As the United States continues in the World Cup on Friday against Australia, the team will strive to capitalize on the home-field advantage that comes with serving as the host country. While fans often think of home-field advantage as simply having a supportive crowd, a Virginia Tech researcher says the phenomenon is much more complex.Expert: World Cup Home-Field Advantage Goes Beyond Fan Fervor
June 19, 2026
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As the United States continues in the World Cup on Friday against Australia, the team will strive to capitalize on the home-field advantage that comes with serving as the host country. While fans often think of home-field advantage as simply having a supportive crowd, a Virginia Tech researcher says the phenomenon is much more complex.
