Why soccer is inevitably more popular for the general public

Even in elementary school, anyone can play it.
The kids who run well or have good athletic ability
play offense, and even the ones who aren't great can fill the numbers as defenders.
Basketball? Honestly, even among kids, if you want to be decent,
you have to practice your dribbling and skill sets like crazy.
Pull-up jumpers are practically impossible; everyone just settles for hitting the rim on 3-pointers.
Baseball? Even in neighborhood baseball in elementary school, the kids who can pitch are already set.
It's just a realm of talent, and you need a ton of equipment from the start.