World Cup: World Cup 2026 - Pre Tournament & Qualifiers Thread

[robertmac43]

2 years out, schedule being released in full on Feb 4th. Qualification started in some regions, thought it may make sense to get a dedicated thread out.



Final being held in Dallas:

 

[Brief Candle]

I can not wait. For me, it's hard to be the last one (I was a little over a year old in 78, but I remember 86 EXTREMELY well). The chances are stacked against ANYONE repeating (it's only happened twice, and not in anything close to the modern era), but here's to hoping!

 

[Evilo]

We were 5 cms from repeating...

 

[Spring in Fialta]

Morocco wins in America.

 

[Brief Candle]

Morocco wins in America.

Honestly, I wouldn't even be mad if they did. Buonou is basically an honorary Argentino at this point anyhow.

 

[koyvoo]

@Duchene2MacKinnon

Just checking…

 

[BMann]

Terrific midfield and emerging prospects. Spine still there and emerging full backs. Soule, Paz and Redondo with Barco and Echeverri to come in. Can they replace ADM ? Will Messi turn up ?

It will be a very strong Argentina squad again
Plenty of support too from expats and a huge travelling sport.

Hope for another success.

 

[robertmac43]

All I want from this WC is for Canada to get a first ever point.... Is that too much to ask?

 

[John Price]

Not a surprise but Canada opens in Toronto.

 

[robertmac43]

 

[John Price]

US opens in LA.

 

[John Price]

All US group stage games are on the West coast.

 

[John Price]

Why are they talking like this is convenient for fans the USMNT is literally playing 3000 miles away from me.

 

[Live in the Now]

It's convenient for me can't wait

 

[John Price]

Miami will host the bronze medal game!

It's convenient for me can't wait

I just hope ticket prices are reasonable.

Semifinals or quarterfinals in Philly would be nice although pricing would be wild

 

[John Price]

Shocker as NY hosts the WC final -- Dallas was rumored to be the destination for months

 

[John Price]

 

[Beliveau]

2026 World Cup schedule reveal: FIFA picks New York for final, Mexico for opener, West Coast for USMNT - Yahoo Sports

FIFA unveiled the location for every 2026 World Cup game, including the final and opener, on Sunday. The entire tournament will be held in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[GKJ]

I don't get why given the chance that you have don't host teams play all their games at different sites. I get it for Canada because they only have two sites, but the US and Mexico should at least hit 3 different sites in group stage.

 

[Jack Straw]

USA vs England.

 

[IU Hawks fan]

Schedule kinda sucks. Lots of overlap between Dallas/KC and PHI/NY, going to make it difficult to see 2 games in 2 locations for me.

 

[the valiant effort]

BMO Field's inclusion is embarrassing. That is not a "stadium" befitting the World Cup.

 

[bluesfan94]

Can’t decide if I want to go out west to see usmnt or stay Midwest for convenience.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

Canada better get their shit together, because it will be a very humiliating experience if they do not.

Buzz should be at an all-time high, instead we are dealing with amateur crap is if it were still 2012.

 

[robertmac43]

BMO Field's inclusion is embarrassing. That is not a "stadium" befitting the World Cup.

Have you seen the renderings for the renovation/seat expansion? It's even worse.

I will say it has more of a footballing atmosphere than the dimly lit, indoor, BC Place.