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

[romero121]

Canada and Mexico will host only 10 games each. USA will host 60! Total of 80 matches for the next World Cup. Probably there will be logistics to not exhaust players when travelling from one place to another.

I didn't know that and doesn't feel fair at all because the ones who will print with that event will be USA while the 3 of them have to spend a lot of money for the event. I think the matches should be split into the same amount of games for each country because doesn't worth making the infrastructure and the conditions in a country only for 10 games. I feel like Mexico and Canada will lose a lot of money with this.

That's fair, for what the countries spend they'll make some revenue. Now it is the USA to make big money out of the event and giving just the name as the host for Mexico and Canada. Anyhow this is gonna cost the countries as well as the people who wish to watch the matches. Because travelling between the countries will surely cost them much and it can't be expected to be the same as the event in Qatar. The best part of Qatar, all levels of people were able to watch the matches due to the affordable cost which won't be possible with the upcoming season.

[nullama]

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That's fair, for what the countries spend they'll make some revenue. Now it is the USA to make big money out of the event and giving just the name as the host for Mexico and Canada. Anyhow this is gonna cost the countries as well as the people who wish to watch the matches. Because travelling between the countries will surely cost them much and it can't be expected to be the same as the event in Qatar. The best part of Qatar, all levels of people were able to watch the matches due to the affordable cost which won't be possible with the upcoming season.

Well, yeah, but the US is a massive country. Not sure in which cities it will be hosted, but flying around the US can be a lot. San Francisco to New York is more than 4 thousand km, whereas if you think about Europe for example, you have 2.7 thousand kms between Portugal and Poland for example. The US is massive.

Even if the world cup is only hosted in the US it's still a challenge to organize it. Every state is like a different country really.

[nullama]

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I didn't know that and doesn't feel fair at all because the ones who will print with that event will be USA while the 3 of them have to spend a lot of money for the event. I think the matches should be split into the same amount of games for each country because doesn't worth making the infrastructure and the conditions in a country only for 10 games. I feel like Mexico and Canada will lose a lot of money with this.

I'm pretty sure it will all be done in a proportional way, that means that the US will probably get the most out of it, and also will have the largest expenses.

Mexico has already hosted the world cup two times (70, 86), so I'm surprised they only got to share this one.

Canada on the other hand has never hosted it, so it will probably get a lot of attention from this one.

Let's remember that the US has already hosted the world cup in 94 and it was quite alright.

[Erumo]

I'm pretty sure it will all be done in a proportional way, that means that the US will probably get the most out of it, and also will have the largest expenses.

Would not say that expenses will really be that high, as US has top class stadium + infrastructure almost in every hood. They will only had to make little preparations to turn their football stadium into soccer stadiums.

Frankly, how can US agree for that tournament? They fight so hard with people who want to stay or get in to US illegally, but after the cup, the numbers are going to jump. Also hope that there will no covid alternative in 2026, as it will be a disaster for the States.

[Japinat]

Canada and Mexico will host only 10 games each. USA will host 60! Total of 80 matches for the next World Cup. Probably there will be logistics to not exhaust players when travelling from one place to another.

I didn't know that and doesn't feel fair at all because the ones who will print with that event will be USA while the 3 of them have to spend a lot of money for the event. I think the matches should be split into the same amount of games for each country because doesn't worth making the infrastructure and the conditions in a country only for 10 games. I feel like Mexico and Canada will lose a lot of money with this.

Maybe they did like this exactly because USA already has the infrastructure to host more games, while Canada and Mexico are in humbler conditions. It was said no stadiums are going to be built, and I imagine they want to reuse most buildings as possible which already exist in their countries so they decrease the investment and maximize financial returns from tourists.

As it stands, the format for 2026 will mean 80 matches across the tournament - although that could still change. The United States would host 60 matches, including every match from the quarter-finals onward, while neighbouring Canada and Mexico would each host 10 matches.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/64032538

Yes, that's likely the case why the USA will have to host more games than Canada and Mexico. It says in the article that I've provided that the USA will most of the games during the quarter-finals onward because they have the biggest stadiums that can cater tens of thousands of people who will match the said matches during the event. Meanwhile, The FIFA Council will release more information in the coming weeks regarding the upcoming 2026 World Cup that will be hosted by 3 countries in North America.

