This Friday, we are taking a brief departure from commencement Feel-Goods. Because this week, the foreign fans who are visiting America for the FIFA World Cup have pretty much broken the internet. But they've done more than that: they've taken Feel Good to a new level in their awe, wonder, and appreciation of our great United States.
As you can tell by the multiple articles, Team RedState has been absolutely kvelling over these European and other places' tourists, especially a German X user named Freddy, who has been completely childlike in his discoveries of America's sights, sounds, and landscapes. Freddy has gotten reposts and shoutouts on X from the White House Rapid Response, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, FL Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), and Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL).
The vibes are insane. Driving through the great state of Louisiana on our way to New Orleans. It’s crazy how diverse this country is, every day the scenery looks different. pic.twitter.com/9Ug5KdIAmS
— Freddy🇩🇪 (@FreddyLA7) June 12, 2026
But as my colleague Teri Christoph also documented, it's not just Freddy. In this age of social media, European Gen Zers are gladly streaming their experiences across our great country, expressing their love and delight of all things American.
This really is the Feel-Good story of the month, and an incredible lead-in to America's 250th anniversary on July 4. Between these European youngins' and the slap down of the Karens who tried to stop President Donald Trump's Sunday UFC fight on the White House lawn, my chest has been swollen with pride. This country, and its citizens, are all kinds of awesome; and it's wonderful to have it recognized through the eyes of those who fully comprehend its worth because it literally exists nowhere else. Americans should take nothing for granted, especially the blessings of liberty.
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Depending on which particular game the Euro youth wanted to attend, we've had opportunities to see different parts of the country and get their unique perspectives. My colleague Nick Arama documented Freddy's journey through the Southern states of Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, on his way to attend a World Cup game in Houston.
Good morning from Mobile Bay, Alabama.
— Freddy🇩🇪 (@FreddyLA7) June 11, 2026
Our roadtrip towards Houston continues. If everything goes to plan, we’re making it to New Orleans today. pic.twitter.com/bgeVGnIyCx
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It puts a smile on your face to see these young people deriving pleasure from their experiences—experiences which we Americans too often take for granted. This Brussels soccer player went wild, as he drove his monster truck rental vehicle and bopped to country music.
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Brussels bureaucrats will never again allow a World Cup in America after this year. pic.twitter.com/xhk37tzU8l
— Russ Read (@RussCanRead) June 11, 2026
Or Leah Ray from the U.K. Someone gifted her tickets to the World Cup, and she has been having an awesome time discovering the real America, not the curated and bigoted crap on Netflix and HBO.
The more time I spend in America the more I realise it’s not just fast food, hotdogs, large trucks and the Simpsons.
— Leah Ray (@LeahRay44) June 11, 2026
There is so much real culture here and friendly, down to earth people. I know a lot of people have picked up on this now but it’s genuinely shocked me.
This Brit has come to understand why others fought for—and died for—our independence, and why we are the best country in the world, hands down.
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More American adoration. I love it and I’m so grateful for these people sharing their stories. pic.twitter.com/bRHqmGwi8S
— BostonWriter (@bostonwriter) June 12, 2026
Not only are the Europeans (and Britons like Leah Ray) getting educated on our culture and norms, they are also having their minds blown over our history and hobbies.
We found another surreal place on our way. I know some people will say I’m too positive about everything I see, but this place was crazy. They had a shooting range in the store. pic.twitter.com/dBkEDzmRKo
— Freddy🇩🇪 (@FreddyLA7) June 11, 2026
Another European impression of Texas pic.twitter.com/g1mBzhNirF
— Lou 🫦 (@LouAZMerrijul) June 12, 2026
As well as getting fat and happy with our uniquely American cuisines.
Every Scottish person in America needs to immediately try Chicken Fried Steak, and you’ll realise we and the Americans are kindred spirits pic.twitter.com/A9H5N1LHD7
— Shaun 🏴🇺🇸 (@shaunvlog_) June 11, 2026
Everyone’s been asking for it so here’s my full review of American chicken & waffles 🇺🇸
— Leah Ray (@LeahRay44) June 12, 2026
I think I might be the first British girl to try this combo. It’s weird but it’s kind of tasty at the same time pic.twitter.com/BMvuhjEm08
Some proper Chicago food bro they have a milkshake with cake in the cup it‘s ridiculous 😭 pic.twitter.com/Soa2oL0xx9
— 𝗙𝗜𝗔𝗚𝗢 🇩🇪 (@fiago7) June 7, 2026
This one is hilarious: This Italian has discovered free refills, and he'll never be the same.
