Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWorld Cup: Excitement mounts in Mexico City ahead of opening gameA new Emerson College poll indicates that many Americans have little interest in the World Cup 2026, which commenced today. The survey, conducted on June 7-8 among 1,200 respondents, found that 45 percent had no interest in the tournament, 33 percent had some interest, and 22 percent were very interested. Interest levels varied significantly by age, with over 70 percent of 18-29-year-olds expressing interest, while only 11 percent of those aged 60-69 were very interested. Racial demographics also showed differing interest, with 63 percent of Black respondents and 60 percent of Hispanic respondents planning to watch closely, compared to 35 percent of White respondents. Anecdotal evidence from Scottish fans visiting Boston suggests that some Americans are unaware that the World Cup is currently underway. In fullWhat’s happening? Alarming poll finds that half of Americans do not care about the World CupThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Nearly half of Americans have no interest in World Cup 2026, poll finds
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWorld Cup: Excitement mounts in Mexico City ahead of opening gameA new Emerson College poll indicates that many Americans have little interest in the World Cup 2026, which commenced today. The survey, conducted on June 7-8 among 1,200 respondents, found that 45 percent had no interest in the tournament, 33 percent had some interest, and 22 percent were very interested. Interest levels varied significantly by age, with over 70 percent of 18-29-year-olds expressing interest, while only 11 percent of those aged 60-69 were very interested. Racial demographics also showed differing interest, with 63 percent of Black respondents and 60 percent of Hispanic respondents planning to watch closely, compared to 35 percent of White respondents. Anecdotal evidence from Scottish fans visiting Boston suggests that some Americans are unaware that the World Cup is currently underway. In fullWhat’s happening? Alarming poll finds that half of Americans do not care about the World CupThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
