English supporters are making the long journey across the Atlantic to catch the World Cup live, turning a tournament usually watched from living rooms into a family pilgrimage.
A transatlantic pilgrimage
Among them, a family from Stockport — Andrew, his wife Kelly and their teenage son Christian — have booked tickets to see England’s matches in Las Vegas and Boston, eager to feel the stadium atmosphere that has eluded them at home.
Emeline, who has nurtured a three‑decade‑long dream of watching the Three Lions in person, will travel with her daughter Savannah, whose excitement centres on sampling American cuisine and exploring a Target store during the trip.
George Dolce, a US‑born student studying in the United Kingdom, recalls the thrill of watching a match on home soil and notes how the experience deepened his appreciation for the global reach of the sport.