Why soccer may finally become one of America's favorite sports
Summary
The United States, Canada, and Mexico won the bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Experts say hosting the event could help soccer become one of America's most popular sports.Key Facts
- The 2026 World Cup will be hosted jointly by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- The last time the World Cup was hosted in the U.S. was in 1994.
- Hosting the World Cup is expected to boost soccer’s popularity and funding in the U.S.
- Soccer money will help improve youth programs, coaching, and the U.S. men’s national team.
- The 2018 World Cup started without the U.S. team participating.
- Notable soccer teams include Germany, Brazil, and tiny Iceland.
- Lionel Messi (Argentina) and Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) are two top players in the tournament.
- The 2018 World Cup ran from June 14 to July 15 in Russia.
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