You Might Be Surprised Which Missourians Played in the World Cup

With the World Cup officially underway, it's estimated that more people than ever will be watching this year's matches. That number could even surpass the 2022 tournament, which drew an estimated 5 billion viewers worldwide.

How Missouri Helped Shape Team USA Soccer

While this year's tournament may feature more international stars than ever before, Americans have been competing on the world's biggest soccer stage for more than 100 years. I may not know all of their names, but I'll still be cheering for Team USA and yelling "GOAL!" every time they find the back of the net.

As it turns out, several of those American players have ties to Missouri—who knew?

Missouri's Surprising World Cup Connection

So, as you cheer on Team USA, remember these names and celebrate the athletes helping make World Cup history once again.