World cup and the war

[IjawMan]

It's not a news any more that the world cup is close by already,
I had a quet time to think of how the world cup can impact in the Crisis happening today,

There is war going in that has the potential of escalating to world war 3, and if this happened, we will be so cooked that, we will bearly have a chance to even gamble, but we can only hope that such doesn't happen

Meanwhile in the past, sports has been part of the reason a war subside, so do you think this world cup has the potential to ease or even totally ending the war going on?

Not this specific war. And with Iran staging out of the world cup before it is to begin. FiFA has failed in his responsibility to build confidence in the Iranian national team that their lives will be safe on the American soil.

The world cup preparations was not to be connected with the geopolitical war in the middle east but bad that it has interwoven itself with it and with the fear that have taken over the whole situation the government of Iran do not think is safe to send her citizens to the territory of their warring enemy. Nothing will change before and after the world cup.

[Shadiq]

The current situation of war is also a good environment for hosting the World Cup, if the situation deteriorates further, then I see doubts surrounding the current World Cup. Although I do not see any major impact of the war on the World Cup right now, only uncertainty has arisen around the Iranian football team. However, if the situation improves, this uncertainty will be eliminated. Donald Trump's statements are a bit like pouring fuel into this uncertainty, he is still discouraging the Iranian football team from entering the United States. Apart from that, there is a possibility that the war will not have a major impact on the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

[programmer3666]

It's not a news any more that the world cup is close by already,
I had a quet time to think of how the world cup can impact in the Crisis happening today,

There is war going in that has the potential of escalating to world war 3, and if this happened, we will be so cooked that, we will bearly have a chance to even gamble, but we can only hope that such doesn't happen

Meanwhile in the past, sports has been part of the reason a war subside, so do you think this world cup has the potential to ease or even totally ending the war going on?

I just feel like football and geopolitics shouldn’t really be in the same conversation. Football is meant to unite people, bring joy and give fans something to celebrate together. But geopolitics is mostly about power, control and sometimes conflict. So expecting something like the World Cup to solve or stop a war might be too much. At best, it can bring small moments of unity or distraction, but it can’t fix deeper political issues around the globe. Because one is for unity, the other is more about dominance and chaos , so mixing them doesn’t really solve the problem.

[Sandra_hakeem]

There is war going on that has the potential of escalating to world war 3

There's a war still going on? I thought it has been neutralized? I mean, I'm not wrong because the algorithm doesn't show me anything of that nature. Maybe the mainstream media doesn't carry it anymore or I just got bored after countless videos of ka boom! kaboom!!

There won't be a truce this time, I'm sure of it. Today's politicians have no values to talk about noble decisions. The only thing that affects the brains of these war-mongering leaders is money. Money is their idol and their god, and everything else is secondary to them.

An advanced future civilization will realize that for centuries, we were manipulated by a cabal of crony capitalists at the cost of human lives. Shame.

[Felicity_Tide]

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so do you think this world cup has the potential to ease or even totally ending the war going on?

Naah... These world leaders have no respect for footballing activities.
I don't even think football has any significance to them, moreover, Israel didn't qualify and Iran has pulled out for safety reasons, which means this particular world cup won't address any issue. The only thing we could possibly see is players showing their supports for "NO WAR" before every game, which to me, is just a regular formality. And from what I heard, Italy was offered Iran's spot, but they rejected it. At this point, I'm already tired, because I have always frowned against politics/world happenings and football.

[DiMarxist]

With the way things are going currently I don't see the current situation in the world getting better very good, am afraid that we may be watching the world cup in the mist of crisis which may not be a good one if you ask me. There is the war going on in Ukraine and the one now in the middle east, who knows another war is just hovering and that is the one China may likely start on the Taiwan because that war can kick start any time from now. Sport especially football is one factor that has been a unifying place across races so let just hope that the commencement of the world cup will bring the needed peace . But I don't see that happening because there is moves by Trump to remove Iran from the world cup which to me is not, a sign of peace.

[odunybiz]

there is moves by Trump to remove Iran from the world cup which to me is not, a sign of peace.

This will be a bad move by Trump as this may definitely fuel the war more because the world cup should have help to bring unity if coordinated well but removing Iran from it after qualifying will make Iran more angry and they may even want to do anything to obstruct the success of the world cup.

[Orpichukwu]

The past is really different from this present time and it's even by far different from what is yet to come, perhaps this world Cup might just  give an opportunity to the war to calm down a bit (or might not even do so). This war can just end by a peaceful negotiated settlement but unfortunately that's not working, so it's not even the world Cup that will make it to stop.

