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

[verdinio]

Now as days are running out, everyone is looking on how things are going inside and outside the USA because after arrival in President House for second tenure, Donald Trump is creating serious chaos, this is going to be having serious impact on them as well in long run, even he is having own agenda for making USA great again, but their actions are not as they have to be well-prepared before doing.

75 countries are banned with many those are having teams in this event also facing problems even this is not going to have any impact on this event because still USA domestic population is enough for having their best enjoyment and going to watch games in stadium, but they need to be doing something good for other country people those are able to go for watching games and support their countries.

I think this has little to do with what will happen at the World Cup, it will certainly be a great day of sport and it should never have anything to do with what happens with the politics of the host country. Even Qatar should have boycotted the game because of how they behaved but they didn't.

[el kaka22]

^ Yeah, because "documents" definitely keep ICE off you. Not like the whole world didn't just watch ICE murder people on the streets and justify it by saying "obstruction of justice".

What Americans do not really comprehend is that, cops do not kill people in other developed civilized nations, and if they ever do, we do not justify it neither, you would have to have a gun pointed at someone before they even think about it, and even then they would try to convince you to drop your weapon. So believe me, the threshold for getting killed in USA by a cop is a lot higher (and I mean at a level you wouldn't even understand) than anywhere else in the world.

So certainly I would not trust "having documents", because I can go to any other nation, have my passport on me, and not worry about getting detained, I have travelled and I have never been in danger of getting locked up in any other nation like USA, why would we want to go to some third world nation that poses as world leader? I will thankfully watch at home, and will go to world cup when it's at a better nation.

[Fiatless]

A boycot is not gonna happen, this is all correct political declaration by most of the "left minded" federations but is not gonna happen at all, money still talks and despite having a much more big problem ahead i dont think they are gonna boycot it.

Plus Trump administration if they see it can happen are gonna wait until the world cup pass to push more of their policies. They are not that silly.

Some European countries, like France, are opposing boycotting the World Cup because of Trump's aggression. Hence, I support that it's not going to happen. But the mindset that this call is a leftist agenda and that money can solve all problems is wrong. Trump is bullying the world and he should be criticised.   

[giorgione]

That was the case with the 2022 edition as well, which was hosted by Qatar. And regarding the high cost of tickets, we need to remember one thing. The FIFA World Cup is the largest sporting event in the world. And it happens only once every four years. For FIFA and it's 211 member associations, the vast majority of their funding comes from this event. So I will not blame the FIFA for pricing the tickets competitively. And for travel costs and accommodation expenses, there is not much the hosts can do. For the fans who travel from other continents to North America, the biggest expense is going to be flight ticket charges. 

FIFA is doing something very positive because i read that the ticket prices are very discounted and for the minor national teams the prices are lowered. This is an excellent initiative because not everyone can afford it so they will allow everyone to be able to participate. i am very happy with this initiative.

[asriloni]

Anybody know about Germany government want to boycott World Cup 2026? Regarding several top media the Germany government want to boycott World Cup participants after US president Donald Trump threats against Greenland is the island of Denmark and right now still has conflict with Donald Trump. Around five months later for World Cup 2026 kick off we found man controversial happening nowadays from US president arresting Venezuela president, conflict with Greenland and most controversial decision by Donald Trump for banning several African countries come to US for watching world cup match.

If Germany will be really deciding not to participate in the World Cup, they're gonna be the only country who will do that. So i don't think they're stupid enough in retreating from the biggest sport competition in the world.  

It's gonna be a disaster for their players who have been waiting for years to perform at the biggest football competition. I also remind you the article said "could". So it's still remain a speculation from the author of article.

[pewboy]

So, whether you like it or not, you need to arrange your visa if you want to enter the US without any problems. Although it is more complicated compared to Canada, this cannot be compromised.

yes indeed there is no reason for these people to be stopped and put in places or stopped by the authorities, there are rules and if they are respected i don't understand what's wrong with that, they can't do anything to them, this is also something counterproductive for America itself i think

[DiMarxist]

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If Germany will be really deciding not to participate in the World Cup, they're gonna be the only country who will do that. So i don't think they're stupid enough in retreating from the biggest sport competition in the world.  

It's gonna be a disaster for their players who have been waiting for years to perform at the biggest football competition. I also remind you the article said "could". So it's still remain a speculation from the author of article.

I don't know why other countries who has qualified for the world cup and is facing band from the united states governments has not come up to take a stand on it. If Germany eventually boycott the tournament I don't think that, they will be doing themselves any dishonour because countries should take a stand on this very issue. There's no need going to a place that don't respect and value others the united states of America under trump has consistently disrespected other nations by this band especially African countries. If more countries decide to boycott the tournament it's the united states of America that will be on the losing end.

[Ale88]

In my opinion, it was a huge mistake to choose the US to host the World Cup knowing that Trump would be in charge. Look, I'm in favor of freedom, but Trump is exaggerating everything. The way he's been handling foreign policy is frightening.

