Hot Takes: Republicans Root on the US Men's National Soccer Team Ahead of World Cup Start

Hot Takes: Republicans Root on the US Men's National Soccer Team Ahead of World Cup Start By Becca Lower | 10:50 PM on June 12, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin It's happening.Thursday marked the start of FIFA 2026 World Cup play, across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with first game being played south of the border. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_2"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_2"]]) }); Now, it's our turn in the spotlight! The U.S.

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