Is USA totally safe for World Cup right now? Mixed reactions as FIFA unveils 100 Days countdown

Hassan Abdulsalam 07:38 - 03 March 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup:

Questions have been raised over the readiness of the World Cup as FIFA unveils a 100-day countdown.

The countdown to the biggest tournament in football history has officially begun, with just 100 days remaining until the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The FIFA World Cup Trophy - Source: Unsplash

The expanded competition will kick off on June 11 at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and conclude with the final at MetLife Stadium on July 19.

Co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the 2026 edition will feature a record 48 teams competing in 104 matches across 16 venues.

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Marking the milestone, FIFA shared a celebratory post featuring the World Cup trophy under a glowing “100 DAYS” clock.

Only 100 days to go.#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/WhQR2zo98D
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) March 3, 2026

Celebration mixed with concern

While anticipation is building globally, discussions around safety, particularly in U.S. host cities, have begun to trend alongside the excitement.

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Tensions involving Middle Eastern nations and security challenges in certain regions of Mexico have prompted questions about logistics and preparedness.

One football fan wrote on social media, “100 days to the World Cup!!! I certainly can’t wait. But honestly the real truth and question to be asked is, is USA totally safe for a World Cup right now?”

100 days to the World Cup!!! I certainly can’t wait. But honestly the real truth and question to be asked is, is USA totally safe for a World Cup right now?
— OJ (@ojhayford) March 3, 2026

Honestly, there’s been too much negativity around this year edition, particularly the host nation’s safety and restrictions of diversity ,tickets pricing issues as well as players readiness, theirs fitness levels after so much volume of games played recently.
— Blarry (@biodaxboy) March 3, 2026

100 days to go and Mexico is not safe, America is battling too many people. Iran is bombing and being bombed. Are you sure we are gonna witness a footballing spectacle or something else that sounds like Booooom?
— Mc Taggart! (@Mctaggart2003) March 3, 2026

Imagine watching shouting “goooaall”⚽️⚽️ and a missile flies over 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/2dKri6JpeB
— Richie Chaplin (@Richie_Chaplin7) March 3, 2026

The biggest controversy right now is the potential withdrawal of Iran. If Iran withdraws, FIFA is checking Iraq as potential replacements. Also the cheapest ticket for the final at MetLife Stadium is priced at over $4,000 (£3,000) a 500% increase over the Qatar 2022 final
— The Global South Reporter (@pratheepsas) March 3, 2026

This has to be the quietest, least-hyped World Cup ever. Zero buzz, no real excitement just straight-up boring vibes all around.
— Nostalgic Naija Content (@NostalgicVibeNG) March 3, 2026