Published July 07. 2026 12:57PM
Matches in the FIFA World Cup 26 are drawing thousands to SteelStacks as ArtsQuest and its many sponsors are presenting Soccerfest and Viewing Party for the 2026 World Cup matches. On July 1 thousands of area soccer fans attended to watch the USA men’s team defeat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2 to 0.
The enthusiastic crowd watched in three seating sections in front of three separate viewing screens reacting enthusiastically to Team USA’s high moments and low moments during the match. Red, white and blue gear was worn by many spectators with American flags being waved.
As a result of their win, USA soccer will meet Belgium in the round of 16 July 6.
Press photos by Dana GrubbGabe Blikshteyn passes a soccer ball to Kai McGalla before the start of the USA match. They live in Allentown.
Hadi Ali from Bethlehem wears an American flag to show his support. He played soccer at Liberty HS and now does at Penn State/Lehigh Valley.
The Nguyens from Whitehall, Danh, Tho and Thang, give Team USA a thumbs up while watching their match with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Former Saucon Valley HS soccer player Sam Sterner holds a replica of the World Cup which was on display at Soccerfest.
A future soccer star demonstrates her ballhandling skills.
Soccerfest fans react to a play by team USA.
