Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

malaise

(296,266 posts) Sun Mar 1, 2026, 03:11 AM Mar 1

16

There will be no FIFA World Cup in the US this year

That is all

27 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

There will be no FIFA World Cup in the US this year (Original Post) malaise Mar 1 OP

That would be bad news for many of my fellow Seattleites. But I don't think any would be very surprised... pat_k Mar 1 #1

Precisely malaise Mar 1 #2

or all will be forgiven by then. too late to move the thing nt msongs Mar 1 #3

Link? synni Mar 1 #4

Speculation malaise Mar 1 #5

FIFA is more corrupt than Trump. They're not moving a damn thing. They would lose millions. Wanderlust988 Mar 1 #7

If only Donvict were merely corruot malaise Mar 1 #12

Nope Jose Garcia Mar 1 #6

Lol. They'll all come and kiss his ass. 617Blue Mar 1 #8

But wait... doesn't the FIFI peace prize count for something? Layzeebeaver Mar 1 #9

'That is all' GenThePerservering Mar 1 #10

Hopium Ace Rothstein Mar 1 #21

No Vote4Kam Mar 1 #11

This is not about FIFA - this is about footballers, their countries, malaise Mar 1 #14

FIFA will be a target rich environment Sweet Rosie Red Mar 1 #13

disagree sis Celerity Mar 1 #15

Had a minor quake a while ago malaise Mar 1 #16

stay safe!! Celerity Mar 1 #19

You underestimate edhopper Mar 1 #17

Yeah, it will happen Johnny2X2X Mar 1 #18

Agree to disagree. onenote Mar 1 #20

Associated Press: Iran's soccer federation says World Cup participation in doubt Jose Garcia Mar 2 #22

No way tgey are heading to tge US malaise Mar 3 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Mar 2 #23

Bookmarking and coming back Polybius Mar 3 #25

ESPN: FIFA gives green light for adverts to be shown during World Cup water breaks Jose Garcia Mar 6 #26

That is effed up malaise Mar 6 #27

pat_k

(13,393 posts)

1. That would be bad news for many of my fellow Seattleites. But I don't think any would be very surprised...

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 03:15 AM

Mar 1

...given the state of the nation under the felon.

malaise

(296,266 posts)

2. Precisely

Reply to pat_k (Reply #1)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 03:26 AM

Mar 1

This is madness on steroids

msongs

(73,770 posts)

3. or all will be forgiven by then. too late to move the thing nt

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 03:27 AM

Mar 1

synni

(778 posts)

4. Link?

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 03:31 AM

Mar 1

I haven't found any legitimate news stories confirming this...?

malaise

(296,266 posts)

5. Speculation

Reply to synni (Reply #4)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 03:36 AM

Mar 1

It is not going to happe
Some ATP tennis players are stuck in Dubai. The final did not happen.
This is madness on steroids

Wanderlust988

(785 posts)

7. FIFA is more corrupt than Trump. They're not moving a damn thing. They would lose millions.

Reply to malaise (Reply #5)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 04:48 AM

Mar 1

malaise

(296,266 posts)

12. If only Donvict were merely corruot

Reply to Wanderlust988 (Reply #7)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 07:26 AM

Mar 1

He is a war criminal and an 8mperiakist bully.

Jose Garcia

(3,508 posts)

6. Nope

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 03:53 AM

Mar 1

It's scheduled to start in June.

617Blue

(2,498 posts)

8. Lol. They'll all come and kiss his ass.

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 05:21 AM

Mar 1

The last 2 WCs were in Russia and Qatar.

Layzeebeaver

(2,286 posts)

9. But wait... doesn't the FIFI peace prize count for something?

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 05:42 AM

Mar 1

Definately not.

GenThePerservering

(3,401 posts)

10. 'That is all'

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 06:33 AM

Mar 1

Based on what? 🤔

Ace Rothstein

(3,373 posts)

21. Hopium

Reply to GenThePerservering (Reply #10)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 01:04 PM

Mar 1

That is all.

