The first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is just weeks away - Thursday, June 11, 2026 at the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Between the favorable time zones and Seattle being one of the host cities, I’m actually pretty fired up to watch it. And if ticket prices come down enough, maybe I'll even catch a match or two in person...
While Lionel Messi hasn’t officially committed yet, I’d be surprised if he doesn’t make one more run. If he does, watching both Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in what could be their final World Cup - going up against the next wave of stars - would be pretty special.