World Cup 2026

[Hibby70]

Anyone planning on going regardless of Scotland qualifying. We've got friends based in Austin and Houston so might try and combine a visit to them with some games in the state and maybe beyond.

[bingo70]

Anyone planning on going regardless of Scotland qualifying. We've got friends based in Austin and Houston so might try and combine a visit to them with some games in the state and maybe beyond.

Yeah, my wife has family in upper NY state and they’ve just offered to host us so we are thinking of using that as a base and travel to the stadiums around there. I think there’s 4 stadiums within a reasonable drive to them so really tempted.

Prices for flights may scupper those plans but definitely something we’re considering.

[overdrive]

Yeah, my wife has family in upper NY state and they’ve just offered to host us so we are thinking of using that as a base and travel to the stadiums around there. I think there’s 4 stadiums within a reasonable drive to them so really tempted.

Prices for flights may scupper those plans but definitely something we’re considering.

I know someone who is doing similar (though not staying with family). Getting base in that general area but far enough so that hotels aren't bumped up too much (they will but not to the extent as they will be in the actual host cities). Guy is English and is going which his English mates and they are just gambling that England get a game or two round that area. Think they are willing to fly to Canada/Mexico for a game too.

[easty]

The other halfs dad currently lives in Atlanta for work, but he's got a place just outside Tampa in Florida too. If he's retired in the next year he'll be moving back there.

If he's still living in Atlanta I'll definitely try to get to a game there, otherwise I'll try for Miami.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Anyone planning on going regardless of Scotland qualifying. We've got friends based in Austin and Houston so might try and combine a visit to them with some games in the state and maybe beyond.

Will the final have a half-time show?

[worcesterhibby]

Trump will have put a Tariff on Scottish people by that time, so you’ll have to pay 25% of your body weight in gold to get in.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Trump will have put a Tariff on Scottish people by that time, so you’ll have to pay 25% of your body weight in gold to get in.

Hopefully he’ll be in a nursing home without internet access by then.

[Pretty Boy]

I've got a mate in Calgary and a cousin in California so considering heading over. More inclined to go to Canada than the US right now but would seem a bit daft not to do both if the opportunity is there.

[scm70nyd1973]

Anyone planning on going regardless of Scotland qualifying. We've got friends based in Austin and Houston so might try and combine a visit to them with some games in the state and maybe beyond.

Family in Vancover- if Scotland qualify it would be the ideal place for them to be - going even if we don’t feature in the WC

[scm70nyd1973]

Hopefully he’ll be in a nursing home without internet access by then.

Nah - his mum was Scottish so we’ll get a 25% discount on everything

[scm70nyd1973]

[QUOTE=worcesterhibby;7920634]Trump will have put a Tariff on Scottish people by that time, so you’ll have to pay 25% of your body weight in gold to get in.


Nah - his mum was Scottish so we’ll get a 25% discount on everything

[HoboHarry]

Anyone planning on going regardless of Scotland qualifying. We've got friends based in Austin and Houston so might try and combine a visit to them with some games in the state and maybe beyond.
I know a Hibs fan with a wine and beer fridge in his house that lives 40 minutes north of Houston :greengrin

[Paulie Walnuts]

Wouldn’t go anywhere near USA with that utter ****bag in charge.

[babahibs]

I'll go to Canada and Mexico, ain't setting foot in Magaland.

[Hibees1973]

Wouldn’t go anywhere near USA with that utter ****bag in charge.

So is that a no.

[DH1875]

Wouldn’t go anywhere near USA with that utter ****bag in charge.

Hopefully loads more like you. Keeps the prices down for us who couldn't care less who's in charge.

[Speedy]

If Scotland qualify then I'll go. If they don't then I won't.

I have friends in Dallas. I'd love to go back to Mexico. And I've never been to Canada. So hopefully would tick one of those boxes if I do go.

[HoboHarry]

Wouldn’t go anywhere near USA with that utter ****bag in charge.
Genuine question, how many countries would you refuse to visit in the world because of who their political leader is? Normal life is the same now as it was last year here just like it is in most places.

