Paraguay, France fans gather ahead of Philly's final World Cup match
Paraguay, France fans gather ahead of Philly's final World Cup match
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AI GeneratedPhiladelphia is preparing to host its final FIFA World Cup match on July 4th, featuring a high-stakes clash between France and Paraguay. The event coincides with the United States' 250th anniversary celebrations, bringing together international fans and local festivities in the birthplace of America.
Tomorrow, Philadelphia will host the last of its six World Cup matches.
We're taking a live look right now from outside.
That's from our stateside live camera at what is now known as Philadelphia Stadium.
You've been down there a time or two, right?
Yeah. France will take on Paraguay tomorrow at 5 p.m.
Whoever wins will advance to the next round of the tournament.
Action News reporter Breonna Gallagher now with the story.
And Philadelphia is gearing up to host its final FIFA World Cup match
on the 4th of July. Paraguay fans aren't concerned.
We're very used to this heat. France has to worry about it.
Paraguay fans made their way to South Philadelphia tonight
as they prepared to cheer on their team tomorrow.
We are here after 60 years of waiting, so we are very happy.
This is Paraguay's first World Cup since 2010.
To make it this far, fans say it's history they have to be a part of.
Going to the next phase is more than expected.
A game being played in the birthplace of America on the 4th of July.
FIFA plans to celebrate the nation's 250th.
This is video of Thursday's rehearsal.
Idina Menzel is performing the national anthem.
Philly will be well represented.
The Roots and DJ Jazzy Jeff are both slated to perform at the match
before their appearances on the parkway.
Obviously, the friendship between France and the U.S., 4th of July,
I think it's going to be an amazing experience.
France fans are making sure Philadelphia knows they've arrived.
Make sure that France is ready and represents tomorrow,
and we're going to make sure to put the noise tomorrow during the game.
I can't believe that Philadelphia is able to host the team that I've been in.
It's incredible.
France has two World Cup wins.
Fans coming together tonight, getting ready for an even bigger celebration tomorrow.
Very happy to actually have my people coming here,
celebrating in Philadelphia, birthplace of America.
In South Philadelphia, Breonna Gallagher for Action News at 10 on PHL 17.