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Taichung Catches World Cup Fever with City Hall MRT Station Football Zone and Live Broadcasts

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement New plan
  • Taichung is embracing the World Cup fever with a large football-themed photo zone at the MRT City Hall Station.
  • The city will also host a live broadcast party for the semi-final and final matches in mid-July.
  • Activities include interactive football games and a photo contest, with prizes of official merchandise.

Taichung is catching World Cup fever by setting up a large football-themed interactive photo zone at the MRT City Hall Station. The area, featuring a physical goal and green turf, aims to create a World Cup atmosphere for visitors to take photos. This installation will be available until the end of the tournament.

The city's Sports Bureau announced further plans, including a "2026 Global Football Peak Showdown Live Party." This event will broadcast the semi-final and final matches on July 15, 16, and 20, at the Fisherman's Wharf Starlight Market. The broadcasts will be shown on a large high-definition screen and will be accompanied by food stalls and prize draws, allowing residents to experience the excitement of the global football event together.

World Cup football matches are among the most watched sporting events globally, and many people get excited about football during this period.

โ€” You Zhi-xiangDirector of the Sports Bureau, explaining the city's motivation for organizing the events.

Additionally, a children's football match and experience event were held, featuring activities like an obstacle course, a four-square game, and table football. These events aim to let people of all ages experience the joy of football in a fun and relaxed environment, capturing the passionate spirit of the World Cup.

Even if citizens are in Taichung, they can feel the passionate atmosphere of watching games simultaneously with the world and cheer for their favorite teams together.

โ€” You Zhi-xiangDirector of the Sports Bureau, describing the goal of the live broadcast party.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.