Low Enthusiasm for 2026 World Cup in the U.S.

The 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, is struggling to generate excitement among American fans, primarily due to high ticket prices. Donald Trump, the former U.S.

President, will not attend the opening match in Los Angeles, with Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, criticizing the ticket prices as exorbitant. Arvin Bain, a 26-year-old fan from London, expressed that the ticket costs are a significant barrier, leading many to reconsider traveling to the U.S. for the matches.

Thomas Shaw, a fan from New Jersey, echoed similar sentiments about the high resale market prices. Additionally, fans from Ivory Coast and Senegal will not have official delegations due to U.S. visa denials, as stated by Julien Kouadio Adoni, President of the Ivory Coast's National Committee.

The overall enthusiasm in the U.S. appears low compared to the 1994 World Cup, with local establishments like pubs and bars not expecting significant soccer viewership.