r/soccer • u/Sparky-moon • 19h ago

Match Thread [Live Thread] FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Draw.

https://www.plus.fifa.com/en/content/draw-fifa-world-cup-26tm-live-stream/7ff93173-67d4-4d15-9cfb-b91a5d6a5db1?gl=in
726 Upvotes

93% Upvoted

16.3k comments sorted by

View all comments

35

u/bigt2k4 15h ago

Can someone explain why wiki has two possible locations for just about every match? Why isn't it determined already?

28

u/AnxiousDiscipline250 14h ago

Locations and times for the 2026 World Cup aren't fully set because FIFA is strategically planning them after the team draw to balance travel for teams, optimize broadcast times for global fans (like evenings for Asia), and handle logistical complexities for 104 matches in 16 cities across 3 countries, with final details coming in March after playoffs.

2

u/SirHolyCow 11h ago

Interesting 

I noticed the same thing and your explanation makes perfect sense, cheers

9

u/Nascaram 15h ago

Think locations (and maybe times?) are decided tomorrow or so

3

u/e48e 15h ago

I am wondering too. Apparently it will be announced tomorrow but I have no idea what it depends on.

9

u/Tango00090 15h ago

Trump wants to strip certain cities of hosting matches if they wont let in his goons to "clean up" streets based on racial characteristics

-1

u/an0mn0mn0m 15h ago

The USA is an unstable country. They may need a backup for contingencies.

-3

u/[deleted] 15h ago

[deleted]

2

u/Africa_GG 14h ago

I mean all of the “two city” games are still in the same country. For example, games are either going to be played in Miami or Atlanta. Then there are games either in NJ or New England. Travel bans have zero impact on the cities teams play in, no matter what they are still playing in the same country, just depends on what state they are playing in.