World Cup 2026

Tens of thousands join 24-hour World Cup festival in Saigon

On July 19th at Saigon Riverside Park, over tens of thousands of football fans joined the "24H Full Emotions with Coca-Cola" event, celebrating the FIFA World Cup 2026™ final between Argentina and Spain. Featuring a massive 1,000 m² LED screen, interactive games, music stages, and camping zones, the 24-hour festival offered an immersive experience. The match extended beyond 120 minutes, showcasing a tense battle between defending champions Argentina and Spain. Co-hosted with VTV, the event created a vibrant community atmosphere and left a memorable mark on Vietnamese fans amid the global World Cup excitement.

Tens of thousands join 24-hour World Cup festival in Saigon
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Key facts

  • Event featured a 1,000 m² LED screen and interactive activities
  • Celebration coincided with the intense Argentina-Spain FIFA final
  • Co-produced with VTV, it created a lively football community experience

Why it matters

The event illustrates Vietnam's growing enthusiasm for global football, providing a vibrant social platform that connects local fans with international sports culture. It highlights Vietnam's capacity to host large-scale fan gatherings, enhancing community spirit around world events like the FIFA World Cup.

Source and method

This brief was written by Daily Vietnam's editing desk from a report published by Thanh Niên - World Cup 2026, using AI assistance and a fixed editorial structure. It contains only facts established by that report and adds nothing from outside it. It is a summary for readers who do not read Vietnamese, not a replacement for the original. All reporting credit belongs to Thanh Niên - World Cup 2026.

Read the full report at Thanh Niên - World Cup 2026 (in Vietnamese)

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