My dad's idea for a US-based World Cup...

[ArsenalMetro]

A couple of weeks ago, I was talking to my dad about how the 2022 World Cup is likely to be held in the US, and how I wasn't sure how I felt about that. I made a remark about how I like when World Cups are held in Europe, as the countries are small, and it's usually possible to take a train from one part of the country to another in a few hours, so you can see basically any match you want and be able to afford it. Obviously, with the size of the US, this situation can't happen, and I think it lessens the atmosphere of the World Cup.

So, my dad proposed that the USSF, were we to host the World Cup, should host it in a small region of the country, like the Northeast, Pacific Coast, etc, and (completely ignoring politics and all that), I really think it's a good idea. Imagine how much more exciting the World Cup would be if, rather than having matches in (like 1994) Pasadena, Detroit, Palo Alto, East Rutherford, Orlando, Chicago, Dallas, Boston, and DC, the matches were held in, say...New York, DC, Baltimore, Philly, Boston, Buffalo, and Cleveland, for example. I really feel like that would add tremendously to the atmosphere, and though people from different regions of the country would feel totally screwed, I think it would make a US World Cup much more enjoyable and memorable.

Not like this is a serious proposal, because it would NEVER happen, but I was just wondering what other people thought of the general idea.

[song219]

Good idea. Never happen

[Alex_1]

An interesting concept but to be honest I don't think it would be a fair representation. One of the biggest allures to having the cup in the US is the diversity of the cities and people. It's one of the reasons why the tournament will, IMO, be so successful in the United States as long as it's done right. Matches in California, Illinois, Dallas, Miami, Boston and New York all cater to certain fans and nationalities. And remember - you as an American - should be able to travel easier to whichever venue you want since it's in your country.

Just as I see that as a blessing, I can also see how that would be looked at as a curse. Because the country is simply so big, with multiple time-zones. At 3 hours though it shouldn't be so massive an issue.

Interesting idea. But I don't see the US putting those types of restrictions no themselves. Never mind the amount of money that some locations would stand to lose. Also remember that another issue si the draw, and how that coincides with the size/capacity of the stadia. It's that kind of flexibility that will, IMO, always get the USA a mention in internatinoal competitions in general.

[Mosco]

I would not want it in europe for one the euro is more than the dollar so people living in countries that have a weaker dollar will either not go or not enjoy it at all

[scmcbride21]

I completely think it should be held throughout the whole entire country. The thing they need to fix from 1994 is change the scheduling. For example Group A, C, E, G play games in the eastern part of the country i.e. Landover, East Rutherford, Philadelphia, Foxborough, Miami, and Cleveland. Then have groups B, D, F, H in the rest of the country i.e. Chicago, Houston, Glendale, Seattle, Pasadena, Denver or Dallas

Then the group winners will stay in the region while the runners up will have to travel to the other part of the country, thus giving the group winners a better traveling advantage.

[Bread Bin]

I completely think it should be held throughout the whole entire country. The thing they need to fix from 1994 is change the scheduling. For example Group A, C, E, G play games in the eastern part of the country i.e. Landover, East Rutherford, Philadelphia, Foxborough, Miami, and Cleveland. Then have groups B, D, F, H in the rest of the country i.e. Chicago, Houston, Glendale, Seattle, Pasadena, Denver or Dallas

Then the group winners will stay in the region while the runners up will have to travel to the other part of the country, thus giving the group winners a better traveling advantage.

Yeh i think this is a good idea. 2010 South africa, 2014 Brazil, 2018 Australia, 2022 USA, 2026 England That is my prediction for the new world cup hosts.

[scmcbride21]

Mine is the same exact I'd flip England and Australia on the years.

[Prenn]

Yeh i think this is a good idea. 2010 South africa, 2014 Brazil, 2018 Australia, 2022 USA, 2026 England That is my prediction for the new world cup hosts.

20 years without a WC in Europe?

errr...

[IASocFan]

20 years without a WC in Europe?

errr...

YEP! It makes too much money in EUROPE! And you won't get more than 2 consecutive World Cups away from Europe.

[scmcbride21]

My cycle of WC hosts. I know I'm getting a little ahead of myself. But here's a look at the future.

2010 - South Africa (They actually stage the event and the skeptics are surprised at how well the event turns out. Fans and players enjoy the vibe they get from Africa. Sadly, South Africa becomes the first team to win the world cup, but we do get our first African semi finalist).

2014 - Brazil (The beautiful weather, beaches, women, and new and improved stadiums give the WC that samba flair. Brazil is clearly the most entertaining team in the world cup and the Brazilian fans enjoy that. a heft Ronaldo is seen in the crowd at many of the Brazilian games ala Argetinal's Maradona).

2018 - England (Football/Soccer goes back were it was born. The fans passion is great and the Premiership is the most popular league in the world giving players and fans familiarity with the grounds and culture David Beckham is still trying to force his way onto the squad, but in a brilliant move they offer Beckham a spot of the FA which he takes).

2022 - United States (Soccer has slowly but surely gained more popularity since '94 and by this point the U.S. possesses a national team which many countries respect and fear. More of America's better athletes are playing soccer as they realize it is a way to become rich and famous. MLS makes way for The American Premier League which attracts many of the richest owners in the sport after the American-Arab alliance in 2014 during Barack Obama's second term in office. The U.S. once again shatters attendance record with huge stadiums. I see a WC where no ground is less than a 60,000 capacity).