I don't want to defend Trump since I disagree with 99% of the things he is doing, but the 2026 World Cup was assigned to the USA, Canada and Mexico back in 2018. Trump's second mandate began on January 2025, this is something impossible to foresee 6-7 years in advance. At the end had he win back in 2020 he would have left office last year since he couldn't be elected a third time, but he lost and then won again.

[Sithara007]

I don't want to defend Trump since I disagree with 99% of the things he is doing, but the 2026 World Cup was assigned to the USA, Canada and Mexico back in 2018. Trump's second mandate began on January 2025, this is something impossible to foresee 6-7 years in advance. At the end had he win back in 2020 he would have left office last year since he couldn't be elected a third time, but he lost and then won again.

There seems to be a lot of fearmongering in this thread. Personally I don't think that those who genuinely want to attend the world cup will face any issues (as long as they don't hold passports from Iran or North Korea). Trump and his party is quite strict on immigration, and that was the case with the 2022 FIFA World Cup as well (which was hosted by Qatar). I don't want to get into the political side, but we also need to remember that Trump's election victory in 2024 was mainly a reaction to the invasion of illegal migrant caravans during the Biden period (2020-2024).

[Qastessa]

FIFA is doing something very positive because i read that the ticket prices are very discounted and for the minor national teams the prices are lowered. This is an excellent initiative because not everyone can afford it so they will allow everyone to be able to participate. i am very happy with this initiative.

Despite having too many problems and chaos due to USA policies after arrival of Trump, FIFA trying its best keeping things on good level because this event is happening after 4 years and have too much love and respect around the world for the tolerance and love of sport.

European countries are going to be divided about few things but most chances things will be okay before start of event and all counties will be gone ahead as plan discount in ticket prices and also have some good facilities for the countries those are having teams surely bring some relief for them still too much fear about ICE which is mostly due to social media, hopefully authorities will also fix this as soon as possible.

[Daniel91]

What do you think about FIFA decision keep support US as the host and FIFA president Gianni Infantino still not saying anything yet how recently conflict during World Cup match start.

Germany 'Could Boycott 2026 World Cup' Over Donald Trump Threats

In my opinion, it was a huge mistake to choose the US to host the World Cup knowing that Trump would be in charge. Look, I'm in favor of freedom, but Trump is exaggerating everything. The way he's been handling foreign policy is frightening.

He wants to impose high tariffs on European countries that oppose the annexation of Greenland, which will only lead to a trade war. He's created visa obstacles for many countries even knowing that the US will host the World Cup. It seems like he doesn't care much about the World Cup and doesn't seem to care about the US either.

It seems more like he's only concerned with himself. He's supported dictatorships like Putin's, They removed Maduro but kept Maduro's allies in power, so what was the point of removing Maduro? Honestly, I don't know what to expect from the World Cup.

You should be aware of a few facts.
The USA, Canada and Mexico were chosen as hosts back in 2018 when Trump had just become the US president.
Given the enormous logistics and finances required to organize the World Cup, it has become almost an impossible mission for 1 individual country to organize such a competition, unless we are talking about super rich Gulf countries like Qatar or Saudi Arabia (which will host in 2034).
The next World Cup will be organized again by 3 countries, Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
I think politics should be separated from sports.

[retreat]

In my opinion, it was a huge mistake to choose the US to host the World Cup knowing that Trump would be in charge. Look, I'm in favor of freedom, but Trump is exaggerating everything. The way he's been handling foreign policy is frightening.

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I understand that what Trump has been doing lately is quite outrageous, but we need to remember that the World Cup is a sporting event, and it should be free from political agendas. Especially when it comes to the selection process for the World Cup host, it wasn't just the US that was involved, but also strategic promotion by Canada and Mexico. These two countries worked together with the US to convince FIFA that this joint hosting was worthy of being held in North America. And it wasn't that geopolitical conditions weren't considered at the time, especially given Trump's temperament, but rather that it wasn't considered that significant.

[Fiatless]

You should be aware of a few facts.
The USA, Canada and Mexico were chosen as hosts back in 2018 when Trump had just become the US president.
Given the enormous logistics and finances required to organize the World Cup, it has become almost an impossible mission for 1 individual country to organize such a competition, unless we are talking about super rich Gulf countries like Qatar or Saudi Arabia (which will host in 2034).
The next World Cup will be organized again by 3 countries, Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
I think politics should be separated from sports.

The days are gone when there were stiff competition between nations that wanted to host the World Cup. The global economic problems have made many countries avoid hosting some sporting competition. There were protests when Brazil hosted the competition because it was expensive and affected the economy negatively. FIFA has become more active in global politics, so it would be different for football to be seperated from it.

[verdinio]

I don't know why other countries who has qualified for the world cup and is facing band from the united states governments has not come up to take a stand on it. If Germany eventually boycott the tournament I don't think that, they will be doing themselves any dishonour because countries should take a stand on this very issue. There's no need going to a place that don't respect and value others the united states of America under trump has consistently disrespected other nations by this band especially African countries. If more countries decide to boycott the tournament it's the united states of America that will be on the losing end.

