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Even without a ticket, Portland photographer still captures World Cup experience
Summary by Abilene News Editorial Desk ABC 12 , as published by KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The US team won the match 2-0 against Australia.
A photographer from Portland traveled to Seattle to capture the excitement of the World Cup. Cesar Rodriguez went to Seattle despite not having a ticket to the USA vs Australia match. He was able to take photos of the fan energy outside the event.
Rodriguez's photography often focuses on the community and has gained him a large social media following. Further details about Rodriguez's experience and photos are available from KTXS, the source of this information. The US team won the match 2-0 against Australia.
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Category: local Published: June 20, 2026 Source: KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News Reading time: 1 min
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