My thing with having 48 teams is… if it gets someone like Erling Haaland to be able to make it in with Norway, who don’t usually qualify, then I’m good with it
You need to think first on how many new spots are for every Confederation, meaning, Europe, for example, only had 3 new spots so, I don't know if Norway, even that, could classified.
Philly is hosting on July 4th, Independence Day, where the Declaration of Independence was signed. Lincoln Financial Field (Philly) to MetLife (NJ) is about hour and a half, MetLife to Foxboro (outside Boston) is almost 5 hours away. Vancouver, BC to Seattle is around a 3 hour drive. I think Philly & NJ/NY is the closest of all the stadiums hosting.
I am an American and I was studying in Mexico in 1997 and I saw Mexico host the US at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The game was a 0 to 0 tie. The Mexicans were pissed and I celebrated like a king. I learned a ton Mexican curse words that day.
Basically each team whill play three games in two cites. The US will play in LA and Seattle for their games. Mexico in Mexico City and Guadalajara for their two, etc.
I saw people complaining about the World Cup in North America. They were saying that only small countries should host it, so there is not much traveling. On a side note, the World Cup trophy really is one of the ugliest trophies.
Part of the problem is no small countries even bid for it anymore because they don't have enough huge stadiums. Which is why Saudi Arabia won the 2030 bid: nobody else even bid, and they have enough oil money (and disregard for human rights) to build enough stadiums in time.
The regional organization is based on time zones. All those regions are in the same time zone. Los Angeles and Vancouver are both in Pacific time (GMT -8), Mexico City and Dallas are both in Central Time (GMT -6), and Toronto and Miami are both in Eastern Time (GMT -5). It's about 2 1/2 to 3 hours flight time between those respective cities.
Its funny how Fifa knew picking Metlife (NJ/NY) was gonna get backlash so they gave AT&T (Dallas) the 2nd most hosted games in world cup history as well a semi finals match lmfaoo.
In North America we have a reputation for being good hosts at both the FIFA World Cups and the Olympic and Pan American Games, we have a long history: - Los Angeles 2028 (USA J. J. O. O.) - We Are 2026 (MEX, USA, CAN FIFA World Cup) - Toronto 2015 (CAN Pan Am Games) - Guadalajara 2011 (MEX Pan Am Games) - Winnipeg 1999 (CAN Pan Am Games) - Atlanta 1996 (USA J. J. O. O.) - USA 1994 (FIFA World Cup) - Indianapolis 1987 (USA Pan Am Games) - Mexico 1986 (FIFA World Cup) - Los Angeles 1984 (USA J. J. O. O.) - Montreal 1976 (CAN J. J. O. O.) - Mexico City 1975 (MEX Pan Am Games) - Mexico 1970 (FIFA World Cup) - Mexico City 1968 (MEX J. J. O. O.) - Winnipeg 1967 (CAN Pan Am Games) - Chicago 1959 (Pan Am Games) - Mexico City 1955 (MEX Pan Am Games) - Los Angeles 1932 (USA J. J. O. O.) - St. Luis 1904 (USA J. J. O. O.)
Just got back from a trip to Monterrey, Mexico. The people there were the friendliest I have ever met and the atmosphere of the city was very vibrant. A lot of music and parties. I'm sure you guys would enjoy it there
As someone who lives near the “Boston Stadium” as it will be called. That stadium is like 35 miles or like 1:15 mins away from Boston. Providence Rhode Island is closer to the stadium than Boston is. In the NFL when teams come to that stadium they fly into TF Green in Providence rather than fly into Logan in Boston. There's also like no public transport in that area. I love it because it close to me and we are getting 7 games don't get me wrong but just thought some of y'all should know that
@@vicp1990 I live in Plymouth we do have that line but only that and then all the insane traffic it's gonna be a mess. I'm still gonna go but it's gonna be insane
14:00 the US has the quality to make a semifinals run, most all of our players play in top European leagues which hasn’t been the case in previous WCs. Matter of fact the only 2 teams in the Americas (both north and south) that has more players in the top 10 leagues in the world are Brazil and Argentina. The only issue is the USMNT manager (Gregg Berhalter) is arguably one of the worst international managers in the world and is holding the team back in a big way. It’s almost similar to Englands problem with Southgate. He consistently picks the worst lineups and doesn’t always bring the best players when he should. In 2022 the US brought 7 MLS players to Qatar and left out several guys in European leagues that were more talented. He’s also a god awful tactician and can’t motivate a team to save his life. If he’s still the manager for the USMNT going into 2026 they’ll be embarrassed on home soil, might not even make it past the R32. But if they get rid of him and hire even a halfway decent manager.. look out
I am really hoping we have some great match ups in Vancouver. I’d even be willing to cross over to Seattle if im able to grab a ticket. Haven’t had such a big sporting event since the Winter olympics in 2010 here!
