Infantino: Football is the No. 1 in the USA - MLS in the upswing!
Infantino: Football is the No. 1 in the USA - MLS in the upswing!
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed optimistic forecasts in New York about the future of football in the USA. At a fan event on the edge of the club World Cup, he emphasized that it was the highest priority for FIFA to establish football as a top sport in the USA. Infantino is convinced that the Major League Soccer (MLS) will be among the best leagues in the world in the next three to five years. In his view, his personal presence in the United States will have a positive impact on the development of football, especially against the background that sport in the USA is behind American football, basketball and baseball.
During his explanations, Infantino also promised reforms in the league system of US football. This includes the introduction of ascent and descents in the MLS, which represents a fundamental change in the current closed system. These plans could bring additional challenges, since the MLS also includes teams from Canada, which would have to be taken into account when implementing ascent and descents. He also emphasized that surprises are always possible in football, which distinguishes the sport from others. An example of this is the Welsh club Wrexham, which recently climbed into the English second division with the financial support of Hollywood stars.long-term visions for US football
Infantino follows a long-term vision with his commitment: The upcoming big events, such as the 2025 club World Cup and the FIFA World Cup 2026, are intended to show that football can be a promising sport. He believes that the upcoming tournaments will help to strengthen awareness and interest in football in the USA. Football is currently not the most popular game in the USA compared to other sports such as basketball and baseball; However, Infantino sees the potential for rapid growth.
The history of football in the United States has changed a lot in recent decades. Marcelo Balboa, a legend in US football, can look back on the challenges that Sport had had since the 1994 FIFA World Cup. At that time it was difficult to establish football in a country that was dominated by other sports. Balboa and other players had to show a lot of initiatives to promote sport.
The pressure for success
With a growing interest in football and numerous US players who are now playing in European clubs, the pressure on the players and the association has increased to align a successful world championship. The World Cup 2026 in particular will be a special challenge because it is the first World Cup, which is organized together by three countries - the USA, Mexico and Canada. Balboa sees the event as a valuable opportunity to strengthen football as a connecting element between the countries and to present the USA as an attractive scene for international sport.
In the upcoming Bundesliga season, the Major League Soccer has a significant change, which should not only promote the growth of football in the United States, but also the commitment of FIFA to inspire the American spectators for football and to make the league internationally competitive. The attention that meets these developments shows that the United States can also be a travel destination for football fans.
The exciting development of football in the USA, the commitment of personalities such as Gianni Infantino and the upcoming big tournaments give hope for a promising future for sport in North America.
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