PHOTOS: Lawrence fans cheer on the U.S. in World Cup match against Belgium
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Fans react to a U.S. goal during the FIFA World Cup watch party on Massachusetts Street on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Soccer fans gathered in downtown Lawrence on Monday at a street party and at downtown venues to watch the U.S. take on Belgium in the World Cup. The U.S. lost, 4-1.
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Fans fill Massachusetts Street for a FIFA World Cup watch party on Monday, July 6, 2026.
photo by: Shawn Valverde/Journal-World
Fans gather for a FIFA World Cup watch party on Massachusetts Street on Monday, July 6, 2026.
photo by: Shawn Valverde/Journal-World
A face-painting stand was part of the World Cup party on Massachusetts Street on Monday, July 6, 2026.
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Fans watch the FIFA World Cup at Red Lyon Tavern on Massachusetts Street on Monday, July 6, 2026.
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Fans watch the FIFA World Cup at Red Lyon Tavern on Massachusetts Street on Monday, July 6, 2026.
photo by: Shawn Valverde/Journal-World
Fans watch the FIFA World Cup at Harbour Lights on Massachusetts Street on Monday, July 6, 2026.
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Fans react during the FIFA World Cup watch party on Massachusetts Street on Monday, July 6, 2026.
photo by: Shawn Valverde/Journal-World
Fans cheer during the FIFA World Cup watch party on Massachusetts Street on Monday, July 6, 2026.
photo by: Shawn Valverde/Journal-World
Free State Brewing Company beer was on tap at the watch party on Massachusetts Street on Monday, July 6, 2026.
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A sign at The Granada announces the FIFA World Cup watch party on Massachusetts Street on Monday, July 6, 2026.
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Fans toss a giant soccer ball in front of The Granada on Massachusetts Street on Monday, July 6, 2026.
photo by: Shawn Valverde/Journal-World
Fans react during the FIFA World Cup watch party on Massachusetts Street on Monday, July 6, 2026.
photo by: Shawn Valverde/Journal-World
Fans gather for a FIFA World Cup watch party on Massachusetts Street on Monday, July 6, 2026.
photo by: Shawn Valverde/Journal-World
World Cup watch party attendees line up at food trucks outside The Granada on Monday, July 6, 2026.
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