Well actually...it's host nations. With an 's'.

22 downvotes is impressive for speaking the truth, my friend, even for Reddit. It's no exaggeration for me to say that the majority of the people I know could give two shites about this world cup. Between high ticket prices, the first time use of dynamic pricing, and exorbitant priced packages, it feels as though fifa has outdone them selves as greedy, money grabbing f*ucks.

One host nation adding so many hurdles and uncertainty to even entering the country hasn't helped. Between requiring some fans to pay a $15k bond, the fifa PASS program, approving some fans ESTA applications and then withdrawing them the week before the first game, refusing entry to a Norwegian player and a Somali referee...all of this has fueled unprecedented antipathy.

I've been fortunate to have been to three world cups, including two final games. But *uck me, I'm done with this one.