jerryskids Posted June 16 Posted June 16 7 minutes ago, Meglamaniac said: LOL An opinion piece from May, yea I'll take the actual numbers being reported that say it's likely to be the most heavily attended World Cup in history over a article written by Michael Hiltzik in the LA Times. These are the reasons you look so stupid so often Megla, get with the program. Visitors to LA are down not because it is a festering puss of a city, it's because Trump! Also, it probably doesn't help LA that Iran is in Group G. Heck, the team can't even stay in the US except on game days (not sure if that is a US or Iranian rule). If one of the teams is from an Islamic terrorist state with whom we are in a conflict, that probably limits immigration numbers. 1 Quote
nobody Posted June 16 Posted June 16 2 minutes ago, jerryskids said: Megla, get with the program. Visitors to LA are down not because it is a festering puss of a city, it's because Trump! Also, it probably doesn't help LA that Iran is in Group G. Heck, the team can't even stay in the US except on game days (not sure if that is a US or Iranian rule). If one of the teams is from an Islamic terrorist state with whom we are in a conflict, that probably limits immigration numbers. I haven't noticed any world cup folks in LA. I typically stick to the beach cities (redondo, Manhattan, hermosa, el segundo, Palos verdes) Then I looked at the teams in the LA games... Paraguay, Iran, bosnia, turkey, switzerland, and New Zealand. I guess they couldn't have thrown LA a couple countries with some fine chicks like brazil or netherlands. Quote
thegeneral Posted June 16 Posted June 16 30 minutes ago, League Champion said: That's a Liberals dream place. One of best cities in North America! 1 Quote
Meglamaniac Posted June 16 Posted June 16 8 minutes ago, Caine Mutiny said: Hotels are booked months in advance. Let’s see how this all shapes out when it’s done. I hope you’re right. There is no argument that the World Cup has been great for tourism. California alone is projected to make 1.2. billion in revenue. But it could have been a lot more. Some folks are staying home. And yes Trump is largely to blame. Some are some aren't, like I said, show me the current numbers, you know the one's showing this as one of the most attended World Cups in history Quote
Meglamaniac Posted June 16 Posted June 16 10 minutes ago, Caine Mutiny said: Hotels are booked months in advance. Let’s see how this all shapes out when it’s done. I hope you’re right. There is no argument that the World Cup has been great for tourism. California alone is projected to make 1.2. billion in revenue. But it could have been a lot more. Some folks are staying home. And yes Trump is largely to blame. Don't back track now, SHOW ME THE MONEY, or just keep playing the blame Trump game So sad Quote
TimHauck Posted June 16 Posted June 16 28 minutes ago, Meglamaniac said: How about he current 2026 FIFA World Cup is averaging 64,276 spectators per match across North America, tracking to become the highest-attended tournament in history. Historic tournament averages range from 42,000 to 68,000, Uh, 64,276 is less than 68,000. @Meglamaniac wrong again. 1994 FIFA World Cup (United States) Total attendance: 3,587,538 Matches: 52 Average attendance: 68,991 spectators per match (often rounded to about 69,000) Quote
Fnord Posted June 16 Posted June 16 38 minutes ago, nobody said: I like how the world cup is a complete free roll for the US. When we lose, it's like "meh. good try" if we somehow show well, everyone is like "fock yeah!" You are clearly not a Minnesota sports fan; the above is practically our mantra. Endless disappointment will do that. Quote
League Champion Posted June 16 Posted June 16 1 minute ago, Fnord said: You are clearly not a Minnesota sports fan Being from Minnesota, do you root for Somalia? 5 Quote
League Champion Posted June 16 Posted June 16 2 minutes ago, thegeneral said: That Mbappe guy is pretty good. I'm looking forward to Argentina tonight Quote
thegeneral Posted June 16 Posted June 16 Boston is running out of beer. Well done our foreign visitors! Quote
edjr Posted June 16 Posted June 16 30 minutes ago, thegeneral said: That Mbappe guy is pretty good. Quote
