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World Cup 2026 - USA/Canada/Mexico
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Just disband FIFA, its too corrupt now... The UEFA Nations need to go it alone with South America and form a new governing body, do that and am sure the other continents will follow suit, as they know no one will give a shit about them.
Then again, given how those at the top simply care about making as much money as possible, I wouldn't trust any new version of FIFA to get it right either4 -
Absolutely outrageous pricing, appalling!https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c80x38e04yroAdd in five years of social media accounts, Trumps unpredictably and FIFAs strict adherence to the pursuit of football (and its own ethical code) and it would be a brave and seriously minted person who ventures stateside next year.
You just know Trump and FIFA will do their level best to ruin it for visiting fans5 -
Is Charlton Life included as social media? Do we have to supply five years of posts?!Algarveaddick said:
We were looking at going until the orange loony took over the asylum. Seeing this, certainly the right decison, third world cup in a row in a totalitarian state...Jints said:
The proposals are out for a two month consultation and will be implemented before the WCSwindon_Addick said:Something that may be of relevance to anyone planning to go to a game in the USA who doesn't travel there regularly - there's been an announcement that they're going to start asking for much more information from people applying for the visa waiver that Brits need when we go there. The demands sound quite onerous and seem to include details of social media accounts. The reports I've seen don't go into detail about what sort of social media posting would be considered unacceptable - I've seen all sorts of rumours but nothing actually firm. It does seem however that, given the things last 2 years, if you don't currently have a waiver it might be a good idea to apply now rather than waiting and having to do a lot more paperwork.
The BBC article on this refers to a similar requirement about social media for student visas, which already exists, from which it seems that they aren't worried about people making jokes about the President (phew) but that people who are outspoken about Israel might struggle. It also, crucially, points out that the big increase in paperwork may mean it takes longer to get a waiver than it used to, which would be another good reason to apply early.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1dz0g2ykpeo
Anyone entering the US will have to provide access to social media accounts used for the last five years together with the following.
a. Telephone numbers used in the last five years;
b. Email addresses used in the last ten years;
c. IP addresses and metadata from electronically submitted photos;
d. Family member names (parents, spouse, siblings, children);
e. Family number telephone numbers used in the last five years;
f. Family member dates of birth;
g. Family member places of birth;
h. Family member residencies;i. Biometrics—face, fingerprint, DNA, and iris;
j. Business telephone numbers used in the last five years;
k. Business email addresses used in the last ten years.
The cost would have been prohibitive anyway, as it turns out.3 -
The pricing is extortionate - I don't think it comes as any surprise sadly.
However, what is even more disgusting is the low level of allocation given to each federation. It works out at about 5% of the capacity of each stadium. So for the Final we'd have 4,000 tickets in a stadium that holds 82,000.....
My caps qualify me for tickets, but only just. And I go to every single home game and a couple of away games a year. But that also means I'll likely fall into the most expensive category. Infact, I'll likely end up having to pay more than random joe public who hasn't put in any miles whatsoever and just wants to rock up to a World Cup game for the first time.
Loyalty counts for nothing anymore it seems.1 -
Donald Trump, ruining football since 1946.IAgree said:Absolutely outrageous pricing, appalling!https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c80x38e04yroAdd in five years of social media accounts, Trumps unpredictably and FIFAs strict adherence to the pursuit of football (and its own ethical code) and it would be a brave and seriously minted person who ventures stateside next year.
You just know Trump and FIFA will do their level best to ruin it for visiting fans0 -
Well, you’re going to have fun explaining this, when you touchdown in the land of the free.bobmunro said:Bring back Blatter. We knew he was a wrong'un (and he knew we knew) but Infantile tries to come across as some sort of statesman where all he is fit for is licking the middle easy oil barons' arses and now bigly Orange man's ring piece.Utterly contemptible.13 -
Reading that has put me off my breakfast.bobmunro said:Bring back Blatter. We knew he was a wrong'un (and he knew we knew) but Infantile tries to come across as some sort of statesman where all he is fit for is licking the middle easy oil barons' arses and now bigly Orange man's ring piece.Utterly contemptible.1 -
I thought that was a fake story, didn't realize they've actually made a match between 2 Muslim nations a Gay Pride match 😂ForeverAddickted said:No surprise that the Egyptian FA have hit out, over their match with Iran being the "Pride" match
Seems a bit stupid that FIFA didn't just move it, as surely they knew it would cause backlash?
