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

[Die_empty]

I don't think the world cup would be interesting like this. They should have just left it for just one country to host. Well, let's see how it goes. As for the the 48 teams instead of  32, I like it. It would make it possible for more countries to be part of the tournament. The world cup is always an interesting tournament no matter what but it's going to be really difficult to see a world cup more interesting than the one we just had in Qatar. I'm a big fan of the world cup and I always anticipate it. I hope the next one proves me wrong and becomes more interesting than that of Qatar.

I do had the same thought. Just for twenty matches adding two more countries isn't needed. Those 20 matches in Mexico and Canada isn't gonna make any big contribution to the nations. Qatar have done with perfection, but human lives lost during the process hasn't received proper compensation. Anyhow USA will try to make it better than the World Cup in Qatar. As one of the user mentioned the Visa process will surely be a hindrance for football fans around the world to reach USA for watching the matches.

Sometimes we might assume that four years is a long time but before you know what going on we are already in the world cup year. I am very pleased Africa would have more slots and hopefully, my country would be able to qualify for this great tournament. Sadly, most of the world's greatest footballers might not be available for the next world cup but within the next few years, we might start having a new crop of world-class footballers.

The world cup has a way of forcing countries to make their visa requirements or immigration policy more flexible. The US and other co-host would reduce their entry requirements. Qatar did a good job but I am sure the performance of the US would be far better.

[Theones]

Sometimes we might assume that four years is a long time but before you know what going on we are already in the world cup year. I am very pleased Africa would have more slots and hopefully, my country would be able to qualify for this great tournament. Sadly, most of the world's greatest footballers might not be available for the next world cup but within the next few years, we might start having a new crop of world-class footballers.

The world cup has a way of forcing countries to make their visa requirements or immigration policy more flexible. The US and other co-host would reduce their entry requirements. Qatar did a good job but I am sure the performance of the US would be far better.

the one thing I liked about Qatar is - they banned beer in the stadium - although people longed for it. But then they realized they lived their lives too.
So this should be banned in stadium to have a better experience and to avoid harassment and to avoid unpleasant experiences.

[bitgov]

We shall discuss everything from qualification, preparation, and then the commencement of the actual Fifa world cup in 2026. 

I'm Just confused about Russia, are they still banned for 2026?

Because this is 1st world cup event in 3 countries, how can they handle flight and match?
Because I have to think how tired a team is if wants to meet from the last match in Canada and have a flight to Mexico which need 5 hours flight. Maybe, the official has a plan to reduce tiredness on a busy schedule for the team like a private plane or ease of transportation to reduce the tired.

And, the final match is also interesting to guess, we know the USA has been the host of the world cup 1994 (Rose Bowl Stadium, California). there is a possibility that they are not allowed to be the final host again, while Mexico has a world cup host in 1970 and 1986 also. so I have to guess the opening and final ceremonies in Canada.

but it was an easy thing to get Qatar visa and stay there. While for the fans getting a Canada visa and USA visa is not an easy thing. Also would USA and Canada be welcoming people from all over in such a big number like Qatar did?
Qatar is a small country - while USA and Canada are big countries getting security and taking care of people is. not an easy things.

[slackovic]

We shall discuss everything from qualification, preparation, and then the commencement of the actual Fifa world cup in 2026. 

I'm Just confused about Russia, are they still banned for 2026?

Because this is 1st world cup event in 3 countries, how can they handle flight and match?
Because I have to think how tired a team is if wants to meet from the last match in Canada and have a flight to Mexico which need 5 hours flight. Maybe, the official has a plan to reduce tiredness on a busy schedule for the team like a private plane or ease of transportation to reduce the tired.

And, the final match is also interesting to guess, we know the USA has been the host of the world cup 1994 (Rose Bowl Stadium, California). there is a possibility that they are not allowed to be the final host again, while Mexico has a world cup host in 1970 and 1986 also. so I have to guess the opening and final ceremonies in Canada.

but it was an easy thing to get Qatar visa and stay there. While for the fans getting a Canada visa and USA visa is not an easy thing. Also would USA and Canada be welcoming people from all over in such a big number like Qatar did?
Qatar is a small country - while USA and Canada are big countries getting security and taking care of people is. not an easy things.

