England fans turn Braves game into Harris II fan club
Spontaneous chants and St. George’s Cross flags at Truist Park made Michael Harris II an honorary Englishman during the World Cup.

England soccer fans turned a routine Atlanta Braves game into a spontaneous fan club for outfielder Michael Harris II during the 2026 World Cup. The moment erupted at Truist Park in Atlanta when a group of England supporters—likely drawn to the stadium by the World Cup’s global buzz—began chanting Harris II’s name and waving St. George’s Cross flags.
The chants started mid-inning, catching Harris II’s attention as he patrolled the outfield. Within minutes, the entire section joined in, creating a surreal cross-sport celebration that spilled onto social media. Harris II, who had no prior connection to English soccer, reacted with visible surprise and delight.













