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Good summary. I know I won't go to Qatar, on football pedigree grounds I found that bent decision even more distasteful than Russia, which at least has some history in European football (and countries like Switzerland and Sweden have hosted World Cups). Going to be an old man by the time 2026...

I think around 20,000 England fans went to Brazil - likely to be a lot lower. And nothing like the 300,000 from England, North Ireland and Wales in France last year.

All fair points, even if England isn't the only reason some go to a World Cup - and you have to suspect visitor numbers will be well down on usual European country levels for World Cups and Euros. Maybe the tournament won't be the usual party as a result.

Quite a few people I know, even England regulars at tournaments, are thinking of giving Russia a swerve. Presumably their hoolies are a major factor. But anyone still thinking of going? Never been myself, and was half-thinking about it, as some great cities and stuff to see. Might even...