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AllyCat

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21. They are right to be concerned.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Jul 2, 2025, 11:29 AM

Jul 2025

We are not safe here. Why would they be safe?

No one should come here. Unless they are coming to save us (they aren't), no one should come here.

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Groups express 'deep concern' about 2026 World Cup in US due to Trump's policies [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 2025 OP

It will be cancelled. Watch. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2025 #1

I don't know, but if they moved some or all of the games to Mexico & Canada, that would work Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2025 #10

That would be magnificent. Magoo48 Jul 2025 #11

Thing is, there are lots of contracts and it might cost FIFA a bundle to cancel. However, brand damage Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2025 #13

Canada has already issued an invitation. BonnieJW Jul 2025 #15

The games are split already between the 3 countries Old Crank Jul 2025 #18

No way. FIFA does whatever they want. underpants Jul 2025 #28

I am a huge soccer fan, and I love America... SKKY Jul 2025 #34

If I were one of the senior FIFA executives, I'd move it. NOW Vogon_Glory Jul 2025 #2

barred from entering or detained if they do enter DBoon Jul 2025 #27

Exactly. n/t Vogon_Glory Jul 2025 #31

I don't know a thing about soccer but I pray daily that they move it. Alice B. Jul 2025 #3

FIFA... 2naSalit Jul 2025 #4

They held it in Qatar last time despite vociferous opposition. LisaM Jul 2025 #5

You're probably right. Money speaks louder than morals or ethics - even in sports. mdbl Jul 2025 #7

At least they have been warned. If players and audience want to risk a permanent travelingthrulife Jul 2025 #8

If the main athletes refuse, and they instead hire replacement-level players, then the US might have a chance to win Polybius Jul 2025 #32

the equivalent to the 1936 olympics. nt Javaman Jul 2025 #6

about to post same, thank you! RockCreek Jul 2025 #9

Except in this case Blackjackdavey Jul 2025 #12

It will only be a "glorious triumph, against the odds" if England wins Prairie Gates Jul 2025 #14

don't you worry dear leader will find all the excuses he needs as to why our glorious home team loses. Javaman Jul 2025 #19

it will be Biden's fault DBoon Jul 2025 #29

but of course, that's why I'm not dear leader. I would have never thought of that. LOL Javaman Jul 2025 #30

Ummm....just one little thing here sdfernando Jul 2025 #16

Yup. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 2025 #20

I'm sure many countries would be happy to skip the US Old Crank Jul 2025 #17

They are right to be concerned. AllyCat Jul 2025 #21

An ICE field day Historic NY Jul 2025 #22

well it's not the wwe so et tu Jul 2025 #23

And the Olympics obamanut2012 Jul 2025 #24

Will border control agents turn away all non-white players and attendees? Lonestarblue Jul 2025 #25

It will be interesting to see the attendance numbers. Raven123 Jul 2025 #26

The last one was in Qatar...in case you are wondering how much FIFA gives a shit about how immigrants are treated prodigitalson Jul 2025 #33