FIFA World Cup Highlights North America

The FIFA World Cup has transformed North America into a major soccer hub.

For nearly two weeks, fans globally descended upon the United States, Canada, and Mexico, filling stadiums, fan festivals, and watch parties in 16 different host cities.

Cody Campbell, a former Texas Tech and Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman, spoke on FOX News Channel’s “The Will Cain Show.” During the conversation, he shared his enthusiasm about international visitors experiencing the best of what the United States has to offer during the tournament.

“It’s really pleasing to see everyone here,” he remarked. “Social media has been buzzing with comments from people worldwide, praising how incredible America is. It’s interesting, though; we don’t often get that portrayal in international media. So, it’s a fantastic opportunity for us to show off our country.”

Campbell, who provides advice to President Trump on college sports matters, discussed the College Sports Protection Act and its journey as it progresses to the Senate. He mentioned, “The College Sports Protection Act is the first legitimate college sports bill that has made it through committees in both chambers. It feels like our last chance to bring some order back to the chaos at our universities.” He added, “We’re considering important aspects like transfer limits, eligibility, and enforcing rules. But we’re not just stopping there; we’re looking at the future of college sports and how it should evolve.”

Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) are at the forefront of the College Sports Protection Act. This legislation would give the NCAA a limited antitrust exemption, allowing them to regulate player compensation.

The proposal would also tackle eligibility and transfer guidelines in college athletics and might enable universities to centralize media rights under one organization, differing from the current structure that operates by conferences.