Should Texas host the World Cup Final in 2026

[Tommy Tainant]

World Cups bring scrutiny on hosts’ human rights – and that includes the US

Texas, a state under attack for its policy on women, immigrants and LGBTQ+ people, could be announced as the host of the World Cup final

www.theguardian.com

This is always a topic when discussing human rights and big sporting occasions. Should world events be held in places where not all the world is welcome ?

FIFA is hardly a barometer of decency but they are paying lip service to this.

The argument often made is that by shining a light in dark places we bring them up to accepted civilised standards. Ive made that case myself in the past.

But I cant see texas being changed for the better. Hold the final in New York or take it to Canada even.

 

[hadit]

World Cups bring scrutiny on hosts’ human rights – and that includes the US

Texas, a state under attack for its policy on women, immigrants and LGBTQ+ people, could be announced as the host of the World Cup final

www.theguardian.com

This is always a topic when discussing human rights and big sporting occasions. Should world events be held in places where not all the world is welcome ?

FIFA is hardly a barometer of decency but they are paying lip service to this.

The argument often made is that by shining a light in dark places we bring them up to accepted civilised standards. Ive made that case myself in the past.

But I cant see texas being changed for the better. Hold the final in New York or take it to Canada even.

When strict Muslim countries host the Cup while openly persecuting gay people as well as relegating women to second-class status, FIFA has no standing to criticize Texas, where women and homosexuals are free.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

When strict Muslim countries host the Cup while openly persecuting gay people as well as relegating women to second-class status, FIFA has no standing to criticize Texas, where women and homosexuals are free.

They have had a lot of citicism over that. FWIW I dont think they should have gone to Russia euther.
The other point is that people knew what they were going to in shitty Qatar. They might think that texas is ok because it is in America.
Give it to a civilised part of America.

 

[Auld Phart]

When strict Muslim countries host the Cup while openly persecuting gay people as well as relegating women to second-class status, FIFA has no standing to criticize Texas, where women and homosexuals are free.

here:

tighten up your loose screw.

 

[okfine]

World Cups bring scrutiny on hosts’ human rights – and that includes the US

Texas, a state under attack for its policy on women, immigrants and LGBTQ+ people, could be announced as the host of the World Cup final

www.theguardian.com

This is always a topic when discussing human rights and big sporting occasions. Should world events be held in places where not all the world is welcome ?

FIFA is hardly a barometer of decency but they are paying lip service to this.

The argument often made is that by shining a light in dark places we bring them up to accepted civilised standards. Ive made that case myself in the past.

But I cant see texas being changed for the better. Hold the final in New York or take it to Canada even.

When it comes to listening about human rights and gender equality, the players (and fans) have no say. Racers under the FIM and FIA have the same issues about the ME, but love racing in the USA. In Texas.

 

[MarathonMike]

Should world events be held in places where not all the world is welcome ?

How about we ship 10,000 illegals A DAY from all over the world to Wales Tommy? Don't you want to prove to the world how "welcoming" Wales is to everyone?

 

[Tommy Tainant]

When it comes to listening about human rights and gender equality, the players (and fans) have no say. Racers under the FIM and FIA have the same issues about the ME, but love racing in the USA. In Texas.

Yup. The pressure to reform comes from the corporations afraid of alienating the fans.
A friend of mine was offered cash by Qatar to blog positively about his experiences in Qatar. Lots of people were.There werre lots of positive reports but I wonder how many were honest.
I think giving the final to texas would be a kick in the face for decent America.

 

[okfine]

Yup. The pressure to reform comes from the corporations afraid of alienating the fans.
A friend of mine was offered cash by Qatar to blog positively about his experiences in Qatar. Lots of people were.There werre lots of positive reports but I wonder how many were honest.
I think giving the final to texas would be a kick in the face for decent America.

AT&T stadium will be filled with rabid fans no matter.

 

[hadit]

They have had a lot of citicism over that. FWIW I dont think they should have gone to Russia euther.
The other point is that people knew what they were going to in shitty Qatar. They might think that texas is ok because it is in America.
Give it to a civilised part of America.

Texas is as civilized as any part of Wales, so there's that.

 

[Augustine_]

When strict Muslim countries host the Cup while openly persecuting gay people as well as relegating women to second-class status, FIFA has no standing to criticize Texas, where women and homosexuals are free.

This. If FIFA has no problem with one group of religious nutjobs making them a profit, they're not going to have a problem with another group of religious nutjobs making them a profit.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

Texas is as civilized as any part of Wales, so there's that.

We dont shoot our kids in school or persecute women and gays.

 

[MarathonMike]

Yup. The pressure to reform comes from the corporations afraid of alienating the fans.
A friend of mine was offered cash by Qatar to blog positively about his experiences in Qatar. Lots of people were.There werre lots of positive reports but I wonder how many were honest.
I think giving the final to texas would be a kick in the face for decent America.

Tommy NIMBY sitting in judgement of Americans trying to protect the US and their citizens from a foreign invasion FACILITATED by the Feds.

 

[hadit]

We dont shoot our kids in school or persecute women and gays.

Neither does Texas.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

Neither does Texas.

And yet it happens.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

Tommy NIMBY sitting in judgement of Americans trying to protect the US and their citizens from a foreign invasion FACILITATED by the Feds.

Persecuting women and gays. I havent mentioned immigrants.

 

[hadit]

And yet it happens.

Exactly, individuals do bad things, the state of Texas does not do those things. I dare say that I could find instances of Welshmen behaving badly. Would that be grounds to slam Wales as backward or uncivilized? Texas is an awesome place to hold the World Cup.

 

[MarathonMike]

Persecuting women and gays. I havent mentioned immigrants.

From your post:

"Should world events be held in places where not all the world is welcome ?"

An obvious a slam at Texas protecting itself from an invasion of millions of unknown migrants. Own what you write, it's there for all to see.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

New Jerseyâs MetLife Stadium to host 2026 World Cup final as Azteca gets opener

New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium will host the final of the 2026 World Cup, which will take place across North America in the United States, Mexico and Canada

www.theguardian.com

Tidy.

 

[Mr. Friscus]

We dont shoot our kids in school or persecute women and gays.

That’s illegal in Texas dumba$$

 

[Mr. Friscus]

And yet it happens.

Murder happens in your country.

What does that say about you? Do you support murder?