Not sure why its an issue, given that in Qatar the rainbow armband wasn't allowed because we had to respect the Home Nation... Surely its just a repeat of accepting that works the other way around as well?
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(I'm genuinely not trying to stir up deliberate drama and argument... Just felt it was relevant)
It's quite funny, but that has been done intentionally to wind them up and is probably taking it a bit too far0 -
For those who went to it, the Qatar World cup was actually pretty decent. Logistically the easiest world cup there will ever be, stadiums all really nice, ticket prices weren't too bad, fans of all countries mingled without any threat of it kicking off like it would at a European world cup. And for those in the UK who weren't there, the matches were all at a suitable time for tv.Friend Or Defoe said:
The world cup died when it was hosted in Qatar.Shag said:Seriously don’t think I’ll bother going
tickets prices are just a joke
official allocations a piss take
Games split into 4 1/4s
VAR for everything
let’s suck all the enjoyment out of it
fuck off fifa
2026 will be a massive ball ache in comparison.10 -
Its not been done deliberately to wind them up, the "Pride" match got put into place before the draw happenedCAFCsayer said:
I thought that was a fake story, didn't realize they've actually made a match between 2 Muslim nations a Gay Pride match 😂ForeverAddickted said:No surprise that the Egyptian FA have hit out, over their match with Iran being the "Pride" match
Seems a bit stupid that FIFA didn't just move it, as surely they knew it would cause backlash?
Not sure why its an issue, given that in Qatar the rainbow armband wasn't allowed because we had to respect the Home Nation... Surely its just a repeat of accepting that works the other way around as well?
Throws hand grenade into thread, walks away whistling
(I'm genuinely not trying to stir up deliberate drama and argument... Just felt it was relevant)
It's quite funny, but that has been done intentionally to wind them up and is probably taking it a bit too far4 -
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It's not deliberate by the organisers in Seattle, but it's very definitely deliberate by FIFA. The other game in that round of matches in that group is Belgium v New Zealand, both countries which would have been happy to cooperate with a Pride match. FIFA made a deliberate choice. Whether they did it to wind up the two Muslim countries or to wind up the Pride organisers is a matter of speculation.ForeverAddickted said:
Its not been done deliberately to wind them up, the "Pride" match got put into place before the draw happenedCAFCsayer said:
I thought that was a fake story, didn't realize they've actually made a match between 2 Muslim nations a Gay Pride match 😂ForeverAddickted said:No surprise that the Egyptian FA have hit out, over their match with Iran being the "Pride" match
Seems a bit stupid that FIFA didn't just move it, as surely they knew it would cause backlash?
Not sure why its an issue, given that in Qatar the rainbow armband wasn't allowed because we had to respect the Home Nation... Surely its just a repeat of accepting that works the other way around as well?
Throws hand grenade into thread, walks away whistling
(I'm genuinely not trying to stir up deliberate drama and argument... Just felt it was relevant)
It's quite funny, but that has been done intentionally to wind them up and is probably taking it a bit too far5 -
Two for the price of oneSwindon_Addick said:
It's not deliberate by the organisers in Seattle, but it's very definitely deliberate by FIFA. The other game in that round of matches in that group is Belgium v New Zealand, both countries which would have been happy to cooperate with a Pride match. FIFA made a deliberate choice. Whether they did it to wind up the two Muslim countries or to wind up the Pride organisers is a matter of speculation.ForeverAddickted said:
Its not been done deliberately to wind them up, the "Pride" match got put into place before the draw happenedCAFCsayer said:
I thought that was a fake story, didn't realize they've actually made a match between 2 Muslim nations a Gay Pride match 😂ForeverAddickted said:No surprise that the Egyptian FA have hit out, over their match with Iran being the "Pride" match
Seems a bit stupid that FIFA didn't just move it, as surely they knew it would cause backlash?
Not sure why its an issue, given that in Qatar the rainbow armband wasn't allowed because we had to respect the Home Nation... Surely its just a repeat of accepting that works the other way around as well?