Was it easy for fans to get a visa for Qatar? I'm not so sure. I didn't go there but I remember some news about a lot of fans not being able to get in Qatar because they didn't have their passes in time. I don't know if that was because of a lot of requests but I know that many people paid a lot of money for a card and accommodation just to be denied entry to Qatar.

[Yogee]

Any reason why they decided to host the 2026 FIFA world cup in three different countries?

"We are in the 21st century, and we should shape the World Cup for the 21st century. Football is more than Europe and South America; football is global." - Gianni Infantino

I'm not entirely in agreement with his statement since each region also have their qualification matches before they make it to the original 32-team list. The process weeds out weaker teams so the fans only get to watch the best teams with top quality football. Adding 14 more teams would probably just diminish that.

[Alisha-k]

I am in love with this initiative already this way more suspense, more surprises and more matches will bring about more fun to the 2026 world cup. Qatar was so entertaining and suspense filled and since it is co-hosted by Mexico, Canada and USA it will spice up the  competition including the increased number of participating nations.

[Frankolala]

It is always good to try something new just like the say that changes is constant in life,the most interesting part of the matches will be played in U.S.A,while the Group stage will be played in the three different countries, I guess,there might be a certain number of people that will be accepted in the world cup.

We shouldn't think that using the three country will be a big challenge in the tournament,we will have 48 countries to be present in the world cup,the population will be more than those that went to Qatar because all the 48 countries fans and supporters will love to go from different part of the world. Like said USA and Canada have more population than Qatar and,only one country will not be able to contain these countries because on their own,they are already have large population.

[Naficopa]

It is always good to try something new just like the say that changes is constant in life,the most interesting part of the matches will be played in U.S.A,while the Group stage will be played in the three different countries, I guess,there might be a certain number of people that will be accepted in the world cup.

We shouldn't think that using the three country will be a big challenge in the tournament,we will have 48 countries to be present in the world cup,the population will be more than those that went to Qatar because all the 48 countries fans and supporters will love to go from different part of the world. Like said USA and Canada have more population than Qatar and,only one country will not be able to contain these countries because on their own,they are already have large population.

This is going to be an amazing opportunity for 3 countries who got chance to host world cup 2026. As we know football os the most famous sport in the world and football fans are crazy to go watch games ,this initiative will help  3 countries to host football and earn revenues . In this way load will not be on one country as football grounds and setup for world cup is a heavy task financially. 
This will definitely promote tourist and may be visa policy will be flexible this time for football fans.

[bitgov]

I am in love with this initiative already this way more suspense, more surprises and more matches will bring about more fun to the 2026 world cup. Qatar was so entertaining and suspense filled and since it is co-hosted by Mexico, Canada and USA it will spice up the  competition including the increased number of participating nations.

does anyone has an idea. How can we be part of those event?
like Qatar has open so many jobs opportunities for the outsider. Can anyone tell how to join the work team of FIFA?
Thanking in advance.

[Asiska02]

The Fifa world cup 2026 will be co-hosted by three nations United States, Canada and Mexico.

Key Highlights

1- This will be the first time we will see 48 teams in the tournament, instead of 32.
2- There will be a total of 80 matches to be played in this Fifa world cup.
3- United States will host 60 Matches
4- Canada and Mexico will host 10 matches each.


Qualification

The qualification process for the FIFA 2026 world cup has not been finalized but this is for sure that more teams will be able to fulfill their dreams of playing in the Fifa world cup.

We shall discuss everything from qualification, preparation, and then the commencement of the actual Fifa world cup in 2026. 

This is just one of its kind in the history of football, more teams to feature in the World Cup is a great one and admire it a lot. Most countries will be able to compete in the World Cup for the first time in 2026.
I can only imagine three nations hosting it, with one country hosting 60 matches and the remaining two countries hosting 10 matches each. Perhaps the final 20 matches will be played in these two countries rather than moving between the three countries throughout the competition. Let us wait and see how FIFA decides to handle this.

[Masplanc]

I am in love with this initiative already this way more suspense, more surprises and more matches will bring about more fun to the 2026 world cup. Qatar was so entertaining and suspense filled and since it is co-hosted by Mexico, Canada and USA it will spice up the  competition including the increased number of participating nations.