[Mark05]

What time do you think the games will be on.I was in Vancouver last year, and it really threw me trying to find somewhere to watch the football with the time difference?.Would love to go back to Vancouver if I could afford it had a great time

[Paulie Walnuts]

Genuine question, how many countries would you refuse to visit in the world because of who their political leader is? Normal life is the same now as it was last year here just like it is in most places.

When you say here I presume that means you stay in the US but life being the same as last year is absolutely not what I’ve been told by people I know that live there.

I wouldn’t go to quite a few countries for various political reasons. UAE, Qatar, Saudi, Russia etc.

I know various people who are point blank refusing to return to the states whilst Trump is in charge. He’s been voted in by the majority of the voting population, it’s not just the leader of the country, it’s a damning indictment of a huge amount of the people you’ll come across. I have zero interest in being anywhere near people who back him and think his views are acceptable.

This World Cup is worthy of the same sort of boycott chat that the previous World Cup was deservingly marred by.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Hopefully loads more like you. Keeps the prices down for us who couldn't care less who's in charge.

I hope so as well. With the USA involved I’d love to see it be an absolute flop.

[HoboHarry]

When you say here I presume that means you stay in the US but life being the same as last year is absolutely not what I’ve been told by people I know that live there.

I wouldn’t go to quite a few countries for various political reasons. UAE, Qatar, Saudi, Russia etc.

I know various people who are point blank refusing to return to the states whilst Trump is in charge. He’s been voted in by the majority of the voting population, it’s not just the leader of the country, it’s a damning indictment of a huge amount of the people you’ll come across. I have zero interest in being anywhere near people who back him and think his views are acceptable.

This World Cup is worthy of the same sort of boycott chat that the previous World Cup was deservingly marred by.
I stopped getting excited about politicians a long time ago, regardless of who's in charge nothing much changes in terms of our daily lives and hasn't here either as far as I can see. Not sure who or what the people you know are talking of (I'd be curious to hear some examples) but life has continued as normal since the election.

[MartinfaePorty]

I was planning to go and stay with a mate who lives in California and/or with some friends in Canada, but now having a young daughter has probably put the brakes on that. I'm sure the US will do it very well, but Trump will ensure his face is front and centre at every opportunity.

Euro 2028 being in the UK/Ireland is not very exciting, but probably better for me to try and attend, and I will definitely be up for World Cup 2030 - the early South American leg aside!

[tamig]

I stopped getting excited about politicians a long time ago, regardless of who's in charge nothing much changes in terms of our daily lives and hasn't here either as far as I can see. Not sure who or what the people you know are talking of (I'd be curious to hear some examples) but life has continued as normal since the election.

Its still early days. Wait until Musk’s DOGE improvements start to fully kick in. Every citizen will start to feel the effect of that lunacy.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

I stopped getting excited about politicians a long time ago, regardless of who's in charge nothing much changes in terms of our daily lives and hasn't here either as far as I can see. Not sure who or what the people you know are talking of (I'd be curious to hear some examples) but life has continued as normal since the election.

Unless you’re a woman (that has had her rights stripped away), trans (ditto), immigrant (made to feel even less safe), someone targeted by DOGE and fired, or been wiped from official records due to your status or called Enola Gay - it’s starting to sound like. Monty Python sketch…

[joe breezy]

When you say here I presume that means you stay in the US but life being the same as last year is absolutely not what I’ve been told by people I know that live there.

I wouldn’t go to quite a few countries for various political reasons. UAE, Qatar, Saudi, Russia etc.

I know various people who are point blank refusing to return to the states whilst Trump is in charge. He’s been voted in by the majority of the voting population, it’s not just the leader of the country, it’s a damning indictment of a huge amount of the people you’ll come across. I have zero interest in being anywhere near people who back him and think his views are acceptable.

This World Cup is worthy of the same sort of boycott chat that the previous World Cup was deservingly marred by.

He was voted in by the majority of people that voted but nowhere near the majority of the people eligible to vote.

And nowhere near the majority in cities where the matches will be held.

I also would think twice about visiting when he’s in charge but I wouldn’t be worried about the of people I’d come across.
New York felt pretty similar to London, where I live, this time last year and I wouldn’t have expected that to change much.