Vote4Kam

(7 posts)

11. No

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 07:23 AM

Mar 1

Since when does FIFA cares about wars? Unless Iran develops ICBMs and start launching them here, World Cup will take place in June as scheduled.

malaise

(296,266 posts)

14. This is not about FIFA - this is about footballers, their countries,

Reply to Vote4Kam (Reply #11)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 08:28 AM

Mar 1

their governments and their fans.
Who among sane people want to come to thenUS during this mayhem?

Sweet Rosie Red

(88 posts)

13. FIFA will be a target rich environment

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 08:10 AM

Mar 1

providing the excuse the malignant fool needs to impose martial law.

Celerity

(54,457 posts)

15. disagree sis

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 10:09 AM

Mar 1

hope all is well with you in yard

malaise

(296,266 posts)

16. Had a minor quake a while ago

Reply to Celerity (Reply #15)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 10:17 AM

Mar 1

No damage reported

Celerity

(54,457 posts)

19. stay safe!!

Reply to malaise (Reply #16)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 12:54 PM

Mar 1

edhopper

(37,376 posts)

17. You underestimate

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 10:27 AM

Mar 1

how corrupt FIFA is.

Johnny2X2X

(24,224 posts)

18. Yeah, it will happen

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 10:34 AM

Mar 1

Iran turmoil isn’t going to effect soccer here.

onenote

(46,148 posts)

20. Agree to disagree.

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 01:01 PM

Mar 1

Jose Garcia

(3,508 posts)

22. Associated Press: Iran's soccer federation says World Cup participation in doubt

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Mon Mar 2, 2026, 10:53 PM

Mar 2

Iran's place at the men's World Cup in three months' time was put in doubt Monday amid an escalating Middle East conflict sparked by the soccer tournament's co-host the United States.

Iran are due to play their three group stage games in the U.S. -- two in Inglewood, California, then in Seattle -- from June 15 to June 26. Cities in Canada and Mexico also will host some of the 104 games.

The U.S. and Israel have targeted Iran in coordinated attacks since Saturday that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens more senior officials.

It provoked an Iranian response that aimed missiles at U.S. allies including 2022 World Cup host Qatar and Saudi Arabia, which FIFA has picked to stage the 2034 edition.

More: https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48074546/iran-soccer-federation-world-cup-participation-doubt

malaise

(296,266 posts)

24. No way tgey are heading to tge US

Reply to Jose Garcia (Reply #22)

Tue Mar 3, 2026, 05:32 AM

Mar 3

Back to the eclipse😀

Response to malaise (Original post)

PeaceWave This message was self-deleted by its author.

Polybius

(21,913 posts)

25. Bookmarking and coming back

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Tue Mar 3, 2026, 06:09 AM

Mar 3

Interesting prediction.

Jose Garcia

(3,508 posts)

26. ESPN: FIFA gives green light for adverts to be shown during World Cup water breaks

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Fri Mar 6, 2026, 07:14 PM

Mar 6

FIFA has given commercial broadcasters the green light to show adverts during World Cup water breaks this summer.

The expected high temperatures in North America prompted FIFA to announce last December it would introduce the three-minute breaks midway through each half at all 104 matches this summer as a player welfare measure.

It is understood commercial broadcasters will have the option to go to a split screen, where they would be limited to adverts for FIFA partner sponsors only, or a full cut-away where they could show any advert as normal.

Ads should not start within 20 seconds of the referee blowing for the start of the hydration break, broadcasters have been advised, and they must return to the action more than 30 seconds before play resumes.

More: https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48111478/fifa-gives-green-light-adverts-shown-world-cup-water-breaks

malaise

(296,266 posts)

27. That is effed up

Reply to Jose Garcia (Reply #26)

Fri Mar 6, 2026, 07:29 PM

Mar 6

Seriously.
45 minute halves

Reply to this discussion

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»There will be no FIFA Wor...