Announcing the Winners of #WorldCupFans Contest 2026
The Gan Jing World #WorldCupFans Contest 2026 set out to celebrate one of the world’s greatest shared passions: soccer. From June 5 through July 31, 2026, fans around the globe came together to share their excitement, creativity, team spirit, and unforgettable World Cup moments.
From passionate fan reactions and watch parties to family celebrations, cultural traditions, team support, and inspiring stories, participants showed that soccer is about more than the game itself. It is about the people, communities, friendships, and cultures that come together to celebrate it.
This year’s contest brought together fans from different backgrounds and communities, each sharing their own unique way of experiencing the World Cup. Their entries captured the energy of the tournament while highlighting the positive spirit, creativity, and sense of connection that make soccer a truly global celebration.
After reviewing the entries and considering creativity, quality, storytelling, engagement, and popularity, we are thrilled to announce the winners of the World Cup Fans Contest 2026! 🎉⚽🌎
Congratulations to all of our winners for sharing their passion and helping make this global celebration even more exciting and inspiring.
🏆 Congratulations to Our Winners!
🥇 Gold Prize
Let’s Go Toronto —Opening FIFA at FanFest June 11, 2026
A vibrant look at the FIFA FanFest opening in Toronto on June 11, 2026, capturing the excitement, international spirit, and diverse fan energy surrounding the World Cup. The video brings viewers into the heart of the celebration, where soccer fans gather to share their passion for the beautiful game.
From enthusiastic crowds to the festive atmosphere, the video showcases how the World Cup creates a sense of connection among people from different backgrounds. It highlights Toronto as a lively meeting place for fans, cultures, and communities coming together to celebrate one of the world's biggest sporting events.
With its energetic scenes and authentic fan experience, this video captures the joy, unity, and excitement of the World Cup beyond the stadium. It is a wonderful example of how soccer can bring people together and create memorable experiences for families, friends, and communities.
Tastemade World —Soccer Ball Cookies Recipe Without Oven and Egg
Golden Prize Winner – Tastemade World: A fun and creative World Cup-inspired recipe showing how to make soccer-ball-shaped cookies without an oven or eggs. Combining the excitement of soccer with delicious homemade treats, this cheerful video captures the creativity, joy, and family-friendly spirit of the #WorldCupFans Contest. ⚽️🍪
The video stands out for its creativity, quality, storytelling, engagement, and popularity. Its clever combination of a globally loved sport with an easy, visually appealing recipe makes the concept instantly engaging. The clear step-by-step presentation and attractive food visuals make the video easy to follow and enjoyable to watch, while the soccer theme gives the content a strong connection to the World Cup celebration. Its practical recipe, playful presentation, and broad family appeal also make it highly shareable, helping it connect with a wide audience and capture the joyful spirit of fans celebrating the tournament. 🏆🌎
🥈 Silver Prize
ADM School of Kindness —How Many Countries Will You Spot in Downtown Boston?
This engaging video takes viewers on a fun World Cup fan-spotting adventure through Boston Common, inviting them to look for soccer supporters representing different countries. As the camera moves through downtown Boston, viewers can spot fans connected with nations such as Brazil, Mexico, and Scotland, creating a colorful picture of the international excitement surrounding the World Cup. The interactive question—asking viewers to count how many different countries’ fans appear—makes the video especially engaging for families and young viewers while encouraging them to observe, participate, and share their answers.
As the Silver Winner, the video stands out for combining World Cup excitement, cultural diversity, community interaction, and family-friendly fun. Rather than focusing only on the sport itself, it shows how a major international event brings people from many different backgrounds together in one city, united by their love of soccer. The cheerful exploration of Boston Common and the challenge for viewers to identify different national fan groups make this a lively and positive celebration of the global spirit of the World Cup.
Sabores del Camino—2026 World Cup Preview: Azteca Stadium and What to Eat? // Mexico City
A lively World Cup preview from Mexico City, taking viewers to the iconic Estadio Azteca ahead of the 2026 tournament. The video captures the excitement of international fans, explores the stadium’s history and preparations, and adds a taste of local culture with a visit to the nearby Huipulco market to discover traditional Mexican food.
The video stands out for its creativity, quality, storytelling, engagement, and popularity by combining three elements of the World Cup experience—soccer, local culture, and food. Rather than focusing only on the stadium, it gives viewers a broader experience of Mexico City, from fan excitement and World Cup expectations to authentic local cuisine. The clear structure, engaging on-location scenes, and connection to the global #WorldCupFans celebration make it an enjoyable and culturally rich entry that captures the spirit of bringing soccer fans from around the world together. ⚽️
gaurav sonker—World Cup Fans
A colorful and imaginative hand-drawn artwork celebrating the FIFA World Cup 2026. The drawing brings together the iconic World Cup trophy, a thrilling soccer match, cheering fans, and a world map surrounded by the flags of many countries. ⚽🏆🌎
This artwork beautifully captures the creativity, passion, and global unity of the World Cup. The vibrant colors, imaginative composition, and many detailed elements—from international flags and enthusiastic fans to the dramatic goal-scoring moment—tell a joyful story about how soccer brings people from around the world together. Its heartfelt, family-friendly style makes it a memorable and engaging expression of the #WorldCupFans spirit. 🌍❤️⚽
🥉 Bronze Prize
SOCCER FLOW —Mexico Defeats Czech Republic 3-0 and Completes Perfect World Cup Group Stage
A high-energy celebration of Mexico’s historic 3–0 victory over the Czech Republic at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The video captures the incredible excitement of Mexican fans as they celebrate in the streets, creating an unforgettable atmosphere of national pride, joy, and World Cup spirit. ⚽️🇲🇽🎉
The striking visuals of passionate fans, flags, celebrations, and the spontaneous street atmosphere make this entry especially engaging. It captures the emotion and energy of soccer beyond the stadium, showing how a major victory can bring an entire community together. With its timely storytelling, powerful fan reactions, and strong connection to the #WorldCupFans celebration, the video delivers an authentic and exciting snapshot of the global passion for football.
