FIFA World Cup to Feature Americanized Format with 10-Second Substitutions and Super Bowl-Style Final
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The FIFA World Cup will introduce new American-style features as the United States, one of the host countries, seeks to adapt the tournament for American audiences. The changes include a 10-second limit for player substitutions and a final match structured similar to the Super Bowl. The modifications represent an effort to make soccer more appealing to American sports fans who are accustomed to faster-paced entertainment formats. The World Cup begins in one day, with the United States serving as a co-host nation alongside other countries for the expanded tournament format.