FIFA World Cup 2026 :Canada/Mexico/United States: Discussion Thread

[Leviathan.007]

It is quite difficult for some people in some countries to obtain a visa for America, and it usually takes a lot of time for them to obtain one. I think the United States will make some exceptions during the world cup when it hosts it, as well as try to put in place some rules to make it easier for people to obtain a visa during the tournament.

We must not forget that there will be presidential elections at the US on 2024, and it seems that once again immigration is going to be a very hot topic, so while it would make sense for the US to relax the requirements for fans which want to obtain a visa to visit their country during the world cup, we may as well end up seeing the opposite and instead we could see the US becoming way stricter on their policies, and people that had already bought their tickets and booked hotel rooms may be denied a visa losing a lot of money in the process.

I just forgot about the presidential elections in 2024, I guess because of the 2026 world cup we are going to see many topics and news about the possible presidents who want to make special rules for the world cup and make some special rules for it. I think after the presidential elections that's possible to see some changes in the USA and some changes in rules.

[Finestream]

It is quite difficult for some people in some countries to obtain a visa for America, and it usually takes a lot of time for them to obtain one. I think the United States will make some exceptions during the world cup when it hosts it, as well as try to put in place some rules to make it easier for people to obtain a visa during the tournament.

We must not forget that there will be presidential elections at the US on 2024, and it seems that once again immigration is going to be a very hot topic, so while it would make sense for the US to relax the requirements for fans which want to obtain a visa to visit their country during the world cup, we may as well end up seeing the opposite and instead we could see the US becoming way stricter on their policies, and people that had already bought their tickets and booked hotel rooms may be denied a visa losing a lot of money in the process.

I just forgot about the presidential elections in 2024, I guess because of the 2026 world cup we are going to see many topics and news about the possible presidents who want to make special rules for the world cup and make some special rules for it. I think after the presidential elections that's possible to see some changes in the USA and some changes in rules.

Safe to say that these specific individuals who are running for the presidential seat will try and talk about the upcoming world cup that will happen in their country, I don't doubt it as that topic will literally increase their ratings if they can sweet talk the people to have a much easier journey. But after that, we cannot expect their promises to happen because first and foremost, security and safety of their people is a priority specially in this kind of event and I don't think they will give the foreign people some slack just because of it. Moreover, cutting some slack will prevent them from doing their jobs and most probably, a lot of people will take advantage of that like the ones who are planning to make a living in their country in the guise of being a spectator of the upcoming event.

[FanEagle]

Deciding where it should be hosted could go either way but we know that Qatar bribed to get it, it was ousted and we literally learned it and the CEO of fifa got fired for it, so it was obvious that they didn't deserve it to begin with.

In the end, they are going to end up as a host forever, that will not be taken from them, no matter how much money they have spent. After seeing that, Saudis decided that they want to do the same for 2030 one, and they have started to hire players because of that, to show the world that they have what it takes. I bet that they will be putting up a lot of money as well, they have the money for it, so it shouldn't really be impossible to do something like that, it could work out for them in the end.

[Zlantann]

It is quite difficult for some people in some countries to obtain a visa for America, and it usually takes a lot of time for them to obtain one. I think the United States will make some exceptions during the world cup when it hosts it, as well as try to put in place some rules to make it easier for people to obtain a visa during the tournament.

It is very difficult to get a US visa from my country. In fact 95% of people that apply for visas are denied. You can't even get a tourist visa because the conditions are very stringent. I am also hoping that the election will usher in a government that will be more flexible with its immigration polices so that many fans can get the opportunity of enjoying the football games and catch some fun in the country.

Deciding where it should be hosted could go either way but we know that Qatar bribed to get it, it was ousted and we literally learned it and the CEO of fifa got fired for it, so it was obvious that they didn't deserve it to begin with.

In the end, they are going to end up as a host forever, that will not be taken from them, no matter how much money they have spent. After seeing that, Saudis decided that they want to do the same for 2030 one, and they have started to hire players because of that, to show the world that they have what it takes. I bet that they will be putting up a lot of money as well, they have the money for it, so it shouldn't really be impossible to do something like that, it could work out for them in the end.

The world is gradually losing the virtue of honesty and integrity. Money seems to be controlling everything in this world. As you said, Saudi Arabia might end up winning hosting rights not because they are the most qualified, but because of the money they are willing to spend. When it was discovered that Qatar bribed many FIFA officials to win the hosting right I was surprised because the country is an Islamic nation and I thought they will uphold the tenets of the religion. So it will not be out of place to predict that Saudi Arabis might still use the same process to clinch the hosting rights. But it is high time Fifa becomes transparent because if money keeps influencing the votes of the hosting rights, the wrong country/countries will continue to emerge as world cup hosts.