With regards to the World Cup I’m not sure - I’ve not followed Scotland much.
When I go abroad I prefer to do it as an individual although I’ve enjoyed European trips with Hibs.

New York is expensive already so I imagine it could be crazy expensive when World Cup is on.


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[houstonhibbee]

I stopped getting excited about politicians a long time ago, regardless of who's in charge nothing much changes in terms of our daily lives and hasn't here either as far as I can see. Not sure who or what the people you know are talking of (I'd be curious to hear some examples) but life has continued as normal since the election.
Tell that to the thousands of government employees and their families that have been unceremoniously removed from their jobs

[hibsbollah]

Genuine question, how many countries would you refuse to visit in the world because of who their political leader is? Normal life is the same now as it was last year here just like it is in most places.

For lots of people life is nowhere the same as it used to be.

[Glory Lurker]

Even if comfortable with the thought of going to the USA at the moment, paying for it just now is a gamble. There's a load of variables in play that might mean the tournament doesn't take place in its planned format, possibly even at all. I hope I'm wrong, for reasons far more important than football.

[He's here!]

He was voted in by the majority of people that voted but nowhere near the majority of the people eligible to vote.

And nowhere near the majority in cities where the matches will be held.

I also would think twice about visiting when he’s in charge but I wouldn’t be worried about the of people I’d come across.
New York felt pretty similar to London, where I live, this time last year and I wouldn’t have expected that to change much.

With regards to the World Cup I’m not sure - I’ve not followed Scotland much.
When I go abroad I prefer to do it as an individual although I’ve enjoyed European trips with Hibs.

New York is expensive already so I imagine it could be crazy expensive when World Cup is on.


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Only around 60% of eligible voters turn out for Wesminster and Holyrood elections. That's less than for the US elections.

There are plenty of sticks with which to beat Trump but nit picking about the decisiveness of his win isn't one. He smashed it.

[USA_Hibee]

I'll try and get a ticket to a match. Any match really. It will be something to experience.

[SJNB Hibby]

My sister lives in Edmonton, and I'd planned to see a couple of games, but Edmonton withdrew their application
Not going to watch any games in Gilead

[scm70nyd1973]

Genuine question, how many countries would you refuse to visit in the world because of who their political leader is? Normal life is the same now as it was last year here just like it is in most places.

It’s a bit like going to a pub - probably a load of dodgy owners but do you stop going for a pint because of it - hell no ☹️

[Thatdayinmay16]

Wouldn’t go anywhere near USA with that utter ****bag in charge.

Hate to break it to you bud, but the country we live in are run by just as big a "****bag" as he is.

[The_Exile]

Would love to do a West to East road trip and take in a few games along the way. I'll see what the venues are looking like and how to plan a route across the country. Would be a trip of a lifetime.

[JimBHibees]

Hate to break it to you bud, but the country we live in are run by just as big a "****bag" as he is.

No comparison between the two at all.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Unless you’re a woman (that has had her rights stripped away), trans (ditto), immigrant (made to feel even less safe), someone targeted by DOGE and fired, or been wiped from official records due to your status or called Enola Gay - it’s starting to sound like. Monty Python sketch…

:agree:

Life may well be continuing as normal if you’re a straight white male but to suggest that will be the case for lots of others is ridiculous really.

[Thatdayinmay16]

No comparison between the two at all.

They're all politicians, the only difference is one is British, the other is American.

[easty]

They're all politicians, the only difference is one is British, the other is American.

There's no way you think the only difference between Trump and Starmer is nationality.

[Thatdayinmay16]

:agree:

Life may well be continuing as normal if you’re a straight white male but to suggest that will be the case for lots of others is ridiculous really.

It's always the straight white mans fault.

[Thatdayinmay16]

There's no way you think the only difference between Trump and Starmer is nationality.

As mentioned, they're both politicians, neither care about you or me.

Unless your a rich oligarch of course.

[easty]

As mentioned, they're both politicians, neither care about you or me.

Unless your a rich oligarch of course.

I mean, aye that's a nice slogan for a t-shirt...but it's not what I was asking.

[Thatdayinmay16]

I mean, aye that's a nice slogan for a t-shirt...but it's not what I was asking.

