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That's CONCACAF.

So what do you all think about the US-Mex-Can bid for 2026? I only read enough to see that 10 games would be played in mexico and canada each, and then the remaining 60 would be in the US. And isn't that the year it expands to 48 teams?

Gashouse wrote:So what do you all think about the US-Mex-Can bid for 2026? I only read enough to see that 10 games would be played in mexico and canada each, and then the remaining 60 would be in the US. And isn't that the year it expands to 48 teams?

I think it would have been nice to see a soccer stadium in St. Louis to host a game.

TimeForGuinness wrote:

Gashouse wrote:So what do you all think about the US-Mex-Can bid for 2026? I only read enough to see that 10 games would be played in mexico and canada each, and then the remaining 60 would be in the US. And isn't that the year it expands to 48 teams?

I think it would have been nice to see a soccer stadium in St. Louis to host a game.

Did they list venues yet? Unfortunately, I doubt Mpls/St.Paul will host anything unless it's at the Gophers football stadium. the new Vikings monstrosity has an artificial turf and I assume the to-be-built MN United stadium will be too small for a WC game.

Gashouse wrote:So what do you all think about the US-Mex-Can bid for 2026? I only read enough to see that 10 games would be played in mexico and canada each, and then the remaining 60 would be in the US. And isn't that the year it expands to 48 teams?

I think it's a great idea. Has there ever been a World Cup that was hosted jointly by multiple countries? Seems like that would be the kind of thing that the organizers are looking for.

Except they're probably looking for money.

WE'RE GONNA BRIBE FIFA AND MAKE MEXICO PAY FOR IT!!

Fat Strat wrote:

Gashouse wrote:So what do you all think about the US-Mex-Can bid for 2026? I only read enough to see that 10 games would be played in mexico and canada each, and then the remaining 60 would be in the US. And isn't that the year it expands to 48 teams?

I think it's a great idea. Has there ever been a World Cup that was hosted jointly by multiple countries? Seems like that would be the kind of thing that the organizers are looking for.

Except they're probably looking for money.

Japan and South Korea co-hosted in 2002. I'd guess co-hosting will be more common with the larger tournament.

TimeForGuinness wrote:

Gashouse wrote:So what do you all think about the US-Mex-Can bid for 2026? I only read enough to see that 10 games would be played in mexico and canada each, and then the remaining 60 would be in the US. And isn't that the year it expands to 48 teams?

I think it would have been nice to see a soccer stadium in St. Louis to host a game.

FIFA won't let world cup games be played in anything smaller than NFL stadiums.

Gashouse wrote:
Japan and South Korea co-hosted in 2002. I'd guess co-hosting will be more common with the larger tournament.

This joint bid is strictly happening as a last-minute scramble to contend with the Trump administration. FIFA won't give a world cup to a country that won't let in Iranian fans, North Korean fans, Iraqi fans, etc. So the 10 games played in Canada in Mexico would be logistical support to back-door a potential travel ban. I guess they'd just cross their fingers that any teams from the travel banned countries don't make the knockout round somewhere in the US? Or they're counting on a more lax administration being in place when the time comes. Had Clinton been elected, US Soccer would've made a solo bid.

thrill wrote:

TimeForGuinness wrote:

Gashouse wrote:So what do you all think about the US-Mex-Can bid for 2026? I only read enough to see that 10 games would be played in mexico and canada each, and then the remaining 60 would be in the US. And isn't that the year it expands to 48 teams?

I think it would have been nice to see a soccer stadium in St. Louis to host a game.

FIFA won't let world cup games be played in anything smaller than NFL stadiums.

...I know...it was more of a venting of frustrations.

TimeForGuinness wrote:

thrill wrote:

TimeForGuinness wrote:

Gashouse wrote:So what do you all think about the US-Mex-Can bid for 2026? I only read enough to see that 10 games would be played in mexico and canada each, and then the remaining 60 would be in the US. And isn't that the year it expands to 48 teams?

I think it would have been nice to see a soccer stadium in St. Louis to host a game.

FIFA won't let world cup games be played in anything smaller than NFL stadiums.

...I know...it was more of a venting of frustrations.

Not even early games pitting small fan base countries? Can we put grass in the Ed?