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What polling shows about Americans’ interest in the World Cup and USMNT
By Linley Sanders, Associated Press at KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· July 2, 2026
· 5 min read
This World Cup has given U.S. soccer fans plenty to cheer about — even if a new survey shows most Americans are still on the sidelines. New polling from Ipsos Sports, provided exclusively to The Associated Press, shows that the World Cup has excited soccer fans and piqued many Americans’ interest...
Key takeaway adults were excited about the United States making it to the knockout round of the World Cup.
Why this matters in Sugar Land News
In Sugar Land , where international diversity is a hallmark of the community, the World Cup has likely resonated with residents from soccer-loving countries. The poll's findings that most Americans are still not avid soccer fans may not hold true in this Fort Bend County city, where cultural events and festivals often celebrate global heritage. As the US men's national team competes on the world stage, local soccer enthusiasts may be more invested in the outcome, given the area's strong international connections. The fact that many US adults are excited about the team's performance, despite the sport's relatively low mainstream popularity, suggests that Sugar Land's cosmopolitan character may be a factor in fostering local interest in the World Cup. As the tournament progresses, it will be interesting to see how Sugar Land's community responds to the US team's fortunes, and whether this enthusiasm can be sustained beyond the World Cup.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? This World Cup has given U.S. soccer fans plenty to cheer about — even if a new survey shows most Americans are still on the sidelines. New polling from Ipsos Sports, provided exclusively to The Associated Press, shows that the World Cup has excited soccer fans and piqued many Americans’ interest...
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