FIFA 2026 World Cup/Ticket Discussion Thread.

[Alphakilo]

They are expecting spectators to come for the World Cup, and perhaps this means easier entry into the US. Considering the problems this could create, I'm sure not all spectators will be approved. The US will accept spectators who are deemed problem-free and risk-free. It's certainly possible they could be a little more flexible for this World Cup.

What I'm thinking about most is the Iranians. How will they manage to get in? If they, in particular, are going to the World Cup, I imagine the checkpoints that must be set up just for them. Besides, the USA is very strict about who can and can't enter; that's a fact. I don't know what measures they might implement. Supposedly, visas granted will be the best option, but this could change depending on how they plan their security.

Iran is one team that their entry into the tournament was hanging in a balance because of their war with the U.S and U.S being a part of the host country may not receive them well, even as they have tried telling FIFA to replace the team with another team but it's quite not a possibility according to FIFA rules and regulations.

The 2022 world cup in Dubai was very contained due to how strict their religion and laws permit.
It was compact and not too stressful for the players because of the proximity of the stadiums.
With the 2026 world cup however, things are very different. We have 48 teams, round of 32 and eight matches to the final instead of the seven we saw last.
Let's not forget the new countries to be added which are Curacao, Cape Verde, Jordan and Uzbekistan. Who knew these countries could qualify and can play so well, but am definitely not betting on them getting to the round of 32.

[Victorybit1]

What I'm thinking about most is the Iranians. How will they manage to get in? If they, in particular, are going to the World Cup, I imagine the checkpoints that must be set up just for them. Besides, the USA is very strict about who can and can't enter; that's a fact. I don't know what measures they might implement. Supposedly, visas granted will be the best option, but this could change depending on how they plan their security.

That is not an issue to worry about. Iranian Football Federation (IFA) asked FIFA to reschedule all their matches in Mexico and Canada and if FIFA didn't reschedule the matches for Iran, they will know what to do. And if Iran is going to US to play, they will be under the FIFA security protection. And if Iran is going there, they will go with few fans that can help them runs things. And it is only when they are playing in Mexico and Canada that fans will be many. Because of the FIFA high tickets and USA strict policy on the World Cup, the population in the stadiums will not be much.

All these many restrictions, I think all this will actually break the spirit of the competition and that's why I would have loved it better if the Iranian team was not going because this whole issue of war between the USA and Iran is just gonna make things alot hitted and if there is one thing I know Donald Trump for, it's that he doesn't take his enemy likely and he for sure doesn't like Iranian one bit at all.

[nelson4lov]

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That your prediction is not too bad because they were the National Team who played with Argentina and they didn't an incredible good in the final. And they took second in the tournament and they will like to win the trophy this tournament. My instinct is telling me that Argentina will not win this tournament trophy. And talking about the ticket issue. US is trying to create football apathy in the World Cup. The prices are too cost.

Yes, the Argentina team going to the 2026 won't be the same one that won it back in 2022. Most of the performances of their star players are now underwhelming. France has higher chance to win it imo.

As for the ticket prices, I knew it was going to be expensive the minute I learnt that US and Canada were among the list of hosting countries. Ticket prices are usually higher in the US and I think it has to do with how good their economy is so they can afford to keep things like ticket prices on the high side.

[TopT3ns]

Yes, the Argentina team going to the 2026 won't be the same one that won it back in 2022. Most of the performances of their star players are now underwhelming. France has higher chance to win it imo.

As for the ticket prices, I knew it was going to be expensive the minute I learnt that US and Canada were among the list of hosting countries. Ticket prices are usually higher in the US and I think it has to do with how good their economy is so they can afford to keep things like ticket prices on the high side.

The falling of the performance of some of the major Argentine players have presented a mouth watering opportunity to teams such as France to wrest back their supremacy in the global arena. North American standard of living is one of the key elements that predetermine high prices of attending stadiums. Although the infrastructure there is very great, fans will have no option other than reaching further into their pockets to have a chance to watch historic matches live.