Problems with the 2026 World Cup

May 6, 2026, 22:53
AsiaSports

Introduction

The 2026 World Cup has some problems. Hotels are not full and tickets are too expensive.

Main Body

Many hotels in the host cities are empty. People do not book rooms because flights are expensive and visas are hard to get. FIFA changed how they sell tickets. Now, prices change based on demand. Many fans are angry because tickets cost too much money. FIFA and the cities are also fighting. The cities must pay for security and buses. In Canada, a new law stops FIFA from selling tickets for too much money.

Conclusion

FIFA wants a lot of money, but many fans cannot pay these high prices.

Learning

💰 The 'Too' Pattern

In this text, we see the word too used several times. For an A2 learner, this is a vital tool to describe problems.

The Rule: Use too + adjective when something is 'more than enough' or 'a problem'.

  • Expensive → Too expensive (A problem: I cannot pay!)
  • Full → Too full (A problem: There is no space!)

Examples from the text:

  • "Tickets are too expensive."
  • "Tickets cost too much money."

🛠️ Simple Word Pairs

Notice how the text connects people to their problems. Study these pairs:

  • Hotels →\rightarrow empty
  • Flights →\rightarrow expensive
  • Visas →\rightarrow hard
  • Fans →\rightarrow angry

Tip: To reach A2, stop using only 'good' or 'bad'. Use specific words like 'empty' or 'hard' to describe a situation.

Vocabulary Learning

hotel (n.)
a place where people stay when traveling
Example:I booked a hotel for my vacation.
ticket (n.)
a paper or electronic pass that lets you go on a bus, plane, or event
Example:She bought a ticket to the concert.
price (n.)
how much something costs
Example:The price of the coffee is high.
city (n.)
a large town where many people live
Example:New York is a famous city.
flight (n.)
a trip in an airplane
Example:The flight to Canada takes two hours.
visa (n.)
a document that lets you enter another country
Example:You need a visa to visit Japan.
law (n.)
a rule made by a government
Example:The new law protects the environment.
money (n.)
coins or paper that people use to buy things
Example:She saved money for her trip.
pay (v.)
to give money for something
Example:You must pay the ticket before boarding.
expensive (adj.)
costing a lot of money
Example:The hotel is very expensive.