Soccer fans excited to watch the U.S. team take the field against Australia on June 19 can kick it up a notch by cheering for the red, white and blue at Long Beach Township’s World Cup Watch Beach Bash on the 68th Street beach in Brant Beach. The game will be shown on a large-screen LED television right on the beach; bring a blanket or beach chair – and team spirit!

Festivities – including a DJ, games and refreshments – start at 1 p.m., and the game begins at 3 p.m.