I've been thinking for a long time that the rest of the world needs to boycott this thing entirely, and it looks like a lot of them are. Good for them!
I hate it for American communities who have given tax breaks to rich dudes to build stadiums that already weren't likely to come close to paying back what they were given and now will just sit relatively empty, but I'm convinced that communities need to stop giving tax breaks for sports arenas just as they need to keep blocking AI behemoths.
I hope FIFA is proud of their peace prize recipient!
The maga rich arrogantly roll over the masses with increasingly repugnant travesties. World Cup symbolizes far more than sports rivalries. The boycott has already priced out common fans but the elites will simply take those seats. Takers financially enabled by "their representatives" on the take.
Whack a mole distractions assert normalcy in a UFC fantasy land.
Meanwhile, "This administration has put two things on a fast track to destruction. The hot button war over Iran’s uranium destroys peace and prosperity. The rush to mine Black Hills uranium destroys people and the sacred. Congress never authorized the war in Iran. They voted four times so far and failed to stop it. The Lakota people never consented to uranium extraction from treaty land. We’ve fought it for over 20 years and we’re still fighting."- Lakota People's Law Project
plus the fact that border security are doing checks on our social media posts. And seeing as most people in Europe, think that Trump is a dickhead, we are highly likely to be turned around at the customs entry point.
I've been thinking for a long time that the rest of the world needs to boycott this thing entirely, and it looks like a lot of them are. Good for them!
I hate it for American communities who have given tax breaks to rich dudes to build stadiums that already weren't likely to come close to paying back what they were given and now will just sit relatively empty, but I'm convinced that communities need to stop giving tax breaks for sports arenas just as they need to keep blocking AI behemoths.
I hope FIFA is proud of their peace prize recipient!
You can feel the frustration in that… and there’s a piece of truth in it.
The boycott angle is interesting...
but what we’re really seeing isn’t a coordinated boycott… it’s something quieter.
People just deciding it’s not worth the hassle.
That’s actually more powerful.
No protests. No headlines.
Just… empty seats.
And you’re right about the local communities...
they’re the ones left holding the bill.
Big events always promise “economic boost”…
but when the demand doesn’t show up, those projections fall apart fast.
This might end up being one of those turning-point moments where cities start asking...
“Are these mega-events actually worth it anymore?”
Yeah, I agree--a "quiet" boycott is probably more powerful because it hits differently, and that sends a strong message.
And if cities can start learning to use their dollars (and their space) more wisely, that could be a win/win.
The maga rich arrogantly roll over the masses with increasingly repugnant travesties. World Cup symbolizes far more than sports rivalries. The boycott has already priced out common fans but the elites will simply take those seats. Takers financially enabled by "their representatives" on the take.
Whack a mole distractions assert normalcy in a UFC fantasy land.
Meanwhile, "This administration has put two things on a fast track to destruction. The hot button war over Iran’s uranium destroys peace and prosperity. The rush to mine Black Hills uranium destroys people and the sacred. Congress never authorized the war in Iran. They voted four times so far and failed to stop it. The Lakota people never consented to uranium extraction from treaty land. We’ve fought it for over 20 years and we’re still fighting."- Lakota People's Law Project
Wanna bet the same thing happens for the upcoming Olympic Games in L.A. ? Might make it easier for the locals to enjoy some world class sports.
There’s a decent chance we see some overlap… but it won’t be a copy-paste situation.
The Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 is a different animal.
Shorter window. Centralized venues. More domestic attendance baked in.
That said… the same pressure points are sitting there...
cost
travel friction
perception of “is it worth the hassle?”
If those don’t get addressed, you could absolutely see softer international turnout.
But here’s the twist…
If crowds thin out, locals do get a better shot at experiencing it without getting squeezed out.
Cheaper tickets. Less chaos. Easier access.
So yeah... worst case for the organizers…
might actually be a pretty good deal for people living nearby.
Not exactly the global showcase they were hoping for…
but a very expensive local sports festival instead.
plus the fact that border security are doing checks on our social media posts. And seeing as most people in Europe, think that Trump is a dickhead, we are highly likely to be turned around at the customs entry point.
There’s a lot of anxiety around that right now…
but it’s worth separating what’s confirmed from what’s getting amplified.
Border agents can ask to look at devices or social media in some cases...
that’s not new.
But it’s not a blanket “we scan everyone’s opinions and send them home” system either.
Most travelers still get through the normal way: passport, a few questions, done.
That said… perception matters more than policy here.
If people believe they might get hassled, questioned, or judged for what they’ve posted...
a lot of them just won’t take the chance.
They don’t need to be denied entry…
They just need to decide not to come.
And that’s the thread running through all of this...
It’s not one big rule keeping people out.
It’s a pile of smaller concerns stacking up... visas, costs, politics, uncertainty.
Individually manageable.
Together? Enough to make someone say, “I’ll watch it from home.”
The US is not a safe place for humans and other living things.