Several outlets report on how Americans react to the World Cup as the tournament gets underway, focusing on public awareness and excitement. The coverage centers on whether people in the United States know the World Cup is happening and how engaged they are with the matches. Both sources frame the story around a common question: despite the tournament underway, does it have broad visibility among American sports fans? The reports describe a range of responses, from people who are following the competition to others who appear less familiar with it or uncertain about when and what is happening. The emphasis is on gauging general sentiment rather than any single team’s performance or a specific match outcome. Overall, the articles characterize the U.S. reaction as mixed—interest exists, but awareness and enthusiasm are not uniform across different communities and individuals. The reporting is presented as a snapshot of public knowledge and enthusiasm at the start of the tournament.