Why do people keep saying omg Europeans are coming?? EVERYONE is coming. Africans, Asians, South Americans, Canadians... Metlife is going to host 8 games guy. Most likely its going to be Countries from all over the planet, not just Europe.
Miami is so F-ing hot in the summer, same with Dallas, Atlanta etc, you British will genuinely hate it there, you'll literally melt in the summer. The NJ, Boston, Phili probably makes the most sense. Those cities look close, but NJ to Boston is still like a 6-7 hour long drive or train ride. It's not close what so ever. Seattle and Vancouver is a good option too, plus it's way more beautiful of an area then anywhere on the east coast with the Rockey mountains in the background.
The soccer beginning is funny to me. The word originated over pn your side, and what ive been told was used almost interchangably until roughly the 90s, when it started to really catch on in the USA. Funny you stopped using it when Americans started 😂.
Office bloke dad is incorrect. The USA is extremely difficult to get into for most Asians, Africans, South Americans, and Middle Easterners. ...Office bloke dad is correct. Traveling from Boston to Miami will be far and expensive for fans. ...The most attended World Cup was the 1994 World Cup in the USA.
That’s what I mention about getting into the USA . I think they forgot the fact the USA cup was before 9/11 and all our sercuity changes also. It’s already a bit long and high seecuity for a lot of non Americans, there’s no chance they wouldn’t make higher security and other things for it . They already talked about the security measures they wanna take with the host stadiums and traveling a little bit on the news .
Do you think both Foden and Grealish are a lock to be on England's roster if they are both healthy. I think Foden, obviously yes. But Grealish will be 30 or 31 by the time this World Cup starts. Maybe give a younger star a chance instead?
I’m definitely going to the KC game even though I think soccer is boring AF. But KC only gets so many international matches. So if you come to arrowhead I’d love to meet ya
Kansas City is such a weird pick. It’s a small town and the stadium is in the middle of a big parking lot without any major hotels and nightlife nearby to speak of.
If you see it as a combined Kansas City/Saint Louis pick it's a bit less weird, about 5M people between the two "metro areas". Also, are you maybe looking at the population of Kansas City, Kansas? The stadium is in Kansas City, Missouri, which even just within city limits has 500,000 people, hardly a "small town". Although even Kansas City, Kansas has 150k, which I'd hardly consider "small" either.
@@psymar Kansas City is a small town relative to plenty of other options in the US. The entire metro area (including KCK, KC MO, and all surrounding suburbs ranks 31st in the United States.) I don’t know any other country that would consider a metro area that isn’t even in their top 30 to be considered a major city, let alone consider them to host World Cup games. 🤷🏻♂️ It’s 5 hours to drive from KC to St. Louis. I have a hard time combing the two as a pick.
@@psymar I wouldn’t say it’s about the population as much as the need to pick a city that is going to have more to offer foreign visitors outside of the games for entertainment.
The US will play their first 3 matches in the group stage all on the west coast. First in LA, 2nd in Seattle, 3rd back in LA. They aren't going to want to change time zones because they will be screwed up. Sam with other countries. I can't see Canada playing on both coasts. That will be a big disadvantage for them.