In terms of negation to end the war, efforts have been made, but it seems not to be working. If the World Cup is to happen, they should better move the host country from the hand of the US and allow another country to handle it; if not, there will be a lot of countries which will drop out from this. I could still remember the recent case where Iran players said they won't go to US soil for the next game, and the US president also made a speech telling them they can't guarantee their safety.

[hyudien]

There is war going in that has the potential of escalating to world war 3, and if this happened, we will be so cooked that, we will bearly have a chance to even gamble, but we can only hope that such doesn't happen

If that happens, not only will we not be able to bet, but the World Cup itself will likely be difficult to host. National teams and spectators from all over the world will likely be reluctant to travel to the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Meanwhile in the past, sports has been part of the reason a war subside, so do you think this world cup has the potential to ease or even totally ending the war going on?

I don't see this World Cup ending the current war, but perhaps we can hope for a ceasefire, especially considering the US is hosting the World Cup and they are the ones at war.

[Akbarkoe]

It's not a news any more that the world cup is close by already,
I had a quet time to think of how the world cup can impact in the Crisis happening today,

There is war going in that has the potential of escalating to world war 3, and if this happened, we will be so cooked that, we will bearly have a chance to even gamble, but we can only hope that such doesn't happen

Meanwhile in the past, sports has been part of the reason a war subside, so do you think this world cup has the potential to ease or even totally ending the war going on?

I don't see that it will be affected just because of the world war, which is clear that we currently have an arms war that is very difficult to reconcile, except for trade wars, business wars and others that can be negotiated but military wars will not be easily affected just because a group of people want to hold a soccer match.
You don't have to worry, right now the war is only happening in a few parts, there are still many matches that can be used as a place to bet, unless the conflict expands and escalation requires the whole country to fight, you may be very difficult to bet on the world cup.

[free-bit.co.in]

There is war going in that has the potential of escalating to world war 3, and if this happened, we will be so cooked that, we will bearly have a chance to even gamble, but we can only hope that such doesn't happen

I do not understand what basis people have for believing that a conflict between Iran and the US could escalate into a world war. But imo, the chances of that happening are almost zero, even if the war drags on. The reason is simple: no country wants that to happen, including the US. Because once that happens, they will be destroyed, and it will not make them a stronger superpower.

Global sporting and economic events and festivals will continue as normal. They will not be interrupted by war in one area.

[fuguebtc]

I don't think the World Cup will be affected by anything else going on in the world.
I'm not sure what political angle you're going for here but regardless, yes the World Cup will be just fine.

The World Cup will not be directly affected by this war. The World Cup will continue according to their own rules. It will not face any problem. Because the World Cup is being held in USA, Canada and Mexico. Even if USA starts this war, there is no war on their territory. So it will not have any effect on the World Cup.

But indirectly the World Cup is likely to be affected by the war. Oil prices have already increased. The cost of living of all people will increase naturally. So the number of spectators of the World Cup may decrease a little. But the possibility of this is also low. Because there are huge football fans in the world. And everyone waits for 4 years for a World Cup.

[Oluwa-btc]

Negotiations are ongoing on what step to take since the US dont want to see Iran participate in the World Cup. There is no information yet, because so far FIFA has been silent. But what I think is, the war will subside, at least until the World Cup tournament is over. I also expect a peace talk between the US, Israel, and Iran. Because it is unfair if Iran does not participate in a competition they fought so hard to be in. I wouldn't want that to happen. My suggestion was that, Iran and US should play the matches in other regions far from each other to avoid any clash.

Negotiations?? Must be broad day light day dreaming if you think they're currently having negotiations. Iranians have decided not to negotiate since nothing truthful comes from the Epstein class.
Mind you, they have no right to influence who participates in the FIFA World Cup Competition. They do that and we all should be boycotting the FIFA World Cup in the States. And FIFA,  hell incompetent it took them just a short while to have Russia banned, why the reluctance with doing same on Isreal for the Genocide on Palestine and tue unnecessary war waged on iran affecting humanity. Why?!

[Minor Miner]

Negotiations?? Must be broad day light day dreaming if you think they're currently having negotiations. Iranians have decided not to negotiate since nothing truthful comes from the Epstein class.

Yes, the negotiations were canceled at the last minute, and Iran was the country that refused to participate.
Iran refused to participate in the second round of negotiations because they did not want to negotiate under pressure and believed that the US was not serious.

Mind you, they have no right to influence who participates in the FIFA World Cup Competition. They do that and we all should be boycotting the FIFA World Cup in the States. And FIFA,  hell incompetent it took them just a short while to have Russia banned, why the reluctance with doing same on Isreal for the Genocide on Palestine and tue unnecessary war waged on iran affecting humanity. Why?!

