Episode
Did the World Cup Just Change American Sports Forever?
- Podcast
- Overtime with Matt Moscona
- Published
- Jul 10, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 900
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Summary
The United States may be out of the World Cup, but the biggest story isn't the loss to Belgium. It's what happened afterward. More than 50 million Americans tuned in to watch, making it one of the most-watched non-NFL sporting events in modern U.S. history. Matt Moscona dives into the record-breaking TV ratings, the youth participation trends driving soccer's growth, and why this World Cup could represent a turning point for the sport in America. Could soccer eventually challenge baseball? Is the NFL facing a long-term shift in the next generation of fans? And what does this mean for the future of American sports? Matt breaks down the numbers, the trends, and why this moment feels different than every previous "soccer is finally here" conversation. Support us by supporting our sponsors: PARISH CONSTRUCTION & ROOFING: https://parishbuilt.com/ FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake: https://www.fmolhs.org/lsu-championship-health-partners UNIQUE PHYSIQUE: https://www.uniquephysique.com/ RESTORED MOTIONS: https://www.massagebook.com/therapist... BOCOCK BROTHERS: https://bocockbrothers.com/pages/lsu (Code MATT15 for 15% off) 10X HEALTH: https://10xhealthnetwork.com/MATTM (Code MATTM for 10% off)