'There's a World Cup happening?' Are Americans excited about the tournament?
Summary
The World Cup is starting soon in the USA and Mexico, but many Americans are less excited about it compared to other sports like basketball. In New York, fans are more focused on the New York Knicks basketball team, which is close to winning the NBA championship. Despite some World Cup promotions around major cities, many Americans say they do not follow soccer closely.Key Facts
- The USA is co-hosting the men's World Cup for the second time, the first being in 1994.
- The 1994 World Cup helped grow soccer’s popularity in the USA and led to the creation of Major League Soccer.
- Currently, half of Americans surveyed said they do not care much about the World Cup.
- In New York, celebrations for the Knicks’ NBA Finals win have overshadowed World Cup excitement.
- World Cup promotions are visible in cities like New York and Los Angeles, including billboards and murals of star players like Lionel Messi.
- The US national soccer team is preparing to play its first World Cup game against Paraguay.
- Some Americans say they plan to watch the World Cup after the basketball season ends.
- Soccer is not as popular as basketball or American football in the USA.
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