I'm not overly concerned about the Stadiums, Hotels, Airports, and Security in the USA in 2026, the USA has shown for many years that they can handle massive international events (WC '94, Summer Olympics '96, F1, Super Bowls, etc.). The biggest task is going to be game-day transportation. Take the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex for example. Aside from the city of Arlington (site of AT&T Stadium), the majority of hotels are located in Downtown Dallas, Addison, Plano, Frisco, and Fort Worth. Organizing game-day transportation for all of the fans coming from these areas is going to be a logistical nightmare (even fans without tickets make the trek to the stadiums on match days). We're talking about up to a 40 mile (64km) radius of the Stadium! Its going to have to be a combination of light rail, car pool, Uber/Lyft, and hundreds of buses, as there is no subway system in place. Keep in mind that this will occur 9 times over the course of 3.5 weeks! I have little doubt that the Organizing Committees have enough time to figure out a way to handle the transportation issues but it remains a big question mark for this World Cup.
I live about halfway between Seattle and Vancouver, and I got a student visa and went to college in Canada. The border isn't too bad normally, but it will probably be extra busy during the WC. I know the US is playing all their groupstage at home and all the knockouts are in the US... so I will avoid crossing for matches in Vancouver simply because it will be busy. As far as whether we'll allow people in... well, it depends who we elect this year. You think I'm joking, but as ridiculous as it sounds there are people still ready to elect Trump again. 🤦 As for the travel, the US is playing on the West Coast for their group stage. It was announced already. There was a part of me that was like, let's show why we don't have a lot of traveling support in MLS... Your group stage would be NY, Seattle, Houston. That'd be so bonkers. The US are hosting at the perfect time as we've got our most talented generation ever. Last time the US hosted, we were barely fielding professionals... the issue is we've got a coach that umm...well, he's got his limitations.
i love the whole "i don't want to take another's ticket" Americans should take notes! our big games are full of corporate employees more interested in talking business than sports.... and they pay a ton to do it. :(
6:20 Aiden has a fair point about national security of the country. But I believe that after you qualify, background checks and health&safety measures are activated for all of the eligible players. They’ll have plenty of time to determine who can’t play or who can. 99% of the qualifying team’s players will be good to go, the fans of these countries on the other hand…😂
I love how italy is always put in the conversation as top teams when they have been garbage since 2010...yes england they beat you to win the euro but that speaks more about your side who cant beat a team who has not been to a world cup since 2014.
USA will likely play west coast. South Americans want the NY/NJ area. Cold european better learn how to play in 95 degree to 115 degreesr. Mexico City you better learn how to breathe. More people root againist usmnt as americans. Conmebol teams already qualified.
And Americans will gladly pay $300 for a ticket if it's the USA that's playing. Heck if I get to attend any game, I'll watch Ghana v. Japan, I don't care in the slightest so long as I get to see it in person.
Go to the Miami and Atlanta for two reasons they’re only a 6 Hour Dr. you can stay in Fort Lauderdale for $100 a night. You can stay outside Atlanta for $80 a night. The tickets will be half-price the only other close place if you don’t want to travel is to stadiums in Texas but there at 8 Hour Dr. But I think the tickets in Miami and Georgia will be cheap.
Miami is going to do what it does best - ruin the sport and turn it into a big expensive showboat like they did with the F1. Probably the last place I would go to on this list.
I agree with Daz that 32 was fine. 48 now is similar so what North American sports (I believe other than Hockey and MLS) are doing with playoff expansion. I don’t like it. Over the last 5 or 6 years: MLB: Went from 8 teams to 10 teams in the playoffs NBA: Went from 16 teams to 20 teams in the playoffs (“play-in”) NFL: Went from 12 teams to 14 teams in the playoffs College Football: Went from 4 team to a 12 team playoff (starting 2024-2025). I believe sports like NASCAR and College Basketball has too but they made that transition years prior and those two made more sense. Sort of diminishes any regular season (In World Cup terms, the group stage of excitement to me personally).
My thing with having 48 teams is… if it gets someone like Erling Haaland to be able to make it in with Norway, who don’t usually qualify, then I’m good with it
Nah absolutely not
You need to think first on how many new spots are for every Confederation, meaning, Europe, for example, only had 3 new spots so, I don't know if Norway, even that, could classified.
