German football fans spark viral craze in the US during the 2026 World Cup

Four friends from Dorsten, Germany, traveled across the United States to follow the German national team at the 2026 World Cup, attending matches such as the Houston stadium and describing the experience as a “once‑in‑a‑lifetime” moment.

Another German fan, known online as Freddy, documented a road‑trip through the US and Canada, posting daily on X. His posts about American food, roadside attractions and match attendance went viral, attracting coverage from Fox News, ESPN, People magazine and the Washington Post. He received invitations to a baseball game and a luxury hotel suite from an NFL star.