The Official 2026 World Cup Thread

[Spurtacular]

We're about to find out if the 2026 World Cup is going to go to USA/Canada/Mexico (United Bid) or Morocco.

* It's about $15 billion in revenue and most the infrastructure in place vs. $5 billion in revenue and most the infrastructure not in place. Voting nations stand to make about $50 million more each if US is picked.

* 2026 WC will be the first to feature 48 teams.

* United Bid would mean 60 games in US and 10 each in Canada and Mexico. All games from quarterfinals on would be in the US. Dallas/Atlanta to host semis and NJ (new Metlife Stadium) to host the final. 17 proposed US sites to be cut to 10 if bid is accepted.

* 207 of 211 member nations voting. Four having bids are ineligible to vote.

* 1994 WC in US still owns the record for ticket sale revenues and even triple 2014 Brazil.

https://sports.yahoo.com/united-2026-world-cup-bid-need-know-181513264.html

https://sports.yahoo.com/optimistic-united-states-world-cup-2026-bid-chances-163120031.html

[Canyonero]

Did USA threaten with another FIFA Gate?

[lefty]

It's gonna be north murica tbh

[140]

Was it really only between North America and Morocco? :lol Who the fuck wants a world cup in fucking Morocco tbh?

[lefty]

Was it really only between North America and Morocco? :lol Who the fuck wants a world cup in fucking Morocco tbh?

You should get out of Texas some day rbh

[hater]

Was it really only between North America and Morocco? :lol Who the fuck wants a world cup in fucking Morocco tbh?

Yeah its dumb

I like the idea of multi country but so tired of it being in eurotrash or north redneckland

But then again the south has no money :lol

So tired of same scenarios and same teams in WC

Getting boring at this point

[lefty]

:lol Canada is gonna play in a WC

[140]

You should get out of Texas some day rbh

I've been to Morocco tbh :lol

[lefty]

I've been to Morocco tbh :lol

You didn't like it because McDonald's was hard to find? :lol

[140]

You didn't like it because McDonald's was hard to find? :lol

Not murican son, c'mon :lol

And it was cool, got nothing against it tbh, but no way I'd pick it for a world cup tbh

Edit: I'd pick it over fucking Qatar though :lol

[ElNono]

48 teams, ugh, super sized World Cup...

Maybe even Algeria will make it now... what a snooze fest:lol

[lefty]

Not murican son, c'mon :lol

And it was cool, got nothing against it tbh, but no way I'd pick it for a world cup tbh

Edit: I'd pick it over fucking Qatar though :lol

Damn I forgot you were Brazilian tbh :lol

:cry that 82 squad tho

[Darth_Pelican]

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[140]

Damn I forgot you were Brazilian tbh :lol

:cry that 82 squad tho

Fav squad ever tbh :cry

[140]

Also really hoping 2030 goes to Uru-Arg-Par tbh, would be great. Fuck off China and Engloland

[hater]

Morocco is as bad a selection as qatar tbqh. No scratch that, even morocco is a better selection that qatar by a lot


Qatar omg :lmao what a joke of a wc that will be

Smh

[apalisoc_9]

Morocco is as bad a selection as qatar tbqh. No scratch that, even morocco is a better selection that qatar by a lot


Qatar omg :lmao what a joke of a wc that will be

Smh

Qatar is the size of NY city and is in a political dissaray with its neighbours

[Spurtacular]

Was it really only between North America and Morocco? :lol Who the fuck wants a world cup in fucking Morocco tbh?

There were four; but apparently those were the front runners by a large margin. I didn't even see who the other two were.

[Spurtacular]

48 teams, ugh, super sized World Cup...

Maybe even Algeria will make it now... what a snooze fest:lol

Algeria has been a good team at the WC in the modern era, tbh.

[Spurtacular]

It's official, btw.

http://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/4/blog/post/3524721/how-2026-world-cup-bid-was-won-by-canada-mexico-and-the-usa


MOSCOW -- In the end, the United States-led bid to bring the 2026 World Cup to North America won the tournament's hosting rights by a landslide over Morocco, 134-65, at Wednesday's FIFA Congress.
However, as recently as a few months ago, there was a feeling that the sides were much closer, with some even believing Morocco had the edge. So how did the North American federations pull off such a resounding victory?




