Sports
32 years after hosting the 1994 World Cup, how has U.S. soccer changed?
Thirty-two years after its first World Cup as host in 1994, U.S. soccer has undergone a dramatic transformation—from no professional league and a team of amateurs to a thriving 30-team MLS, modern stadiums, and surging fan interest. The upcoming 2026 World Cup will showcase a vastly changed landscape, with record ticket demand and a sport now firmly part of American culture.