World Cup on American Soil: What Fans, Broadcasters, and China Are Experiencing
The Washington Free Beacon—The 2026 World Cup is drawing radically different viewing experiences across its global audience. In China, state broadcaster restrictions and platform changes mean fans are watching through a patchwork of apps and VPNs rather than the unified national broadcast experience of past tournaments. On the ground at US venues, observers note the novelty of soccer fandom in stadiums built for other sports, with lessons for future mega-events.