Halfway through soccer's biggest quadrennial event, ratings are up and enthusiasm is high — so long as the U.S. and Mexico stay in the competition.

Halfway through soccer's biggest quadrennial event, ratings are up and enthusiasm is high — so long as the U.S. and Mexico stay in the competition.

The stirring success of the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup is likely to set off a bidding war as media companies try to capitalize on soccer interest.