“Experience of a lifetime”: Family representing Crawley Town F.C. travels to the USA for the 2026 World Cup
A Rudgwick family have travelled to the USA for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — and are flying the flag for Crawley Town F.C.
Jack and Matt Higgins, 27 and 59, decided to cross the pond to support England, bringing with them the flag of The Red Devils.
Jack said: “We take the flag to shine a light on the club, but to also shine a light on lower league football.”
The pair have been planning the trip for nearly two years, and had to attend England games to gain enough caps to get tickets for the World Cup.
They have been allocated tickets until the Round of 16.
It has been an “experience of a lifetime so far”, with Dallas being the most welcoming city, and Texas being the hottest.
The family have supported the club since 2011, and Jack stressed how important it is to represent EFL teams at international stadiums.
He continued: “Crawley Town is what brings me and my Dad together, so we show it large on our flag!”
They have met other Red Devils supporters on their adventure, and people from different nations who have heard of the town.