Published July 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET · Updated July 21, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET
Soccer's surge stirs American pride, observers say
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Soccer's growing popularity is stirring American pride, according to observers. Coverage discusses America's connection to the World Cup, describing the development as both good and bad.
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