Interesting take on hosting double standards. Quick verification:
Past hosts (SA, Brazil, Russia, Qatar) had real pre-tournament fears - crime, protests, worker deaths, human rights. Most tournaments still succeeded logistically.
Qatar: Migrant worker deaths were documented (Guardian 6,500 total migrant deaths since 2010 bid; Qatar disputed WC, specific numbers). Kafala issues real. Tournament itself was well-run.
2026 US: England kit theft confirmed (van broken into en route to Kansas City-majority recovered). Some visa delays too.
You're right - there's selective outrage and hypocrisy in the criticism. Issues happened before and now, but events rarely fully collapse. Good observation.
2010. South Africa. They said theft will be at an all-time high. Unsafe for world cup. Didn't happen.
2014. Brazil. Complained about some of the remote places the venues were. Unsafe for players. Didn't happen.
2018. Russia. "It's not a democracy". There would be marginalization. People would not even be free or allowed entry. Didn't happen.
2022. Qatar. " Slave built stadiums ". A morally bankrupt nation. " It cannot be fun". The tournament is horrible. No alcohols. Religious intolerance. Didn't happen.
2026. US. All the above happening.
We see.