[Gosgosking]

I am still under impression, that FIFA 2026 is going to be held in 3 countries. The distance between those 3 amazes me. First of all, all of them have different climate. Would it be easy for players to get to all three in such short period. Second - one match can be held in Mexico, other in Canada. This is not a 1h flight or few hours ride in a comfortable bus. The "road" is exhausting. Third - Canada? Seriously? Never thought that football is on a such high level of popularity there, to held a worldwide championship.

I think this  three countries are within each others, maybe one of the countries will first host the first set of the game. The 2026 world cup won't be complicated to fans that will travel to come watch. It will be planned in a way that it will favour everyone. 

[Vaculin]

I'm pretty sure it will all be done in a proportional way, that means that the US will probably get the most out of it, and also will have the largest expenses.

Would not say that expenses will really be that high, as US has top class stadium + infrastructure almost in every hood. They will only had to make little preparations to turn their football stadium into soccer stadiums.

Frankly, how can US agree for that tournament? They fight so hard with people who want to stay or get in to US illegally, but after the cup, the numbers are going to jump. Also hope that there will no covid alternative in 2026, as it will be a disaster for the States.

Canada, Mexico, and of course USA still got pretty expenses up ahead of them because even if they already have the required stadium to cater thousands of people, they still and will be needing to upgrade some of the stadiums and adding some things that will be aligned to the FIFA Council's requirements. The said countries won't be debating with it for sure because the profits in return will be massive than what they've poured to the FIFA Standards.

[uneng]

Canada and Mexico will host only 10 games each. USA will host 60! Total of 80 matches for the next World Cup. Probably there will be logistics to not exhaust players when travelling from one place to another.

I didn't know that and doesn't feel fair at all because the ones who will print with that event will be USA while the 3 of them have to spend a lot of money for the event. I think the matches should be split into the same amount of games for each country because doesn't worth making the infrastructure and the conditions in a country only for 10 games. I feel like Mexico and Canada will lose a lot of money with this.

Maybe they did like this exactly because USA already has the infrastructure to host more games, while Canada and Mexico are in humbler conditions. It was said no stadiums are going to be built, and I imagine they want to reuse most buildings as possible which already exist in their countries so they decrease the investment and maximize financial returns from tourists.

As it stands, the format for 2026 will mean 80 matches across the tournament - although that could still change. The United States would host 60 matches, including every match from the quarter-finals onward, while neighbouring Canada and Mexico would each host 10 matches.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/64032538

Yes, that's likely the case why the USA will have to host more games than Canada and Mexico. It says in the article that I've provided that the USA will most of the games during the quarter-finals onward because they have the biggest stadiums that can cater tens of thousands of people who will match the said matches during the event. Meanwhile, The FIFA Council will release more information in the coming weeks regarding the upcoming 2026 World Cup that will be hosted by 3 countries in North America.

Indeed, the biggest one is in Texas (AT&T Stadium in Arlington) and support almost 100,000 people! What games must they be going to play there, finals, maybe? That is huge, but personally I wouldn't go to a stadium like that, because the more overcrowded a building is, the more dangerous it's going to be in case of emergencies. Imagine if people have to leave the place instantly the turmoil, chaos and despair around.

[og kush420]

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I  am sure people have started planning - and that is for sure many people will escape during this event.
Because they have to give visas no matter what. But they can't trace people down where they have gone after entering States and Canada.

Some probably will, but in the end that is not responsibility of the FIFA, but rather of the United States government.
Since traveling to another country counts as tourism, USA immigration would be more careful when comes to granting Visas to those seeking to watch the matches, making sure they have no reason to move illegally and return to their home after the event.

They won't give visas to those who can't provide proof of job, income and family in their native motherland.

Spot on - ofcourse FIFA will not be held account for that - but arranging a world cup in USA and Canada can bring a wave of hope for all the asylum seekers and those who would want to go to USA- people will find ways and who escape. That is for sure.

[Masplanc]

Canada and Mexico will host only 10 games each. USA will host 60! Total of 80 matches for the next World Cup. Probably there will be logistics to not exhaust players when travelling from one place to another.