[Slow death]

It is quite difficult for some people in some countries to obtain a visa for America, and it usually takes a lot of time for them to obtain one. I think the United States will make some exceptions during the world cup when it hosts it, as well as try to put in place some rules to make it easier for people to obtain a visa during the tournament.

We must not forget that there will be presidential elections at the US on 2024, and it seems that once again immigration is going to be a very hot topic, so while it would make sense for the US to relax the requirements for fans which want to obtain a visa to visit their country during the world cup, we may as well end up seeing the opposite and instead we could see the US becoming way stricter on their policies, and people that had already bought their tickets and booked hotel rooms may be denied a visa losing a lot of money in the process.

I just forgot about the presidential elections in 2024, I guess because of the 2026 world cup we are going to see many topics and news about the possible presidents who want to make special rules for the world cup and make some special rules for it. I think after the presidential elections that's possible to see some changes in the USA and some changes in rules.

the US government has had a lot of headaches for many years because of mexico in terms of the illegal entry of mexicans, there is also the issue of drugs and the great mexican criminals who have committed atrocities, so with this joint world cup i am saddened asking how the US government intends to deal with the mexican border during the world cup, because I believe that many people will want to watch as many games as possible, so they will watch some games in the us and then travel by car to mexico to watch other games and then return to the US to watch more games

if the government at the border are very strict then it will make the number of people who will spend hours waiting for bureaucracy at the border very large and the most annoying thing for me is sitting in the car in a long line of cars waiting for the police to keep searching each car and documents, we will see how the government will deal with this so that the service is quick and does not create embarrassment for people who go to watch the games and of course the drug dealers will want to take advantage of this world cup event

[Leviathan.007]

It is quite difficult for some people in some countries to obtain a visa for America, and it usually takes a lot of time for them to obtain one. I think the United States will make some exceptions during the world cup when it hosts it, as well as try to put in place some rules to make it easier for people to obtain a visa during the tournament.

We must not forget that there will be presidential elections at the US on 2024, and it seems that once again immigration is going to be a very hot topic, so while it would make sense for the US to relax the requirements for fans which want to obtain a visa to visit their country during the world cup, we may as well end up seeing the opposite and instead we could see the US becoming way stricter on their policies, and people that had already bought their tickets and booked hotel rooms may be denied a visa losing a lot of money in the process.

I just forgot about the presidential elections in 2024, I guess because of the 2026 world cup we are going to see many topics and news about the possible presidents who want to make special rules for the world cup and make some special rules for it. I think after the presidential elections that's possible to see some changes in the USA and some changes in rules.

the US government has had a lot of headaches for many years because of mexico in terms of the illegal entry of mexicans, there is also the issue of drugs and the great mexican criminals who have committed atrocities, so with this joint world cup i am saddened asking how the US government intends to deal with the mexican border during the world cup, because I believe that many people will want to watch as many games as possible, so they will watch some games in the us and then travel by car to mexico to watch other games and then return to the US to watch more games

if the government at the border are very strict then it will make the number of people who will spend hours waiting for bureaucracy at the border very large and the most annoying thing for me is sitting in the car in a long line of cars waiting for the police to keep searching each car and documents, we will see how the government will deal with this so that the service is quick and does not create embarrassment for people who go to watch the games and of course the drug dealers will want to take advantage of this world cup event

They cannot and they will not change whole country rules for a tournament even if they are hosting the greatest tournament in the world. Because there is huge interest from people in all over the world to take visas to America, but still America can make some special rules and let the people who want to watch the world cup to have their visas easier or after than at other times.

[Synchronice]

When it was discovered that Qatar bribed many FIFA officials to win the hosting right I was surprised because the country is an Islamic nation and I thought they will uphold the tenets of the religion. So it will not be out of place to predict that Saudi Arabis might still use the same process to clinch the hosting rights. But it is high time Fifa becomes transparent because if money keeps influencing the votes of the hosting rights, the wrong country/countries will continue to emerge as world cup hosts.