Will still be tough for Norway but by that time haaland and Odegaard will probably be much better
Philly is hosting on July 4th, Independence Day, where the Declaration of Independence was signed.
Lincoln Financial Field (Philly) to MetLife (NJ) is about hour and a half, MetLife to Foxboro (outside Boston) is almost 5 hours away.
Vancouver, BC to Seattle is around a 3 hour drive. I think Philly & NJ/NY is the closest of all the stadiums hosting.
Philly will also be having 6 group stage matches and 1 Knockout match
It won’t only be independence day, it’ll be the 250th anniversary. That’ll prob be a huge event even if the game isnt as important.
also the opening day in mexico city is the national day against discrimination and acceptance
That game on the 4th in Philly can and has to be the US vs England.
@@DatzGameplays You lot have a day against acceptance? LOL
I am an American and I was studying in Mexico in 1997 and I saw Mexico host the US at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The game was a 0 to 0 tie. The Mexicans were pissed and I celebrated like a king. I learned a ton Mexican curse words that day.
Canada is playing their first game in Toronto and their second and third in Vancouver.
All usa games group games are in the west coast
We better give the World Cup a proper halftime show. Lol. Just to annoy the world
I want a 35 minute halftime performance.
And fighter jets flying over
9:40 this mini argument was making me laugh so hard for some reason.
"STOP FIGHTING GUYS, YOU'LL MAKE ME CRY" 😂
A father - son moment 😂
There’s a game on July 4th in Philly. That day will be the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding. That’ll be a huge event.
plz let it be USA vs Eng
@@laziojohnny79another 0-0 🥱
Basically each team whill play three games in two cites. The US will play in LA and Seattle for their games. Mexico in Mexico City and Guadalajara for their two, etc.
I saw people complaining about the World Cup in North America. They were saying that only small countries should host it, so there is not much traveling. On a side note, the World Cup trophy really is one of the ugliest trophies.
Part of the problem is no small countries even bid for it anymore because they don't have enough huge stadiums. Which is why Saudi Arabia won the 2030 bid: nobody else even bid, and they have enough oil money (and disregard for human rights) to build enough stadiums in time.
@@psymar WC 2034 will be in SA, not the one in 2030 which will be in Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay ... weirdly.
The regional organization is based on time zones. All those regions are in the same time zone. Los Angeles and Vancouver are both in Pacific time (GMT -8), Mexico City and Dallas are both in Central Time (GMT -6), and Toronto and Miami are both in Eastern Time (GMT -5). It's about 2 1/2 to 3 hours flight time between those respective cities.
I will be in Seattle for the US group match. Speaking it into existence
I want England vs USA on 4th of July in Philly
The Azteca Stadium opening. Good call.
I was at the Italy v Bulgaria Semi Final at the old Giants Stadium in 94. Saw Stoichkov,Balakov,Baggio,Maldini, and Conte.
Its funny how Fifa knew picking Metlife (NJ/NY) was gonna get backlash so they gave AT&T (Dallas) the 2nd most hosted games in world cup history as well a semi finals match lmfaoo.
In North America we have a reputation for being good hosts at both the FIFA World Cups and the Olympic and Pan American Games, we have a long history:
- Los Angeles 2028 (USA J. J. O. O.)
- We Are 2026 (MEX, USA, CAN FIFA World Cup)
- Toronto 2015 (CAN Pan Am Games)
- Guadalajara 2011 (MEX Pan Am Games)
- Winnipeg 1999 (CAN Pan Am Games)
- Atlanta 1996 (USA J. J. O. O.)
- USA 1994 (FIFA World Cup)
- Indianapolis 1987 (USA Pan Am Games)
- Mexico 1986 (FIFA World Cup)
- Los Angeles 1984 (USA J. J. O. O.)
- Montreal 1976 (CAN J. J. O. O.)
- Mexico City 1975 (MEX Pan Am Games)
- Mexico 1970 (FIFA World Cup)
- Mexico City 1968 (MEX J. J. O. O.)
