The USA, Canada, and Mexico will host the 2026 World Cup. More people like soccer now, but some people worry about the cost.

美國、加拿大與墨西哥將共同舉辦2026年世界盃。現在越來越多人喜歡足球，但有些人擔心成本過高。

More people in North America love soccer. Now, over 136 million people watch the sport. Many young people in the USA are happy about the World Cup.

北美地區越來越多人喜歡足球。現在有超過 1.36 億人觀看這項運動。美國許多年輕人對世界盃感到很開心。

Lionel Messi joined a team in Miami. After that, many more people watched soccer on TV. Most fans in the USA like the tournament.

梅西加入了一支邁阿密的球隊。在那之後，更多人透過電視觀看足球。美國大多數球迷都很喜歡這項賽事。

Some people in Canada are not happy. In Toronto and Vancouver, people think the games cost too much money. They do not like closed streets and security.

加拿大有些人則並不開心。在多倫多和溫哥華，人們認為比賽花費太多金錢。他們不喜歡封路和安保措施。

Soccer is very popular now. However, some cities in Canada are angry about the money and the traffic.

足球現在非常流行。然而，加拿大的一些城市對資金和交通問題感到憤怒。

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This event arrives at a time when interest in sports is growing in the region, although public opinion differs regarding how much money should be spent on the tournament.

2026年FIFA世界盃將在美國、加拿大與墨西哥舉行。此次賽事舉辦之際，該地區對體育運動的興趣正日益增加，儘管公眾對於賽事應投入多少資金仍持有不同看法。

According to data from Nielsen, the number of soccer fans in North America has grown by 10.9%, reaching over 136 million people in five years. This increase is partly due to the arrival of famous players, such as Lionel Messi's move to Inter Miami CF, which caused a 173% rise in TV viewership during the 2023 Leagues Cup. In the United States, the fan base is mostly young and wealthy, with 76% of fans belonging to the Millennial and Generation Z groups. Furthermore, a survey by CBS News/YouGov emphasizes that 75% of U.S. soccer fans feel positive about hosting the tournament, especially young adults and parents of children who play soccer.

根據Nielsen的數據，北美足球迷的人數在五年內增長了10.9%，達到超過1.36億人。此增長部分歸因於知名球星的加入，例如Lionel Messi轉會至Inter Miami CF，導致2023年leagues Cup期間的電視收視率上升了173%。在美國，球迷群體多為年輕且富裕，其中76%屬於千禧世代與Z世代。此外，CBS News/YouGov的一項調查強調，75%的美國足球迷對舉辦此次賽事持正面態度，尤其是年輕成年人以及有孩子踢球的家長。

On the other hand, there is a different opinion in major Canadian cities. Data from the Angus Reid Institute shows that many people in Toronto and Vancouver are skeptical. Approximately 70% of respondents believe that spending $1 billion of public money per city is too high compared to the expected benefits. The main complaints include traffic and security problems, as well as the feeling that FIFA receives too much of the profit. Additionally, many residents do not trust their local governments to be honest about the total costs. Consequently, most people in these cities are not interested in the event, which contrasts with the general growth of the sport in the region.

另一方面，加拿大主要城市則持有不同意見。Angus Reid Institute的數據顯示，許多多倫多與溫哥華的市民對此持懷疑態度。約70%的受訪者認為，每座城市投入10億美元的公帑過高，與預期效益相比並不合理。主要不滿之處包括交通與治安問題，以及認為FIFA獲利過多。此外，許多居民不信任地方政府會誠實披露總成本。因此，這些城市的大多數人對該賽事並不感興趣，與該地區體育運動的整體增長形成對比。

Although the 2026 World Cup happens during a period of rising popularity for soccer in North America, it faces opposition in some Canadian cities due to financial and logistical worries.

儘管2026年世界盃在北美足球普及率上升的時期舉行，但由於財務與物流方面的擔憂，在部分加拿大城市面臨反對。

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is commencing across the United States, Canada, and Mexico amidst a climate of expanding regional sports engagement and divergent public sentiment regarding fiscal expenditures.

2026年FIFA世界盃將在美國、加拿大與墨西哥舉行，正值區域體育參與度擴大，但公眾對財政支出看法分歧的氣候之中。

Quantitative data provided by Nielsen indicates a significant expansion of the North American soccer demographic, which has increased by 10.9% to exceed 136 million individuals over a five-year period. This growth is attributed, in part, to high-profile athlete acquisitions, such as Lionel Messi's transition to Inter Miami CF, which precipitated a 173% increase in linear viewership during the 2023 Leagues Cup. Within the United States, the fan base is characterized by a youthful and affluent composition, with 76% of adherents belonging to the Millennial and Generation Z cohorts. Furthermore, a CBS News/YouGov survey confirms that 75% of U.S. soccer enthusiasts maintain a positive disposition toward the hosting of the tournament, with particular enthusiasm noted among adults aged 18 to 29 and parents of youth soccer participants.

Nielsen 提供的定量數據顯示，北美足球人口大幅擴張，五年內增長了 10.9%，超過 1.36 億人。此成長部分歸因於簽下高知名度運動員，例如 Lionel Messi 轉會至 Inter Miami CF，促使 2023 年聯賽盃的線性收視率增加 173%。在美國，球迷群體的特徵為年輕且富裕，其中 76% 的支持者屬於千禧世代與 Z 世代。

Conversely, a distinct divergence in sentiment is observable within Canadian urban centers. Data from the Angus Reid Institute suggests a prevailing skepticism in Toronto and Vancouver, where approximately 70% of respondents perceive the reported $1 billion public expenditure per city as disproportionate to the anticipated benefits. The primary objections center upon logistical disruptions, including security perimeters and street closures, alongside the perceived inequity of revenue distribution favoring FIFA. This fiscal apprehension is compounded by a lack of confidence in municipal transparency, as only one-third of respondents in these cities believe the total costs will be fully disclosed. Consequently, a majority of residents in these jurisdictions express disinterest in the event, contrasting sharply with the growth trends observed in the broader regional market.

相反地，在加拿大城市中心可觀察到明顯的情緒分歧。Angus Reid 研究所的數據顯示，多倫多與溫哥華普遍存在懷疑論，約 70% 的受訪者認為每座城市報告的 10 億美元公共支出與預期利益不成比例。主要反對點集中在物流干擾，包括安全周邊與街道封閉，以及認為收入分配傾向於 FIFA 的不公平性。由於僅有三分之一的受訪者相信總成本將被完全披露，對市政透明度的缺乏信心加劇了這種財政憂慮。因此，這些轄區的大多數居民對該活動表示不感興趣，與更廣泛區域市場中觀察到的成長趨勢形成鮮明對比。

While the 2026 World Cup coincides with a measurable surge in soccer's popularity across North America, it faces localized institutional opposition in Canada due to fiscal and logistical concerns.

雖然 2026 年世界盃與北美足球普及度的顯著激增相 coincide，但由於財政與物流顧慮，在加拿大面臨局部制度性的反對。