WORLD CUP VISITORS EMBRACE EVERYDAY AMERICANA

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has brought millions of international fans to cities across America and something unexpected is happening off the pitch. Tourists from around the world are pulling out their phones, not just to capture the goals, but to document a daily American life that is commonplace to us, but completely foreign to them. From grocery stores to gas stations, World Cup tourists are seeing America through fresh eyes and reminding us of what we have. Tourism expert Dr. Rachel Fu of the University of Florida says what’s fueling all of this isn’t just novelty, it’s authenticity. “One of the many, main reasons those videos have become so viral because they present authenticity,” says Dr. Fu. Correspondent Ivan Rodriguez has all the details in a 3pET PKG with FREE custom talkbacks from Atlanta.