German Fan Freddy Road-Trips 4 Southern States Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 9

Freddy, a German soccer fan, is documenting a road trip through the U.S. South before the 2026 World Cup, turning stops in Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama into a social-media travel diary.
His route began in New York and Atlanta, then moved through Helen, Georgia, and Chattanooga, Tennessee, with Houston as the stated end point and Auburn among planned stops.
The trip is framed as a first-hand look at American culture tied to the 2026 tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Fox's segment paired Freddy's travels with broader World Cup buildup, including former USMNT midfielder Stu Holden discussing rising U.S. soccer interest and the national team's underdog chances.