As the United States hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup, millions of visitors from around the world are sharing their impressions of America. And, honestly, they’re exactly the breath of fresh air Americans so desperately needed.

There’s no question that the U.S. has been going through genuinely trying times in recent years. And as politicians and the media highlight conflict and negativity, our self-image and the way the world sees us have taken a beating. But the World Cup is shining a fresh light on America, and Americans and visitors alike are loving what they’re seeing.

@victorvacheroncomedy Every country has headlines. Every country has people. The people are usually better. #USA #WorldCup #Europe #Travel #Comedy ♬ original sound – victorvacheroncomedy

Every country has headlines. Every country has people. The people are usually better. #USA #WorldCup #Europe #Travel #Comedy ♬ original sound – victorvacheroncomedy

Americans are some of the friendliest, most welcoming people in the world

People visiting from dozens of countries are sharing videos raving about the warm hospitality they’ve experienced during their time here. These experiences span the entire U.S., from big coastal cities to small Midwestern towns, and the words people use to describe the Americans they’ve encountered are remarkably consistent: kind, nice, friendly, warm, and welcoming.

A Scottish visitor staying in Boston said, “The America we are experiencing right now is the America we were promised growing up…we were expecting to be met by ICE agents,........

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