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See how many players from Texas have played for U.S. in World Cup
By Stacker at KVIA ABC-7
· July 15, 2026
· 3 min read
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The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event in the world. FIFA estimates that around 5 billion people tuned in during the last tournament in 2022 in Qatar. To put that in perspective, only about 2.5% of that total (125.6 million) watched the 2026 ...
Key takeaway The 2026 World Cup is expected to bring in even more viewers.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The presence of Texas-born players on the U.S. men's national soccer team is a point of pride for local fans, with six players from the state having competed in the World Cup. Notably, El Paso can claim one of its own, Ricardo Pepi, who will play in the 2026 World Cup. This representation is significant, as Texas ranks among the top states for producing U.S. World Cup players, tied with Georgia and Washington. The fact that California and Pennsylvania lead the list with 25 and 15 players, respectively, suggests that there may be opportunities for Texas to develop more soccer talent and increase its representation on the national team. As the 2026 World Cup approaches, El Pasoans will be watching Pepi's performance closely, and his success may inspire a new generation of local soccer players to strive for the international stage.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 3 min
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The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event in the world. FIFA estimates that around 5 billion people tuned in during the last tournament in 2022 in Qatar. To put that in perspective, only about 2.5% of that total (125.6 million) watched the 2026 ...
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