# FIFA World Cup 2026 - discussion etc **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** football-soccer-fifa\ **Created:** [October 14, 2025, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962 "2025-10-14T15:43:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 172
**Author:** ![The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_stainless_steel_rat/32/5727_2.png) [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/3421 "2026-07-07T12:12:22Z")
[quote=“FlikTheBlue, post:3419, topic:1023962”] I thought 2030 was going to be a joint hosting by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Did I miss something? According to a quick google: The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by **Morocco** , **Portugal** , and **Spain**. Additionally, to celebrate the tournament’s 100th anniversary, opening centenary matches will be played in South America by **Argentina** , **Paraguay** , and **Uruguay**. Which I did not know either, so thanks for my education. ---
**Author:** ![Frodo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frodo/32/302_2.png) [@Frodo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frodo)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/3422 "2026-07-07T12:16:46Z")
The threw us 3 games as a sop, but they are cheating us of a World Cup that should be played here ☹ ---
**Author:** ![FlikTheBlue](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fliktheblue/32/10972_2.png) [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/3423 "2026-07-07T12:17:43Z")
> [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](#): > > The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by **Morocco** , **Portugal** , and **Spain**. Additionally, to celebrate the tournament’s 100th anniversary, opening centenary matches will be played in South America by **Argentina** , **Paraguay** , and **Uruguay**. > > Which I did not know either, so thanks for my education. Got it. It seems silly to count that as having hosted. But maybe that’s just me looking for an excuse to be hopeful that the US doesn’t get it again. If it has to be in North America, I hope it’s a Mexico only event. ---
**Author:** ![Frodo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frodo/32/302_2.png) [@Frodo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frodo)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/3424 "2026-07-07T12:18:57Z")
The even want to play the next Copa America in the U.S. _ **again** _. If they can the will have every other world cup played in the U.S. ---
**Author:** ![Pheoinix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7993a0/32.png) [@Pheoinix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pheoinix)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/3425 "2026-07-07T12:24:43Z")
They’re including Morocco with the express intention of disqualifying Africa from hosting in 34 or 38. They’re including Argentina, Uurguay and Paraguay with the express intention of disqualifying South America from 34 or 38. That leaves only Asia and Oceania for 2034, clearing a path for Saudi Arabia. ---
**Author:** ![Pleonast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pleonast/32/1183_2.png) [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/3426 "2026-07-07T13:16:41Z")
FIFA does need to keep its lead over the IOC as the most corrupt sports organization. ---
**Author:** ![Frodo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frodo/32/302_2.png) [@Frodo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frodo)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/3427 "2026-07-07T13:17:38Z")
_Doña Tota, Mother of Diego Pray for us fans, now and at the hour of the game Amen_ ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/3428 "2026-07-07T13:31:10Z")
> [@Maserschmidt](#): > > I just watched that, and my first thought was, are any of those erudite TSN commentators actually Canadian, or can they not even field a home team for their studio? A European accent sounds more authentic. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/3429 "2026-07-07T13:31:42Z")
This year, with 48 teams, there were 16 different cities/stadiums used for the competition. That’s a lot of locations. Realistically, what would be the minimum number of stadiums needed? How quickly can a field be prepared between games? There were a number of locations that had just a day between games, particularly in the last round of Group play. Is that a feasible turnaround time? ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/3430 "2026-07-07T13:32:13Z")
> [@Pheoinix](#): > > They’re including Morocco with the express intention of disqualifying Africa from hosting in 34 or 38. They’re including Argentina, Uurguay and Paraguay with the express intention of disqualifying South America from 34 or 38. That leaves only Asia and Oceania for 2034, clearing a path for Saudi Arabia. I mean, it’s already been awarded to them, so they don’t need to clear the way. The surprise to me is I assumed they would share it a little with a few other petrostates but nope, every game will be in that vile little dictatorship. Some sources say the USA is already a favourite to host in 2038, when they intend to expand it to 64 teams, which honestly sounds cool to me. ---
