Bloomfield World Cup Volunteer Gains Fame for Infectious Spirit

WHO:

News12 | Long Island - Juan Guanuna, 67, of Bloomfield, New Jersey

News12 | New Jersey - Guanuna's daughter

WHAT:

News12 | Long Island - A video of Guanuna trying on his FIFA volunteer uniform went viral.

News12 | New Jersey - Guanuna was invited to represent brands at the stadium and attend World Cup matches.

WHERE:

News12 | Long Island - Bloomfield, New Jersey

News12 | New Jersey - South Hackensack, New Jersey (location of Guanuna's machine shop)

WHY:

News12 | Long Island - Guanuna's enthusiasm and spirit captured hearts around the world.

HOW:

News12 | Long Island - Guanuna participated as a volunteer at the FIFA World Cup.

(UPDATED July 23, 2026 07:52 UTC)

Juan Guanuna, a 67-year-old from Bloomfield, New Jersey, has captured hearts worldwide after a video of him trying on his FIFA volunteer uniform went viral. He was invited to represent brands at the stadium and attend World Cup matches, showcasing his enthusiasm and spirit. Guanuna, who operates a machine shop in South Hackensack, is set to participate as a volunteer at the FIFA World Cup.