Qatar was very interesting, things I never expected in the competition took place, and it is mind blowing. Mexico,  Canada and USA will be interesting too and more competitive because more teams are becoming stronger. We saw that from the world cup competition in Qatar.

[noormcs5]

Sometimes we might assume that four years is a long time but before you know what going on we are already in the world cup year. I am very pleased Africa would have more slots and hopefully, my country would be able to qualify for this great tournament. Sadly, most of the world's greatest footballers might not be available for the next world cup but within the next few years, we might start having a new crop of world-class footballers.

The world cup has a way of forcing countries to make their visa requirements or immigration policy more flexible. The US and other co-host would reduce their entry requirements. Qatar did a good job but I am sure the performance of the US would be far better.

the one thing I liked about Qatar is - they banned beer in the stadium - although people longed for it. But then they realized they lived their lives too.
So this should be banned in stadium to have a better experience and to avoid harassment and to avoid unpleasant experiences.

Qatar was a Muslim country and therefore then ban drinking beer publicly in the stadium as beer is not considered good in their religion.
However, we cannot expect the same type of restrictions being implemented in United states or Canada. Beer is much popular here and i don't think they will ban beer in that world cup.

Qatar was very interesting, things I never expected in the competition took place, and it is mind blowing. Mexico,  Canada and USA will be interesting too and more competitive because more teams are becoming stronger. We saw that from the world cup competition in Qatar.

There will be more teams in this world cup and this means the competition will be more. Also, i will be interested to know that qualification matches will be more tense as more teams will be able to qualify this time.

[seoincorporation]

That world cup will be crazy because traveling between 3 countries to watch the games isn't a good option for all. I have no idea why FIFA decide to make it this way, but I don't like at all the format.

Even for the players will be complex to play in Mexico in high altitudes and hot temperatures, and then move to Canada for another match at low temperatures. I can't imagine the teams who get to the final, traveling each 2 days on plain, that would be hard for them.

[n0ne]

That world cup will be crazy because traveling between 3 countries to watch the games isn't a good option for all. I have no idea why FIFA decide to make it this way, but I don't like at all the format.

Even for the players will be complex to play in Mexico in high altitudes and hot temperatures, and then move to Canada for another match at low temperatures. I can't imagine the teams who get to the final, traveling each 2 days on plain, that would be hard for them.

Now itself the players should focus on playing at different climatic conditions in the consecutive matches with little rest. This is really hard for the players to perform well, because they need to adopt to the changing climatic conditions in a short time period. More 16 teams make it more interesting and gives opportunity to more new teams.

[Shaha98]

I don't think the world cup would be interesting like this. They should have just left it for just one country to host. Well, let's see how it goes. As for the the 48 teams instead of  32, I like it. It would make it possible for more countries to be part of the tournament. The world cup is always an interesting tournament no matter what but it's going to be really difficult to see a world cup more interesting than the one we just had in Qatar. I'm a big fan of the world cup and I always anticipate it. I hope the next one proves me wrong and becomes more interesting than that of Qatar.

I do had the same thought. Just for twenty matches adding two more countries isn't needed. Those 20 matches in Mexico and Canada isn't gonna make any big contribution to the nations. Qatar have done with perfection, but human lives lost during the process hasn't received proper compensation. Anyhow USA will try to make it better than the World Cup in Qatar. As one of the user mentioned the Visa process will surely be a hindrance for football fans around the world to reach USA for watching the matches.

Qatar hosted the World Cup in 2022 in a grand manner and spent a lot of money to build several stadiums suitable for the World Cup.  It was decided to play the final at Lusa Stadium.  But the next World Cup in 2026 would be best if the USA hosted the three countries.  Because they can control themselves from the beginning to the end.  But one thing that will become a problem is the visa.  Football fans should have a little trouble with this one.

[flipme]

Sometimes we might assume that four years is a long time but before you know what going on we are already in the world cup year. I am very pleased Africa would have more slots and hopefully, my country would be able to qualify for this great tournament. Sadly, most of the world's greatest footballers might not be available for the next world cup but within the next few years, we might start having a new crop of world-class footballers.

