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Will the FIFA World Cup 2026 host countries meet all major infrastructure delivery milestones by June 30, 2026?
Prediction on whether the US, Canada, and Mexico will have completed key stadium and transport infrastructure milestones before the tournament's opening dates.
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Analysis
World Cup 2026 infrastructure readiness
Large multi-nation sporting events are complex but benefit from long lead times and substantial public and private investment. The US, Canada, and Mexico inherit many existing venues and have been upgrading transport and stadium capacity.
Remaining risks include local permitting, last-mile transport improvements, and operational readiness, but contingency planning and phased testing typically address those challenges.
My prediction: I believe it's likely the major infrastructure milestones will be met by June 30, 2026, though some local projects might finish closer to kickoff and require temporary mitigations.