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Updated · NPR · Jul 17NPR Photographers Capture World Cup Watch Parties Across 4 Public Settings
3 articles · Updated · NPR · Jul 17Summary
- NPR member station photographers documented World Cup watch parties outside stadium gates, on street corners, and in parks and public squares.
- The photo essay shows the tournament spilling beyond match venues into everyday local life, turning public spaces into temporary gathering points.
- The images frame the World Cup as a brief civic moment as much as a sports event, with fans congregating across multiple city settings.
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