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
Remember 2006, when the North End’s Hanover Street was filled by thousands of fans to celebrate Italy’s World Cup victory? Well, that won’t happen this year. Italy is not in the World Cup for the first time since 1958. The United States team did not make it either, so the mood around town is more 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…
The 2006 crowd outside the old Hanover St. Caffe Graffiti. The cafe has moved to Cross Street. (Photo by jen_m_stewart on Flickr.) As always, the North End is a popular destination to watch the World Cup. Boston.com lists several destinations throughout the city, highlighting two in the neighborhood at Café Dello Sport on Hanover St. 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.