OT: World Cup Venues Chosen

[bamainatlanta]

16 cities chosen to host World Cup 2026 matches

FIFA has announced the venues that will host matches during the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

www.espn.com

No Chicago. The World Cup hatez da Baerz and the city of Chicago.

 

[PrideisBears]

Lol why would they choose Chicago?

 

[LIBlue]

Chicago withdrew its application to host World Cup games due to FIFA demands

 

[bamainatlanta]

Lol why would they choose Chicago?

Because we have the greatest fans in the world. Haven't you figured that out yet reading these enthralling & intelligent discussions?

 

[didshereallysaythat]

New York - Metlife Stadium
Los Angeles - SoFi Stadium
Dallas - AT&T Stadium
San Francisco - Levi's Stadium
Miami - Hard Rock Stadium
Atlanta - Mercedes Benz Stadium
Seattle - Lumen Field
Houston - NRG Stadium
Philadelphia - Lincoln Financial Field
Kansas City - Arrowhead Stadium
Boston - Gillette Stadium
Guadalajara - Estadio Akron
Monterrey - Estadio BBVA Bancomer
Mexico City - Estadio Azteca
Toronto - BMO Field
Vancouver - BC Place

I would say that Kansas City owes Chicago a thank you letter for pulling out.

 

[Rush]

I may try to make a game in Atlanta. World Cup energy is insanely cool.

 

[greg23]

Which soccer teams utilize the HITS philosophy?

 

[Brownie]

I don't watch a ton of soccer, but usually watch the WC. I never noticed, but do they always play on natural grass or do they do turf as well?

 

[tcmtrinity]

The deciding factor for DFW was their stellar sports team fan forums. The creme de la creme. (supposedly aka suplesembly)

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

I don't watch a ton of soccer, but usually watch the WC. I never noticed, but do they always play on natural grass or do they do turf as well?

I don't think there's a set rule. Someone like @bearmick might have a better understanding, but I can't imagine Qatar is going to be having natural grass in November.

Of course, I wouldn't put it past Qatar to give a shit about using resources to water grass at the expense of their populace.

 

[bearmick]

I don't think there's a set rule. Someone like @bearmick might have a better understanding, but I can't imagine Qatar is going to be having natural grass in November.

Of course, I wouldn't put it past Qatar to give a shit about using resources to water grass at the expense of their populace.

Platinum TE™ Paspalum, The Exclusive Grass of FIFA World Cup 2022

See why after years of intense testing, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy has selected Platinum TE for all stadiums and training sites in Qatar.

www.atlasturf.com

 

[bamainatlanta]

I may try to make a game in Atlanta. World Cup energy is insanely cool.

You been to the Benz before?

 

[playthrough2001]

They were here in 1994. Maybe once was enough.

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

Platinum TE™ Paspalum, The Exclusive Grass of FIFA World Cup 2022

See why after years of intense testing, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy has selected Platinum TE for all stadiums and training sites in Qatar.

www.atlasturf.com

I stand corrected

 

[Aquineas]

I don't think there's a set rule. Someone like @bearmick might have a better understanding, but I can't imagine Qatar is going to be having natural grass in November.

Of course, I wouldn't put it past Qatar to give a shit about using resources to water grass at the expense of their populace.

lol there a whole lot of golfers out west (that is in the middle of an existential drought) who are quietly looking away right now.

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

lol there a whole lot of golfers out west (that is in the middle of an existential drought) who are quietly looking away right now.

As a fan of golf and a guy that likes to play, I'm trying to find a way to find a difference, but I am failing.

 

[bamainatlanta]

As a fan of golf and a guy that likes to play, I'm trying to find a way to find a difference, but I am failing.

I understand your pain. I love golf but I wouldn't exactly call what I do on the course as "playing golf."
I like to think of it as spending time in high grass or the forest and then pretending to find my ball and to say things like "I forgot that I hit a Pro V1 instead of a Bridgestone"

 

[vabearsfan15]

The city of Chicago continues to take L's. They are losing the Bears and now have lost an opportunity to host the World Cup. Its pretty shameful considering the diverse population of the city. Kansas City being a host city is a joke..

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

The city of Chicago continues to take L's. They are losing the Bears and now have lost an opportunity to host the World Cup. Its pretty shameful considering the diverse population of the city. Kansas City being a host city is a joke..

Kansas City is a major MLS town.

 

[Rush]

You been to the Benz before?

Yeah - I saw Brady win his 6th ring vs the Rams there. Was insanely nice.