Throws hand grenade into thread, walks away whistling
(I'm genuinely not trying to stir up deliberate drama and argument... Just felt it was relevant)
It's quite funny, but that has been done intentionally to wind them up and is probably taking it a bit too far1 -
It’s not taking anything too far. We shouldn’t have to pander to primitive beliefs - gay people are real, god isn’t.CAFCsayer said:
I thought that was a fake story, didn't realize they've actually made a match between 2 Muslim nations a Gay Pride match 😂ForeverAddickted said:No surprise that the Egyptian FA have hit out, over their match with Iran being the "Pride" match
Seems a bit stupid that FIFA didn't just move it, as surely they knew it would cause backlash?
Not sure why its an issue, given that in Qatar the rainbow armband wasn't allowed because we had to respect the Home Nation... Surely its just a repeat of accepting that works the other way around as well?
Throws hand grenade into thread, walks away whistling
(I'm genuinely not trying to stir up deliberate drama and argument... Just felt it was relevant)
It's quite funny, but that has been done intentionally to wind them up and is probably taking it a bit too far
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Regarding the first England game, what time does the coach leave Larkfield?4
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Nothing to do with "God" though is it. It's a cultural thing where sexuality of any kind should not be promoted or commercialised.arny23394 said:
It’s not taking anything too far. We shouldn’t have to pander to primitive beliefs - gay people are real, god isn’t.CAFCsayer said:
I thought that was a fake story, didn't realize they've actually made a match between 2 Muslim nations a Gay Pride match 😂ForeverAddickted said:No surprise that the Egyptian FA have hit out, over their match with Iran being the "Pride" match
Seems a bit stupid that FIFA didn't just move it, as surely they knew it would cause backlash?
Not sure why its an issue, given that in Qatar the rainbow armband wasn't allowed because we had to respect the Home Nation... Surely its just a repeat of accepting that works the other way around as well?
Throws hand grenade into thread, walks away whistling
(I'm genuinely not trying to stir up deliberate drama and argument... Just felt it was relevant)
It's quite funny, but that has been done intentionally to wind them up and is probably taking it a bit too far
At least that's a benign way to look at it.
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Not going to get into it, but the culture is, to a large extent, based upon the religious belief system existing in those countries.stevexreeve said:
Nothing to do with "God" though is it. It's a cultural thing where sexuality of any kind should not be promoted or commercialised.arny23394 said:
It’s not taking anything too far. We shouldn’t have to pander to primitive beliefs - gay people are real, god isn’t.CAFCsayer said:
I thought that was a fake story, didn't realize they've actually made a match between 2 Muslim nations a Gay Pride match 😂ForeverAddickted said:No surprise that the Egyptian FA have hit out, over their match with Iran being the "Pride" match
Seems a bit stupid that FIFA didn't just move it, as surely they knew it would cause backlash?
Not sure why its an issue, given that in Qatar the rainbow armband wasn't allowed because we had to respect the Home Nation... Surely its just a repeat of accepting that works the other way around as well?
Throws hand grenade into thread, walks away whistling
(I'm genuinely not trying to stir up deliberate drama and argument... Just felt it was relevant)
It's quite funny, but that has been done intentionally to wind them up and is probably taking it a bit too far
At least that's a benign way to look at it.
My only thought is that, if, in a previous World Cup, certain decisions were made to respect local cultural views, it seems somewhat strange to suggest the opposite (which is what I am sure FIFA's line with Seattle will be) for next year.
I think FIFA have done it to please a certain thin, if orange, skinned individual (because he would delight in anything that causes grief in cities that are not supportive of him).
Personally speaking, I think the upcoming World Cup and Olympics are worthy of avoiding (including on TV), as much as is possible.
