US, Canada, Mexico will host World Cup 2026!

[Bi-honar]

Cheer up guys, Canada just qualified for the WC for the 1st time since 86 and there's no way it would have qualified for another WC any other way!!!

For that same reason, Israel and Palestine are already considering co-hosting the 2030 World Cup!!!

[Payam_Ali]

Horrible decision. World Cup 2026 with 48 teams will be start of decline of popularity of the World Cup.
It will never have the same prestige and love.
Ruined just like the Olympics.
Also interesting how the Arab countries basically stabbed Morocco in the back and campaigned for the United bid...

France 98 was the first time there were 32 teams. Before that it was 24, and it wasn’t increased to 32 Iran likely would not have qualified. By increasing it to 32, countries like Iran got to experience the World Cup and the “popularity” increased. There’s no reason increasing to 48 won’t do the same thing. It may suck for teams like soain and Germany but it will mean the world for teams that wouldn’t otherwise qualify, like us in 1998.

[Iranianarsenal11]

Amazing news so far this morning!!

This and Spain sacking Lopetegui!!

[Moroccan Expert]

It's one thing to say that the United bid has better infrastructure and more financial power but to claim that Morocco is less safe than the US and that it's a 3rd world country makes you look like a fool because this is simply inaccurate.

[iraniiii]

You didn't point out facts. You made false statements about Morocco being less safe than the US/Mexico and then brought in ISIS in the subject. You can have your opinions, but please don't disrespect other fans - that's all.

A false statement?? Are you Mr. know it all? If you can not handle a discussion or debate, you have no place on this forum or any.. I can tell you that much my friend!!
As they say... if you can't take heat get out of kitchen!
End of conversation.

[Bessos]

This is a forum. A place of discussion and debates!! No profanity used here. Because you don't agree with some fans respectively and point out facts, they should be banned?? Everyone has their own opinion!! Man I'm glad people like you are not in charge..

I agree with this post. However, as another member stated, your way of communication is not very respectful, by making assumptions about a country you know basically nothing about.

I am sure you know the feeling, when westerners say false things about Iran that makes you angry, right? So you should know how it makes him feel.

[Ghormesabzi]

I guess disagreeing with some fans and pointing out facts respectively offends some people here.. Cause you can't handle facts that don't mean you can cry to admins for a ban.. That's like being a dictator.. Oh well a right decisions has been made.

You didn't point out facts. You made false statements about Morocco being less safe than the US/Mexico and then brought in ISIS in the subject. You can have your opinions, but please don't disrespect other fans - that's all.

[iraniiii]

You don't see anything wrong in his communication with the Moroccan guest?
Attacking his country with ridiculous statements about terrorist attacks etc. I am not taking sides, and I'm not denying that US/Mexico/Canada shouldn't get it or vice versa, but show some respect.

This is a forum. A place of discussion and debates!! No profanity used here. Because you don't agree with some fans respectively and point out facts, they should be banned?? Everyone has their own opinion!! Man I'm glad people like you are not in charge..

[Ghormesabzi]

You're obviously new here. Mods aren't that pushy here.

Nah not new. Been following the board for many years but don't post much.

[Ghormesabzi]

Ban this guy for what? He is stating points that are correct.

Morocco didn't get it because FIFA needed to move to a 48 team system. The North America bid was the perfect situation for it.

You don't see anything wrong in his communication with the Moroccan guest?
Attacking his country with ridiculous statements about terrorist attacks etc. I am not taking sides, and I'm not denying that US/Mexico/Canada shouldn't get it or vice versa, but show some respect.

[pdot]

You don't see anything wrong in his communication with the Moroccan guest?

Attacking his country with ridiculous statements about terrorist attacks etc. I am not taking sides, and I'm not denying that US/Mexico/Canada shouldn't get it or vice versa, but show some respect.

You're obviously new here. Mods aren't that pushy here.

[Moroccan Expert]

How about budget wise? Can Morocco afford and deserve to host WC being a 3rd world country? You need mega size economy to do so.. I mean I get it I want Iran to host it one day also but we are far away from that... Are you gonna be a realistic fan?

You think Fifa's task force would have validated a bid and let it go to the voting if it won't be able to afford to host it ? And you're talking about Morocco like it's Somalia, Morocco is a developping country and has a realistic bid. It had less stadiums than the United bid and some were scheduled to go throught renovation but it was realistic and not crazy like you make it sound.

[Farhad21]

8 years is a looooooong time

[pdot]

How about budget wise? Can Morocco afford and deserve to host WC being a 3rd world country? You need mega size economy to do so.. I mean I get it I want Iran to host it one day also but we are far away from that... Are you gonna be a realistic fan?

Qatar has a GDP over $150b, Morocco has GDP of $100b.

[iraniiii]

Ban this guy for what? He is stating points that are correct.

Morocco didn't get it because FIFA needed to move to a 48 team system. The North America bid was the perfect situation for it.

I guess disagreeing with some fans and pointing out facts respectively offends some people here.. Cause you can't handle facts that don't mean you can cry to admins for a ban.. That's like being a dictator.. Oh well a right decisions has been made.