No kings, few fans: USA's year of World Cups gets off to a flat start
Briefly

The article addresses the coinciding events of Donald Trump's poorly attended military parade and FIFA's opening ceremony for the Club World Cup, emphasizing their stark contrast in public engagement. While Trump's event drew little interest, the FIFA match, despite having a sizable crowd, fell short of expectations, with tickets drastically reduced. Overall, both events suffered from a lack of excitement and momentum, raising questions about the U.S. as a viable soccer destination leading up to the 2026 World Cup.
The coincide of Trump’s poorly attended military parade with FIFA’s underwhelming Club World Cup opener highlighted a stark contrast in public engagement and interest.
Despite hopes for an enthusiastic soccer culture in the U.S., the events had lackluster attendance and felt flat, failing to live up to expectations.
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