Expats, tourists cheer Messi all night long in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Sandy Verma | July 9, 2026 12:24 AM CST
Around 11 p.m., 21-year-old Ethan Regan, carrying an England flag, arrived at a bar on Ta Hien Street to watch the match.
He said he had postponed his flight to Thailand to stay in Hanoi and experience the city’s World Cup atmosphere.
“I got to stand and cheer alongside international tourists,” Ethan said.
Ethan said football fans in England also watch matches in pubs and bars, but he was surprised to see so many businesses in Hanoi setting up big screens for the World Cup.
“The festive atmosphere spread throughout the streets. People were willing to stay up late or wake up early to watch football and enjoy it together, no matter which team they supported,” he said.
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