Problems with the 2026 World Cup

May 11, 2026, 20:45
CanadaSports

Introduction

Canada, Mexico, and the USA will host the World Cup. But there are many problems with money and rules.

Main Body

Tickets are very expensive. Some tickets cost $33,000. Many fans cannot buy them because they have no money. Iran wants to play, but the USA and Canada have problems with some Iranian leaders. These leaders may not get visas to enter the countries. One stadium in Mexico is not safe. NASA must check the building. Also, fewer people want to fly to the USA for the games.

Conclusion

The World Cup has problems with buildings, money, and different countries.

Learning

💡 The 'Power' of BUT

In English, we use but to connect two opposite ideas. It is like a bridge that changes direction.

  • Idea A (Positive/Neutral) →\rightarrow but →\rightarrow Idea B (Negative/Problem)

From the text:

  • "Iran wants to play, but the USA and Canada have problems..."
  • "Canada, Mexico, and the USA will host... But there are many problems..."

How to use it at A2 level:

  • I like football, but I don't have a ball.
  • The stadium is big, but it is not safe.
  • I want to go, but the ticket is expensive.

Vocabulary Learning

host (v.)
to organize or hold an event
Example:Canada will host the World Cup next year.
problems (n.)
difficulties or issues
Example:There are many problems with the schedule.
tickets (n.)
passes that allow entry to an event
Example:Tickets for the match cost a lot.
expensive (adj.)
costing a lot of money
Example:The tickets are very expensive.
fans (n.)
people who support a team
Example:Many fans attended the game.
buy (v.)
to purchase
Example:She cannot buy a ticket because she has no money.
money (n.)
currency used for buying goods
Example:They don't have enough money.
leaders (n.)
people in charge
Example:Iranian leaders were not allowed visas.
visas (n.)
official permission to enter a country
Example:They need visas to travel.
stadium (n.)
large sports arena
Example:The stadium in Mexico is not safe.
safe (adj.)
not dangerous
Example:The stadium is not safe.
NASA (n.)
space agency, used here as an authority
Example:NASA must check the building.
building (n.)
structure with walls
Example:The building needs inspection.
fly (v.)
travel by air
Example:They want to fly to the USA for the games.
games (n.)
sports matches
Example:The World Cup games are exciting.
buildings (n.)
multiple structures
Example:There are many buildings at the site.
different (adj.)
not the same
Example:They come from different countries.