Problems for the 2026 World Cup

May 10, 2026, 12:45
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Introduction

The USA, Canada, and Mexico will host the 2026 World Cup. But there are many problems.

Main Body

Now, 48 teams will play in the tournament. Many fans are angry because tickets are very expensive. Some tickets cost more than $30,000. Politics are also a problem. The USA has trade fights with other countries. Some groups say the USA might not welcome all people. Iran wants to play in the World Cup. But Iran and the USA are in a war. Iran wants visas for its people to enter the countries safely.

Conclusion

There are many money and political problems. But FIFA says the tournament will happen.

Learning

πŸ’‘ THE POWER OF "MANY"

In the text, we see the word many used three times. For a beginner, this is a key tool to describe quantities without needing exact numbers.

How to use it: Use many for things you can count (people, tickets, problems).

  • Many fans β†’ A lot of people.
  • Many problems β†’ A lot of issues.

🌍 QUICK WORD SWAPS

Let's look at how to describe the situation simply:

Expensive β†’ Costs a lot of money β†’\rightarrow The tickets are expensive. Host β†’ The place where the event happens β†’\rightarrow The USA will host the cup. Welcome β†’ To be happy to see someone β†’\rightarrow The USA might not welcome all people.

πŸ› οΈ BUILDING SENTENCES

Look at this pattern from the text: [Group] + [Want/Needs] + [Something]

  1. Iran wants visas.
  2. Fans want cheaper tickets.
  3. FIFA wants the tournament to happen.

Vocabulary Learning

host
to organize or provide a place for an event
Example:The USA will host the 2026 World Cup.
host (v.)
To provide a place for an event.
Example:The city will host the festival.
tournament
a series of contests or games
Example:The tournament will include 48 teams.
problems (n.)
Difficult situations.
Example:We need to solve these problems.
fans
people who support a team or event
Example:Many fans are angry about the high ticket prices.
angry (adj.)
Feeling upset or mad.
Example:He was angry when he heard the news.
angry
feeling or showing strong displeasure
Example:The fans are angry because tickets are very expensive.
ticket (n.)
A pass that lets you enter a place.
Example:I bought a ticket for the concert.
expensive
costing a lot of money
Example:Some tickets cost more than $30,000, which is very expensive.
expensive (adj.)
Costing a lot of money.
Example:The new phone is very expensive.
politics
activities related to governing or policy
Example:Politics are also a problem for the World Cup.
war (n.)
A serious fight between countries.
Example:The war ended after many years.
trade
the exchange of goods or services
Example:The USA has trade fights with other countries.
visa (n.)
Official permission to enter a country.
Example:She needs a visa to travel to Japan.
war
a conflict between nations or groups
Example:Iran and the USA are in a war.
welcome (v.)
To greet someone kindly.
Example:We will welcome you at the airport.
visas
documents that allow entry into a country
Example:Iran wants visas for its people to enter the countries safely.
trade (n.)
The exchange of goods or services.
Example:They have a trade agreement.
safely
in a safe manner, without danger
Example:The visas will let people enter the countries safely.
politics (n.)
Activities related to government.
Example:He studied politics at university.