Soccer fans are into this year’s World Cup, but the US still isn’t a soccer nation, new poll finds
Summary
A recent poll shows many U.S. soccer fans are excited about the 2026 World Cup and the U.S. men’s national team’s progress. However, most Americans are still not strongly engaged with soccer as a national sport.Key Facts
- The poll was done from June 26-28, after the U.S. team advanced from the group stage but before their win against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
- About 60% of U.S. soccer fans felt very excited about the U.S. reaching the knockout round.
- Only 25% of all Americans shared that level of excitement.
- 55% of soccer fans said the U.S. team performed “extremely well” or “very well” in the group stage.
- About half of soccer fans thought the U.S. is doing well as a co-host for the World Cup.
- Only about one-third of soccer fans approved of FIFA’s management of the tournament.
- Historically, the U.S. usually loses in the knockout rounds, with the last win in a knockout game before this World Cup in 2002.
- The World Cup has increased interest in soccer but it still faces challenges becoming a major sport in the U.S.
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