Money and Plans for the 2026 World Cup

May 8, 2026, 22:39
CanadaSports

Introduction

The USA, Canada, and Mexico will host the 2026 World Cup. Now, 48 teams will play in the tournament.

Main Body

Tickets for the games are very expensive. Some tickets cost more than $30,000. Many fans and politicians are angry because they cannot afford the tickets. Cities in the USA must pay for security and roads. These cities are losing money. Some train tickets to the stadium were too expensive, but the price went down later. The England team is choosing its players now. The tournament starts on June 11 with Mexico and South Africa. The final game is on July 19.

Conclusion

The World Cup now cares more about making money than helping the fans.

Learning

💸 Talking About Cost

In the text, we see two ways to describe money. One is for the price, and one is for the feeling about the price.

1. The Simple Fact

  • Cost → How much money you pay.
  • Example: "Some tickets cost more than $30,000."

2. The Feeling (Adjectives) When a price is too high, we use these words:

  • Expensive → High price (opposite of cheap).
  • Afford → To have enough money to buy something.

💡 A2 Pattern: "Cannot afford" This is a very common way to say something is too expensive for you.

  • Pattern: Subject + cannot afford + object
  • Text example: "They cannot afford the tickets."
  • Your life example: "I cannot afford a Ferrari."

📅 Dates and Timing

Look at how the text tells us when things happen. We use on for specific dates.

  • On June 11 → Specific day
  • On July 19 → Specific day

Quick Rule: Use on for dates and days of the week (On Monday, On May 1st).

Vocabulary Learning

host (v.)
to organize an event or competition
Example:The city will host the World Cup next year.
tournament (n.)
a series of contests or games
Example:The tournament will last for two months.
ticket (n.)
a piece of paper or electronic record that lets you enter
Example:I bought a ticket to the match.
game (n.)
a sports match or competition
Example:The game starts at 3 PM.
expensive (adj.)
costing a lot of money
Example:The tickets are very expensive.
afford (v.)
to have enough money to buy something
Example:She cannot afford a new car.
city (n.)
a large town or urban area
Example:New York is a big city.
security (n.)
protection against danger or theft
Example:Security checks are at the entrance.
road (n.)
a paved way for vehicles
Example:The road is closed for construction.
train (n.)
a series of connected cars that run on tracks
Example:The train arrives at 5 PM.
stadium (n.)
a large building for sports events
Example:The stadium holds 50,000 fans.
price (n.)
the amount of money needed to buy something
Example:The price of the ticket is high.
player (n.)
a person who participates in a sport
Example:He is a good player.
final (adj.)
the last or concluding
Example:The final match is on Sunday.
care (v.)
to be concerned about something
Example:The organizers care about safety.