While I don't want to disrespect any Muslim person, it's true that highest percentage of them forget their religion when they leave the borders of their country. A lot of Muslims drink alcohol, do drugs, are hugely active in prostitute, etc. So, while their religion probably prohibits corruption, still money outweighs all the religions and restrictions.

the US government has had a lot of headaches for many years because of mexico in terms of the illegal entry of mexicans, there is also the issue of drugs and the great mexican criminals who have committed atrocities, so with this joint world cup i am saddened asking how the US government intends to deal with the mexican border during the world cup, because I believe that many people will want to watch as many games as possible, so they will watch some games in the us and then travel by car to mexico to watch other games and then return to the US to watch more games

if the government at the border are very strict then it will make the number of people who will spend hours waiting for bureaucracy at the border very large and the most annoying thing for me is sitting in the car in a long line of cars waiting for the police to keep searching each car and documents, we will see how the government will deal with this so that the service is quick and does not create embarrassment for people who go to watch the games and of course the drug dealers will want to take advantage of this world cup event

What if I say that the USA benefits with the situation that exists with Mexico–United States border. People who cross this border are usually doing a very hard jobs for very cheap compensation with 0 benefits that locals get. And if we talk about drugs, believe it or not, that situation is even beneficial, not for people, but for the government because they make a lot of money from this.

[nullama]

Deciding where it should be hosted could go either way but we know that Qatar bribed to get it, it was ousted and we literally learned it and the CEO of fifa got fired for it, so it was obvious that they didn't deserve it to begin with.

In the end, they are going to end up as a host forever, that will not be taken from them, no matter how much money they have spent. After seeing that, Saudis decided that they want to do the same for 2030 one, and they have started to hire players because of that, to show the world that they have what it takes. I bet that they will be putting up a lot of money as well, they have the money for it, so it shouldn't really be impossible to do something like that, it could work out for them in the end.

I wish the 100th world cup will be hosted in South America, because it all started there, in Uruguay.

It would be quite nice to mark the anniversary there. I think there is a bid that includes four South American countries, with Uruguay being one of them.

[Docnaster]

It is quite difficult for some people in some countries to obtain a visa for America, and it usually takes a lot of time for them to obtain one. I think the United States will make some exceptions during the world cup when it hosts it, as well as try to put in place some rules to make it easier for people to obtain a visa during the tournament.

We must not forget that there will be presidential elections at the US on 2024, and it seems that once again immigration is going to be a very hot topic, so while it would make sense for the US to relax the requirements for fans which want to obtain a visa to visit their country during the world cup, we may as well end up seeing the opposite and instead we could see the US becoming way stricter on their policies, and people that had already bought their tickets and booked hotel rooms may be denied a visa losing a lot of money in the process.

I just forgot about the presidential elections in 2024, I guess because of the 2026 world cup we are going to see many topics and news about the possible presidents who want to make special rules for the world cup and make some special rules for it. I think after the presidential elections that's possible to see some changes in the USA and some changes in rules.

the US government has had a lot of headaches for many years because of mexico in terms of the illegal entry of mexicans, there is also the issue of drugs and the great mexican criminals who have committed atrocities, so with this joint world cup i am saddened asking how the US government intends to deal with the mexican border during the world cup, because I believe that many people will want to watch as many games as possible, so they will watch some games in the us and then travel by car to mexico to watch other games and then return to the US to watch more games

if the government at the border are very strict then it will make the number of people who will spend hours waiting for bureaucracy at the border very large and the most annoying thing for me is sitting in the car in a long line of cars waiting for the police to keep searching each car and documents, we will see how the government will deal with this so that the service is quick and does not create embarrassment for people who go to watch the games and of course the drug dealers will want to take advantage of this world cup event

They cannot and they will not change whole country rules for a tournament even if they are hosting the greatest tournament in the world. Because there is huge interest from people in all over the world to take visas to America, but still America can make some special rules and let the people who want to watch the world cup to have their visas easier or after than at other times.

I don't think securing Visas to go and watch the FIFA World Cup that'll be hosted by Canada/Mexico/United States in 2024 by fans would be an issue for fans across the globe.
During the FIFA World Cup tournaments, there's provision of a special Visa for fans to the host country or countries and such Visa expires immediately at the World Cup is over. So any fan who has that kind of Visa to the host country is considered an illegal migrant at the expiration of the tournament.

[freedomgo]

Deciding where it should be hosted could go either way but we know that Qatar bribed to get it, it was ousted and we literally learned it and the CEO of fifa got fired for it, so it was obvious that they didn't deserve it to begin with.

