Chaos at Copa America raises doubts over U.S. 2026 World Cup readiness

U.S. Readiness to Co-Host 2026 World Cup Questioned After Chaotic Copa America Final #

The Copa America soccer final between Argentina and Colombia on Sunday raised concerns about the United States’ ability to co-host the 2026 World Cup. The chaotic scenes at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, which included non-ticketed fans rushing the gates and damaging facilities, resulted in an 80-minute delay. 27 arrests were made, and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to 120 incidents. Criticism centered around the lack of security checkpoints and an outer perimeter. Despite this, some believe the mishaps in the Copa America final could serve as a learning experience for making the 2026 World Cup a success.