World Cup preparations underway as US players adjust to upcoming tournament
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to kick off in Mexico City, preparations continue with final touches at hosting venues like MetLife Stadium. Although excitement is building, players and fans in the US report that the tournament does not yet feel imminent. US captain Tim Ream noted an increase in World Cup-related branding in stores, while players Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie expressed they are beginning to sense the significance of the event as they transition from club commitments to national team duties. A recent roster unveiling added to the sense of anticipation, although some players emphasized the challenge of balancing focus on club play with the approaching tournament.
- •World Cup opens in Mexico City soon.
- •Final preparations ongoing at host stadiums.
- •US team members adjusting from club to national play.
- •US captain Ream highlights increased local branding.
- •Roster unveiling event sparks player excitement.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Has the World Cup arrived yet? In the US, it depends on who you ask
- 12:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Has the World Cup arrived yet? In the US, it depends on who you ask
"Just days away from the opener, the tournament has yet to feel fully real for fans and even some players Sign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletter Organizationally speaking, the 2026 World Cup began on 13 June 2018, when then-Fifa general secretary Fatma Samoura sternly instructed the delegates to cast their vote in a cavernous conference hall in Moscow. Yet mere days away from the tournament’s kickoff in Mexico City, it doesn’t really feel like the thing is here yet. At least, not in the US. And not in New York, the host city for the final. Continue reading...
"Just days away from the opener, the tournament has yet to feel fully real for fans and even some players
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 12:00 PMHas the World Cup arrived yet? In the US, it depends on who you ask
Just days away from the opener, the tournament has yet to feel fully real for fans and even some players
- The Guardian SportJun 2, 2026, 12:00 PMHas the World Cup arrived yet? In the US, it depends on who you ask
Just days away from the opener, the tournament has yet to feel fully real for fans and even some players Sign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletter Organizationally speaking, the 2026 World Cup began on 13 June 2018, when then-Fifa general secretary Fatma Samoura sternly instructed the delegates to cast their vote in a cavernous conference hall in Moscow. Yet mere days away from the tournament’s kickoff in Mexico City, it doesn’t really feel like the thing is here yet. At least, not in the US. And not in New York, the host city for the final. Continue reading...
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