- Winnipeg 1967 (CAN Pan Am Games)
- Chicago 1959 (Pan Am Games)
- Mexico City 1955 (MEX Pan Am Games)
- Los Angeles 1932 (USA J. J. O. O.)
- St. Luis 1904 (USA J. J. O. O.)
I live 15min from where the Final is happening at MetLife, NYC/NJ area gonna be crazy around World Cup time omg
Just got back from a trip to Monterrey, Mexico. The people there were the friendliest I have ever met and the atmosphere of the city was very vibrant. A lot of music and parties. I'm sure you guys would enjoy it there
I personally think that all of England's Group Stage Matches should be played in Mexico.
As someone who lives near the “Boston Stadium” as it will be called. That stadium is like 35 miles or like 1:15 mins away from Boston. Providence Rhode Island is closer to the stadium than Boston is. In the NFL when teams come to that stadium they fly into TF Green in Providence rather than fly into Logan in Boston. There's also like no public transport in that area. I love it because it close to me and we are getting 7 games don't get me wrong but just thought some of y'all should know that
We also get a QF game
I think the public transit is very important given the expectable crowds.
Born and raised in boston foxboro sucks. But we do have the commuter rail with free service on game days
@@vicp1990 I live in Plymouth we do have that line but only that and then all the insane traffic it's gonna be a mess. I'm still gonna go but it's gonna be insane
@@jasongorham2010 patriot place rooms gonna sellout in 20 minutes
Final is in July? I would be worried about dying a of heat stroke in nyc lmao
Weather in NYC won’t be as big of an issue as it would be in Dallas or Atlanta.
Can’t wait for you guys to come to Houston in 2026. We’ll welcome all y’all 🇺🇸
14:00 the US has the quality to make a semifinals run, most all of our players play in top European leagues which hasn’t been the case in previous WCs. Matter of fact the only 2 teams in the Americas (both north and south) that has more players in the top 10 leagues in the world are Brazil and Argentina. The only issue is the USMNT manager (Gregg Berhalter) is arguably one of the worst international managers in the world and is holding the team back in a big way. It’s almost similar to Englands problem with Southgate.
He consistently picks the worst lineups and doesn’t always bring the best players when he should. In 2022 the US brought 7 MLS players to Qatar and left out several guys in European leagues that were more talented. He’s also a god awful tactician and can’t motivate a team to save his life. If he’s still the manager for the USMNT going into 2026 they’ll be embarrassed on home soil, might not even make it past the R32. But if they get rid of him and hire even a halfway decent manager.. look out
I would love to see England vs. Scotland. That would be epic. I think that Scotland has a good chance to qualify now that the field has expanded.
I am really hoping we have some great match ups in Vancouver. I’d even be willing to cross over to Seattle if im able to grab a ticket. Haven’t had such a big sporting event since the Winter olympics in 2010 here!
I live 25 minutes from metlife, theres gonna be so many europeans in American Dream lmaoo
Why do people keep saying omg Europeans are coming?? EVERYONE is coming. Africans, Asians, South Americans, Canadians... Metlife is going to host 8 games guy. Most likely its going to be Countries from all over the planet, not just Europe.
Playing a home match in the usa might as well be an away match, especially if we play against Mexico
this channel is going to be busy with all the summer sports coming up
It's like March Madness soccer style
Monterrey stadium is amazing with the mountain view
Boston - Stadium is actually 30 mi to the south in Foxborough. Halfway between Providence, RI and Boston. Rhode Island airport easier than Boston
I live less than 5 miles from Sofi. This is gonna be great. If you come to the LA games you can stay with me
Outside of 16 cities there’s also gonna be fan hubs in select cities
Miami is so F-ing hot in the summer, same with Dallas, Atlanta etc, you British will genuinely hate it there, you'll literally melt in the summer.
The NJ, Boston, Phili probably makes the most sense. Those cities look close, but NJ to Boston is still like a 6-7 hour long drive or train ride. It's not close what so ever.
Seattle and Vancouver is a good option too, plus it's way more beautiful of an area then anywhere on the east coast with the Rockey mountains in the background.
NY to Miami is like an 18 hour drive. It's not close either.
