A World Cup for a Divided Continent
This year’s World Cup was framed as a festival of North American unity. Instead, the tournament is testing how much of that unity remains.
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The Atlantic DailyA World Cup for a Divided ContinentThis year’s World Cup was framed as a festival of North American unity. Instead, the tournament is testing how much of that unity remains.By Rafaela JinichIllustration by Alisa Gao / The Atlantic. Source: Andrew Mordzynski / Icon Sportswire / Getty.June 10, 2026, 6:05 PM ET ShareSave This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.Eight years ago, when FIFA selected the United States, Mexico, and Canada to host the 2026 World Cup, the organization imagined a sprawling tournament that would reflect a strong partnership and solidarity among the countries.
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