In the end, they are going to end up as a host forever, that will not be taken from them, no matter how much money they have spent. After seeing that, Saudis decided that they want to do the same for 2030 one, and they have started to hire players because of that, to show the world that they have what it takes. I bet that they will be putting up a lot of money as well, they have the money for it, so it shouldn't really be impossible to do something like that, it could work out for them in the end.

Oh mate! You shouldn't have said that thing about Qatar and what they did to guarantee their right to host a World Cup event

It's not that most of them, and when I say most of them I mean the ones who believed that Qatar did it legally, did it in a fabulous way that no other country can do it again and also don't acknowledge the truth behind the curtains about what really happened.


Now because of what Qatar did, what you said above is indeed true and it's not really undeniable because aside from the fact that Saudi League is looking forward to a much bigger picture, hosting a World Cup is also one of their future plans and that is why they have merged with Egypt and Greece to host the 2030 World Cup. I know that they will do everything in their power just to guarantee that but for now, the Morocco-Portugal-Spain are the ones that are much closer to the goal to host the 2030 event.

[darewaller]

I don't think securing Visas to go and watch the FIFA World Cup that'll be hosted by Canada/Mexico/United States in 2024 by fans would be an issue for fans across the globe.
During the FIFA World Cup tournaments, there's provision of a special Visa for fans to the host country or countries and such Visa expires immediately at the World Cup is over. So any fan who has that kind of Visa to the host country is considered an illegal migrant at the expiration of the tournament.

That might be true for some nations, but not for all nations. Like for example if an Argentina wants to go there, do you think they will have the same chance of getting the visa as an English person? Doesn't matter how much money they have, just assume that they have the same amount of money in the bank and showed everything the same, would they still be getting equal chances?

Think of a big nation, like England, France, Germany, Spain etc etc, and then think of a smaller nation, like Argentina, Nigeria, Egypt etc etc, do you think they all have the same chance of getting the visa? The big ones will have easier time, the smaller nations will have some trouble and that's why I believe that it is going to be tough for some people.

[Japinat]

I don't think securing Visas to go and watch the FIFA World Cup that'll be hosted by Canada/Mexico/United States in 2024 by fans would be an issue for fans across the globe.
During the FIFA World Cup tournaments, there's provision of a special Visa for fans to the host country or countries and such Visa expires immediately at the World Cup is over. So any fan who has that kind of Visa to the host country is considered an illegal migrant at the expiration of the tournament.

That might be true for some nations, but not for all nations. Like for example if an Argentina wants to go there, do you think they will have the same chance of getting the visa as an English person? Doesn't matter how much money they have, just assume that they have the same amount of money in the bank and showed everything the same, would they still be getting equal chances?

Think of a big nation, like England, France, Germany, Spain etc etc, and then think of a smaller nation, like Argentina, Nigeria, Egypt etc etc, do you think they all have the same chance of getting the visa? The big ones will have easier time, the smaller nations will have some trouble and that's why I believe that it is going to be tough for some people.

I agree. Reality isn't always fair and I think by this time we already know that and accept the fact that it is not equal in almost everything. Each nation have its own advantage and disadvantage and in this instance that Northern American countries will host the event, countries that belong to the 2nd world countries and 3rd world countries will undergo a much stricter screening with more requirements before they are given the visa to be a tourist or watch the specific event. Compared to the first world countries where passport will suffice and they are the ones who actually have an advantage to an event like this because they can go inside and out with such ease and comfort.

[Oneandpure]

I don't think securing Visas to go and watch the FIFA World Cup that'll be hosted by Canada/Mexico/United States in 2024 by fans would be an issue for fans across the globe.
During the FIFA World Cup tournaments, there's provision of a special Visa for fans to the host country or countries and such Visa expires immediately at the World Cup is over. So any fan who has that kind of Visa to the host country is considered an illegal migrant at the expiration of the tournament.

Its seems good ideas for hosting of FIFA World Cup, United State and Canada are most difficult countries for visitor and what happen later when becoming host of World Cup will us get easy visa coming there. For Mexico I don't think has problem because around countries people come from easily visiting there but will United State and Canada have difficult rule coming there? I think good ideas have adopted by FIFA and give rule for all countries when becoming host of World Cup give free visa for visitor exactly when World Cup playing. Some fans not rich person and they have much money for paying visa and how expensive living cost in Mexico and Unite State, FIFA should take this points actually about living cost in countries will be host of FIFA World Cup on next edition.

