USA Today columnist says United States has already 'lost' the World Cup because of politics, Donald Trump

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway, with Canada, the United States, and Mexico jointly hosting the 48-team tournament.

As of Thursday afternoon, there's been just one match completed, with the Mexican National Team dominating South Africa in a 2-0 win at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. There are 103 matches left to be completed, and the World Cup will head to some spectacular venues across the country.

But if you ask left-wing sports media columnists, the outcome has already been decided.