Has the World Cup arrived yet? In the US, it depends on who you ask
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, there is a sense of anticipation building among players and organizers, though the atmosphere in the U.S. remains somewhat muted compared to the global scale of the event. Players like Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie reflect on the reality of the tournament as they begin final preparations.
Why it matters
It captures the cultural and logistical buildup to a major global sporting event hosted in the United States.
Organisationally speaking, the 2026 World Cup began on June 13th, 2018, when then-Fifa general secretary Fatma Samoura sternly instructed the delegates to cast their vote in a cavernous conference hall in Moscow.
The article is a feature piece on sports culture and athlete perspectives.
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