Of the thousands of Scottish fans who traveled to Boston for the 2026 World Cup, Craig Ferguson truly went the extra mile. While far from perfect, the 2026 World Cup offers a ready case study for creating true human impact. The Greater Boston Sports Commission’s World Cup success paves the way for bidding on future events like the FIFA Women’s World Cup, NBA All-Star Game and NFL Draft. At the first World Cup, in 1930, America surprised the world by finishing third. With little to feel positive about in the world lately, people grasping onto the feel-good element of the World Cup was a silver lining.”