U.S. Soccer Fandom Surges Ahead Of 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nielsen Finds

With less than a year to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, soccer’s popularity in the United States is poised for a major breakthrough, according to a new report from Nielsen.

The research firm found that 37% of the U.S. general population expects their interest in soccer to rise …


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