The FIFA World Cup returns to the United States for the first time in 32 years. In this episode of My America, TRT World’s Eren Doguoglu travels from the East Coast to the West Coast, exploring America’s evolving soccer culture, from the Scottish Tartan Army in Kearny, New Jersey, to immigrant communities helping drive the game’s growth and a Brooklyn FC match showcasing the sport’s expanding footprint. Along the way, we investigate the rising cost of experiencing the tournament before heading to Los Angeles for Iran’s World Cup match, where events beyond the stadium reveal that the world’s biggest sporting event cannot be separated from politics, identity, and global affairs.
