For this family, attending a World Cup match is a generational dream

WBUR

Published July 1, 2026 at 5:55 AM HST

KCUR reporter Noah Taborda (left) and his brother Alex (right) hold a Colombian flag. (Courtesy of Noah Taborda/KCUR)

Attending a FIFA World Cup game is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It’s even more significant when you can do it with your family and fulfill a generations-long dream to cheer in the stands for your national team.

KCUR’s Noah Taborda describes his experience.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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