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World Cup tourists discover America — and delight us all
The 2026 World Cup is generating a veritable army of modern-day de Tocquevilles discovering America. Why it matters: It's a huge moment for U.S. soft power, as the country nears its 250 birthday with a mixed global reputation at best. Driving the news: Boston welcoming Scottish fans is the off-the-pitch story of the tournament so far. The Scots seem enamored with Beantown , and vice versa. They drank the Sam Adams brewery dry. They brought soccer superfan energy to Fenway (one wee lad took home…
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