[LUCKMCFLY]

this is a kinda unique situation, because they used to have only 3 direct slots, and now they changed two things: They added extra 3 direct slots for a total of 6 (because now there are more teams in the world cup), but also at the same time they removed the extra slots for the hosts.

It's a bit of a trick for this time because they literally added 3 extra slots, but it's not really for the hosts, it's in general from now on.

What do you mean, you are telling us that USA/Canada/Mexico will not automatically go to world cup because of this? I mean normally when you are a host of the world cup then you go to world cup, that is how it works and has always been working that way.

If there is a new rule that says that there are 3 more slots but there is no guarantee for the host nations then I am pretty sure that at least one of these nations may end up missing the cup chance as well. That would be a new thing that I have never heard of before but if what you are saying is true that means there would be more fair situation, teams will actually have to fight to get what they are owed and should be very important to make a difference in the end as well.

We are not saying these three teams should not be in the 2026 world cup but the only thing I say about these three countries is mostly about taking three spots that other countries and other teams can use.
In the 2026 world cup, it is possible that another team with a higher quality will not be able to participate just because these two have taken up a spot.

Well this is something that there is not much to see, I remember when the World Cup was held in Brazil, in my country we were very excited, because we had a Brazil that was not going to compete for its place, however it was not like that, Brazil played As if there were no tomorrow, my country did not qualify and on top of that we lost the easiest opportunity we had to go to a World Cup, now in this World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico things have changed, because first there are more places in the World Cup, for everyone in general worldwide and for me it is an incentive that at least 2 more places are opened in CONMEBOL, if so then the opportunities do not stop and I hope that my country will qualify.

But a lot has happened at least in the Venezuelan team, initially they had a very good technical director named Pékerman, he is a high-level Argentine coach, and in the Football Federation Pékerman resigned due to breach of contract, this is something that corroborates that in these countries corruption is on the surface, so it is useless to get excited sometimes when there is no kind of support in football or in any sport, things tend to be like that, so now it is another Argentine that the truth is not I know how good it is, also as I said before, CONMEBOL is one of the most demanding in the world, for me the easiest confederation of all and to qualify is CONCACAF where the strongest countries are Mexico and USA, So that means that countries like El Salvador, Honduras have a very good opportunity to go to the World Cup, as well as HAITI.

[Sithara007]

I agree. Reality isn't always fair and I think by this time we already know that and accept the fact that it is not equal in almost everything. Each nation have its own advantage and disadvantage and in this instance that Northern American countries will host the event, countries that belong to the 2nd world countries and 3rd world countries will undergo a much stricter screening with more requirements before they are given the visa to be a tourist or watch the specific event. Compared to the first world countries where passport will suffice and they are the ones who actually have an advantage to an event like this because they can go inside and out with such ease and comfort.

There are a total of 104 matches to be played during the 2026 World Cup. Even if we take a conservative estimate of 25,000 non-American spectators per match, it will work out to a total of 2.5 million individuals. Is it even possible to monitor all these people? Obviously some of them are going to drop out of the radar and stay in the US illegally. That said, millions of illegals are entering the American territory every year from Mexico. So what is the big deal if a few thousand football fans overstay their visa? Anyway, let's see how the US immigration deals with football fans from third world nations.   

[marcous]

There are a total of 104 matches to be played during the 2026 World Cup. Even if we take a conservative estimate of 25,000 non-American spectators per match, it will work out to a total of 2.5 million individuals. Is it even possible to monitor all these people? Obviously some of them are going to drop out of the radar and stay in the US illegally. That said, millions of illegals are entering the American territory every year from Mexico. So what is the big deal if a few thousand football fans overstay their visa? Anyway, let's see how the US immigration deals with football fans from third world nations.   

If the total population of the three countries of America, Mexico and Canada will reach 500 million people. With the influence of today's social media, it will certainly attract the attention of more spectators to come to the stadium, including spectators from outside the three countries. I think to minimize the various risks that can arise from immigrants or tourists, this has been attempted long before.

Apart from that the 2026 world cup event will be the biggest and most luxurious than ever. By changing several FIFA regulations, such as adding teams from 32 to 48, the competition will become more stringent.

[Litzki1990]

I don't think securing Visas to go and watch the FIFA World Cup that'll be hosted by Canada/Mexico/United States in 2024 by fans would be an issue for fans across the globe.
During the FIFA World Cup tournaments, there's provision of a special Visa for fans to the host country or countries and such Visa expires immediately at the World Cup is over. So any fan who has that kind of Visa to the host country is considered an illegal migrant at the expiration of the tournament.

