New York (Sports Desk)Ahead of the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026, a noticeable lack of traditional excitement is being observed among fans in the United States.
According to reports, public interest in the mega event, set to begin on June 11, has not picked up as expected, despite matches being scheduled across 11 different cities in the country.
American media reports that the hotel industry is also being affected by the low level of interest, with around 80 percent of hotel owners stating that bookings are below initial expectations.
Some hotel owners have described the situation as unusual, even referring to the World Cup as a “non-event,” which is being seen as an unexpected development for such a major global tournament.