Two cheeks of the same arse, not sure how I can be clearer.

[He's here!]

Unless you’re a woman (that has had her rights stripped away), trans (ditto), immigrant (made to feel even less safe), someone targeted by DOGE and fired, or been wiped from official records due to your status or called Enola Gay - it’s starting to sound like. Monty Python sketch…

I can't claim to have been following his domestic policies in detail but the executive order he signed barring biological men from women's sport earned him (ironically) praise from women's rights groups. That's something which should be adopted globally.

[HoboHarry]

Unless you’re a woman (that has had her rights stripped away), trans (ditto), immigrant (made to feel even less safe), someone targeted by DOGE and fired, or been wiped from official records due to your status or called Enola Gay - it’s starting to sound like. Monty Python sketch…
As opposed to cutting or freezing disability benefits as about to be announced by the UK government?

[Jim44]

I’d be more nervous than usual flying in US airspace with the way Musk is dismantling the country’s workforce. Maybe coincidence, but the number of plane crashes since he became bedmates with Trump has increased.

[SHODAN]

If we qualify I'll look into going to Canada or Mexico. As for the US, **** no.

[Baader]

Starmer as bad as Trump? :rolleyes: Do us a favour!

[SickBoy32]

There's no way you think the only difference between Trump and Starmer is nationality.

To be fair, the main difference is that Trump is actually a popular figure in his country - winning the election with a huge number of votes.

Whereas we have Starmer ‘winning’ an election on approx 9m votes, and his popularity has only been heading down since then 😂

Given the state of UK politics, I’m no sure how anyone can be so anti Trump as to refuse to visit the US 😂 (BBC propaganda has a lot to answer for!)

[tamig]

To be fair, the main difference is that Trump is actually a popular figure in his country - winning the election with a huge number of votes.

Whereas we have Starmer ‘winning’ an election on approx 9m votes, and his popularity has only been heading down since then 😂

Given the state of UK politics, I’m no sure how anyone can be so anti Trump as to refuse to visit the US 😂 (BBC propaganda has a lot to answer for!)
BBC “propaganda”? Do me a favour. Head in the sand man.

[Paulie Walnuts]

BBC “propaganda”? Do me a favour. Head in the sand man.

:agree:

Trump is an absolute ****bag. It’s not BBC propaganda that leads any sane person to think that.

[HoboHarry]

:agree:

Trump is an absolute ****bag. It’s not BBC propaganda that leads any sane person to think that.
In what way specifically?

[HNA12]

Another thread hijacked by politics. Take it to the Holy Ground please or we'll close this one.

[HoboHarry]

Another thread hijacked by politics. Take it to the Holy Ground please or we'll close this one.
I'm probably the only one who doesn't know but where is the Holy Ground? I don't see that on the site, at least what I see anyway....

[CropleyWasGod]

I'm probably the only one who doesn't know but where is the Holy Ground? I don't see that on the site, at least what I see anyway....

https://www.hibs.net/forumdisplay.php?43-The-Holy-Ground

[HoboHarry]

https://www.hibs.net/forumdisplay.php?43-The-Holy-Ground
Thank you for that, I'd wondered about that a few times :greengrin

[CropleyWasGod]

Opinions, everyone's got one.

Imho they're both ****holes.

Neither care about me or you. I could go into the real details on here but as mentioned, its not for this thread.

The Holy Ground is waiting for you :cb

[hibsbollah]

The Holy Ground is waiting for you :cb

A friendly home for stable geniuses.

[Hibspur]

I'm probably the only one who doesn't know but where is the Holy Ground? I don't see that on the site, at least what I see anyway....

You're not the only one. I had a look for it when another thread veered into politics and those posting were advised to take the matter to the Holy Ground. Turned out it's subscription only, but when you try to subscribe you get told you don't have the permissions to join so I didn't pursue it any further.

[hibsbollah]

You're not the only one. I had a look for it when another thread veered into politics and those posting were advised to take the matter to the Holy Ground. Turned out it's subscription only, but when you try to subscribe you get told you don't have the permissions to join so I didn't pursue it any further.

You probably need a new link. It got renamed the Gulf of America Holy Ground or something like that.