Also important is the legacy of a shared-hosting bid, which could open up possibilities for other regions -- perhaps even a North Africa bid including Morocco? -- to make a more reasonable case to host the world's biggest sporting event in the future.
Geopolitics was seen as a potential wild card (http://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states/story/3522203/politics-out-of-united-bids-control-ahead-of-2026-world-cup-vote), particularly given the inflammatory nature of some of President Donald Trump's policies and comments with regard to foreign countries, but it turned out to be less of a factor than most thought.
Russia, which had previously stated its support for Morocco, changed its mind and voted for the United bid; Venezuela, which is on the travel ban list created by the Trump administration, did the same. By contrast, North Korea, which earlier this week participated in a historic summit with President Trump and U.S. government officials, voted for Morocco.
Ultimately, Cordeiro said, this "wasn't a United Nations vote." It was about soccer and each voter cast a ballot based on what would be best for his or her own federation. That reality was in stark contrast to the 2010 bid vote, when two dozen FIFA executives awarded the 2022 tournament to Qatar (and not the United States), in an election that was later shown to be rife with corruption.

[Spurtacular]

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The six Canadian and Mexican locations are locked in. Seven US cities will not be selected. Speculation is that Dallas and Atlanta are the venues for the semis and NY/NJ is the venue for the finals. I wonder what factors would lead the seven to get axed? Hard to imagine LA not being selected for instance. And do they want two Florida / California sites for better weather? Do they try not to touch the Midwest sites to reach a broader base of fans? Seattle has a huge fan base (maybe the biggest), so it's hard to see it getting cut. What factor does east coast money play in it? I don't know, tbh.

[lefty]

Pretty sure we'll have the shit games here in Montreal

In b4 France gets to play here because clichés

[apalisoc_9]

Portland is one of the biggest soccer craze area in the states. Such a shame they're not considered.

[Spurtacular]

Portland is one of the biggest soccer craze area in the states. Such a shame they're not considered.

Their supporters would make the drive or flight to Seattle or SF.

[Spurtacular]

Was it really only between North America and Morocco? :lol Who the fuck wants a world cup in fucking Morocco tbh?

https://www.si.com/soccer/2018/06/13/world-cup-2026-voting-results


Morocco (65) Albania
Algeria
Angola
Belarus
Belgium
Brazil
Brunei
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Comoros
Democratic Republic of Congo
Djibouti
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
France
Gabon
Gambia
Guinea-Bissau
Italy
Ivory Coast Kazakhstan
Kenya
Libya
Luxembourg
Macau
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Netherlands
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
Oman
Palestine
Qatar
Republic of Congo
Rwanda
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Slovakia
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Swaziland
Syria
São Tomé and Príncipe
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
Turkey
Uganda
Yemen
Zambia

[Canyonero]

https://www.si.com/soccer/2018/06/13/world-cup-2026-voting-results

So basically African/Arab countries and the Euros with the largest populations of said countries.

[lefty]

So basically African/Arab countries and the Euros with the largest populations of said countries.

Some Arab and African countries voted for NA

[lefty]

48 teams, ugh, super sized World Cup...

Maybe even Algeria will make it now... what a snooze fest:lol

Fuck you tbh

[Canyonero]

Some Arab and African countries voted for NA

Betas tbh

[dfens]

smh a fucking continent, fifa going $$$ in the past decade. :wow

[DeadlyDynasty]

Did USA threaten with another FIFA Gate?

You should be happy, 3 of the host cities are in your country

[Canyonero]

You should be happy, 3 of the host cities are in your country

Indeed, I'm a proud Canadian.

[lefty]

Indeed, I'm a proud Canadian.

Where do you live, srs

[Canyonero]

Where do you live, srs

Québec City

[spursistan]

Surprised no Chicago in the US bid..

Denver and Kansas are kinda meh.. Expect them to be cut..

Guessing the Final will be host in the new Inglewood Stadium or Metlife in Jersey, most likely the former.

Update: so it iis confirmed Final in Jersey..

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[spursistan]

Pretty sure we'll have the shit games here in Montreal

In b4 France gets to play here because clichés
France are lock for a game in Montreal. :lol

Gonna be the same with all games in Mexico likely featuring Concacaf/South America teams..I would be surprised if Euro vs Euro match-up is scheduled there.

[lefty]

Québec City
I am so sorry

[pgardn]

Indeed, I'm a proud Canadian.

You are a proud Canadian or proud French Canadian? You guys still wanna dissolve your beautiful union?

[Canyonero]

You are a proud Canadian or proud French Canadian? You guys still wanna dissolve your beautiful union?

Je me souviens, faggots.

[Spurtacular]

Denver and Kansas are kinda meh.. Expect them to be cut..


Missouri is the soccer capital of the US. So, I wouldn't be too quick on saying KC won't be chosen; and it makes sure the Midwest is represented.

[Spurtacular]

Missouri is the soccer capital of the US. So, I wouldn't be too quick on saying KC won't be chosen; and it makes sure the Midwest is represented.

Though it's 18,500 for Children's Mercy Park is not much; so unless they were thinking of playing at Arrowhead Stadium.

[lefty]

Je me souviens, faggots.
:lol

[pgardn]

Je me souviens, faggots.


