Multiple outlets report that the World Cup is returning to North America after a 32-year absence. They frame the renewed spotlight on the tournament by drawing a parallel to the 1994 World Cup, when a highly publicized O.J. Simpson police chase in the United States became a major distraction from sporting coverage at the time. The articles do not describe specific new incidents for the current tournament, but they use the historical example to highlight the possibility of off-field or broader public events interrupting attention or complicating operations around major global sports gatherings. Overall, the reporting emphasizes the scale and cost of hosting the World Cup and the heightened expectations that come with it. In this context, the coverage suggests that while the tournament remains a major sporting event, it is also exposed to external disruptions that can compete for public attention, as seen historically in 1994. The sources collectively present the theme of “chaos” as a question of whether the spectacle can meet expectations despite potential distractions.