Unfortunately, I think you are wrong.

In December 2025, the FIFA president will present the FIFA peace prize - football connects the World Award to Trump. That was pure flattery and a political PR show wrapped in the image of sports.

Trump and America are making everything in the world look ugly and unattractive.


https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/18/embarrassment-fifa-donald-trump-peace-prize
https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/5721146-fifa-president-defends-trump-award/

[LUCKMCFLY]

It's difficult to determine what might happen; we're just waiting to see what Infantino might say, whatever the reason. It's not what Trump says, it's what FIFA ultimately decides. I've been tough on FIFA, criticizing them for their corruption cases, which are outrageous with the referees. Now, they'll decide who should or shouldn't go, using whatever arguments they have. The problem is that the country rejects him because there will be clear sanctions for years.

[Agbamoni]

Negotiations?? Must be broad day light day dreaming if you think they're currently having negotiations. Iranians have decided not to negotiate since nothing truthful comes from the Epstein class.
Mind you, they have no right to influence who participates in the FIFA World Cup Competition. They do that and we all should be boycotting the FIFA World Cup in the States. And FIFA,  hell incompetent it took them just a short while to have Russia banned, why the reluctance with doing same on Isreal for the Genocide on Palestine and tue unnecessary war waged on iran affecting humanity. Why?!

Why are you easily triggered whenever there is a conversation in respect to negotiations? The negotiation I am referring to is that of FIFA and the US. Iran will never go into negotiationss with the US and Israel again. I believe they have learnt their lesson.

Yes, of course. The US has no right to make decision for FIFA. In addition, this is not a decision that FIFA will rush into. They have to take their time, to make the right decision that will benefit all parties.

[GiftedMAN]

The past is really different from this present time and it's even by far different from what is yet to come, perhaps this world Cup might just  give an opportunity to the war to calm down a bit (or might not even do so). This war can just end by a peaceful negotiated settlement but unfortunately that's not working, so it's not even the world Cup that will make it to stop.

What's the difference between the past and the present in the this current situation? We have seen what has happened since the war began but what is coming next after the failed negotiation is what we don't know which is why there should be a proper negotiation and agreement before the world cup begins if not we might have more casualties as a result of the result of the war. If they want to continue fighting it's better for the world cup not to hold cause if there's a world cup in time of war then we will be expecting anything cause we don't know the plans of Trump and what Iran is cooking.

[Rockstarguy]

Meanwhile in the past, sports has been part of the reason a war subside, so do you think this world cup has the potential to ease or even totally ending the war going on?

World Cup dont end wars and so far as the world cup wasn't the reason why their is war you shouldn't expect the world cup to put an end to the war. The leaders on these countries where the war us taken place is the reason why their is war abd they should be the one to put an end to the war  games like world cup is a game that brings entertainment and have nothing to do with conflicts between two nations.  The world cup will only bring fun and people even remember about the war that is going on.

[Berry2d]

Meanwhile in the past, sports has been part of the reason a war subside, so do you think this world cup has the potential to ease or even totally ending the war going on?

World Cup dont end wars and so far as the world cup wasn't the reason why their is war you shouldn't expect the world cup to put an end to the war. The leaders on these countries where the war us taken place is the reason why their is war abd they should be the one to put an end to the war  games like world cup is a game that brings entertainment and have nothing to do with conflicts between two nations.  The world cup will only bring fun and people even remember about the war that is going on.

Everything has its own duties and can't replace any for each other no matter the circumstances. The football i know is a means of bringing unity and entertainment tool and not a conflict resolution scheme,  therefore there is know need expecting the up coming world cup to serve as a conflict resolution tool.
As for the ongoing war in the eastern part of the world now, even as I am not affected by it directly but i still stand on saying there is need to resolve because war is not an element of good dids but a major causes of destruction and enemity and nothing more. If we can tell ourselves the truth,  we can say alot of lifes and properties have been lost because of this war so I think there is need to resolve and find solution to it instead of worsening the situation.

[Taricoins]

Meanwhile in the past, sports has been part of the reason a war subside, so do you think this world cup has the potential to ease or even totally ending the war going on?

World Cup dont end wars and so far as the world cup wasn't the reason why their is war you shouldn't expect the world cup to put an end to the war. The leaders on these countries where the war us taken place is the reason why their is war abd they should be the one to put an end to the war  games like world cup is a game that brings entertainment and have nothing to do with conflicts between two nations.  The world cup will only bring fun and people even remember about the war that is going on.

I actually think all these things are actually designed in a way that people will not noticed the disaster that war causes because the world cup is the one event that can gather the entire world to their screen and during this period almost everyone forget that such evil atrocious acts are being carried against human souls.