The ball will start rolling today in the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With the debut of the home team against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
The World Cup festivities kicked off this Thursday with the first match played between Mexico (another host country along with Canada) and South Africa. At the Azteca Stadium which has a capacity of 80,000. This capacity allowed for a sense of the fervor generated by the so-called sport of the masses.
Here in the US capital, they celebrated El Tri’s victory in their 2026 World Cup debut. At the Mexican Cultural Institute, hundreds of fans celebrated the double victory over South Africa in this opening match. Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, the United States and Paraguay are preparing to kick off Group D.
Sparks flew in the last friendly between the two teams, and now there’s little room for error, according to expert reports. Which point out that the hosts are favorites and will also have a packed stadium on their side.
The US team has been preparing for four years. “The responsibility is enormous,” said coach Mauricio Pochettino. Also who is convinced that this World Cup could mark a turning point for American football.
For his part, Paraguay’s coach, Gustavo Alfaro, has emphasized that they reached this 2026 World Cup after a 16-year absence. So “we have nothing to lose and everything to gain,” he stressed.
The United States hosted a World Cup in 1994. The national team, whose history in these competitions dates back to 1930. The year they reached the semifinals, will try to surpass their most recent performance in the modern format. When they reached the round of 16 in Qatar 2022.
Moreover the sporting event is estimated to be the most expensive in history for fans. Cumbersome visa procedures, skyrocketing ticket prices, and exorbitant accommodation costs. There are some of the comments circulating on social media.
The sports network ESPN reported that attending this first match at SoFi Stadium could cost around $1,541. Also not including travel expenses from abroad and lodging.
With 48 participating teams and 104 matches across three venues (mostly in the United States). The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on June 11th and will run until Sunday, July 19th. Culminating in the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which has a capacity of over 80,000 spectators.
With information from Prensa Latina
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