I didn't know that and doesn't feel fair at all because the ones who will print with that event will be USA while the 3 of them have to spend a lot of money for the event. I think the matches should be split into the same amount of games for each country because doesn't worth making the infrastructure and the conditions in a country only for 10 games. I feel like Mexico and Canada will lose a lot of money with this.

The 2026 world cup will be very stressful, it would have been better if the world cup will be hosted in one country which is supposed to be just USA.  I don't see reason why three big countries that is well capable of hosting the World Cup would want to host the world the same time.

[sovie]

Canada and Mexico will host only 10 games each. USA will host 60! Total of 80 matches for the next World Cup. Probably there will be logistics to not exhaust players when travelling from one place to another.

I didn't know that and doesn't feel fair at all because the ones who will print with that event will be USA while the 3 of them have to spend a lot of money for the event. I think the matches should be split into the same amount of games for each country because doesn't worth making the infrastructure and the conditions in a country only for 10 games. I feel like Mexico and Canada will lose a lot of money with this.

The 2026 world cup will be very stressful, it would have been better if the world cup will be hosted in one country which is supposed to be just USA.  I don't see reason why three big countries that is well capable of hosting the World Cup would want to host the world the same time.

everytime we see the big event being hosted by one country - many be it will reduce the pressure and it will bring more visitors from around the world
People will be running to watch the tournament in Canada  - I love Canada maybe I will apply and go watch some of the matches there.

[samcoin]

The coach of Argentina Lionel Scaloni recently said that it's possible for Messi to play additional World Cup depending of his status by then. I think the amount of attention Messi and Ronaldo brought to the 2022 World Cup will make FIFA trying hard with Messi to be available. It's not just about football as the economic part became the main decisive factor for any tournament, I still remember the face of Gianni Infantino when Portugal was kicked out of the tournament, he was very upset as he probably wished a final between Portugal and Argentina.

[og kush420]

The coach of Argentina Lionel Scaloni recently said that it's possible for Messi to play additional World Cup depending of his status by then. I think the amount of attention Messi and Ronaldo brought to the 2022 World Cup will make FIFA trying hard with Messi to be available. It's not just about football as the economic part became the main decisive factor for any tournament, I still remember the face of Gianni Infantino when Portugal was kicked out of the tournament, he was very upset as he probably wished a final between Portugal and Argentina.

I think it is hight time for Messi to retire from world cup not every day is his lucky day
HE is lucky to bring the world cup home - and I am sure next time is not his time. Good players mostly retire after winning the big titles

[Theones]

Indeed, the biggest one is in Texas (AT&T Stadium in Arlington) and support almost 100,000 people! What games must they be going to play there, finals, maybe? That is huge, but personally I wouldn't go to a stadium like that, because the more overcrowded a building is, the more dangerous it's going to be in case of emergencies. Imagine if people have to leave the place instantly the turmoil, chaos and despair around.

USA is power and so is Canada - not very sure about MExico but surly they will be good host. And there will be competition among the countries too.
Its too early for us to decide what is going to happen and how will the events being organised.

[gagux123]

In fact, it is a natural process, many countries are investing more and more in football, foreign coaches are coming who contribute to the development of football in Africa, Asia and North America, and as a result of all this, the difference in quality between national teams from Europe and South America and national teams from other continents is decreasing.
At every next World Cup, we see the further progress of national teams from Africa, Asia and North America in terms of tactics and playing, and this is no accident.
It is only a matter of time when we will see a team from Africa or Asia in the final of the world cup.
Football is very popular in almost all countries of the world and the differences between countries are getting smaller and that is great for the development and popularity of football.

Yes, I also believe this will be the "trend"...
Several countries around the world are taking football seriously. I imagine they have in mind that they can improve their football level even more!!
Let's see what the future will show us

[crunck]

Canada and Mexico will host only 10 games each. USA will host 60! Total of 80 matches for the next World Cup. Probably there will be logistics to not exhaust players when travelling from one place to another.

I didn't know that and doesn't feel fair at all because the ones who will print with that event will be USA while the 3 of them have to spend a lot of money for the event. I think the matches should be split into the same amount of games for each country because doesn't worth making the infrastructure and the conditions in a country only for 10 games. I feel like Mexico and Canada will lose a lot of money with this.

