FIFA World Cup 2026 has a huge problem: Americans don’t even know it’s happening

⚽🇺🇸 A surprising new survey has revealed that millions of Americans still don’t know the 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to the United States, despite the tournament being less than a year away. According to research conducted by ticketing platform SeatPick, nearly 19.3% of Americans were unaware that the U.S. will co-host the FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico — a figure that could represent nearly 50 million adults nationwide. The survey also highlighted limited awareness around the U.S. Men’s National Team, with over 76% of respondents unable to identify Mauricio Pochettino as the team’s head coach. Cities including San Antonio, Las Vegas, Indianapolis, and even official host city Atlanta ranked among the least aware regions. Despite the awareness gap, excitement remains high among those familiar with the event, especially younger Americans and soccer fans. The findings underscore both the growing popularity of soccer in the U.S. and the major challenge organizers still face in promoting what is expected to become one of the biggest sporting events in modern history. 🌎🏆