No one will biocott the tournament Let's face it if important national teams such as Italy, Germany, Spain or other European countries where football is life can ever decide to cancel a competition or not take part in it, it is practically impossible I tell you as an Italian and as an Europe

[Jaycoinz]

In my opinion, it was a huge mistake to choose the US to host the World Cup knowing that Trump would be in charge. Look, I'm in favor of freedom, but Trump is exaggerating everything. The way he's been handling foreign policy is frightening.

-snip-

I understand that what Trump has been doing lately is quite outrageous, but we need to remember that the World Cup is a sporting event, and it should be free from political agendas. Especially when it comes to the selection process for the World Cup host, it wasn't just the US that was involved, but also strategic promotion by Canada and Mexico. These two countries worked together with the US to convince FIFA that this joint hosting was worthy of being held in North America. And it wasn't that geopolitical conditions weren't considered at the time, especially given Trump's temperament, but rather that it wasn't considered that significant.

Well there is little anybody can do for now because the whole event is about to kick off anytime soon, I believe it's taking off during the spring season and one thing again that would be a factor especially in the aspect of disadvantage to the players would the scorching sun in this period of time that the world cup would be kick off. There are so many things that is involved when FIFA actually picked USA Canada and Mexico to be host nations and I believe just like you said they didn't actually look into the consequences that would have dragged the event backwards because Trump's character alone is one thing that they should have considered before anything.

[giorgione]

You should be aware of a few facts.
The USA, Canada and Mexico were chosen as hosts back in 2018 when Trump had just become the US president.
Given the enormous logistics and finances required to organize the World Cup, it has become almost an impossible mission for 1 individual country to organize such a competition, unless we are talking about super rich Gulf countries like Qatar or Saudi Arabia (which will host in 2034).
The next World Cup will be organized again by 3 countries, Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
I think politics should be separated from sports.

In fact, these issues should stay out of politics Trump has not made sure to have his participation in the World Cup, on the contrary they dare to qualify you, in a way that is completely linked to the fact that Trump won the election and this says a lot about the power of sport.

[changaa]

^ Yeah, because "documents" definitely keep ICE off you. Not like the whole world didn't just watch ICE murder people on the streets and justify it by saying "obstruction of justice".

What Americans do not really comprehend is that, cops do not kill people in other developed civilized nations, and if they ever do, we do not justify it neither, you would have to have a gun pointed at someone before they even think about it, and even then they would try to convince you to drop your weapon. So believe me, the threshold for getting killed in USA by a cop is a lot higher (and I mean at a level you wouldn't even understand) than anywhere else in the world.

So certainly I would not trust "having documents", because I can go to any other nation, have my passport on me, and not worry about getting detained, I have travelled and I have never been in danger of getting locked up in any other nation like USA, why would we want to go to some third world nation that poses as world leader? I will thankfully watch at home, and will go to world cup when it's at a better nation.

I don't like American justice at all, the police and especially ICE are licensed thugs.
A policeman has a duty to maintain public safety, but before shooting an unarmed person he must try to stop them.
With a gun in our hands we are all very strong, but strength lies in managing the problem, not in sedating it with death.

I believe many will have made this reflection and will look at the cup from a screen, for fear of being involved in unpleasant situations.

[cande86]

Despite having too many problems and chaos due to USA policies after arrival of Trump, FIFA trying its best keeping things on good level because this event is happening after 4 years and have too much love and respect around the world for the tolerance and love of sport.

European countries are going to be divided about few things but most chances things will be okay before start of event and all counties will be gone ahead as plan discount in ticket prices and also have some good facilities for the countries those are having teams surely bring some relief for them still too much fear about ICE which is mostly due to social media, hopefully authorities will also fix this as soon as possible.

FIFA i don't think you are looking at these problems, let's remember that in Qatar they managed to organize a capinato where tens of hundreds of people died to build fields and stadiums to host that competition so i don't think many tests are made, but sport unites so you can't frert such a competition.

[verdinio]

I don't like American justice at all, the police and especially ICE are licensed thugs.
A policeman has a duty to maintain public safety, but before shooting an unarmed person he must try to stop them.
With a gun in our hands we are all very strong, but strength lies in managing the problem, not in sedating it with death.

I believe many will have made this reflection and will look at the cup from a screen, for fear of being involved in unpleasant situations.

Honestly i believe that this will not affect in the least what is due to them in America, it is clear that these guys are doing everything to organize a world championship free of acneh risks if we know that they will never be zero, but let's say that the sport will be a great party for everyone.

[Captain Corporate]

https://x.com/PopCrave/status/2014173437908967688

This is a MLB player, someone who lives and works in the USA and "sort of" famous, its a PLAYER, as in someone who literally is on TV every game. And yet, he was still detained by ICE and he was let go an hour later.


Now the "american mind" can't understand how that is wrong, because for the right wing of USA, "he was let go an hour later, whats the big deal" is the response.

 However, this also proves that, not only fans of the nations that will be in the world cup are in danger of being detained and have to provide proof that they are not illegally there, but it also shows that EVEN THE PLAYERS ARE NOT SAFE.

 And if anything goes wrong, if ICE makes ANY mistake, the response will be "it wasn't that big of a deal". Of course its a big deal, but since they live in an underdeveloped nation, they can't really understand it.