Martín Bauzá
@martinbauza.com
🌎⚽️✈️ International Football Traveler
🏆📺 4x Emmy Award Winning Video Editor
🏆📺 4x Emmy Award Winning Video Editor
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Overheard in the hall from FIFA people behind me: if a matchup in a group has two relatively lesser teams, and on that day there’s a choice of two stadiums to put it in (which there is in the group stage), it could be moved to the smaller of the two venues.
We'll see tomorrow if that proves true.
We'll see tomorrow if that proves true.
December 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Overheard in the hall from FIFA people behind me: if a matchup in a group has two relatively lesser teams, and on that day there’s a choice of two stadiums to put it in (which there is in the group stage), it could be moved to the smaller of the two venues.
We'll see tomorrow if that proves true.
We'll see tomorrow if that proves true.
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Teams, Format & Schedule Set for 2026 Open Cup 👀» ussoc.cr/ghn
#USOC2026 x @opencup.ussoccer.com x @ussoccer.com
#USOC2026 x @opencup.ussoccer.com x @ussoccer.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Teams, Format & Schedule Set for 2026 Open Cup 👀» ussoc.cr/ghn
#USOC2026 x @opencup.ussoccer.com x @ussoccer.com
#USOC2026 x @opencup.ussoccer.com x @ussoccer.com
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3. FIFA doesn’t assign seats until closer to the tournament - so how the hell does any of these third-party seats know where you are sitting?! The answer is they don’t. You think you are buying front row seats but you will probably won’t get those.
November 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
3. FIFA doesn’t assign seats until closer to the tournament - so how the hell does any of these third-party seats know where you are sitting?! The answer is they don’t. You think you are buying front row seats but you will probably won’t get those.
MLS to Align Calendar with Top Leagues Around the World
MLS to Align Calendar with Top Leagues Around the World | New York Red Bulls
Season to Begin in Late Summer, Culminate with Audi MLS Cup Playoffs in May
www.newyorkredbulls.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Please sit down before looking at this screenshot.
Better things might be possible!
@2avesag.as @thelirrtoday.com @airlineflyer.net @mdasilva.bsky.social
Better things might be possible!
@2avesag.as @thelirrtoday.com @airlineflyer.net @mdasilva.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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FIFA has raised ticket prices for dozens of 2026 World Cup games, in some cases by more than 20%.
Most upper-deck tickets to the World Cup final are now $5,055 or $3,450.
Increases for two of three USMNT games.
Details @theathletic.com:
Most upper-deck tickets to the World Cup final are now $5,055 or $3,450.
Increases for two of three USMNT games.
Details @theathletic.com:
2026 World Cup ticket prices jump; FIFA targets knockout rounds, USMNT games, cohosts
Another purchasing window has opened for 2026 World Cup tickets, and dynamic pricing is in full effect
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
FIFA has raised ticket prices for dozens of 2026 World Cup games, in some cases by more than 20%.
Most upper-deck tickets to the World Cup final are now $5,055 or $3,450.
Increases for two of three USMNT games.
Details @theathletic.com:
Most upper-deck tickets to the World Cup final are now $5,055 or $3,450.
Increases for two of three USMNT games.
Details @theathletic.com:
World of Discovery, a sports travel company, has announced the date and location of the Finalissima between Spain and Argentina, to be held in Doha on March 28th, 2026.
November 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
World of Discovery, a sports travel company, has announced the date and location of the Finalissima between Spain and Argentina, to be held in Doha on March 28th, 2026.
2025 MLS NEXT PRO Cup!
November 9, 2025 at 12:09 AM
2025 MLS NEXT PRO Cup!
MLS/MLS Next Pro Playoffs doubleheader! New York City FC vs Charlotte FC Round 1 at Yankee Stadium and New York Red Bulls II vs Philadelphia Union II Eastern Conference Final at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
November 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
MLS/MLS Next Pro Playoffs doubleheader! New York City FC vs Charlotte FC Round 1 at Yankee Stadium and New York Red Bulls II vs Philadelphia Union II Eastern Conference Final at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
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Introducing: Football Cities
Starting with Mexico's World Cup host cities & hopefully continuing throughout the Americas & the world, I'm launching a video series offering soccer fans a practical guide to making the most of their travels in 2026 and beyond.
youtu.be/5eEZvee5v8U?...
Starting with Mexico's World Cup host cities & hopefully continuing throughout the Americas & the world, I'm launching a video series offering soccer fans a practical guide to making the most of their travels in 2026 and beyond.
youtu.be/5eEZvee5v8U?...
2026 World Cup travel guide: Guadalajara | The stadiums, sights, food & culture of La Perla Tapatia
YouTube video by JonArnoldFC
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Introducing: Football Cities
Starting with Mexico's World Cup host cities & hopefully continuing throughout the Americas & the world, I'm launching a video series offering soccer fans a practical guide to making the most of their travels in 2026 and beyond.
youtu.be/5eEZvee5v8U?...
