World Cup 2026
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twsj91
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It's not even that there are awful games being played, its that the group stage is all but meaningless. Essentially all but two 3rd place teams will be advancing. There's nothing at stake anymore.
honestly think most games will be pretty empty in these giant stadiums with the combination of not great matchups and very high ticket prices. with any luck, FIFA will go back to less teams qualifying but that's probably not happening.
ZYanksRule
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The ticket prices are the big one for me. They wouldn't be able to get away with this anywhere else, but since they can get away with it here, they are trying it. I hope the logistics are awful and FIFA gets an enormous amount of flak for what they are about to royally screw up.
If prices drop precipitously in the run-up to games I may pick something up, otherwise my couch is comfortable and will give me the same viewing angle I've had for any other world cup in my lifetime.
Honestly the best reason to hope they come is to give them a chance for asylum.
And that’s also the real reason why their government might not let them.
www.abc.net.au
Also, lol Defector.
And that’s also the real reason why their government might not let them.
How a daring escape by Iranian soccer players secured their asylum in Australia
Australian officials waited on the sidelines of the Iranian football team's final game in the Gold Coast on Sunday, signalling to players help was available if they wanted to talk. The government has granted asylum to five athletes who escaped from their hotel with assistance from Australian...
www.abc.net.au
Also, lol Defector.
And in...lack of public transportation for the vast majority of stadiums
ZYanksRule
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And literally hundreds of dollars to park.
Here I am thinking Yankee Stadium's $46 parking charge is insane, now FIFA goes for like 5 times that. Criminals.
Marito
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And the threat of ICE presence for most LatinAmerican fans
