A sports commentary piece examines the United States' second-time hosting of the FIFA World Cup, visiting Kearny, New Jersey—where football's American roots trace to Scottish immigrants in the 19th century—to explore how the tournament might elevate soccer's profile in a nation dominated by other sports.

EL PAÍS publishes a feature on the United States' second World Cup hosting, exploring soccer's historical role in American culture through the lens of Kearny, New Jersey, where Scottish immigrants introduced the sport in the 19th century.