Problems for the 2026 World Cup

May 11, 2026, 20:41
AfricaSports

Introduction

The 2026 World Cup is in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Now, 48 teams will play. But there are some big problems.

Main Body

Money and travel are problems. Tickets are too expensive. Also, it is hard to get visas for the USA. Because of this, fewer people are booking flights and hotels. Some people do not like the new rules. There are too many teams now. This makes the games less exciting. Players also feel very tired. Curaçao is a very small country. They are in the World Cup. But they had problems with their coach. Fred Rutten left the team. Now, Dick Advocaat is the coach again.

Conclusion

The 2026 World Cup still has many money and planning problems.

Learning

⚡ Quick Win: 'Too' + Adjective

In the text, we see:

  • "Tickets are too expensive"
  • "too many teams"

What does it mean? When you use too, it means there is a problem. It is more than what we want.

  • Expensive = Costs a lot of money.
  • Too expensive = I cannot pay for it. It is a problem! →\rightarrow ❌

Try this logic:

  • Tired →\rightarrow I need a nap.
  • Too tired →\rightarrow I cannot even walk! →\rightarrow ❌
  • Many teams →\rightarrow A big tournament.
  • Too many teams →\rightarrow The games are boring. →\rightarrow ❌

🗺️ Linking Ideas

Look at this sentence: "Because of this, fewer people are booking flights."

Use "Because of this" when you want to explain a result.

Pattern: [Bad Situation] →\rightarrow Because of this →\rightarrow [Bad Result]

Example: The coach left. →\rightarrow Because of this, the team is sad.

Vocabulary Learning

expensive
costing a lot of money
Example:The tickets were expensive, so many people couldn't buy them.
money (n.)
currency used for buying goods and services
Example:I need money to buy a ticket.
visa
a document that lets you enter a country
Example:He needs a visa to travel to the USA.
travel (n.)
movement from one place to another
Example:We plan to travel to Mexico next summer.
booking
the act of reserving a seat or room
Example:She made a booking for her hotel room.
tickets (n.)
paper or electronic documents that give permission to enter an event or travel
Example:Tickets for the match sold out quickly.
flights
trips by airplane
Example:The flights to Mexico are delayed.
expensive (adj.)
costing a lot of money
Example:The tickets were too expensive for many fans.
hotels
places where people stay overnight
Example:They stayed in hotels near the stadium.
visa (n.)
official permission to enter a country
Example:You need a visa to enter the USA.
rules
guidelines that people must follow
Example:The new rules were confusing.
booking (n.)
arrangement made in advance for travel or accommodation
Example:Booking flights early can save money.
exciting
causing interest or enthusiasm
Example:The game was exciting and full of action.
flights (n.)
journeys by airplane
Example:She booked flights to Canada.
tired
feeling fatigue
Example:The players felt tired after the match.
hotels (n.)
places where people stay while traveling
Example:Hotels near the stadium are very busy.
coach
a person who trains a team
Example:The coach gave a speech before the game.
rules (n.)
guidelines that people must follow
Example:The new rules were confusing to some players.
left
departed from a place
Example:The coach left the team last year.
teams (n.)
groups of people who play a game together
Example:There are 48 teams in the World Cup.
again
once more
Example:He returned as coach again.
games (n.)
activities played for enjoyment or competition
Example:The games are scheduled for next month.
tired (adj.)
feeling in need of rest
Example:Players feel very tired after the match.
coach (n.)
person who trains or guides a team
Example:The coach gave a motivational speech.
left (v.)
past tense of leave; the action of departing
Example:The coach left the team last year.
again (adv.)
once more
Example:He returned as coach again.
planning (n.)
the act of deciding how to do something
Example:Planning the event takes a lot of effort.
problems (n.)
difficulties or obstacles
Example:There are many problems with the schedule.
big (adj.)
large in size or importance
Example:The problems are big and hard to solve.
now (adv.)
at this time
Example:Now the tournament starts in July.
some (det.)
an unspecified number or amount
Example:Some fans prefer the new stadium.
very (adv.)
to a high degree
Example:The stadium is very large.
less (adj.)
smaller in amount or degree
Example:The games are less exciting than before.
also (adv.)
in addition
Example:Also, the weather can affect the match.
hard (adj.)
difficult
Example:It is hard to get a ticket.
fewer (adj.)
smaller in number
Example:Fewer people can attend due to travel restrictions.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:People from all over the world attend.
new (adj.)
recently made or discovered
Example:The new rules changed the game.
exciting (adj.)
causing excitement or enthusiasm
Example:The opening match was very exciting.