That's fair, for what the countries spend they'll make some revenue. Now it is the USA to make big money out of the event and giving just the name as the host for Mexico and Canada. Anyhow this is gonna cost the countries as well as the people who wish to watch the matches. Because travelling between the countries will surely cost them much and it can't be expected to be the same as the event in Qatar. The best part of Qatar, all levels of people were able to watch the matches due to the affordable cost which won't be possible with the upcoming season.

I do not know correctly but there has to be some internal politics that has caused Canada and Mexico to host such few games. But the thing I'm concerned most about is the health of players because traveling such distances is going to be really hectic for the players. Because these countries are huge in size and it takes days to travel from one to another.

But I think wasting so much money only to host 10 games makes zero sense to me.

[Strongkored]

Frankly, how can US agree for that tournament? They fight so hard with people who want to stay or get in to US illegally, but after the cup, the numbers are going to jump. Also hope that there will no covid alternative in 2026, as it will be a disaster for the States.

If I'm not mistaken USA Mexico and Canada were selected in 2018 as hosts for the 2026 World Cup so it's been quite a while, and those who put themselves forward, and must have seen the huge advantage to be had by hosting. If an alternative covid emerges then there will definitely be adjustments like what happened at the Japanese Olympics and also the previous European Cup

[nullama]

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If I'm not mistaken USA Mexico and Canada were selected in 2018 as hosts for the 2026 World Cup so it's been quite a while, and those who put themselves forward, and must have seen the huge advantage to be had by hosting. If an alternative covid emerges then there will definitely be adjustments like what happened at the Japanese Olympics and also the previous European Cup

This will be the third time that Mexico hosts a world cup, that must be some kind of record, I can't remember any other team that would have hosted it that many times.

It's a bit weird because there are still so many places in the world that haven't hosted it, and yet having Mexico for a third time (and the US as a second time) seems a bit strange.

First time for Canada though, so that's something at least.

[Sithara007]

If I'm not mistaken USA Mexico and Canada were selected in 2018 as hosts for the 2026 World Cup so it's been quite a while, and those who put themselves forward, and must have seen the huge advantage to be had by hosting. If an alternative covid emerges then there will definitely be adjustments like what happened at the Japanese Olympics and also the previous European Cup

We are still talking about COVID? It has been almost 3 years since the first cases spread from China to other countries (Italy and Japan). Here in India, hardly anyone cares about COVID anymore. People seems to have got the immunity against COVID, as a result of vaccinations and infections. Zero-COVID countries such as China have realized their mistake and are no longer trying to contain the infection. A flu virus similar to COVID may emerge in 2026, but I don't think that the current pandemic will last beyond this year (2023).

[LUCKMCFLY]

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This is a good thing, however I really like the mix of these countries, what comes to mind is that the USA should approve many visas at least for people who are from South America, because European citizens have no problem, Now if we want to see the majority of fans accompanying their teams wherever, I also like that it can be in Mexico to avoid these problems, and I think that may be the reason why it is in Mexico, since they do not require a Visa I imagine that most of the matches in South America will be there, the problem is that if Argentina arrives, Brazil will be that problem in the final, although it occurs to me that they may approve provincial visas only for the World Cup.

Qatar has shown their ability in a great way. Their hosting of this year's World Cup will be remembered in football history. All football fans have become familiar with their culture through this World Cup. Hopefully we will see more innovation in the next World Cup.

1 world cup event in 3 countries, I think this has proven that the next world cup is an innovation but the thing that stands out is the freedom of the fans themselves because visas really affect fans who want to travel freely to support their favorite team. Apart from that, security issues in a country must also be paid attention to because we ourselves know that Mexico has a high crime rate and it is a drug cartel.

We have just experienced the best world cup ever. Now the Arab has been recognized too.
You have mentioned a valid point of how fans will travel and how they will be able to support their counties if they will not be able to travel freely

Well, many think that Mexico is just drugs, cartels and things like that, but if we go to see its people, their name is something else, they are very kind people, you can make great friends, as they all have their ambitions and dreams, they are people normal, I know that sometimes these criminal groups do and undo, but great care must be taken so that you do not fall into those dangers, also as it will be there, the government must deploy a great security plan, at least in the space where it is located. will celebrate the event, of course if people start to explore without knowing some places they can reach places where they are very "red zones" and that is the danger. However, in Europe there are many places where there are criminal organizations that are quite reckless, not being named much is something else.