On the 250th anniversary of American independence, it is important to remember that while the country has its faults, it is also a story of freedom, opportunity, innovation, generosity, and self-correction, and to take a break from the outrage and celebrate the virtues and greatness of the nation.

On the 250th anniversary of American independence, it is important to remember that while the country has its faults, it is also a story of freedom, opportunity, innovation, generosity, and self-correction, and to take a break from the outrage and celebrate the virtues and greatness of the nation.

The United States bid for this tournament on the promise of open, world-class hosting. It signed host agreements with FIFA that carry obligations. Those obligations are now being selectively applied based on the nationality and religion of the people involved.

The United States bid for this tournament on the promise of open, world-class hosting. It signed host agreements with FIFA that carry obligations. Those obligations are now being selectively applied based on the nationality and religion of the people involved.