Phil McNulty, BBC Sport chief football writer
Mexico. Their devotion to the team and to football was remarkable. The fans were so welcoming and kind, and even in defeat showed real grace.
The night before they faced England, we were in a restaurant in Mexico City when the host asked each table where they were from. As soon as we said England, it was announced to everyone and the place broke into spontaneous applause.
John Bennett, BBC World Service
A mention for the Curacao supporters I stood with inside the Philadelphia Stadium — who would have guessed a country of just 150,000 could generate that much noise? Was anyone left back home? But the Brazil fans take first place for me: they don’t just fill stadiums, they transform entire cities. For 48 hours, Philadelphia felt like Rio or Sao Paulo.
Alex Howell, BBC Sport’s England reporter
The Colombia fans turned Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City into a full-on celebration when they played Ghana.
Liz Conway, BBC Sport journalist
Norway’s fans were outstanding, with their famous Viking row becoming a World Cup phenomenon. The chant went global and supercharged the atmosphere in every ground they entered. The standout scenes came after matches when the players joined in from the pitch, leading the Viking row and uniting thousands in celebration.
Gary Rose, BBC Sport journalist
I was mostly in Los Angeles for the World Cup. With a large Mexican community there, they were easily the standout supporters in my experience. They were incredibly loud at every Mexico match, and when they won you’d hear fireworks across LA while their unmistakable green shirts filled the streets.
Neil Johnston, BBC Sport journalist
Norway’s Viking row was a treat to watch, with fans in red shirts seated in lines, miming rowing in perfect rhythm. The Norway supporters also delivered a memorable moment in the quarter-final against England, chanting “You’re going home” while leading 1-0 in Miami — only for Jude Bellingham to equalise moments later.
John Murray, BBC Radio 5 Live
The Mexicans. I was lucky enough to see two games at the Azteca. It felt like the heartbeat of this World Cup, and their backing was a joy to witness.
Ian Dennis, BBC Radio 5 Live
Argentina. Twice — in Miami and Kansas City — I’ve been in stadiums with over 60,000 Argentina fans. The sheer numbers were matched by unbridled passion. They sang nonstop and created the best atmospheres I’ve experienced in the United States.