Ah the simple economy of words from our French brethren to the North.

[Spurtacular]

It was initially reported that the three Canadian and three Mexican sites were locked in. It seems for sure that the ten games each in Mexico and Canada are locked in. But this one of a few reports having me believing that the initial report was wrong.


The other U.S. cities in the running are Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York/New Jersey, Orlando, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C.


Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey are the Mexican candidates, while Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal are the Canadian contenders.
Only 16 cities will make the final cut. What are Kansas City’s chances?





http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article213592859.html

[Spurtacular]

https://www.complex.com/sports/2018/06/tim-howard-keys-to-success-for-us-mens-national-team-2026-world-cup


What’s the key to success for the U.S. in 2026?

Tim Howard: The key for the U.S., or any team that goes into this as a minnow, you hope your key players are in their prime, are leaders, and have the tournament of their life. You hope they reach the pinnacle of their careers at that point in time. For the coach, we need to play tactically and astutely. We need some luck on our side. Home field is huge in the World Cup. You saw that with South Korea in 2002 and France in ’98. Playing at home is a special thing.

[Spurtacular]

Maybe...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub-wL1JZ680


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMaCjFdOuWM

[Spurtacular]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzlJsbIlxjU

[FrostKing]

Funny how life is

Lived in USA during 2006 and 2018. Will probably be back living in Europe for 2026

[Spurtacular]

Funny how life is

Lived in USA during 2006 and 2018. Will probably be back living in Europe for 2026

You can go to games if you want.

I know I won't be traveling to that shit hole in 2022 (or 2023 if it's moved back). :lol

[FrostKing]

You can go to games if you want.

I know I won't be traveling to that shit hole in 2022 (or 2023 if it's moved back). :lol
I'm 100% visiting family next summer. There will be unbelievable amount of travelers to Europe in general. The Euros will take place. New format with revolving host

Ronaldo & Lewandowski show

[Spurtacular]

I'm 100% visiting family next summer. There will be unbelievable amount of travelers to Europe in general. The Euros will take place. New format with revolving host

Ronaldo & Lewandowski show

Need competitive international soccer back ASAP, tbh.

[FrostKing]

Need competitive international soccer back ASAP, tbh.
My Polak buddies argued "Lewy needs to go EPL/LaLiga". Now I'm bored with Bundesliga.

Champions League or bust for Bayern. Right now Lewandowski should win Ballon 'dOR. Maybe another deep Euro run by Polska will help

[Spurtacular]

My Polak buddies argued "Lewy needs to go EPL/LaLiga". Now I'm bored with Bundesliga.

Champions League or bust for Bayern. Right now Lewandowski should win Ballon 'dOR. Maybe another deep Euro run by Polska will help

Premier League is the only national league I care about, tbh.
Serie A is what I'd probably watch if I had to choose another (but I wouldn't be real excited to watch Juventes do their rite of passage even then).
So, then again, maybe Ligue 1 just because Paris Saint-Germain often has enjoyable teams.
Or I'd choose MLS if the Galaxy had a return to something like Keane, Beckham, Donovan; but I don't see that happening.
In fact, the MLS has become unwatchable in recent years. They really need relegation.

[FrostKing]

Premier League is the only national league I care about, tbh.
Serie A is what I'd probably watch if I had to choose another.
Or I'd choose MLS if the Galaxy had a return to something like Keane, Beckham, Donovan; but I don't see that happening.
In fact, the MLS has become unwatchable in recent years. They really need relegation.
Yah EPL is most talented. NBC presentation is warm too.

Italy although perceived as too defensive has high goal/game average. Polaks love to play in Italy.

[Spurtacular]

Yah EPL is most talented. NBC presentation is warm too.

Italy although perceived as too defensive has high goal/game average. Polaks love to play in Italy.

It's got some competitiveness in the top six that France/Spain/Germany doesn't have; but I don't get excited about it nonetheless.
EPL I can watch any match-up 1-20 and be into it.

[FrostKing]

It's got some competitiveness in the top six that France/Spain/Germany doesn't have; but I don't get excited about it nonetheless.
EPL I can watch any match-up 1-20 and be into it.
EPL is money
Bundesliga is love of game
SeriaA is corruption
LaLiga is mix of each

[Spurtacular]

Bundesliga is love of game

Too empirical. Bayern Munich dominating is not interesting.

[Spurtacular]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHdZdYIzhUw

[lefty]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHdZdYIzhUw

yeah pretty sure the U.S will get most of the games :lol

FIFA will locate France’s group in Montreal because of the francophone thing, BOOK IT.
Fuck that shit I’m not looking forward to it :lol

[Spurtacular]

Maybe America Somoa will make it.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wg9ox9F7Vw

[Spurtacular]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azpOii1BcEQ