England fans adopt Braves star Michael Harris II at MLB game

A group of England supporters attending the World Cup in the United States took a break from football to attend an Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball game, where they adopted outfielder Michael Harris II as their own, creating a unique cross-sport fan moment.

The fans, seated in the center field bleachers at Truist Park, chanted Harris's name throughout the game, adapting popular English football songs like "Walking in a Harris Wonderland" and "It's Coming Home" to honor the 24-year-old. Harris, the 2022 National League Rookie of the Year, responded by tossing baseballs to the crowd and waving to his new admirers.

Fan interaction and game impact

One fan named Nige told the Braves broadcast that the group aimed to "bring a little bit of English atmosphere to what is obviously a slightly different sport." Harris clearly enjoyed the support, even returning to center field after the game to thank the fans and record a video with them.

• The Braves defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1.
• Harris went 1-for-4 at the plate with an RBI single.
• The win extended Atlanta's lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East to 2.5 games.
• England next faces Mexico in the World Cup Round of 16 at the Estadio Azteca.

The England supporters' appearance at the Braves game echoes similar scenes from Scotland fans earlier in the tournament, who took over Fenway Park. For England, attention now turns to their knockout clash against Mexico, where they will face a hostile high-altitude environment in Mexico City.