The American style of football attracts new fans at the 2026 World Cup

In Inglewood, California, the U.S. men's national soccer team showed what the future of the sport might look like in America. In their first match of the 2026 World Cup, Team USA defeated Paraguay 4-1, playing in a way that could change the way American fans view soccer. Weston McKennie, raised in Texas, is well aware of how often football was perceived as boring compared to other sports in America. However, in front of the gathered audience, the American team presented itself in all its glory, demonstrating dynamic and exciting plays. “For those who say football is boring, we had five goals today,” McKennie said after the match. On the pitch you could see, among others: Christian Pulisic, who outsmarted the Paraguayan defenders, and Folarin Balogun, who scored an impressive goal. Each action was well-thought-out and dynamic, which attracted the attention of not only football fans, but also those who had not yet been convinced about this sport.  McKennie emphasized that the team's goal is not only to win, but also to show how much fun you can get from playing football. “We want people to see how much fun we have playing the game,” he added. The performance of the American team is an example of how exciting football can be, which will certainly contribute to changing its perception in the United States. Thanks to the 2026 World Cup in the USA, football has a chance to become more popular and appreciated. As coach Mauricio Pochettino noted, "now fans realize that soccer in America is huge. It's huge." This event shows how much potential this sport has in the USA and how it can influence the sports culture in the country. --- ## Related Articles 1. [World Cup 2026](https://oranjenet.live/nl/news/iran-nieuw-zeeland-just-brengt-nieuw-zeeland-op-voorsprong-in-de-openingswedstrijd-van-groep-g-van-het-wk-2026) 2. [World Cup 2026](https://onzeactu.com/fr/news/sifflets-lors-de-lhymne-national-iranien-au-mondial-2026-avant-iran-nouvelle-zelande)