caffe Paradiso owner, Adrianna DiStefano, with Italia fans
Pushcarts on Cross Street complete with the North End’s World Cup dress code
Hundreds came out to Boston City Hall Plaza for a viewing party on Sunday to see the championship USA women’s team defeat the Netherlands in a 2-0 win in the finals telecast from Lyons, France. This is the fourth time in the history of the World Cup that the USA woman’s team brought home the Read More…
Mario Goetz brought it all for Germany in a 1-0 win over Argentina on Sunday afternoon’s World Cup Final (Globe coverage). The win ties Germany with Italy for the second most World Cup wins after Brazil’s five. Germany also became the first European team to win in the Americas. The North End and Downtown Boston Read More…
In its second game, the USA’s soccer team played to a draw, 2-2, on Sunday afternoon against Portugal. The North End cafe’s were packed as the series continues to draw record crowds. Next up for the US soccer team is Germany on Thursday, June 26th at noon. Also of interest this week will be Italy Read More…
4 Replies to “World Cup: Excitement Builds as Italy Wins First Game – Forza Azzurri!”
World Cup-Awesome day! Gino Vincenzo Colafella.
Wow! Great photos of a great event!
Wow what great photos and no better place to watch the World Cup than the North End.
World Cup-Awesome day! Gino Vincenzo Colafella.
Wow! Great photos of a great event!
Wow what great photos and no better place to watch the World Cup than the North End.
World Cup-Awesome day! Gino Vincenzo Colafella.