The World Cup as a Symbol of America's Divide The FIFA World Cup is often seen as a celebration of global unity and shared passion for soccer.
However, this year's tournament has revealed itself to be a complex, multifaceted event that reflects the country hosting it: the United States.
President Trump's assertion that "we were a soccer country" and that the World Cup has brought the world together is curious, given the logistical challenges involved in staging such an event.