According to BBC Sport, the 2026 World Cup is now underway worldwide—but there's a curious gap in the American conversation. While the tournament commands passionate global followings, a BBC inquiry suggests significant portions of the U.S. public remain either unaware it's happening or unmoved by the spectacle. It's a telling reminder that soccer, despite growing youth participation, still ranks below football, baseball, and basketball in mainstream American sports attention.

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