Chad Johnson Bridges Football and Soccer: Retired NFL Star Supports 2026 World Cup with Ronaldo Meet
As the U.S. prepares to host the 2026 World Cup, high-profile American athletes publicly embracing soccer signals growing mainstream acceptance of the sport in a football-dominated nation, potentially expanding its audience and influence.
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