Why Can't The US Do Better In the World Cup?

In the summer of 2026, the United States caught World Cup fever, just as we do every four years.

And just like we do every year, we were eliminated by a much smaller country. 

The United States is a large, rich country. We win a disproportionate share of Olympic medals and Nobel Prizes. Yet, when it comes to the world’s most popular sport, we don’t do very well. At least the men's team. 

Learn more about the structural challenges standing in the way of American soccer success on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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