[Joe6-2]

Hopefully he’ll be in a nursing home without internet access by then.

:agree: :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

If we qualify I'll look into going to Canada or Mexico. As for the US, **** no.

If Scotland qualify knowing our luck we’ll get all our group games in newly annexed Greenland…

[Speedy]

You're not the only one. I had a look for it when another thread veered into politics and those posting were advised to take the matter to the Holy Ground. Turned out it's subscription only, but when you try to subscribe you get told you don't have the permissions to join so I didn't pursue it any further.

I recently renewed my membership after it lapsed for the first time in a few years.

A) I hadn't realised until then that the holy ground was PMs only

B) To renew, I think you need to use the desktop site. I had trouble renewing on the mobile version

[CropleyWasGod]

You're not the only one. I had a look for it when another thread veered into politics and those posting were advised to take the matter to the Holy Ground. Turned out it's subscription only, but when you try to subscribe you get told you don't have the permissions to join so I didn't pursue it any further.

You probably don't have a high enough post-count to be a PM.

[HNA12]

Final request, please stick to football on here, if you want to discuss politics take it elsewhere. We know that sometimes the two can cross so we do allow a bit of leeway but it's gone beyond that here. . We don't want to be closing threads and we certainly don't want to be removing posters so posts made after our first request to desist deleted, down to you guys now.

[HNA12]

You probably don't have a high enough post-count to be a PM.

:agree:

There is a minimum post count before you can become a PM.

[Hibspur]

:agree:

There is a minimum post count before you can become a PM.

OK, thanks.

What's the minimum? I don't post a lot so might take me a while to reach it!

[HNA12]

OK, thanks.

What's the minimum? I don't post a lot so might take me a while to reach it!

I think it's a hundred though we may have dropped that at one point. I will check. :greengrin

Edit - It's two hundred.

If an existing Private member can vouch for you then we waive the post count.

[AmericanKev]

Think positive. With that many play off options available now we have every chance of getting there.

[HoboHarry]

Think positive. With that many play off options available now we have every chance of getting there.
I haven't even tried to understand how it all works between Nations League and whatever else exists. Thank **** various .netters understand whats happening.... :greengrin

[AmericanKev]

I haven't even tried to understand how it all works between Nations League and whatever else exists. Thank **** various .netters understand whats happening.... :greengrin

me neither mate. The best I can get my head round is that the nations league gives out play off places as a backup if you don't get one (or auto qualify) in the main groups.

[overdrive]

me neither mate. The best I can get my head round is that the nations league gives out play off places as a backup if you don't get one (or auto qualify) in the main groups.

See my reply on the other thread about last night's game. There's only 4 teams get a play off spot for the World Cup via the Nations League and we won't be one of them.

12 group winners from the traditional qualifying groups qualify direct. The 12 runners up and 4 Nations League group winners that haven't finished in the top two of their qualifying groups then go into two rounds of play-offs with seeding playing a massive part - ties are single legs and for the first round it is the seeded team that is at home. The four winners from those two rounds join the 12 group winners at the World Cup.

Edit: there is a very slim chance that we could qualify via the Nations League if we don't finish top two in our group. It would require every Nations League group winner plus Italy, Netherlands, Denmark and Croatia to finish in the top two of their group. Given the group winners include San Marino, Moldova, N Ireland and North Macedonia, that's never happening.

Edit to the edit: that slim chance becomes even harder (maybe impossible) if Germany beat Italy in their tie this international break as three of the teams further up the pecking order would be in the one group.

[AmericanKev]

See my reply on the other thread about last night's game. There's only 4 teams get a play off spot for the World Cup via the Nations League and we won't be one of them.

12 group winners from the traditional qualifying groups qualify direct. The 12 runners up and 4 Nations League group winners that haven't finished in the top two of their qualifying groups then go into two rounds of play-offs with seeding playing a massive part - ties are single legs and for the first round it is the seeded team that is at home. The four winners from those two rounds join the 12 group winners at the World Cup.

Edit: there is a very slim chance that we could qualify via the Nations League if we don't finish top two in our group. It would require every Nations League group winner plus Italy, Netherlands, Denmark and Croatia to finish in the top two of their group. Given the group winners include San Marino, Moldova, N Ireland and North Macedonia, that's never happening.