2026 - China (I know I said Australia would slot in here, but China pulls some strings and gets the world cup. After a successful olympics China once again wants to show off their culture some more. 2026 Becomes the highest viewed world cup ever).

2030 - Uruguay (100 years later the world cup goes back to Uruguay. This world cup provides that intimacy that some of the old times appreciate. The World Cup helps boom the Uruguayan economy and their infrastructure is greatly developed)

2034 - Spain (Madridistas and Catalonians unite to host the world cup once again. Barcelona and Real Madrid are still hugely popular and by now Spanish fans have stopped throwing bananas at players from the continent of Africa.

2038 - Australia (Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!!! Australia's diverse sporting culture, hospitality get them to host the world cup. With retractable roofs the norm by now the extreme heat does not cause a problem or hinderance to their world cup bid).

2044 - Mexico (Mexico is a growing economy. At this point many Mexicans stop leaving for America, because theire economy is stable and there is plenty of jobs and work. Mexico's passion for the sport and willingness and eagerness to host make Mexico the first 3rd time host ever).

2048 - Russia (The soccer revolution that is going on in Russia puts the world on notice and ever improving league and seemingly plenty of financial backing helps with stadium improvement. However most of the world cup is held in the western part of the country to cut down on extreme travel).

2052 - Nigeria (By now Nigeria has already become the first African nation to win a world cup and with a roster full of players playing in the big leagues throughout the world. Nigeria is a large country and with a rising television, sports, and financial market the Super Eagles host the first World Cup back in Africa in 42 years).

2056 - Canada (The Canadian federation finally gets into the hands of someone who knows what they are doing. They develop their own league and soccer becomes the most popular summer sport in Canada. With cool weather this world cup becomes the fastest pace action packed world cup ever).

2060 - Italy (Milan is still the fashion capital of the world and Rome, well is Rome. Italy brings the world cup back to tradition and it's roots. Sadly, still in 2060 you see many Italian players still talking with their hands and diving).

2064 - U.A.E. (The first Arab nation to host a world cup. The U.A.E. buys the votes of many FIFA members. This starts a huge FIFA scandal, but the people investicating the scandal are then bought off by the U.A.E. To make up for buying the world cup The U.A.E. announces half price oil for all countries who qualify for the World Cup)..

2068 - Argentina (After not having a soccer riot in over 25 years. The Argentines have cleaned up their act and the rest of the countries feel safe having a world cup there. The passion is great and Since the creation of the World Super League there are many elite players transferring to and playing for Boca Juniors and River Plate instead of transferring from Boca and River).

2072 - France (Arsene Wenger Jr. is now the head coach of the French national team. The French are exciting, but Wenger Jr. leaves many of it's better experiences players off the roster for younger unproven players. In an effort to try to get past their own inferiority complex France builds the largest stadium in the world next to the Eiffel Tower. Their calling it the Stade de Platini and it's supposed to hold 200,000 capacity).

THE END

[almango]

2038 - Australia (Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!!! Australia's diverse sporting culture, hospitality get them to host the world cup. With retractable roofs the norm by now the extreme heat does not cause a problem or hinderance to their world cup bid).
THE END

What extreme heat. A world cup in Australia would be held in the middle of winter.

[Carefree 95]

What extreme heat. A world cup in Australia would be held in the middle of winter.

Exactly what i thought when i read that!

[scmcbride21]

What extreme heat. A world cup in Australia would be held in the middle of winter.

Good point, hahaha! I can't believe I looked right past that.

[Andy TAUS]

2038 - Australia (Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!!! Australia's diverse sporting culture, hospitality get them to host the world cup. With retractable roofs the norm by now the extreme heat does not cause a problem or hinderance to their world cup bid).Sigh. Another NH giant of world geography & climate. :rolleyes:

The FIFA WC's are always held in June/July, which is WINTER in the SH. You know, the season within which that most world football is usually played.

AUS won't be playing the WC in Tropics (eg Darwin) or the Centre (eg Alice Springs), in the middle of summer ............. ie unless climate change has altered the Aussie climate sufficiently enough.

BTW, I bet you (all the money you have in your piggy bank) that AUS has more chance of getting WC2022 than China or the US, for that matter. :)

[scmcbride21]

The funny thing of it is I have a degree in Geography.

[Andy TAUS]

The funny thing of it is I have a degree in Geography.If I were you, I'd get a refund of your college fees, mate. :D

[JLSA]

What extreme heat. A world cup in Australia would be held in the middle of winter.

OMG!!!! A global warming denier!!!!!! Think of the children.

J

(Sorry)

[scmcbride21]

If I were you, I'd get a refund of your college fees, mate. :D

I think your right. I was just thinking since the world cup is in the summer here it was in the summer everywhere and I wasn't considering time of the year and all that. I was just thinking of the summertime weather in Australia wrongfully and not the winter. Do you really think the Aussies can outbid the Chinese?

[Andy TAUS]

Do you really think the Aussies can outbid the Chinese?Yes, especially after the Beijing Olympics showed that the Chinese may know how to run a large event (military precision) but completely missed the fact that that event was for the fans & local population to PARTICIPATE IN & ENJOY.

Contrast Sydney 2000 with Beijing 2008 ........ from that INCLUSIVE perspective. Chalk & cheese, I'd say.

[somnambulist]

Oh, an Australian WC, that sounds great. Maybe we can ride kangaroos from stadium to stadium and toss boomerangs during halftime.