**Author:** ![Pheoinix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7993a0/32.png) [@Pheoinix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pheoinix)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/3431 "2026-07-07T13:39:29Z")
It’s been awarded to them now, but it wasn’t when they decided on the venues for 2030 ---
**Author:** ![Boycott](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boycott/32/6741_2.png) [@Boycott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boycott)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/3432 "2026-07-07T13:40:16Z")
That Irish guy is Kevin Kilbane who had a decent career in England but mainly a lower team journeyman. Played a lot for Ireland though. The main pundit you want to watch in UK media is his former Ireland team Roy Keane. He famously left the 2002 World Cup before the tournament started after a bust up with the manager and administration of the facilities the Ireland team were given. He was a great player, great captain for Manchester United and Ireland, and very strong worded and strong willed. But has a funny side too. ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/3433 "2026-07-07T13:40:39Z")
The Belgians doing the Trump Dance was kinda delightful, I must say (they do a poor version of it, but the coordinated nature leaves no doubt). ---
**Author:** ![DigitalC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ebca7d/32.png) [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/3434 "2026-07-07T13:44:57Z")
Haven’t seen America embarrassed this badly since… two or three days ago. Whenever we last loss the Iran War again. ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/3435 "2026-07-07T14:37:00Z")
Another good thing about this, Reddit has long since forgotten Germany’s failure and is a cesspool of mocking the US. ---
**Author:** ![psychobunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/54ee81/32.png) [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/3436 "2026-07-07T14:39:14Z")
One thing about losing: we now look like just a bad team as opposed to a cheating team. As a non-fan I didn’t want a win with an asterisk. ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/3437 "2026-07-07T14:43:26Z")
I would give anything if a reporter would ask Trump, “people are saying that you are responsible for the US team’s loss…” ---
**Author:** ![OttoDaFe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ottodafe/32/356_2.png) [@OttoDaFe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OttoDaFe)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/3438 "2026-07-07T15:17:43Z")
They didn’t lose the match was rigged I’ve never heard of FIFA who the hell is Folarin Balogun sounds foreign needs to go back where he came from may have brought me covfefe fake news. ---
**Author:** ![Jas09](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d07c76/32.png) [@Jas09](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jas09)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/3439 "2026-07-07T15:34:14Z")
I know this is sarcasm but Trump does literally want to change the rule that allows Balogun to play for the US. ---
**Author:** ![Pardel-Lux](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pardel-lux/32/20182_2.png) [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/3440 "2026-07-07T15:57:33Z")
> [@Jack\_Batty](#): > > But fuck Trump, that asshole. He just has to crop-dust his bullshit all over everything and just ruin it. Everything Trump Touches Dies - ETTD. Correct. > **[Everything Trump touches he corrupts](https://anntelnaes.substack.com/p/everything-trump-touches-he-corrupts?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6d0b9199-d8f7-46f4-a038-7a2bc6a91d93_1800x1463.jpeg&open=false)** > > Trump calls Fifa president about the suspension of U.S.A team member Folarin Balogun Looks like a nice motif for a T-shirt. > [@Thing.Fish](#): > > OK, if we keep playing like shit my narrative is that Trump fucked everything up by creating a distraction to make it all about him. Yeah, the loser. > [@ShadowFacts](#): > > I don’t think I’ve seen a single Doper say anything good about Ronaldo, yet I gather he is a huge “star.” Why does everyone loathe him so much? I don’t know know of anyone that loathes him more than he deserves. He used to be a very good football player, but he is an unbearable person, vain, hollow, hypocritical, jealous (particularly of Messi, who is and always was better that him), egocentric, commandeering, a limelight hog, and generally full of shit. And now that he is getting older he is pulling his team down, which is fine by me, as they played their last game against Spain, which I loosely support. He is a poor man with a lot of money. And a wife that seems taylor made for him, and which he chose himself. Watch, if you dear, the documentary _Georgina_ if you are a Netflix subscriber and believe you can stomach the horror. > [@Pleonast](#): > > FIFA does need to keep its lead over the IOC as the most corrupt sports organization. It’s a close thing. > [@Maserschmidt](#): > > The Belgians doing the Trump Dance was kinda delightful, I must say > [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962.md?page=171) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962.md?page=173)