Fans put off by prices, some denied visas, and locals more fired up about basketball: the 2026 World Cup is kicking off without much enthusiasm in the United States.

The U.S. being a host country for the World Cup generates interest among fans, but less so among those who are not soccer fans.

FIFA scrambles to protect 2026 World Cup access as US travel bans covering 39 countries threaten fans and teams, with match relocations to Canada under

The World Cup kicks off Thursday, but hotels in the U.S. are still struggling to fill rooms, lagging behind hotels in Canada and Mexico.

As the 2026 Fifa World Cup kicks off in North America, the tournament is already living up to expectations of a hostile and exclusionary reception by its main host nation.

Instead of being a celeberation of soccer, this summer's World Cup has become a geopolitical battlefield upon which contests for power and influence are being played out.

NEW YORK, June 11 : Hours before the World Cup kickoff, the boost to travel and tourism expected from this year’s biggest sporting event has yet to materialize.For years, the…

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Anticipation grows after muted build-up to tournament

President Trump won’t be at the US game against Paraguay, while coach Mauricio Pochettino has addressed claims of ‘arrogance’ with the World Cup beginning this evening

USA will begin their World Cup campaign against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday evening

USA will begin their World Cup campaign against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday evening

With five million visitors expected for the World Cup, the US is hoping for a tourism boost after a slump in international arrivals. But amid reports of visa issues, border delays…

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FIFA World Cup cohosts United States begin their campaign against Paraguay, with Donald Trump's attendance in doubt.

With the tournament at risk of being overshadowed by politics and pricing, American players have tried to shift the focus to their football in advance of their game against…

The US World Cup opener nearly faced a stadium strike, as workers sought protection from immigration raids, in a sign of the tournament meeting US politics.

President Donald Trump will not attend the United States men's national team's opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Paraguay

Fans put off by prices, some denied visas, and locals more fired up about basketball: the 2026 World Cup is kicking off without much enthusiasm in the United States.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup faces visa denials, airport detentions, and global criticism as Trump promotes the tournament while travel bans affect 39 countries.

Surveys show nearly half of Americans are not interested in the World Cup their country is hosting, a striking gap as the tournament begins on home soil.