America is the one that sets the norms. Japan is bestfriend of America post ww2, this created an opportunity for Japan to export Anime to the world with the help of American culture hegemony. People like Japan because America likes Japan.
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Most people that i know entered into football through world cup. Its free and accessible so no wonder why world cup is seen as introduction to football
FIFA has failed miserably at promoting World Cup in the US. I put the blame on USMNT being mediocre/trash which doesnt encourage americans to be more interested in Soccer. Hopefully this world cup would change the perception americans have on Soccer.
New polling on the 2026 World Cup
How interested are Americans in the World Cup?
% of U.S. adult citizens who say they are...
Very interested 13%
Somewhat interested 16%
Not very interested 14%
Not at all interested 54%
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