parks
Team USA fans to watch Round of 32 World Cup match at Cleveland Square Park watch party
By Max Zepeda at KVIA ABC-7
· July 1, 2026
· 2 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Across the Borderland, fans of Team USA gathered to watch the Stars and Stripes represent their country in the FIFA World Cup. As the team's surprising success in the tournament has continued, the attention and attendance of watch parties across El Paso has grown with eac...
Key takeaway Wednesday, Team USA will take on Bosnia & Herzegovina in the Round of 32, as the Red, White & Blue look to win a "knockout round" match at the World Cup for the first time since 2002, when the Americans reached the quarterfinals.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The decision to host the watch party at Cleveland Square Park is a strategic move by the El Paso Parks & Recreation Department, as it leverages the downtown area's existing infrastructure to bring the community together. By partnering with the Mexican American Culture Center, the city is able to utilize the center's large outdoor screen, creating a unique and engaging viewing experience for fans. This event also highlights the city's efforts to revitalize its public spaces and foster a sense of community, as Cleveland Square Park is transformed into a vibrant gathering spot for residents to cheer on Team USA. As the tournament progresses, it will be interesting to see how the city continues to support and engage with soccer fans, potentially paving the way for more large-scale community events in the future. The success of this watch party could also have implications for the development of similar events in other El Paso parks.
About this story
Original reporting by KVIA ABC-7 . The El Paso surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KVIA ABC-7 . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: parks ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
Get more The El Paso stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering parks and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Across the Borderland, fans of Team USA gathered to watch the Stars and Stripes represent their country in the FIFA World Cup. As the team's surprising success in the tournament has continued, the attention and attendance of watch parties across El Paso has grown with eac...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 1, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Max Zepeda at KVIA ABC-7. To learn more about how The El Paso selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more parks coverage from The El Paso, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More parks →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter