(2026 Brand Annoucement Wednesday 10pm ET on FS1) FIFA WC host cities in NA thread (mascot question as well)

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

It's already crazy here in KC with the news

 

[Buzz Rules]

It's already crazy here in KC with the news

Are you a soccer fan or just a team USA fan? Either way excited for KC.

 

[sam_gordon]

It sucks! The closest city is 6 hours away. I was hoping Cincinnati or Nashville would get one.

 

[Buzz Rules]

It sucks! The closest city is 6 hours away. I was hoping Cincinnati or Nashville would get one.

Nashville stadium is not great, Cincinnati was 50/50. The best cities won. I feel bad for the cities that didn’t make the cut though.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Are you a soccer fan or just a team USA fan? Either way excited for KC.

I wouldn't say fan as in I don't follow avidly the sport (or other sports either although I do watch them) but we've been to a few Sporting KC games (a shame that stadium too small to hold the games, feels a bit strange to have it at Arrowhead lol). I'll make a point to watch the games though, the excitement alone will be worth it just to have it here

One of our DISer friends became a very big fan while he lived here (he was originally from CA) and has still continued to be a big fan when he moved to Orlando. In fact next month he's coming back to come watch some Sporting KC games. He already said he's coming back up here to at least experience the moment.

It's a big move to have KC host the games, they were talking about the revenue and it's going to be a lot more than the Big 12 gives us.

They've already been talking about the watch parties. Where they normally hold a big one they had one going on today for the announcement
https://www.kctv5.com/video/2022/06...kansas-city-is-announced-world-cup-host-city/

https://fox4kc.com/sports/2026-world-cup/2026-fifa-world-cup-kansas-city/

 

[Buzz Rules]

I wouldn't say fan as in I don't follow avidly the sport (or other sports either although I do watch them) but we've been to a few Sporting KC games (a shame that stadium too small to hold the games, feels a bit strange to have it at Arrowhead lol). I'll make a point to watch the games though, the excitement alone will be worth it just to have it here

One of our DISer friends became a very big fan while he lived here (he was originally from CA) and has still continued to be a big fan when he moved to Orlando. In fact next month he's coming back to come watch some Sporting KC games. He already said he's coming back up here to at least experience the moment.

It's a big move to have KC host the games, they were talking about the revenue and it's going to be a lot more than the Big 12 gives us.

They've already been talking about the watch parties. Where they normally hold a big one they had one going on today for the announcement
https://www.kctv5.com/video/2022/06...kansas-city-is-announced-world-cup-host-city/

https://fox4kc.com/sports/2026-world-cup/2026-fifa-world-cup-kansas-city/

In the Northeast we are so happy.

 

[OnceUponATime15]

Soccer fan in the making?

I played soccer in high school . I watch the occasional Toronto FC game, and have even attended a game or two at BMO field where the games will be played here for the FIFA World Cup. But I will admit that when I do watch sports.. It’s the Raptors. (But, lately it’s been the Blue Jays ).

 

[FlightlessDuck]

Great, the last thing Philly needs is World Cup games. This better not interfere with Eagles home games.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Great, the last thing Philly needs is World Cup games. This better not interfere with Eagles home games.

It’s in the summer (June-July).

 

[Buzz Rules]

I played soccer in high school . I watch the occasional Toronto FC game, and have even attended a game or two at BMO field where the games will be played here for the FIFA World Cup. But I will admit that when I do watch sports.. It’s the Raptors. (But, lately it’s been the Blue Jays ).

What about Les Rouge (CanMNT)?

 

[Buzz Rules]

Great, the last thing Philly needs is World Cup games. This better not interfere with Eagles home games.

Rumor has it, that the semifinal might be played there (maybe on July 4th).

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1537550725567467523

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1537550076154810368

Draw should be December 2025.

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1537653178618916864

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1537590214876618753

https://twitter.com/x/status/1537602711272800259

 

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[RedAngie]

I’m glad Philly was picked. I thought it would be too close to East Rutherford and Landover.

A report said the Landover stadium was, in polite terms, problematic. A nice way of saying it’s a dump?

Most of my picks outside the city limits were selected.

Maybe I’ll attend a game or two in 2026. Poland vs Senegal or Costa Rica vs Czech Republic.

 

[Buzz Rules]

I’m glad Philly was picked. I thought it would be too close to East Rutherford and Landover.

A report said the Landover stadium was, in polite terms, problematic. A nice way of saying it’s a dump?

Most of my picks outside the city limits were selected.

Maybe I’ll attend a game or two in 2026. Poland vs Senegal or Costa Rica vs Czech Republic.

Philly is rumored to hold the semifinal on July 4th. Remember that will be the country’s 250th anniversary and the USA will have a great chance making it that far. The highest the USA has ever done was 3rd place back in 1930.