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The U.S. exit from the World Cup reverberates beyond the pitch, reshaping fan expectations, media narratives, and investment in American soccer, as explored in District of Sports

FIFA president Gianni Infantino defends soaring 2026 World Cup ticket prices, arguing they remain cheaper than major U.S. college football games, sparking debate over fan access.

FIFA cleared U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to face Belgium after a controversial intervention by Donald Trump, sparking intense debate over politics influencing World Cup decisions.

As the World Cup descends on Trump’s America, politics, nationalism and sport collide, testing the nation’s image abroad and revealing deep divisions at home.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino, touring ahead of the expanded Club World Cup, praised the United States as “a welcoming country,” underscoring its growing role in global soccer.