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On today’s episode of, “The European mind cannot comprehend this”….. pic.twitter.com/WzxztuUitt
— CCP IS ASSHOE (@CCPISASSH0E) June 11, 2026
Which brings us to Sean from Scotland. Sean has been traversing the country for the World Cup, going from Texas, to New York, to Boston. With his short videos and super cool Scottish brogue, he has been giving Americans laughs, along with food envy. The man loves to eat our cuisine.
I LOVE this place 😍🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/xQVL1WaIIO
— Shaun 🏴🇺🇸 (@shaunvlog_) June 12, 2026
Look at the size of that cement mixer 😮💨🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/xWdUpMNoty
— Shaun 🏴🇺🇸 (@shaunvlog_) June 12, 2026
Side note: the puffy tacos down in San Antonio are elite pic.twitter.com/7aNgGHO8Sw
— Shaun 🏴🇺🇸 (@shaunvlog_) June 12, 2026
I have discovered BBQ ribs in America - Carolina style with a vinegar sauce - and frankly every other meat is ruined for me now! pic.twitter.com/JpyqiuJioC
— Shaun 🏴🇺🇸 (@shaunvlog_) June 11, 2026
There is so much more. Along with Freddy, Sean is a great follow on X, and his travels garnered him an appearance on Friday with Fox News' The Will Cain Show. When Will asked Sean what his favorite thing is about America, Sean was effusive in his praise of its people:
Absolutely, the people. I have come here a couple of times now, and whenever I'm here, the people are so warm and generous. I have a great time. The people here, across different states, living in different parts of America. Different beliefs, different politics. I've always met really kind and generous people here. That's the one thing I always take away with me.
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🌎WORLD CUP FANS ARE COMING TO AMERICA... AND LOVING IT!
— The Will Cain Show (@WillCainShow) June 12, 2026
Scottish tourist @shaunvlog_ joins @willcain to tell him how much he loves the people, the showers, ice cold beer and barbeque over here in the U.S. pic.twitter.com/PaPBGCeV9o
What Sean described was fully exemplified through small towns in Kansas uniting to offer hospitality and a warm welcome to Team Algeria.
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The beautiful thing about the World Cup is seeing people from all walks of life come together. This week the people of Lawrence, KS have gone above & beyond to embrace and essentially adopt Team Algeria. This is the best of America, let’s spread the word about the positive.… pic.twitter.com/Ctg0kniCc5
— Kylen Mills (@KylenMills) June 12, 2026
As I wrote on Wednesday,
As long as people remain mired in the bigoted representations they hold or their carefully curated moments where they fly in, do their thing, fly out, and still claim they've explored the country, they will never get an appreciation of how uniquely connected we are or what it truly means to be an American.
Sean, Leah, Freddy, and others like Skylar below, are holding up a mirror to us and forcing us to see how good we have it, and that we need to renew and regain our sense of awe and wonder about our nation. America is not just beautiful and diverse, but it is a warm, welcoming, and transformative place; and it is the people who make it so.
I came to America expecting a great World Cup.
— Skylar Skye (@SkylarSkye3) June 12, 2026
What I didn’t expect was how welcoming everyone would be.
Every local I’ve met has been desperate to recommend places to visit, food to try and things to see.
Americans, thank you.
Which brings us to Jason Bartlett. Bartlett is not here for the World Cup. He was among the group of white South Africans who were given asylum here in America. Since then, Bartlett will not stop talking about how wonderful this country is and expressing his gratitude to President Donald Trump for granting him a safe home. Perhaps we should spend the next few weeks leading to America's 250 finding fresh ways to express our gratitude for this great nation of ours, and with whole hearts and full chests, speaking about its greatness to anyone who will listen.
Bartlett also reminds us to never forget: freedom isn't free.
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Thank you America 🇺🇸
— Jason Bartlett (@Jason2bartlett) June 11, 2026
Warm regards from a grateful immigrant pic.twitter.com/yEOrP0KIcj
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