# The U.S. Braced For the World Cup. It Fell in Love Instead.

- Published: 2026-07-19T11:28:19Z
- Updated: 2026-07-19T21:48:07Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/19/world/europe/us-world-cup-trump-boston-kansas.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Top Stories
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Amid anxiety over how the United States would welcome the world, cities like Lawrence, Kan., and Boston threw open their doors. The bonds forged are still visible on the streets.

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