Edit to the edit: that slim chance becomes even harder (maybe impossible) if Germany beat Italy in their tie this international break as three of the teams further up the pecking order would be in the one group.

but what if we LOSE to Greece and end up in group B? Then we could just win group B and get the play off spot that way???

[overdrive]

but what if we LOSE to Greece and end up in group B? Then we could just win group B and get the play off spot that way???

No, its the Nations League just finished (2024/25) that counts for the World Cup. The next Nations League (2026/27) will be for the 2028 Euros.

[AmericanKev]

No, its the Nations League just finished (2024/25) that counts for the World Cup. The next Nations League (2026/27) will be for the 2028 Euros.

and we if sink to B this time (lose to greece) we'd be in B for the 26/27 one? Hence just have to win the easier group of B to get a play aff?

[LancsHibs]

Definitely going, hopefully to follow Scotland, if not going anyway to experience the whole thing! Should be great, Yanks will put on a show!

[AmericanKev]

Assuming we stay in Group A, anyone know when the draw for the groups are, and could we get England? That would at least spice up this otherwise dull nations league stuff:agree:

[green day]

No, its the Nations League just finished (2024/25) that counts for the World Cup. The next Nations League (2026/27) will be for the 2028 Euros.

........and this encapsulates the confusing madness of the current system. We are playing for groups for the next nations league for the Euros, while on the same day Wales are playing World Cup qualifiers.

I have no idea whats going on in International Football weeks these days :confused:

[HoboHarry]

........and this encapsulates the confusing madness of the current system. We are playing for groups for the next nations league for the Euros, while on the same day Wales are playing World Cup qualifiers.

I have no idea whats going on in International Football weeks these days :confused:
Same here, don't even begin to understand it.

[AmericanKev]

Same here, don't even begin to understand it.

It's complicated but one good thing is they have least got rid of most of the friendlies apart from warm up matches just before the summer tournaments of even numbered years.

These nations league matches can count towards play offs (even if I don't understand it at the time haha)

[Glory Lurker]

I don't understand the Nations League properly either so just go with the approach that Scotland winning every game is the ideal.

[Smartie]

The Nations League and Platini’s week of football have massively reduced my interest in international football.

When I realise it is on, I still invariably get drawn in.

But I don’t understand the convoluted qualification process and have little desire to try to work it out. Discussion re who is in the squad leaves me a bit cold, I just don’t watch enough football (Hibs aside) any more to form an opinion.

Then as soon as it’s on… it’s like I never left it, even if it sometimes hard to relate what I’m watching to any sort of bigger picture.

[Bristolhibby]

........and this encapsulates the confusing madness of the current system. We are playing for groups for the next nations league for the Euros, while on the same day Wales are playing World Cup qualifiers.

I have no idea whats going on in International Football weeks these days :confused:

Wales are in a Group that doesn’t have any quarter finalists of the Nations League in it. They are in a Group of 5 so need to play games during the Nations League slots.

J

[AmericanKev]

Wales are in a Group that doesn’t have any quarter finalists of the Nations League in it. They are in a Group of 5 so need to play games during the Nations League slots.

J

Yes because they have extra games to play

[ancient hibee]

Wouldn’t worry too much about the next World Cup. We won’t be there I’m afraid.

[Hiber-nation]

Wouldn’t worry too much about the next World Cup. We won’t be there I’m afraid.

Almost impossible in that group with no decent keeper or striker and a manager who's past his sell by date.

[AmericanKev]

Almost impossible in that group with no decent keeper or striker and a manager who's past his sell by date.

Didn't think Gordon had much of a chance with the goals but he is getting old and will probably retire from international. Will have to be Gunn with Zander Clarke on the bench - or some other young keeper coming through.