Starting with Mexico's World Cup host cities & hopefully continuing throughout the Americas & the world, I'm launching a video series offering soccer fans a practical guide to making the most of their travels in 2026 and beyond.
youtu.be/5eEZvee5v8U?...
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My misadventures in World Cup ticket-buying.
This week's column @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
This week's column @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
A single match cost me thousands of dollars at 2026’s World Cup of the 1% | Leander Schaerlaeckens
With ticket sales phases under way and prices reaching eye-watering levels, my experience raised a crucial question: who is this World Cup for?
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:07 PM
My misadventures in World Cup ticket-buying.
This week's column @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
This week's column @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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New York Red Bulls Announce Sporting Leadership Transition
New York Red Bulls Announce Sporting Leadership Transition | New York Red Bulls
HARRISON, NJ (October 27, 2025) – New York Red Bulls today announced updates to their Sporting leadership as the club looks ahead and refocuses on building for future success following an incredible 1...
win.gs
October 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
New York Red Bulls Announce Sporting Leadership Transition
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Lionel Messi just had the best season in MLS history. Does anyone really care?
I wrote about it for The Guardian:
I wrote about it for The Guardian:
Lionel Messi just had the best season in MLS history. Does anyone care?
The Argentine has been as excellent as ever in his later years, but his presence and performance has yet to push MLS into the US mainstream
www.theguardian.com
October 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Lionel Messi just had the best season in MLS history. Does anyone really care?
I wrote about it for The Guardian:
I wrote about it for The Guardian:
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Fox announces that it will put 69 of next year's men's World Cup games on the big network and 35 on FS1.
That is a record for free-to-air games both by quantity (obviously, with an expanded tournament) and percentage - 66%.
Fox will also put the draw on the broadcast network in December.
That is a record for free-to-air games both by quantity (obviously, with an expanded tournament) and percentage - 66%.
Fox will also put the draw on the broadcast network in December.
October 22, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Fox announces that it will put 69 of next year's men's World Cup games on the big network and 35 on FS1.
That is a record for free-to-air games both by quantity (obviously, with an expanded tournament) and percentage - 66%.
Fox will also put the draw on the broadcast network in December.
That is a record for free-to-air games both by quantity (obviously, with an expanded tournament) and percentage - 66%.
Fox will also put the draw on the broadcast network in December.
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Argentina are far too casual as they prepare to defend their World Cup title
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Argentina wastes a window while preparing to defend its World Cup title
Between subpar opposition, the haphazard relocation of a friendly and a lack of focused prep, the World Cup champs are being awfully casual
www.nytimes.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Argentina are far too casual as they prepare to defend their World Cup title
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
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As a friend who was planning to go to the 2026 WC told me, "this settles it". He won't.
October 15, 2025 at 9:45 AM
As a friend who was planning to go to the 2026 WC told me, "this settles it". He won't.
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Welcome to hell! www.theguardian.com/football/202...
A World Cup preying on Fomo: Fifa’s 2026 ticket scheme is a late-capitalist hellscape
NFTs, dynamic pricing and double resale fees have turned the 2026 World Cup into a fintech carnival where fandom meets late-capitalist absurdity
www.theguardian.com
October 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Welcome to hell! www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Mailbox: Event promoters say that the friendly between Argentina and Puerto Rico for Oct 13 has been moved to Ft. Lauderdale for 10/14
No notice on socials or website from promoters or AFA.
Tickets remain on sale at pretty astronomical prices on Ticketmaster's website
No notice on socials or website from promoters or AFA.
Tickets remain on sale at pretty astronomical prices on Ticketmaster's website
October 8, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Mailbox: Event promoters say that the friendly between Argentina and Puerto Rico for Oct 13 has been moved to Ft. Lauderdale for 10/14
No notice on socials or website from promoters or AFA.
Tickets remain on sale at pretty astronomical prices on Ticketmaster's website
No notice on socials or website from promoters or AFA.
Tickets remain on sale at pretty astronomical prices on Ticketmaster's website
Starting lineups on Match Day 34 for New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Sports Illustrated Stadium. #RBNY #AllForCincy #RBNYvCIN
October 4, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Starting lineups on Match Day 34 for New York Red Bulls vs FC Cincinnati on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Sports Illustrated Stadium. #RBNY #AllForCincy #RBNYvCIN
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Data on shootings in NYC so far in 2025 is just out:
Lowest on record for first nine months of any year in NYC history. Ever. Since modern reporting began in 1960s.
Remind the world of this every time Trump says he is going to send the military into our streets to save us.
Lowest on record for first nine months of any year in NYC history. Ever. Since modern reporting began in 1960s.
Remind the world of this every time Trump says he is going to send the military into our streets to save us.
October 3, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Data on shootings in NYC so far in 2025 is just out:
Lowest on record for first nine months of any year in NYC history. Ever. Since modern reporting began in 1960s.
Remind the world of this every time Trump says he is going to send the military into our streets to save us.
Lowest on record for first nine months of any year in NYC history. Ever. Since modern reporting began in 1960s.
Remind the world of this every time Trump says he is going to send the military into our streets to save us.