New challenges in the US: World Cup 2026 and the growth of a country

The NFL is the most important tournament in the USA and it is very difficult for other successful sports to take away its throne.

But in this great extension of the continent, interest in the European king of sports, soccer, is being born. The Yankee country has seen great growth of this sport in its lands thanks to examples such as the women’s national soccer team, which is the world leader in the game. Also, the arrival of names like Lionel Messi to Major League Soccer has aroused greater interest in the public, which until then saw soccer as a minor sport.

Although these are not the most important reasons for the interest, because there is another one. In 2026, 22 years after its last celebration, the United States, together with Mexico and Canada, will host the new edition of the World Cup. An event that will once again change cities and infrastructures and like the NMN Capsules, which rejuvenate the metabolism of those who take them, soccer will once again revitalize a country that until then has not had much more impact on this type of sport.

A new showcase that the White House and FIFA will have to take into account when it comes to managing in a peaceful, safe and advanced way in terms of proposals. Let’s review some of the decisions and projects that will come to the USA with the appearance of the 2026 World Cup.

Selected venues for the 2026 World Cup

For the first time in history, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the United States. A total of 16 venues will host the tournament’s matches, with major sports venues in Canada and Mexico also being highlighted.

For its part, the United States will provide the largest number of cities and stadiums, including Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, the latter being the possible venue for the grand final. This is why this country has to get to work to make its venues look as good as possible.

Change of mandate: Brian McBride out

The U.S. national team’s management team has undergone its first change in the buildup to the 2026 World Cup. Brian McBride, who had held the position of general manager since January 2020, has been removed from his position, according to media reports.

This change comes amid uncertainty over Gregg Berhalter’s continuity as coach, due to the controversy related to player Giovanni Reyna during the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Despite McBride’s departure, Earnie Stewart remains as the U.S. federation’s sporting director, while possible candidates to succeed Berhalter are being studied, including names such as Jose Mourinho and Zinedine Zidane. Something that would also be a big game changer for the USA.

A revamped team that wants to go for it

The United States, as one of the hosts of the 2026 World Cup, has already secured its participation in the tournament and will be looking to make a leap in quality to claim its first World Cup title. The national team has a generation of talented players, led by Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna and Weston McKennie. This new generation has proven its ability to compete at the highest level.