FIFA World Cup Fan Zon Opens In DC's National Mall

And as the enthusiasm builds around the FIFA World Cup, a massive watch party is taking place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., organized by Freedom 250. The FIFA World Cup fan zone is attracting soccer fans from across the country as well as the world. NTT's Sam Wong was at the event to hear from the people. How does it feel to be part of the celebration here today? Oh, it feels great to be here. I'm in town from San Diego, and so to come out here and see the game, Mexico, we're We're so happy to be here. It's like, the weather is good, my company is good, so we're having just fine here. It feels nice knowing that there's a lot of people that like the sport, you know, especially here in the United States, because there's a lot of people that say that, you know, a lot of people don't like the sport. It's nice to see so many people out here today. We're here on my wife's work, and then I got the opportunity to come and watch the game. Today, I didn't even know they were playing today, so being here at this time, at the capital, is awesome. I mean, DC's never done this before, so it's a great opportunity for all the residents to, and you know, locals to come here and actually watch soccer, so it's great. And we're hosting, so it feels special. You got a team you're rooting for in this World Cup? Uh, man, Argentina, you know, Messi's the GOAT, I just hope he can finish his career with another World Cup. Mexico, of course, yes. Right now, Mexico, but if you ask me, I'm rooting for France. We're Colombians, so we're always rooting for the Colombians, but this round, I'm going to go for Brazil. It is America's 250th birthday. How does it feel to be out here celebrating this moment in front of the Capitol, watching the World Cup with so many different kinds of people? Man, it feels great, actually. This is just the start of it for me, because I'm going to the UFC 250 at the White House. It's nice to see that they're doing a lot of things for the events, and you know, I'm just happy to be here. Oh my gosh, it's awesome. Like, look at this view. It's beautiful. The Capitol, the game, it's America, you know, land of the free, so we all are here and just enjoying it as much as we can. You know, America, man, it's just unbelievable. Being part of this year that is taking place, you know, 250 years, came a long way, yes. I think it's incredible. I mean, ultimately, we get to, like, show the world who we are as a nation, and to do it in the Capitol, and having all the sites and all the activities, I think it's amazing.