Football's message has always been rooted in egalitarianism, but our writer says the US has left a very noticeable mark on the world's most popular sporting event

Packed stadiums, record TV viewers, and an outlet for joyous multiculturalism under attack by Trump – the tournament has taken the US by storm

Football's message has always been rooted in egalitarianism, but our writer says the US has left a very noticeable mark on the world's most popular sporting event