When the USA hosts international sporting tournaments, it has always issued the appropriate visas for visiting fans. I doubt that even Trump, despite his immigration policies, is going to give people a hard time on visas for sporting events. There are various agreements already in place between countries on matters like that. That particular fear is unfounded.
Tell this to the people in the FIFA forum on big soccer. They seem to think Iranian fans are going to be stranded at airports. Stupid if you ask me.
They seem to understand that but still have weird theories and conjecture as to how his policies will continue. Maybe even tinfoil conspiracy like theories I don't even want to ask about.
I suspect the reason, as it has always been with FIFA, was money. More countries means more money. Look at the changes to the Euros, now going across Europe. Joint bids will soon become the norm. FIFA has awarded the WC to South Africa, Russia, and Qatar. They don't care about anything except if the bribe money looks clean to the Swiss banks, who themselves rarely ask questions anyway.
The Canada-USA-Mexico bid lists 49 stadiums in its 2026 proposal. Mexico seems all set; Canada will surprise me if it doesn't just pick Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal; and the US is going to be a total free-for-all amongst these 34 cities. Mexico Monterrey, Guadalajara, and Mexico City Canada Montreal (2), Ottawa, Toronto (2), Regina, Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver USA Atlanta, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas (2), Denver, Detroit, Green Bay, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles (3), Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Jose, Seattle, Tampa, Washington DC http://www.espnfc.us/fifa-world-cup...sider-49-stadiums-across-us-mexico-and-canada
Get ready for some World Cup in North America boys. The USA- Mexico - Canada bid has won the 2026 bid.
I was 9 the first time and we couldn't afford to go. This time I'll be 41 and I'll be going to every game I can.
I am going to go to games in Miami and Orlando. I already love vacationing in Florida as it is. Now I can go to the beach after watching a World Cup???? Fan-freakin-tastic.
Best early guess for the 16 host cities are Atlanta Boston New York LA Dallas Chicago Miami Seattle Houston Washington Toronto Edmonton Montreal Mexico City Monterrey Guadalajara Philadelphia last city out
Tickets prices for that would be through the roof. Kinda hoping it is in Philly or DC if it happens. Would be that much more fun.
Well there would have to be two options since it is not guaranteed the USA would top the Group so DC would be the other good option in my book.
With the USMNT beating the Hessians, er...I mean Germans...at a venue in New Jersey in a prior round.
I would point out, to all those who are with apparent straight face "fearing" that Trump will be denying visas to the exuberant fans of many upstanding nations at the 2026 World Cup, that Trump will not be President during the 2026 World Cup. ..... Think about it.
How much do you think tickets will cost to see USA play in a World Cup in America? Ball park? Just curious! Want to make sure I am prepared
I would be all for that game as well. However, the Round of 16 games usually are played in early July so this might happen. It should be noted that July 4, 2026 is on a Saturday as well. If we advance, this has the potential to be a rocking day. Circle your calendars.