Going to North America '26: tickets, accommodations, etc. (non-politics)

Agree. It’s one of the best nosebleeds on the planet. Obviously; If you can sit lower do it. But it’s not as bad as most other stadiums .

 

Inside Lumen Field for Egypt v Belgium. Very smooth getting into the venue. Walked 20 minutes from our hotel, plenty of fans on the streets.This is a very very impressive stadium. A big massive shout-out to Wixson7 who helped me out with tickets for this one.

 

Four times Mickey Mouse Tournament champion Spain. ———> Chile, Russia, Morocco, Cabo Verde. I was too hopeful thinking they’d make it to the quarterfinals.

 

A personal taste for sure, but I really don't find NFL stadia appealing at all despite all their fancy tech and stuff...loved what Qatar did 4 years back though...

 

Yeah, I get that point about the fancy stadiums. I would have enjoyed the Rose Bowl again like in 1994 just as much as SoFi, especially since you can get 100,000 people in there, making tickets easier to get.

 

I, for one, am glad we didn't spend billions to build a bunch of new stadiums that have no use beyond the tournament.

 

I was surprised by the sightlines in Levi's. First time in the 400s... Wasn't bad at all + everyone was hyped for the first game. Compared to an older stadium like the Maracana/any Olympic Stadium where you feel like you're on the moon. My old ass forgets I'm not going to the Oakland Coliseum... these are all new/ refurbished stadiums with closer seating. Miss being behind homeplate for an A's game on the second level though for $10.

 

Were any of the stadiums actually moved to other countries? https://footballgroundguide.com/news/qatar-world-cup-stadiums-after-brazil.html

 

Aww man the draw was +1300... I don't know how I didn't see that.

 

Just looked at our 8 cups from Levis. 6 had flags 2 did not.

 

Anybody who has been to a game taken in a bottle of water? I'm confused about the restrictions.

 

My understanding is the owner pushed back against FIFA when FIFA told him to raise prices for the World Cup. I think Mercedes Benz (aka Atlanta) Stadium has a reputation as having some of the most reasonably priced concessions in sports stadiums/arenas.

 

Levi's was allowing 1 plastic bottle per person... Though they weren't counting

 

Atlanta is Coke headquarters... Free Coke comes out of the faucets there

 

https://awfulannouncing.com/soccer/...an-ian-darke-flight-united-delays-newark.html

Just saw this. Goes to show that logistics is the biggest issue we face even over tix.

Anyway - was at Australia/Turkey. Full stadium, great atmos and the place is Downtown. 30 min walk from my hotel
You will have a great time if you travel through there.
I suspect a distribution deal was done to get rid kf the unsold tix as the game was below FV. I dont really care as it added to the atmosphere.
One thing am not happy about - tips for going to the beer kiosk? Hmmmm

 

Can you elaborate, please?

 

the first half was a complete bore fest. The atmosphere was good, thanks to the fans from Japan mostly.
Lots of empty hospitality

 

Our first visit was non match day in Dallas. Atmosphere was pretty quiet for Brazil game. All big screens switched to basketball and switched off Scotland game. Atmosphere dropped a notch when basketball was on.
Weird thing that you had to queue and agree to a cover charge for some restaurants but not others.
Next day, match day, very busy with soccer fans. Doubt you would get in not pre booked, my understanding ( not 100%sure) is that you had to pre pay $26 just to get in.
It's ok, and given that Dallas appears to be fairly dull it's probably a reasonable place to go.
We've been here three days. Must be going to the wrong places cos Dallas is dull. Anyone knowing otherplease post some recommendations.
Absolutely no sign of anything to do with WC at any of the places we have visited

 

catching up on the thread right now since M2 and this is funny to read in hindsight

 

I knew I should have waited! Still, we got some pretty nice front row seats for a little more than that a couple days before the match

It looks like the resale platform has been available up to and after kickoff for same day tickets. Has anyone checked that? And when do they shut off sales, at halftime maybe?

 

I’ve sat in the nosebleeds at a number of NFL games and I’d agree, but your attention can get drawn to watching the screens rather than the action on the field……….or pitch as it is atm!

 

I haven’t stopped laughing.

 

Do you mean there was a tip prompt on the tablet screen before payment? Those have shown up in the last few years, but it's not really a tipping culture requirement to tip when ordering something from counter service, whether it's at the stadium or ordering coffee or a sandwich or whatever. You can hit the "no tip" button. It's not like restaurant table service or food delivery.

 

Muslera seems like he's been on the team forever. Still got it tho.

 

Oh man I jinxed him