Canada / USA / Mexico joint WC Bid

[akslop]

Not a fan of his politics at all, but honestly he's far from the worst Premier we've had, too. He plays it very safe on most issues. This has become the safe play to win votes.

Part of me wants FIFA to tell him to eat a bag of Ds, but honestly, I want games in Vancouver as much as anyone. Can't wait, gonna be rad. Targeting Guadalajara, Mexico City, New York, Toronto, Edmonton, and of course Van where I'll want to watch games. It'd be amazing to watch Canada play in Mexico! Not sure I want to be there if they PLAY Mexico, but otherwise, it'd be amazing.

It's a once on a life time opportunity. Like the Olympics I'm ok with it regardless of the cost and how long it takes to pay back, I'll let my kids worry about that.

 

[Regs]

I think Canada, USA, and Mexico will get their group games on home soil.

And I think Canada group games will be in Toronto... I think groups of 3 starting in 2026 so 2 games?

 

[Canucks4Ever]

Yes 16 groups of 3 is my understanding for 2026 then a R32.

From what I have read Canada is getting 10 games to host (same as Mexico).

Edmonton has demanded 5 games to be a host city including at least one R32 and R16 game.

Can't see them getting that and leaving Van/TO with just a couple games each.

My guess would be Edmonton either accepts 3 games or gets none leaving 5 each for Van/TO.

 

[johnnybluenose]

Don't forget Montreal

 

[Canucks4Ever]

Don't forget Montreal

Nope.

They're out.

 

[Regs]

Excellent article here on pitches for 2026:

FIFA goes to college to study how to grow grass indoors for the 2026 men’s World Cup

World soccer's governing body has hired a University of Tennessee professor to lead research on a subject that's much more complicated than it looks on TV.

www.inquirer.com