Bring the FIFA World Cup to Boston

Local Scenes from the World Cup Final

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…

World Cup: Excitement Builds as Italy Wins First Game – Forza Azzurri!

[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax50GF4BF8Y] 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! Photos by Matt Conti.

Photo Gallery: USA Team Brings Out World Cup Soccer Fans

Despite being eliminated in a 2-1 loss against Belgium, USA soccer fans showed their red, white and blue spirit on Tuesday with record breaking crowds.  Here are some photos of fans cheering for USA at Boston’s North End cafes as well as at City Hall Plaza. (Photos by Matt Conti.) Photos by Matt Conti. Click Read More…