WhiteWonder Posted June 16 Posted June 16 7 hours ago, TimHauck said: Uh, 64,276 is less than 68,000. @Meglamaniac wrong again. 1994 FIFA World Cup (United States) Total attendance: 3,587,538 Matches: 52 Average attendance: 68,991 spectators per match (often rounded to about 69,000) Your desperation is showing. Megla clearly stated averages ranging up to 68,000 (oh boy he didn’t round to 69,000) and that this current was TRACKING to top that average. you know there has only been 5-6 days of matches so far, right? Quote
thegeneral Posted June 16 Posted June 16 These vids of the Scots (my people!) invading Boston are fantastic Quote
TimHauck Posted June 16 Posted June 16 7 minutes ago, WhiteWonder said: Your desperation is showing. Megla clearly stated averages ranging up to 68,000 (oh boy he didn’t round to 69,000) and that this current was TRACKING to top that average. How is 64,276 tracking to beat 69,000? Quote
edjr Posted June 16 Posted June 16 4 minutes ago, thegeneral said: These vids of the Scots (my people!) invading Boston are fantastic I am a Scott. Quote
thegeneral Posted June 16 Posted June 16 1 minute ago, edjr said: I am a Scott. What up brother! Quote
WhiteWonder Posted June 17 Posted June 17 13 minutes ago, TimHauck said: How is 64,276 tracking to beat 69,000? You don’t think the games after the group stages draw even larger? Or that every USMNT game as they continue to play well would draw more? Quote
WhiteWonder Posted June 17 Posted June 17 14 minutes ago, TimHauck said: How is 64,276 tracking to beat 69,000? The game I went to drew 68,200 for a round 1 game. Fans of teams like Ecuador show out. When lesser teams are bounced and we get to elimination rounds, I’m fairly certain those numbers will go up and bring the averages with them. May even happen as we see more anticipated group play matchups and pivotal 3rd games Quote
TimHauck Posted June 17 Posted June 17 7 minutes ago, WhiteWonder said: You don’t think the games after the group stages draw even larger? Or that every USMNT game as they continue to play well would draw more? Sure, but almost 70% of the total games are in the group stage. It’s possible it tops it, but that doesn’t seem like “tracking” to me Quote
easilyscan Posted June 17 Posted June 17 Watched most of Norway vs Iraq Not a big soccer fan, but I have to admit it was entertaining. Very impressed by the lack of time outs/commercials. Quote
thegeneral Posted June 17 Posted June 17 2 minutes ago, easilyscan said: Watched most of Norway vs Iraq Not a big soccer fan, but I have to admit it was entertaining. Very impressed by the lack of time outs/commercials. Nice and that one didn’t even have any of the late game sweat that you get in a tied or 1 goal game. Agreed the running clock is very nice. Quote
easilyscan Posted June 17 Posted June 17 9 minutes ago, thegeneral said: Nice and that one didn’t even have any of the late game sweat that you get in a tied or 1 goal game. Agreed the running clock is very nice. Are either one of the teams I saw expected to be a serious contender to win it ? I'm shopping for a Norway jersey right now. Quote
thegeneral Posted June 17 Posted June 17 2 minutes ago, easilyscan said: Are either one of the teams I saw expected to be a serious contender to win it ? I'm shopping for a Norway jersey right now. Iraq no way. But Norway is one of those dark horse squads I believe outside the main favorites. They have that crazy looking blonde dude who I always see listed as one of the best players in the WC so that’s always nice. 1 Quote
Bier Meister Posted June 17 Posted June 17 5 minutes ago, easilyscan said: Are either one of the teams I saw expected to be a serious contender to win it ? I'm shopping for a Norway jersey right now. I haven’t followed rankings this year, but they have an elite player on their squad 1 Quote
easilyscan Posted June 17 Posted June 17 2 minutes ago, thegeneral said: Iraq no way. But Norway is one of those dark horse squads I believe outside the main favorites. They have that crazy looking blonde dude who I always see listed as one of the best players in the WC so that’s always nice. I noticed him right away. He's relentless! Quote
