American soft power looks different under this administration. Can the World Cup bring it back?

Tournament could hold up a useful hand mirror to the isolationism and divisiveness of Trump’s joint-hosts

The U.S. president has been a staunch supporter of soccer but has yet to attend a game at the 2026 tournament on home soil

Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha said that World Cup visitors prove America is still admired worldwide, despite what Democrats say.

American soft power looks different under this administration. Can the World Cup bring it back?