If the new ad breaks weren't enough to put one off one's Bubble and Squeak, the 2026 England World Cup anthem sounds like it was written by a chatbot.

A US-based World Cup poses unique problems and opportunities for brands; activating creators away from the games may be the solution.

The World Cup was envisioned as a key event in a vital market, but the games arrive with surprisingly little buzz. It's on the players to change that.