FIFA bans high altitude contests.

The article lists the four countries protesting the ban. The U.S. could hold matches in Leadville, Colorado, that would violate this ban. I don't think Canada has an established town at that altitude.

How about Europe? How many countries could play a home match higher that the ban's altitude?

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Keeper of the Jabberwock

I don't think any European countries could - all the cities are much closer to sea level. Heck, are any cities (defined as grouping of humanity with large enough population to support a 50,000 seat stadium) are even at 5000 feet?

Western Hemisphere:

The U.S. couldn't draw 50,000 people to any soccer match. . .well, maybe in the coastal cities in the southwest. . .

But I was thinking of established towns that have sufficient nearby flat areas that could hold a decent soccer pitch. There are some pretty good size cities in Colorado close to the limit.

Surely Austria and Switzerland could--probably Italy and France, too.

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Keeper of the Jabberwock

That's a shame too. Even though I played High School football, futbol is the only sport I watch anymore.