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As World Cup Fever Strikes, Is 2026 the Summer of Fandom?
Watch parties have suddenly become America's favorite pastime, thanks to the World Cup, the NBA finals and UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.
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According to Women’s Wear Daily’s source item, As World Cup Fever Strikes, Is 2026 the Summer of Fandom?, Watch parties have suddenly become America’s favorite pastime, thanks to the World Cup, the NBA finals and UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.
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- As World Cup Fever Strikes, Is 2026 the Summer of Fandom?Women's Wear Daily - 2026-06-16T22:55:56+00:00
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