Americans are showing up for the World Cup in record-breaking numbers

The World Cup is drawing Americans in record-breaking numbers, according to N.P.R. Over the past three weeks, viewership has hit unprecedented levels, suggesting that soccer may finally be hitting a mainstream tipping point in the U.S. — a country that has historically trailed far behind soccer-obsessed nations.

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