The World Cup starts in just a few days, and honestly, I have mixed feelings about it.
There have been concerns and discussions about disease outbreaks in some countries participating in the tournament. On top of that, this year’s World Cup is being hosted across major cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, meaning millions of people traveling internationally and gathering in massive crowds.
Now, this might sound like one of the most conservative-sounding posts I’ve ever made, but honestly, fuck it. Who cares?
Stay the fuck home.
Am I saying the World Cup should be canceled? Honestly, I don’t know. But I do think there are legitimate concerns worth discussing. The fact that the United States, one of the host countries, is currently involved in supporting military actions against Iran, which is also participating in the tournament, adds another layer of discomfort for me. It makes me understand why some people may choose to boycott the World Cup, question its location, or even believe it shouldn’t be taking place in the United States at all.
But that’s not the reality we’re in. The tournament is happening.
So here’s what I will strongly urge people to consider: Do you really need to go in person?
You can watch every match from home. You can stream it online. You can watch it on television. You can celebrate with friends and family without putting yourself into massive crowds.
People often talk about seeing a huge sporting event in person as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. And maybe for some people it is. But personally, I don’t think it’s that special.
Maybe that’s the laziness in me talking, but I genuinely believe watching from home is a perfectly valid alternative.
You’re safer. You’re more comfortable. You avoid the travel headaches, the massive expenses, and whatever other risks come with attending an event of this scale.
At the end of the day, everyone is going to make their own decisions. I’m not telling people what they have to do. I’m simply encouraging people to seriously think about whether going in person is truly worth it.
The game will still be there on your TV.
And honestly, you’re not missing shit by watching it from home.