The crown jewel: Mexico City's Zócalo — one of the world's largest plazas (100,000+ capacity) on the ground where the Aztecs built Tenochtitlán — becomes the 'Greatest Temple of Football.' Every match on one of the largest screens in the world, with non-stop concerts, DJs, Mexican cuisine and merch. Free, all 39 days.

Beyond the Zócalo, Mexico City is setting up 16 smaller fan zones — one in each borough — so every neighborhood has a free public viewing spot with big screens.

On match days the area around the historic Estadio Azteca (the only stadium to host three World Cup openers) fills with fans, vendors, food and souvenirs — a street-party atmosphere even without a ticket.

The official FIFA Fan Festival: 18 days at Centennial Olympic Park (10-min walk from the stadium) with a 50-foot screen, watch parties for 60+ matches, concerts (Summer Walker, Atlanta Symphony), kids areas and a marketplace. Free, register online for a digital ticket.

A massive free standalone public watch party for the World Cup Final, July 19, in Atlanta's signature park.

Immersive 'Shared Reality' dome at Centennial Yards showing 40 matches including all three USMNT group games and the Final — field-level feel, no headset. Ticketed seating.