The World Cup Effect: How Soccer Fans are Redefining America's Image Abroad The image of America has long fascinated foreigners, often conjured up through news headlines and social media.
But what happens when thousands of soccer fans converge on American cities to cheer on their teams? Do they find the fractured, polarized nation that's so often portrayed in the media, or something else entirely?
Many international visitors have been pleasantly surprised by the warmth and hospitality they've encountered.