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Related: About this forumCanada STEALS U.S. Position as FIFA RELOCATES World Cup Matches -- $40 Billion Economic COLLAPSE
World Cup 2026 is at risk as visa backlogs and bans choke fan travel. Sponsors redirect budgets to Toronto, Vancouver, and Mexico City, draining U.S. venues. Broadcasters pause ad buys amid uncertainty. L.A., Dallas, Miami slash forecasts as hotel taxes evaporate. Canada steals U.S. position as fifa relocates world cup matches and $40 billion economic collapse now reads like the plan in motion. As contingency maps harden, Canada steals U.S. position as fifa relocates world cup matches and $40 billion economic collapse stops sounding hypothetical. Canadas entry rules and ready stadiums lure sponsors. Mexicos Azteca, BBVA, and Akron absorb high-stakes fixtures. U.S. organizers face delays, higher costs and shrinking fan zones. Soft power and billions shift with every reassigned match.

johnnyfins
(2,704 posts)Olympics should be a hoot.
BoRaGard
(7,152 posts)because it is.
Buttoneer
(883 posts)Bev54
(12,779 posts)Usually always untrue.
LiberalArkie
(18,823 posts)mwmisses4289
(1,974 posts)Will wait and see on this one; though if fifa was smart, this exactly what they should do.
popsdenver
(311 posts)it would allow all of the world's countries to give a giant disgracing FU to Trump, Republican's and his CABAL............
I would hope, that even if the World Soccer and Olympics are held here, that all the world's countries would chose not to attend in retaliation for all the extreme financial damage Trump has done to all their countries and their citizens.
THAT would be the crowning ego blow to these Powers To Be........have a giant party, only to have no one come, much like Trump's humongous Military Parade/Birthday extravaganza ??????? LOL
yourout
(8,552 posts)2naSalit
(97,630 posts)Move to other countries, we don't deserve to have them.
BidenRocks
(2,071 posts)He will inject himself in everything and visitors will hate us even more.
Not my Country!
2naSalit
(97,630 posts)There will be a collection plate at the customs ports, the only currency accepted are Olympic gold and silver.
Fiendish Thingy
(20,535 posts)Id rather not Wade through the slop to try and understand whats actually transpiring.
rickford66
(5,956 posts)The future of the US is gold decorations.
usaf-vet
(7,659 posts).... UP with DJT bullshit. Canada is a great alternative.
DJT already stole the gold award; it is sitting on his desk, looking for a permanent location in the gaudy oval shrine.
Bernardo de La Paz
(57,755 posts)AllyCat
(18,146 posts)This is a shithole country. No one should come here.
LisaM
(29,329 posts)The problem is that everything on it could happen.
Magoo48
(6,586 posts)Why would anyone in their right minds want to come here.
NBachers
(18,840 posts)peacebuzzard
(5,631 posts)But reality is: the attendance will be sparse. Which foreign nationals in their right mind would want to go through all the documentation and risk to come to a soccer match with low fanfare and high prices and risk. I think after all that is evolving with the deportations and extra vetting at the border controls most fans and the team logistic crews would have to go through excessive requirements and high risk finances to attempt a normal world soccer championship in this shithole country this nation has become.
flashman13
(1,488 posts)If you think about it for a moment you see that world football is the ultimate in DEI sport.
niyad
(126,467 posts)peacebuzzard
(5,631 posts)but I think this AI generated infomercial thing is way off base with misconstrued falsehoods.
soccer in this country does not generate all out excitement like in other nations.
niyad
(126,467 posts)Isn't fifa the organization that screws over the women's teams?
peacebuzzard
(5,631 posts)They need to really open up to female refs, judges, whatever you call those macho dudes that decides on calls.
Same goes for other sports. Female soccer players are still a curiosity in most of the soccer crazy countries. And many of those soccer ladies are incredibly good at what they do but unfortunately the money isn't there. Why male teams generate the big bucks vs. women teams is the reason so many outstanding female athletes are at a disadvantage. sad, but true.
ananda
(32,899 posts)It's simply not safe for foreigners here.
vishnura
(342 posts)No, they did not steal the games, our jackass gave it to them.
iluvtennis
(21,343 posts)ironman_25
(15 posts)I hope this is the start of the rest of the world not being so diplomatic and more rough handed with the ignorant orange piece of crap. He thinks he say what he wants and do what he wants because he is held in awe of everyone who beholds him. He is a joke and unfortunately there were enough Kool-Aid drinkers to vote for him. He attacks petty issues like he is a real tough guy but the serious issues he worries about the elite rich and screwing the poor and keeping his lips locked on Putin"s ass.
Wiz Imp
(6,702 posts)Is FIFA considering moving the World Cup out of U.S.? Why its unlikely
In the lead-up to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the Brazilian government established a Pacifying Police Unit to essentially target any suspected criminal in Rio de Janeiros sprawling favelas (slums). The "pacification" was a chilling misnomer as the UPP frequently engaged in violence and was accused of extrajudicial executions. Disappearances surged in the years leading up to the World Cup. Then, in March of 2014, Brazil sent in the actual military 2,700 army soldiers to occupy Rio's favelas through the end of July. Again, here was a country using its military as an occupying force against its own civilians, and FIFA didn't threaten Brazil's hosting status.
The 2018 World Cup saw FIFA allow Russia to host despite a government thats known to violently quell dissent. This was before Russia launched its full-scale war in Ukraine, but Russian president Vladimir Putin had already annexed Crimea amid global outrage. Russias hosting privileges were also acquired through a massive bribery scandal, and Russias open hostility to the LGBTQ+ community had visitors concerned about their safety.
And, of course, there was the 2022 World Cup in Qatar where stadium infrastructure was built through modern-day slave labor that resulted in an estimated 6,500 deaths. FIFA ignored the global outcry about the tournament (acquired through the same corrupt means as Russia) and Qatars poor human rights record.
Has FIFA explored contingency plans to possibly remove games from the US? I would hope so. To not do so would be complete incompetence on their part. However, it appears things would have to get significantly worse for FIFA to actually do anything.
peacebuzzard
(5,631 posts)Their presence was actually welcomed and appreciated by the urban residents. Same was true for the Pan American Games and the Rio Olympic games. It worked.
Street Crime was down. street criminals were in check....street vendors and hawking and general pan handling was down.
Streets were calm, the residents could actually sit in street cafe's and restaurants and shop without disturbance and extra noise from excited and pushy street vendors.
I still think the current U.S. politics will be a big deterrent for many would be world cup tourists. But international media viewing and media commerce will be up. way up.
highplainsdem
(57,904 posts)ShazamIam
(2,892 posts)worry about being arrested by ICE. Add the tariff war against our best buddies in Canada.
onenote
(45,600 posts)IronLionZion
(49,750 posts)
SamKnause
(14,401 posts)dem4decades
(13,128 posts)Blue Owl
(57,148 posts)SAD!