Which means both Northern Ireland/Wales and Ireland will qualify, doesn't it?2 -
Quite liked it being in Nov-Dec as well.Chris_from_Sidcup said:
For those who went to it, the Qatar World cup was actually pretty decent. Logistically the easiest world cup there will ever be, stadiums all really nice, ticket prices weren't too bad, fans of all countries mingled without any threat of it kicking off like it would at a European world cup. And for those in the UK who weren't there, the matches were all at a suitable time for tv.Friend Or Defoe said:
The world cup died when it was hosted in Qatar.Shag said:Seriously don’t think I’ll bother going
tickets prices are just a joke
official allocations a piss take
Games split into 4 1/4s
VAR for everything
let’s suck all the enjoyment out of it
fuck off fifa
2026 will be a massive ball ache in comparison.2 -
Seattle is one of the "gayest" cities in North America (San Fran being the obvious number 1)
The pride armbands and alcohol was against "local beliefs and values" in Qatar, and were banned, so it's only right that in a place that is so open and accepting hosts a pride match where such archaic and backwards beliefs are shunned, and as our culture was bent to their will in the Middle East, so there's should be bent for ours
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Except America is falling into the hands of Heritage Foundation wingnuts with similarly backwards views. This is absolutely an act of malevolence2
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Glad they had a nice time, shame about workers deaths, the calendar being rearranged to play it in the winter, a non-footballing country bribing Fifa to host it, refusing to supply Kosher food, fans paid to fill stadiums, Grant Wahl's death, human rights violations...Chris_from_Sidcup said:
For those who went to it, the Qatar World cup was actually pretty decent. Logistically the easiest world cup there will ever be, stadiums all really nice, ticket prices weren't too bad, fans of all countries mingled without any threat of it kicking off like it would at a European world cup. And for those in the UK who weren't there, the matches were all at a suitable time for tv.Friend Or Defoe said:
The world cup died when it was hosted in Qatar.Shag said:Seriously don’t think I’ll bother going
tickets prices are just a joke
official allocations a piss take
Games split into 4 1/4s
VAR for everything
let’s suck all the enjoyment out of it
fuck off fifa
2026 will be a massive ball ache in comparison.1 -
Do people you think it is a terrible risk to book flights on the understanding that we top the group if we wanted to go out for a knockout game. Or should you really wait to do that and risk hefty increases?
I'm really torn on what to do.0 -
When FIFA planned for football to accessible to all in society, I didn’t realise that the plan was to accommodate the elite, they’d just make nearly all tickets not available and unaffordable to the regular fan.
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They'll be giving away tickets for some of the matches nearer the time. Cape Verde will be playing in an empty stadium if they don't1
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They'll get broadcasters to AI generate heaving stands3
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I wouldn’t want to do that myself. Round 2 is in Toronto or Atlanta.. miles apart and a 500-600 quid return flight if you had to change destination.Curb_It said:Do people you think it is a terrible risk to book flights on the understanding that we top the group if we wanted to go out for a knockout game. Or should you really wait to do that and risk hefty increases?
I'm really torn on what to do.Very possible we don’t come top.If you definitively want to go to an England game I’d leave it til the time and try and be all set to react to flights you have eyed up depending on how things go. Pretty confident that would end up less than committing to the wrong city, and almost certainly be less hassle0 -
Disagree there, we will walk that grouppaulsturgess said:
I wouldn’t want to do that myself. Round 2 is in Toronto or Atlanta.. miles apart and a 500-600 quid return flight if you had to change destination.Curb_It said:Do people you think it is a terrible risk to book flights on the understanding that we top the group if we wanted to go out for a knockout game. Or should you really wait to do that and risk hefty increases?
I'm really torn on what to do.Very possible we don’t come top.If you definitively want to go to an England game I’d leave it til the time and try and be all set to react to flights you have eyed up depending on how things go. Pretty confident that would end up less than committing to the wrong city, and almost certainly be less hassle3 -
A friend of a friend was stopped from entering the USA a few months back as he gave them his Twitter handle and Insta account and there was anti Trump messages on them. Nothing threatening or illegal, simply his political views.
I would be very mindful of your social media accounts comments before committing many £'s to travelling out there.6 -
I've heard similar.Athletico Charlton said:A friend of a friend was stopped from entering the USA a few months back as he gave them his Twitter handle and Insta account and there was anti Trump messages on them. Nothing threatening or illegal, simply his political views.
I would be very mindful of your social media accounts comments before committing many £'s to travelling out there.
I think the questions are a bit like the old entry form, where you had to confess if you were a drug lord or a member of a terrorist organisation.
I mean, how will they link your handle to your identity if you said you didn't have any social media accounts of note?
If they could, what would be the point of asking you?2 -
Land of the free..Athletico Charlton said:A friend of a friend was stopped from entering the USA a few months back as he gave them his Twitter handle and Insta account and there was anti Trump messages on them. Nothing threatening or illegal, simply his political views.
I would be very mindful of your social media accounts comments before committing many £'s to travelling out there.4
