LateToCult 28,276 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) There’s a well known sports journalist that did some calling around to find out what US cities FIFA is thinking of selecting to host games for the 2026 World Cup that will be held in Mexico, Canada, and the US. FIFA has already visited all contending cities and will (maybe) announce their picks in June. They’ve moved the date twice now. According to his sources there are four American cities that seem to be a lock: Greater New York City / New Jersey CSA Population: 23,582,649 Tea: Heavily favored to hold the final Greater Los Angeles CSA Population: 18,644,680 Tea: May hold the opening game. In contention for that honor with Mexico City. Greater Atlanta CSA Population: 6,930,423 Tea: May hold a semi-final game. Greater Dallas-Fort Worth CSA Population: 8,121,108 — Favoured Cities: San Francisco Bay Area CSA Population: 9,714,023 Greater Houston CSA Population: 7,312,270 Greater Philadelphia: CSA Population: 7,379,700 Tea: Philadelphia’s committee has raised more money than any other candidate city. Greater Miami CSA Population: 6,868,652 Tea: Favored over Orlando as a Florida location but not a certain pick because of other events in the city that year. Greater Kansas City CSA Population: 2,528,644 Greater Seattle CSA Population: 4,953,421 Boston, DC/Baltimore, and Orlando are not shut out yet and could replace one of these cities. Denver and Cincinnati were underwhelming bids and it’s likely that FIFA considers them out. Mexico’s cities have been locked from the beginning: Mexico City: Conglomerate Population: ~ 30,800,000 Guadalajara: Conglomerate Population: 5,268,642 Monterrey: Conglomerate Population: 5,341,171 Canada has seen some flux. Toronto: CMA Population: 6,202,225 Edmonton: CMA Population: 1,418,118 Tea: Is likely but apparently they didn’t like it. Vancouver: CMA Population: 2,642,825 Tea: threw its hat in very late in the game after Montreal backed out. Likely a lock. The source is Grant Wahl’s Fútbol with Grant Wahl. I didn’t add a link because it requires a subscription. Edited June 2 by LateToCult 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
bionic 26,656 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 If it is a joint Mexico/Canda/US hosting and the US hosts all of the landmark games then the co-hosting is a joke lol buy bionic 1 Link to post Share on other sites
LateToCult 28,276 Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 (edited) 6 minutes ago, bionic said: If it is a joint Mexico/Canda/US hosting and the US hosts all of the landmark games then the co-hosting is a joke lol It really comes down to venue and how impressed FIFA was by each city. Doesn’t seem like the cities outside the US (except Mexico City) really wowed them. RIP Edmonton that was apparently so boring sources explicitly pointed out that they didn’t like it and is only likely to get games because they already said 3 Canadian cities. Edited May 6 by LateToCult Link to post Share on other sites
RAMROD 78,795 Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 2 hours ago, LateToCult said: It really comes down to venue and how impressed FIFA was by each city. Doesn’t seem like the cities outside the US (except Mexico City) really wowed them. RIP Edmonton that was apparently so boring sources explicitly pointed out that they didn’t like it and is only likely to get games because they already said 3 Canadian cities. Is Canada really that bland? That is surprising (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ prepare for trouble, and make it double (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ 1 Link to post Share on other sites
LateToCult 28,276 Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 4 minutes ago, RAMROD said: Is Canada really that bland? That is surprising It’s not that they’re bland. I’m guessing their committees just didn’t put much effort into their bids. They knew they were probably gonna get 3 Canadian cities and at the time only Toronto, Edmonton, and Montreal were in the running. The US on the other hand had 16 cities competing for 10 slots so they had to get more creative to excite FIFA officials. Link to post Share on other sites
LateToCult 28,276 Posted May 29 Author Share Posted May 29 New tea from the same guy, if anyone is even interested. Boston’s bid is in trouble because of money. People on their bid team feel like they’re on the outs. Edmonton is not a lock, which could leave Canada with only two host cities (Toronto and Vancouver) and the US with eleven host cities instead of ten. Washington, D.C. /Baltimore bid could stand to benefit from this. Nashville, Denver, Orlando, and Cincinnati seem to be highly unlikely to get games. Link to post Share on other sites
RAMROD 78,795 Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 We might get 11 now (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ prepare for trouble, and make it double (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Link to post Share on other sites
LateToCult 28,276 Posted May 29 Author Share Posted May 29 1 hour ago, RAMROD said: We might get 11 now The US deserves as many slots as it can get. It’s kind of ridiculous that cities like Seattle, San Francisco, Philly, D.C., etc are all competing for a spot and Edmonton gets one just because. Their venue is garbage too. Link to post Share on other sites
bionic 26,656 Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 6 hours ago, LateToCult said: The US deserves as many slots as it can get. It’s kind of ridiculous that cities like Seattle, San Francisco, Philly, D.C., etc are all competing for a spot and Edmonton gets one just because. Their venue is garbage too. Its a joint bid. Giving Canada and Mexico two token venues and pretending its a joint effort is a laughable outcome and a mockery of the process. buy bionic Link to post Share on other sites
LateToCult 28,276 Posted May 29 Author Share Posted May 29 21 minutes ago, bionic said: Its a joint bid. Giving Canada and Mexico two token venues and pretending its a joint effort is a laughable outcome and a mockery of the process. I’m not arguing that Mexico should have any of their slots taken away. Canada on the other hand should definitely lose a slot. It has even less soccer culture than the US, has some of the worst venues of all bidding cities, and has a city (Edmonton) that doesn’t make any sense geographically for traveling teams. Axe Edmonton and add a city that deserves it. Link to post Share on other sites
LateToCult 28,276 Posted May 31 Author Share Posted May 31 A small news source is claiming that Dallas is in the running to host the inaugural game. Could be true and that’s why Dallas is considered a “lock” but as far as I know and as far as the plan laid out by the host nations, Mexico City, Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto are scheduled for “Day 1” games. New York probably won’t get the inaugural game because it’s likely getting the final and Toronto likely won’t get it because its venue is small. So Mexico City or Los Angeles seem the most likely. Don’t really know how Dallas fits in. Link to post Share on other sites
LateToCult 28,276 Posted June 2 Author Share Posted June 2 Cincinnati has agreed to pay the $40M for repairs and upgrades that their stadium requires to meet FIFA standards. How they made it this far into the process is a mystery to me. Their stadium is known as being one of the worst in the NFL and some of their training facilities leave a lot to be desired. Kansas City is bussin’ their whole coochie for FIFA to get games. Missouri agreed to waive taxes on tickets sold. They’re probably safe though because of the Hunt family. Link to post Share on other sites
LateToCult 28,276 Posted June 10 Author Share Posted June 10 (edited) (A new update that absolutely nobody cares about ) The mayor of Edmonton responded to speculation that FIFA is awarding Canada two slots (Toronto and Vancouver) instead of three. We find out in six days what cities have been chosen! Edited June 10 by LateToCult Link to post Share on other sites
bionic 26,656 Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 1 hour ago, LateToCult said: (A new update that absolutely nobody cares about ) The mayor of Edmonton responded to speculation that FIFA is awarding Canada two slots (Toronto and Vancouver) instead of three. We find out in six days what cities have been chosen! sounds like he hasn't got the memo buy bionic 1 Link to post Share on other sites
LateToCult 28,276 Posted June 10 Author Share Posted June 10 12 minutes ago, bionic said: sounds like he hasn't got the memo Edmonton on June 16 after being announced as a host city Link to post Share on other sites
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