Eh it's doable @@DanoFSmith-yc9tg
The soccer beginning is funny to me. The word originated over pn your side, and what ive been told was used almost interchangably until roughly the 90s, when it started to really catch on in the USA. Funny you stopped using it when Americans started 😂.
Regions on the usa probably will be like they do on other sports. Northeast, south east, west and central.
USA playing group matches x2 at SoFI x1 Seattle.
it's soccer in America i call it soccer
You want to go to Miami in summer? I'd rather go to Montreal in winter.
Aiden wants to go to Miami huh? Any particular reason?🤨😂😂😂
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Summer in Miami is brutal! Love it though!
For the babes lol
I'll watch it but I'll guarantee I'm asleep before halftime of any game...sorry guys but 1-0 just doesn't excite me😮
Office bloke dad is incorrect. The USA is extremely difficult to get into for most Asians, Africans, South Americans, and Middle Easterners.
...Office bloke dad is correct. Traveling from Boston to Miami will be far and expensive for fans.
...The most attended World Cup was the 1994 World Cup in the USA.
That’s what I mention about getting into the USA . I think they forgot the fact the USA cup was before 9/11 and all our sercuity changes also. It’s already a bit long and high seecuity for a lot of non Americans, there’s no chance they wouldn’t make higher security and other things for it .
They already talked about the security measures they wanna take with the host stadiums and traveling a little bit on the news .
@@Qxeenbxlla Fine by me, let the Americans learn about the game and see it for themselves in person.
Do you think both Foden and Grealish are a lock to be on England's roster if they are both healthy. I think Foden, obviously yes. But Grealish will be 30 or 31 by the time this World Cup starts. Maybe give a younger star a chance instead?
I’m definitely going to the KC game even though I think soccer is boring AF. But KC only gets so many international matches. So if you come to arrowhead I’d love to meet ya
Kansas City is such a weird pick. It’s a small town and the stadium is in the middle of a big parking lot without any major hotels and nightlife nearby to speak of.
I know it should have been New Orleans or Nashville and would have been somewhat in a similar region
If you see it as a combined Kansas City/Saint Louis pick it's a bit less weird, about 5M people between the two "metro areas".
Also, are you maybe looking at the population of Kansas City, Kansas? The stadium is in Kansas City, Missouri, which even just within city limits has 500,000 people, hardly a "small town". Although even Kansas City, Kansas has 150k, which I'd hardly consider "small" either.
@@psymar Kansas City is a small town relative to plenty of other options in the US. The entire metro area (including KCK, KC MO, and all surrounding suburbs ranks 31st in the United States.) I don’t know any other country that would consider a metro area that isn’t even in their top 30 to be considered a major city, let alone consider them to host World Cup games. 🤷🏻♂️
It’s 5 hours to drive from KC to St. Louis. I have a hard time combing the two as a pick.
@@psymar I wouldn’t say it’s about the population as much as the need to pick a city that is going to have more to offer foreign visitors outside of the games for entertainment.
I’m from Kansas please give us this, I’ve been dying to go to a World Cup since 94. It’ll be fine.
You could do Toronto and a close city in the US.
One could fit matches in Foxboro, East Rutherford, Philly and Toronto all in one weeklong trip, if one were so inclined.
Speaking as a Vancouverite, it's actually cheaper for me to fly from YVR to Haneda in Tokyo then it is to fly from YVR to YYZ (Toronto).
USA needs a coach
This is gonna be like March Madness
The US will play their first 3 matches in the group stage all on the west coast. First in LA, 2nd in Seattle, 3rd back in LA. They aren't going to want to change time zones because they will be screwed up. Sam with other countries. I can't see Canada playing on both coasts. That will be a big disadvantage for them.
