Millions of Americans Will Cheer on the National Team, While Suffering Some of the Worst Posture Habits, According to a New Survey
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the United States prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ alongside Canada and Mexico, a new survey from The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) reveals that many Americans are eager to watch the tournament. With matches taking place in their time zone and the U.S. Men's National Team enjoying home-field advantage, more than half of Americans (52%) plan to watch at least one World Cup match. However, many viewers have poor posture habits while watching TV, with potential negative impacts on spinal health and whole-being health.
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