The American World Cup: 78 Super Bowls

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When security and government officials compared the logistical challenges of the 2026 World Cup to 78 Super Bowls, I was skeptical. Maybe they are trying to justify more emergency spending. Maybe -- and rightfully -- they’re intent on restoring full funding to DHS/TSA, etc. No matter their righteous intentions, their estimates are in the ballpark.

In fact, our American-World Cup (okay, Mexico and Canada are also hosting a sprinkling of matches, but most of the fun is in America the Beautiful) has already shattered attendance records, and we still have many “Super Bowl” equivalents to go.

While the players get to indulge in hydration breaks during matches, our fantastic law-enforcement agencies must always remain alert. Thank you! I don’t think even English soccer hooligans will be able to spoil the party this time (it should be noted that the vast majority of them are “lovely”).

Speaking of parties… my God, have you seen the Dutch? I’m not hip, but the word “insane” is being bandied about on social media. For me, that word best describes demented Dems, but for hip people (I guess, though it may be old-fashioned by the time I finish here) it affectionately describes the overwhelming exuberance fans from around our world are manifesting in Great-Again America. The imbibing Scots are going home (at least their team is knocked out, but I gather some bagpipe-playing fans remain to drink us dry), but the Orange Dutch are rampant, as witnessed below.

Some so-called “must-see” video clips are entirely avoidable, but this is truly a “must-see.” This one is even more “insane.” I believe it registered on the Richter Scale. The tune they’re bouncing around to is titled “Links Rechts,” which translates to “Left Right.” That’s typical of the Netherlands’ multi-party system. They should make their minds up and keep bounding to the “right,” but this little confection is not about politics. The intent is to emphasize that this is not just the World Cup, but the glorious American World Cup.

As Dutch and many other fans have testified, they don’t have to ask for anything -- we just give it to them. We are the most generous people gracing the most beautiful landscapes. As a lovely English lass pondered: “How the hell is this actually real?”

Meanwhile, behind the insane World Cup scenes, our dedicated security and law enforcement agencies are, with many “Super Bowls” still pending, enabling the better angels of our nature to dance joyfully -- though they'd find more of that to the "Rechts." Thank you, and God Bless America.

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