Talk:2026 FIFA World Cup

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Country flags at the infobox

The current note in the code is: "Do not add flags to country parameters as per WP:INFOBOXFLAG."

I don't think it's problematic to insert the national flags at this position. This highly relevant information is made clear by the corresponding flags. In my opinion, the points from WP:INFOBOXFLAG are not applicable in this case because they do not create any ambiguity and there are only three flags. Bildersindtoll (talk) 22:51, 26 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi @Bildersindtoll. Please read MOS:INFOBOXFLAG carefully. Flag icons should not be added to fields such as country / nationality in infoboxes. Annh07 (talk) 14:15, 27 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

While I agree that the flags are unnecessary and I don't understand why some people are so obsessed with adding them at every opportunity, I think MOS:INFOBOXFLAG can certainly be read as allowing for their use in World Cup articles. It says, in part, "Situations where flag icons may be used in infoboxes include: … Representing the nationality of participants in sporting events where this practice is otherwise common, such as at the FIFA World Cup or Olympic Games … ." Given that the host countries are also participants, there's a reasonable argument to be made that the three host countries for 2026 fall within the scope of that sentence, although my gut tells me it was intended to mean something other than what it actually says. But, with that said, I really do not see what benefit flags would supposedly add. If a reader is unfamiliar with the US, Canada, and Mexico, does anybody really think adding a flag is going to make a difference? 1995hoo (talk) 21:00, 29 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The meaning of "the nationality of the participants" refers either to the individual players (i.e. Lionel Messi) or to the representative national teams (i.e. Argentina). The national teams of the host nations are indeed participants, but it is the nation that is hosting and not the team. Does this clear things up, or did I only muddy the waters? — Jkudlick ⚓ (talk) 19:43, 31 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

As I said before, I don't see the point in including the flags at all. But user "Bildersindtoll," who started this particular discussion, is far from the only user I've seen who's wanted to add them for the host countries, so that makes me think that maybe the guidance might need to be clarified in some way. I follow what you're saying, but I suspect there may be other people for whom the distinction is too subtle. (I work in the legal profession, for what it's worth, so subtle distinctions are right up my alley. But some of the writing and edit-warring I sometimes see on Wikipedia leads me to suspect that subtleties are not something a lot of people appreciate!) 1995hoo (talk) 21:00, 31 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Greenland

Why Greenland is gray (not a FIFA memeber)? Greenland is part of Denmark. Dejudicibus (talk) 09:42, 5 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Most likely because they have their own "national" team that does not compete in FIFA events. 1995hoo (talk) 11:34, 5 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, exactly that. Greenland has its own football team which isn't part of FIFA. The map is of football countries rather than actual countries. Joseph2302 (talk) 20:07, 5 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

BTW, to expand a bit on the point Joseph2302 makes, consider how participation in the World Cup and other international sporting events doesn’t track political countries. For example, England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have their own teams that compete in the World Cup despite all being "part of the United Kingdom." Looking at the Olympics, one example of a participant that is not an independent country is Puerto Rico, which is a US territory—indeed this past Saturday the US team played Puerto Rico in the final preliminary-round game, and in 2004 the US suffered an embarrassing loss to Puerto Rico in the preliminary round. I think it’s eminently reasonable for the map to reflect however the relevant sport's governing body (or the IOC, for Olympic purposes) views the participants in terms of what "countries" are relevant. (It’s not unusual for the word "country" to be avoided in certain international contexts because of the problem of Taiwan's status, for what it’s worth.) 1995hoo (talk) 21:34, 5 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

"Mexico 2026" listed at Redirects for discussion

The redirect Mexico 2026 has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2024 August 22 § Mexico 2026 until a consensus is reached. Hey man im josh (talk) 16:13, 22 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

"Canada 2026" listed at Redirects for discussion

The redirect Canada 2026 has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2024 August 22 § Canada 2026 until a consensus is reached. Hey man im josh (talk) 16:13, 22 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Venues - Wrong Picture on Vancouver Stadium (not BC Place)

The picture shown on the host cities is from Lumen Field Seattle and not BC place.

File:OL Reign vs. Washington Spirit - October 6, 2023 - view from southeast.jpg 70.36.53.82 (talk) 01:24, 14 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

No, this is correct. The image is below the city name in the table, not above. --McSly (talk) 01:39, 14 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

New Zealand

According to 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification#Qualified teams, New Zealand have already qualified for the World Cup, but this appears to contradict the articles 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (OFC) and New Zealand national football team. 2001:1C00:1818:E800:FCDB:C694:F13E:1612 (talk) 14:42, 19 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

That was added in error. I have reverted that edit. Wburrow (talk) 15:04, 19 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]