The world cup has a way of forcing countries to make their visa requirements or immigration policy more flexible. The US and other co-host would reduce their entry requirements. Qatar did a good job but I am sure the performance of the US would be far better.

the one thing I liked about Qatar is - they banned beer in the stadium - although people longed for it. But then they realized they lived their lives too.
So this should be banned in stadium to have a better experience and to avoid harassment and to avoid unpleasant experiences.

Each prohibition creates its own smuggling routes. I imagine thousands of fans drinking beer in cola bottles in the stadium. Anyway, these are not important things. They organized a successful and enjoyable tournament in a challenging geography like the Middle East. There were hardly any bad incidents in the matches. Participants from other countries also acted with common sense and added to the beauty of the organization. I congratulate them. The new tournament will take place on the American continent. There will be 48 teams instead of 32. I think we will watch an extraordinary tournament with lots of surprises. I hope we see more of the surprise results in Qatar in this tournament and every match will entertain us more.

[Crypto Library]

Qatar hosted the World Cup in 2022 in a grand manner and spent a lot of money to build several stadiums suitable for the World Cup.  It was decided to play the final at Lusa Stadium.  But the next World Cup in 2026 would be best if the USA hosted the three countries.  Because they can control themselves from the beginning to the end.  But one thing that will become a problem is the visa.  Football fans should have a little trouble with this one.

In 2026, I don't think anyone will invest as much as Qatar to host the FIFA World Cup. Qatar has finished the tournament beautifully and successfully with their maximum. Qatar, however, brought some coolness in getting their visas for the FIFA World Cup. In this case, I do not know how the matter of USA and Canada is going to be. But I think if they are gonna host of the FIFA  World Cup they can also bring some coolness in getting visa for the outside world to participate in it too.

[Shaha98]

Qatar hosted the World Cup in 2022 in a grand manner and spent a lot of money to build several stadiums suitable for the World Cup.  It was decided to play the final at Lusa Stadium.  But the next World Cup in 2026 would be best if the USA hosted the three countries.  Because they can control themselves from the beginning to the end.  But one thing that will become a problem is the visa.  Football fans should have a little trouble with this one.

In 2026, I don't think anyone will invest as much as Qatar to host the FIFA World Cup. Qatar has finished the tournament beautifully and successfully with their maximum. Qatar, however, brought some coolness in getting their visas for the FIFA World Cup. In this case, I do not know how the matter of USA and Canada is going to be. But I think if they are gonna host of the FIFA  World Cup they can also bring some coolness in getting visa for the outside world to participate in it too.

Currently, getting a visa in the United States is a lot of trouble.  But if the United States becomes the host of FIFA World Cup 2026 in that place, then it must be forced to bring some flexibility during the FIFA World Cup.  In this case, there is no option in terms of justice because flexibility is definitely needed, otherwise it will be very difficult for football lovers to enter the USA from the far corners of the world in the midst of so much suffering.

[Falconer]

I'm Just confused about Russia, are they still banned for 2026?

Most likely we will know the information, but now it seems unlikely because the war is still going on.

The 48 teams that will qualify for the tournament should be something that might be good for most countries to warmly welcome. I was expecting some Asian representatives to finally pull off something great at the 2026 World Cup, but it's clear we were never really the favourites. Therefore, new history was made by FIFA by choosing 3 countries to host the World Cup. This idea will definitely get pros and cons especially because it looks like a business that will benefit FIFA itself.

[Sirait]

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This is going to be an amazing opportunity for 3 countries who got chance to host world cup 2026. As we know football os the most famous sport in the world and football fans are crazy to go watch games ,this initiative will help  3 countries to host football and earn revenues . In this way load will not be on one country as football grounds and setup for world cup is a heavy task financially. 
This will definitely promote tourist and may be visa policy will be flexible this time for football fans.

I'm still wondering what the reasons are behind the 3 countries that will host the world cup in 2026 because as far as I know, the US is a country that is quite rich and can definitely be the sole host of the world cup. World Cup performances will definitely increase the potential for tourists in these three countries but will also potentially cause illegal immigrants to enter easily because all parties are busy with World Cup performances.