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USA’s Influence on the World Cup | Salt Lake City News
The World Cup is getting a distinctly American makeover, from hydration breaks that feel more like commercial timeouts to a halftime show straight out of the Super Bowl playbook. FIFA’s 1994 U.S. hosting kicked off a revolution—switching to a 3-point win system to spice up the game, a tweak that may have been inspired by American sports. Now, with the tournament back in the States, we’re seeing more American-style touches: expanded rosters mirroring U.S. leagues, star players getting preferential treatment that feels familiar to American fans, and even a halftime spectacle aimed at…
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