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Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed
Well, of those, they will definitely not be cutting (IMO):
Cowboys Stadium
New Giants Stadium
U of Phoenix Stadium
QWest Field
Reliant Stadium
Rose Bowl (due to it's sheer size)
I think the older stadia on that list are the ones most likely to be cut:
Arrowhead
Dolphin Stadium
LA Colisseum
One thing to add to the discussion, is that it'l be at least 2034 before North America will come around for hosting the world cup again (likely after the US holds it in 2018 or 2022). A lot of things can change in 25 years. Perhaps the CFL's popularity increases by a huge margin, and all of the CFL teams have nice new stadia capable of hosting the World Cup.
Could happen.
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Not a chance that Miami is left out, so unless there's a new stadium in South Florida by then Dolphin (SunLife) Stadium will definitely be on the list. Considering they're planning major renovations (including a potential roof) I'd say it being a host venue is a virtual certainty.
Husky Stadium is an odd inclusion, two venues in Seattle? One of which is an old stadium with obstructed views for a large number of seats? Strange to see that on the list.
Also, those changes to Canada's stadium infrastructure would have to occur in the next 10-15 years, not 25. Bidding is well in advance of a World Cup. There's absolutely nothing that indicates that any venues capable of hosting a World Cup match are on the horizon in Canada, let alone 6-8 of them. Unless Canada comes into a massive supply of space cash I really don't see how there's any remote possibility of hosting a World cup. Co-hosting could be possible, but FIFA has been against using that model again it seems, so unless they reverse that trend even grabbing a few games might be tough.