As the World Cup approaches just one month away, excitement and anticipation grow among reporters from The Athletic, who reflect on the unique atmosphere and challenges of hosting the tournament across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, while expressing a mix of curiosity, nostalgia, and apprehension about the potential impacts on fans and the event's overall experience. #WorldCup2026 #SoccerExcitement #NorthAmericaSoccer #US #CA #MX #BR #EN #DE #AR #FR #CO #UY #TR #NG #EC #QA #PT #CK #IT #MJ #XK #KE #SE #SP #SA #CU #CI #DZ #GH #KE #BR #PE #PE #PA #FI #SU #GE #AM #AZ #KG #UZ #CD #NL #CL.
The World Cup is one month away. This is how our writers are feeling about it
