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Old Crank

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17. I'm sure many countries would be happy to skip the US

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Jul 2, 2025, 11:53 AM

Jul 2

for this tournament. I'm sure they can hold it in Canada and Mexico and reschedule matches in the US.

Who knows what the border goons will be up to for the tournament.

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Groups express 'deep concern' about 2026 World Cup in US due to Trump's policies [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 2 OP

It will be cancelled. Watch. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2 #1

I don't know, but if they moved some or all of the games to Mexico & Canada, that would work Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2 #10

That would be magnificent. Magoo48 Jul 2 #11

Thing is, there are lots of contracts and it might cost FIFA a bundle to cancel. However, brand damage Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2 #13

Canada has already issued an invitation. BonnieJW Jul 2 #15

The games are split already between the 3 countries Old Crank Jul 2 #18

No way. FIFA does whatever they want. underpants Jul 2 #28

I am a huge soccer fan, and I love America... SKKY Jul 2 #34

If I were one of the senior FIFA executives, I'd move it. NOW Vogon_Glory Jul 2 #2

barred from entering or detained if they do enter DBoon Jul 2 #27

Exactly. n/t Vogon_Glory Jul 2 #31

I don't know a thing about soccer but I pray daily that they move it. Alice B. Jul 2 #3

FIFA... 2naSalit Jul 2 #4

They held it in Qatar last time despite vociferous opposition. LisaM Jul 2 #5

You're probably right. Money speaks louder than morals or ethics - even in sports. mdbl Jul 2 #7

At least they have been warned. If players and audience want to risk a permanent travelingthrulife Jul 2 #8

If the main athletes refuse, and they instead hire replacement-level players, then the US might have a chance to win Polybius Jul 2 #32

the equivalent to the 1936 olympics. nt Javaman Jul 2 #6

about to post same, thank you! RockCreek Jul 2 #9

Except in this case Blackjackdavey Jul 2 #12

It will only be a "glorious triumph, against the odds" if England wins Prairie Gates Jul 2 #14

don't you worry dear leader will find all the excuses he needs as to why our glorious home team loses. Javaman Jul 2 #19

it will be Biden's fault DBoon Jul 2 #29

but of course, that's why I'm not dear leader. I would have never thought of that. LOL Javaman Jul 2 #30

Ummm....just one little thing here sdfernando Jul 2 #16

Yup. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 2 #20

I'm sure many countries would be happy to skip the US Old Crank Jul 2 #17

They are right to be concerned. AllyCat Jul 2 #21

An ICE field day Historic NY Jul 2 #22

well it's not the wwe so et tu Jul 2 #23

And the Olympics obamanut2012 Jul 2 #24

Will border control agents turn away all non-white players and attendees? Lonestarblue Jul 2 #25

It will be interesting to see the attendance numbers. Raven123 Jul 2 #26

The last one was in Qatar...in case you are wondering how much FIFA gives a shit about how immigrants are treated prodigitalson Jul 2 #33