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264 How Trump brought the World Cup to America

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astead.herndon @ Vox · 01/07/2026 06:45 EDT

How Trump brought the World Cup to America

This year, North America will host the world’s largest sporting event: the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be played in 11 cities in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada. The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event on the planet, drawing more viewers than the Super Bowl and the World […]

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