The Brief
- FIFA Fan Festival welcomed 107,622 attendees between June 11 and June 17.
- Attendance exceeded Host Committee projections by roughly 30%.
- Visitors from countries including Mexico, Egypt and DR Congo are helping bring a global atmosphere to Houston.
Houston – Houston’s FIFA Fan Festival is drawing larger crowds than expected as visitors from around the world gather downtown to celebrate the FIFA World Cup.
According to the Houston Host Committee, the festival welcomed 107,622 attendees between June 11 and June 17, surpassing attendance projections by roughly 30 percent.
Bigger Than Expected:
The Host Committee says fans have been lining up hours before gates open to take part in the festivities.…