Accessibility

Accessibility · Jul 14, 2026 · 4 min read

The 2026 World Cup Is the Most Accessible Ever: What That Means for Fans With Hearing Loss

The roar of the crowd. The whistle of the referee. The eruption of noise when a goal hits the back of the net. For most football fans, these are the sounds that make the World Cup unforgettable. But for the millions of people living with hearing loss, those sounds have always come with an asterisk. They may be muffled, missed, or simply absent altogether.