I LOVE SOCCER —This Was a World Cup Summer We’ll Never Forget
This video captures the energy, excitement, and unforgettable atmosphere of the World Cup through the eyes of passionate soccer fans. It highlights the special feeling of being part of a major international sporting event—where cheering crowds, soccer culture, colorful moments, and the anticipation surrounding the matches create memories that last long after the tournament ends. The video conveys the enthusiasm of fans who come together to celebrate their love of the game and the excitement of experiencing the World Cup.
As the Bronze Winner, the video stands out for its ability to capture the joy, passion, and sense of global connection inspired by soccer. Beyond the competition itself, it shows how the World Cup can bring people from different backgrounds together through a shared love of football. The combination of lively moments, fan enthusiasm, and the memorable atmosphere makes it a warm and engaging celebration of the World Cup spirit—and a fitting reminder of why these international sporting moments become cherished memories.
Tracy61657—World Cup 26 Day 2, USA vs Paraguay, 6/12/2026
This video captures the excitement and anticipation of soccer fans gathered in Oakland, California, to watch the USA vs. Paraguay World Cup match on June 12, 2026. The footage shows fans coming together as a community to experience this historic sporting moment, sharing the excitement and anticipation surrounding the game. It also includes glimpses of the action during the first half, giving viewers a sense of the atmosphere and energy of the watch party.
As the Bronze Winner, the video stands out for documenting more than just a soccer match—it captures the community spirit and shared joy of the World Cup. Fans from the local area come together to cheer, watch, and celebrate an international event, demonstrating how sports can connect people across different backgrounds. The combination of live game moments, enthusiastic fans, and a welcoming community atmosphere makes this a meaningful snapshot of the 2026 World Cup experience.
Min's Sanssouci —拾起德國足球曾經遇挫到捧杯的記憶 激蕩人心 願2030榮光再現
This video takes viewers inside the Borussia Dortmund Football Museum in Dortmund, Germany, revisiting some of the most memorable chapters in German football history. It highlights Germany’s four World Cup triumphs: the dramatic 1954 “Miracle of Bern,” the 1974 home victory led by Franz Beckenbauer, the 1990 triumph over Argentina, and the unforgettable 2014 championship in Brazil. Through historic football memories and iconic championship moments, the video shows how German football transformed setbacks and challenges into achievements.
As the Bronze Winner, the video is especially compelling because it connects football history, national pride, perseverance, and the spirit of competition. Rather than focusing only on winning trophies, it encourages viewers to appreciate the journey—the setbacks, turning points, legendary players, and moments of triumph that shaped German football. The visit to the Dortmund football museum provides a meaningful visual journey through these memories, while the hopeful message of seeing Germany return to glory in 2030 gives the video an inspiring and forward-looking ending.
New Paradise —像紳士那樣壓抑后的激動不需要瘋狂
This short video humorously captures a soccer fan’s excitement and emotional reaction to the World Cup, while emphasizing that passion for the game does not have to become wild or disrespectful. The central idea—“a gentleman can contain his excitement without going crazy”—creates a lighthearted contrast between intense football emotions and calm, civilized behavior. The soccer-themed moment is playful and relatable, especially for fans who understand how difficult it can be to stay composed during an exciting match.
As the Bronze Winner, the video stands out for combining World Cup enthusiasm with kindness, humor, and good sportsmanship. Its connection to #WorldCupFans and #BeKindBeCool reinforces a positive message: fans can passionately support their teams while remaining respectful, friendly, and considerate of others. The short, entertaining format makes the message easy to understand and memorable, offering a fun reminder that the best sports culture celebrates both the excitement of competition and the spirit of kindness.
Please join us in congratulating all of this year's winners! 👏🎊
Every entry helped tell a story about what makes the World Cup so special—from the excitement of cheering for a favorite team to the joy of celebrating with family, friends, and communities.
🌎 Soccer Brings the World Together
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has provided an extraordinary opportunity for people around the world to connect through a shared love of the game. Through the #WorldCupFans Contest, Gan Jing World is proud to celebrate the fans who brought that spirit to life through their creativity and enthusiasm.
Thank you to everyone who participated, shared their moments, supported fellow fans, and helped spread the excitement.
The game may take place on the field, but the celebration belongs to everyone. ⚽❤️🌎
Congratulations once again to all the winners, and thank you to every participant for being part of the #WorldCupFans celebration!
Winners: please contact [email protected] to claim your prize.
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