It's more of a disadvantage going west to east than east to west. Canada smart to have the Toronto game first
I'm not overly concerned about the Stadiums, Hotels, Airports, and Security in the USA in 2026, the USA has shown for many years that they can handle massive international events (WC '94, Summer Olympics '96, F1, Super Bowls, etc.). The biggest task is going to be game-day transportation. Take the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex for example. Aside from the city of Arlington (site of AT&T Stadium), the majority of hotels are located in Downtown Dallas, Addison, Plano, Frisco, and Fort Worth. Organizing game-day transportation for all of the fans coming from these areas is going to be a logistical nightmare (even fans without tickets make the trek to the stadiums on match days). We're talking about up to a 40 mile (64km) radius of the Stadium! Its going to have to be a combination of light rail, car pool, Uber/Lyft, and hundreds of buses, as there is no subway system in place. Keep in mind that this will occur 9 times over the course of 3.5 weeks! I have little doubt that the Organizing Committees have enough time to figure out a way to handle the transportation issues but it remains a big question mark for this World Cup.
I live about halfway between Seattle and Vancouver, and I got a student visa and went to college in Canada. The border isn't too bad normally, but it will probably be extra busy during the WC. I know the US is playing all their groupstage at home and all the knockouts are in the US... so I will avoid crossing for matches in Vancouver simply because it will be busy.
As far as whether we'll allow people in... well, it depends who we elect this year. You think I'm joking, but as ridiculous as it sounds there are people still ready to elect Trump again. 🤦
As for the travel, the US is playing on the West Coast for their group stage. It was announced already. There was a part of me that was like, let's show why we don't have a lot of traveling support in MLS... Your group stage would be NY, Seattle, Houston. That'd be so bonkers.
The US are hosting at the perfect time as we've got our most talented generation ever. Last time the US hosted, we were barely fielding professionals... the issue is we've got a coach that umm...well, he's got his limitations.
i love the whole "i don't want to take another's ticket" Americans should take notes! our big games are full of corporate employees more interested in talking business than sports.... and they pay a ton to do it. :(
6:20 Aiden has a fair point about national security of the country. But I believe that after you qualify, background checks and health&safety measures are activated for all of the eligible players. They’ll have plenty of time to determine who can’t play or who can. 99% of the qualifying team’s players will be good to go, the fans of these countries on the other hand…😂
I love how italy is always put in the conversation as top teams when they have been garbage since 2010...yes england they beat you to win the euro but that speaks more about your side who cant beat a team who has not been to a world cup since 2014.
USA will likely play west coast. South Americans want the NY/NJ area. Cold european better learn how to play in 95 degree to 115 degreesr. Mexico City you better learn how to breathe. More people root againist usmnt as americans. Conmebol teams already qualified.
iranians can come to usa but only if they are in irgc they cant
Just beware that it is America so “cheap” tickets will still likely be a few hundred dollars each
And Americans will gladly pay $300 for a ticket if it's the USA that's playing. Heck if I get to attend any game, I'll watch Ghana v. Japan, I don't care in the slightest so long as I get to see it in person.
Go to the Miami and Atlanta for two reasons they’re only a 6 Hour Dr. you can stay in Fort Lauderdale for $100 a night. You can stay outside Atlanta for $80 a night. The tickets will be half-price the only other close place if you don’t want to travel is to stadiums in Texas but there at 8 Hour Dr. But I think the tickets in Miami and Georgia will be cheap.
Philadelphia is waiting for you, Ukraine!
Europeans love Miami
Miami is going to do what it does best - ruin the sport and turn it into a big expensive showboat like they did with the F1. Probably the last place I would go to on this list.
I agree with Daz that 32 was fine. 48 now is similar so what North American sports (I believe other than Hockey and MLS) are doing with playoff expansion. I don’t like it.
Over the last 5 or 6 years:
MLB: Went from 8 teams to 10 teams in the playoffs
NBA: Went from 16 teams to 20 teams in the playoffs (“play-in”)
NFL: Went from 12 teams to 14 teams in the playoffs
College Football: Went from 4 team to a 12 team playoff (starting 2024-2025).
I believe sports like NASCAR and College Basketball has too but they made that transition years prior and those two made more sense. Sort of diminishes any regular season (In World Cup terms, the group stage of excitement to me personally).
I don't even know why they decided to host some games in states we don't even like soccer like that.
The World Cup in a country that call footbal "soccer" ....disgraceful