[HibbyAndy]

How come the likes of Wales world cup campaign is already under way and play again tonight whilst Scotland and many other teams campaign start in September :confused:


Apologies if it's obvious i don't really follow international football but i would have thought every single group would kick off on the same month

[Mr Grieves]

How come the likes of Wales world cup campaign is already under way and play again tonight whilst Scotland and many other teams campaign start in September :confused:


Apologies if it's obvious i don't really follow international football but i would have thought every single group would kick off on the same monthSome groups have five teams, Scotland's group has four

[Iain G]

How come the likes of Wales world cup campaign is already under way and play again tonight whilst Scotland and many other teams campaign start in September :confused:


Apologies if it's obvious i don't really follow international football but i would have thought every single group would kick off on the same month

And New Zealand have already qualified for the finals 🤣

[Col2]

Wouldn’t go anywhere near USA with that utter ****bag in charge.

You have to differentiate between the bat**** stuff and the USA being the most incredible country to visit.

[Col2]

To answer OP question.

Yes we are pencilling in our summer holidays for late June 2026. The group games are normally from mid June so will need to time it for worse case 20th onwards.

Scotland I think are unlikely to make it given where we are and there is no real back door entry. But we will still go, pick where we want to holiday, book and IF Scotland make it be prepared to jump on a shortish flight hopefully to get to see them. East coast - NYC / Miami may be our preference.

Stadiums bigger than euros on average and demand for tartan army tickets likely to be materially less than Germany last year so probably decent chance of tickets.

[AmericanKev]

Never fancied travelling for a World cup/Euro but it's a great day in the pub or at home on tv. Glad it's always on freeview

[Paulie Walnuts]

You have to differentiate between the bat**** stuff and the USA being the most incredible country to visit.

It’s nowhere near the most incredible country to visit imo so I don’t have to take that into account :greengrin

[Paul1642]

It’s nowhere near the most incredible country to visit imo so I don’t have to take that into account :greengrin

Not even in the top 10.

It’s sounds like a petty dealbreaker but the tipping situation puts me off returning more than the politics. Just always felt slightly on edge, not having a clue who thinks they deserve a tip and who doesn’t, and how much (not the mention the outright hated you receive if you get it wrong).

At least in the UK restaurants only at roughly 10% is nice and simple.

[He's here!]

It’s nowhere near the most incredible country to visit imo so I don’t have to take that into account :greengrin

Based on my experiences working and travelling/backpacking the length of the country via Amtrak I found it a genuinely amazing place to visit.

[HoboHarry]

Not even in the top 10.

It’s sounds like a petty dealbreaker but the tipping situation puts me off returning more than the politics. Just always felt slightly on edge, not having a clue who thinks they deserve a tip and who doesn’t, and how much (not the mention the outright hated you receive if you get it wrong).

At least in the UK restaurants only at roughly 10% is nice and simple.
Genuinely have never seen hatred from any server over the years. 18% is the norm, anything above that is a bonus for excellent work, but I have in the past gone low when service has been poor. Any time I did, I left a message on the bill so they knew why, they may have been unhappy but at least there was an explanation. That said, I haven't had to do that that in a long time though we kind of got out of the habit of eating out after Covid. Didn't seem to us it was worth it as much as it used to be. Don't get hung up on that though, there's a lot to experience here that's really very good :greengrin

[Hibby70]

Not even in the top 10.

It’s sounds like a petty dealbreaker but the tipping situation puts me off returning more than the politics. Just always felt slightly on edge, not having a clue who thinks they deserve a tip and who doesn’t, and how much (not the mention the outright hated you receive if you get it wrong).

At least in the UK restaurants only at roughly 10% is nice and simple.

Like anywhere I suppose - depends on where you go and what you do.

I've only ever felt on edge once in the States having been a number of times to New York and Orlando and that was going to a cinema of all things! I've been in the bible belt in Texas kayaking and met the nicest people I've met anywhere ever.

[HoboHarry]

Like anywhere I suppose - depends on where you go and what you do.

I've only ever felt on edge once in the States having been a number of times to New York and Orlando and that was going to a cinema of all things! I've been in the bible belt in Texas kayaking and met the nicest people I've met anywhere ever.
Was I there? :greengrin

[Hibby70]

Was I there? :greengrin

Only if you were carrying out a drugs deal whilst 2 naive Scots walked right through your transaction 😂

[HoboHarry]

Only if you were carrying out a drugs deal whilst 2 naive Scots walked right through your transaction 😂
Lol, not me then - I'd have been drinking wine from a glass :greengrin