Its seems good ideas for hosting of FIFA World Cup, United State and Canada are most difficult countries for visitor and what happen later when becoming host of World Cup will us get easy visa coming there. For Mexico I don't think has problem because around countries people come from easily visiting there but will United State and Canada have difficult rule coming there? I think good ideas have adopted by FIFA and give rule for all countries when becoming host of World Cup give free visa for visitor exactly when World Cup playing. Some fans not rich person and they have much money for paying visa and how expensive living cost in Mexico and Unite State, FIFA should take this points actually about living cost in countries will be host of FIFA World Cup on next edition.

Surely FIFA will come to a good decision in this regard by thinking about the audience. It is FIFA's responsibility to ensure that football fans can easily enjoy the game on the field. While getting a visa for Mexico is relatively easy, visas for the US and Canada are not so easy. It is very difficult for people from countries outside of Europe or America to get visas for Canada and America. Those who go to enjoy the football world cup directly on the field usually enter the countries where the football world cup is held with a tourist visa, but it is very difficult to get a tourist visa for America and Canada. Hopefully FIFA will definitely come to a discussion with these three countries and come to a decision on how to simplify the visa process.

[nullama]

this is a kinda unique situation, because they used to have only 3 direct slots, and now they changed two things: They added extra 3 direct slots for a total of 6 (because now there are more teams in the world cup), but also at the same time they removed the extra slots for the hosts.

It's a bit of a trick for this time because they literally added 3 extra slots, but it's not really for the hosts, it's in general from now on.

What do you mean, you are telling us that USA/Canada/Mexico will not automatically go to world cup because of this? I mean normally when you are a host of the world cup then you go to world cup, that is how it works and has always been working that way.

If there is a new rule that says that there are 3 more slots but there is no guarantee for the host nations then I am pretty sure that at least one of these nations may end up missing the cup chance as well. That would be a new thing that I have never heard of before but if what you are saying is true that means there would be more fair situation, teams will actually have to fight to get what they are owed and should be very important to make a difference in the end as well.

I'm saying that the hosting countries now still qualify, but there are no more extra slots for the region.

It used to be that the rest of the teams in the region basically got an extra slot for them because the host got an extra qualifying slot. That's not the case any more.

The 3 extra slots just happens to be the extra slots for the new competition style, it's independent of who's hosting it. It just matched the number of hosts now.

[Leviathan.007]

this is a kinda unique situation, because they used to have only 3 direct slots, and now they changed two things: They added extra 3 direct slots for a total of 6 (because now there are more teams in the world cup), but also at the same time they removed the extra slots for the hosts.

It's a bit of a trick for this time because they literally added 3 extra slots, but it's not really for the hosts, it's in general from now on.

What do you mean, you are telling us that USA/Canada/Mexico will not automatically go to world cup because of this? I mean normally when you are a host of the world cup then you go to world cup, that is how it works and has always been working that way.

If there is a new rule that says that there are 3 more slots but there is no guarantee for the host nations then I am pretty sure that at least one of these nations may end up missing the cup chance as well. That would be a new thing that I have never heard of before but if what you are saying is true that means there would be more fair situation, teams will actually have to fight to get what they are owed and should be very important to make a difference in the end as well.

I'm saying that the hosting countries now still qualify, but there are no more extra slots for the region.

It used to be that the rest of the teams in the region basically got an extra slot for them because the host got an extra qualifying slot. That's not the case any more.

The 3 extra slots just happens to be the extra slots for the new competition style, it's independent of who's hosting it. It just matched the number of hosts now.

That's why I think they should add extra three slots for this season, Because I think this time in the 2026 world cup we are going to have more countries getting auto qualification for the world cup and I think this can make three other countries be out of this tournament, the other solution can be making only one country get auto qualification.

[nullama]

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That's why I think they should add extra three slots for this season, Because I think this time in the 2026 world cup we are going to have more countries getting auto qualification for the world cup and I think this can make three other countries be out of this tournament, the other solution can be making only one country get auto qualification.

Well, they did just that. Because in the next world cup there will be more teams qualified, they added extra slots to every conference. It just happened to be that for CONCACAF they added 3 slots, which just happened to match the number of hosts.

So, for the following world cup, they will still have those 6 direct slots, even if they are not hosting it, and whoever gets to host it, won't have any other extra slots, just the increased ones from this change.