A poll reported by The Independent finds that a large share of Americans do not follow the World Cup closely. The outlet says only 22% of Americans describe themselves as “very interested” in the tournament. It also reports that around half of Americans do not care about the World Cup, based on respondents’ interest levels. The reporting presents the results as an indication of widespread low engagement among the public. The sources provided do not include details on who conducted the poll, the sample size, the survey dates, the exact wording beyond the “very interested” category, or comparisons with interest in other sports or previous World Cups. The available information therefore focuses on self-reported audience interest, with the central figures being the 22% “very interested” response and the broader characterization that about half of Americans show little or no care.