thegeneral Posted June 17 Posted June 17 4 hours ago, easilyscan said: I noticed him right away. He's relentless! Total unit. Also looks like he’s coked up out of his mind but that’s just the generations of Viking rage coursing through him. 1 1 Quote
nobody Posted June 17 Posted June 17 1 hour ago, thegeneral said: These vids of the Scots (my people!) invading Boston are fantastic Claiming scots are his people not americans. Quote
thegeneral Posted June 17 Posted June 17 14 minutes ago, nobody said: Claiming scots are his people not americans. If we get a Scotland US final I’ll pull for the red, white, and blue! Quote
Mike Hunt Posted June 17 Posted June 17 This has been fantastic for the people of Scotland and other countries to be here and enjoy what we take for granted way too often. Love watching these fans enjoying the USA. Quote
thegeneral Posted June 17 Posted June 17 23 minutes ago, Mike Hunt said: This has been fantastic for the people of Scotland and other countries to be here and enjoy what we take for granted way too often. Love watching these fans enjoying the USA. Don’t tell them that the liberals have ruined all these cities they are partying up in 1 Quote
thegeneral Posted June 17 Posted June 17 Argentina looks like a cat playing with their food here. Quote
WhiteWonder Posted June 17 Posted June 17 2 hours ago, TimHauck said: Sure, but almost 70% of the total games are in the group stage. It’s possible it tops it, but that doesn’t seem like “tracking” to me I'm not making any claims that it will set a record, but you telling Megla that he is "wrong again" is just silly and shows your personal grudge with him, telling him he is wrong again based on the averages less than 6 full days into the world cup Here is something else to consider. In 1994, venues like Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara and Monterrey were not hosting games. These venues are the lowest capacity venues in this years event, all under 53,000. Guadalajara does not host in the knockout rounds and by the round of 16, Toronto and Monterrey are gone (thats the 3 lowest capacity venues). The final 8 games of the tournament all take place in larger US stadiums and only miss out on the largest (Mexico City). Quote
edjr Posted June 17 Posted June 17 2 hours ago, thegeneral said: What up brother! sadly not Adam Quote
easilyscan Posted June 17 Posted June 17 4 hours ago, thegeneral said: Total unit. Also looks like he’s coked up out of his mind but that’s just the generations Viking rage coursing through him. That's why they're my 2nd team behind the US. God knows my Vikings are never going to win a Super Bowl !! Quote
easilyscan Posted June 17 Posted June 17 2 hours ago, thegeneral said: Messi flopped there Rumor has it he's been working with LeBron James. Quote
Meglamaniac Posted June 17 Posted June 17 9 hours ago, WhiteWonder said: I'm not making any claims that it will set a record, but you telling Megla that he is "wrong again" is just silly and shows your personal grudge with him, telling him he is wrong again based on the averages less than 6 full days into the world cup Here is something else to consider. In 1994, venues like Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara and Monterrey were not hosting games. These venues are the lowest capacity venues in this years event, all under 53,000. Guadalajara does not host in the knockout rounds and by the round of 16, Toronto and Monterrey are gone (thats the 3 lowest capacity venues). The final 8 games of the tournament all take place in larger US stadiums and only miss out on the largest (Mexico City). Tell Moderate Tim to learn to read and STFU The U.S. tournament is on track to be the most heavily attended in World Cup history, current 2026 FIFA World Cup is averaging 64,276 spectators per match across North America, tracking to become the highest-attended tournament in history. Historic tournament averages range from 42,000 to 68,000, show me the current numbers, you know the one's showing this as one of the most attended World Cups in history Quote
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