| The ultimate World Cup thread 22:40 - Jun 11 with 252970 views | Logman |
Think we need a designated thread for general World Cup 2026 chat. There only seem to be the England and sweepstake ones so far.
Well that opening game got me nodding off nicely. VAR/the laws of the game the talking points as always. Well done FIFA. Not long before the highlights are just a reel of refereeing/VAR decisions.
When does the EFL start ?
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 11:24 - Jul 1 with 2464 views | Myke |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 05:25 - Jul 1 by Match82 |
Presuming we get past Congo I think we'll lose to Mexico there. They look the best to me of any team at the world cup outside France and Argentina. I'm sure some of that is the venue...but that doesn't exactly help us out considering that's where we would be playing them. |
More concerned about how many DR Congo fans are carrying Ebola virus. Scottish guy tested positive today. Surprised this hasn’t being more of a thing | | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 11:30 - Jul 1 with 2428 views | Myke |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 00:15 - Jul 1 by GroveR |
All true and they're awesome to watch in full flow but Sweden were shockingly negative. Two of the most expensive strikers in the Premier league and they couldn't be arsed to get above a jog. Only the keeper and Elanga looked interested.
Japan showed, albeit briefly, what ratting down the ball can achieve even if you're outclassed technically. |
Thing is, we haven’t actually seen them in full flow yet, or not for any sustained period of time. Olise and Mbappe ran the show last night, but Dembele was anonymous. Olise didn’t show up against Norway, but Dembele scored a hat trick in 25 minutes or so. If all three were on song at the same time, that would be some sight. | | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 11:50 - Jul 1 with 2317 views | kensalriser |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 11:24 - Jul 1 by Myke |
More concerned about how many DR Congo fans are carrying Ebola virus. Scottish guy tested positive today. Surprised this hasn’t being more of a thing |
Source?
One person in Glasgow with suspected ebola tested negative. No evidence they were a returning Scotland fan.
I'll hold off panicking for now. |  |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 13:36 - Jul 1 with 2155 views | Juzzie |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 11:50 - Jul 1 by kensalriser |
Source?
One person in Glasgow with suspected ebola tested negative. No evidence they were a returning Scotland fan.
I'll hold off panicking for now. |
Lochdown!! |  | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 14:12 - Jul 1 with 2085 views | Superhoops2808 |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 00:26 - Jul 1 by connell10 |
I'm just stating a fact , none of the teams they have played are world beaters, don't think my observation deserves a tick down.  |
Mate its only Heinola, bringing nothing to the convo except down voting stuff.
I think from Morocco onwards they will start to find things tough but as the old saying goes you can only play those sides in front of you. |  | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 15:07 - Jul 1 with 2005 views | Boston |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 03:41 - Jul 1 by Match82 |
Blimey Mexico are looking absolutely lethal. |
Dunno, last 25 years the US has a 19 8 10 record against our southern neighbours. | |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 15:12 - Jul 1 with 1981 views | TheChef |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 15:07 - Jul 1 by Boston |
Dunno, last 25 years the US has a 19 8 10 record against our southern neighbours. |
Er yeah that's the last 25 years. We're talking about now. |  |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 15:17 - Jul 1 with 1957 views | vanrrrr |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 04:53 - Jul 1 by FredManRave |
Yeah, good luck to which ever team has to face them in the next round, again at the Azteca! |
Was at that game last night( tick Azteca off the bucket list) unreal experience and it’ll take a performance to beat them there. Team and crowd fed off each other.
it reminded me of those games under the lights when Loftus Rd shakes multiplied by about a thousand! Proper ground- Final shoulda been here rather than concrete bowl in New Jersey. | | | |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 15:20 - Jul 1 with 1936 views | TheChef |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 15:17 - Jul 1 by vanrrrr |
Was at that game last night( tick Azteca off the bucket list) unreal experience and it’ll take a performance to beat them there. Team and crowd fed off each other.
it reminded me of those games under the lights when Loftus Rd shakes multiplied by about a thousand! Proper ground- Final shoulda been here rather than concrete bowl in New Jersey. |
Yeah final should be at the Azteca but I suppose Donald threatened a tantrum otherwise.
I hate these multi-host World Cups. | |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 15:30 - Jul 1 with 1893 views | Konk |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 15:17 - Jul 1 by vanrrrr |
Was at that game last night( tick Azteca off the bucket list) unreal experience and it’ll take a performance to beat them there. Team and crowd fed off each other.
it reminded me of those games under the lights when Loftus Rd shakes multiplied by about a thousand! Proper ground- Final shoulda been here rather than concrete bowl in New Jersey. |
You lucky bloke! That must have been incredible. It's an amazing place, eh - felt weirdly compact to me for such a massive stadium. Love Mexico City and it's one of the most iconic stadiums in the world. Should have hosted the final. |  |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 15:53 - Jul 1 with 1851 views | terryb |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 15:30 - Jul 1 by Konk |
You lucky bloke! That must have been incredible. It's an amazing place, eh - felt weirdly compact to me for such a massive stadium. Love Mexico City and it's one of the most iconic stadiums in the world. Should have hosted the final. |
Possibly hosting the final for the 3rd time in 23 finals was considered too many & they are the 1st nation to be hosts 3 times.
Of course, they did FIFA a massive favour in 1986 by taking over after Columbia pulled out as hosts & that deserves some reward. | | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 15:55 - Jul 1 with 1849 views | vanrrrr |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 15:30 - Jul 1 by Konk |
You lucky bloke! That must have been incredible. It's an amazing place, eh - felt weirdly compact to me for such a massive stadium. Love Mexico City and it's one of the most iconic stadiums in the world. Should have hosted the final. |
Yeah , amazing. Had seats in top tier , three rows from Back and yet felt right on top of it… place just ‘smells “ of football
CDMX was even more happily chaotic than normal - 3 hours to get back to Condesa - love the place | | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 16:01 - Jul 1 with 1839 views | Konk |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 15:55 - Jul 1 by vanrrrr |
Yeah , amazing. Had seats in top tier , three rows from Back and yet felt right on top of it… place just ‘smells “ of football
CDMX was even more happily chaotic than normal - 3 hours to get back to Condesa - love the place |
Amazing. I spent my whole afternoon there staring at the half of the pitch where Maradona scored his goals against us in 86, thinking, "I can't believe I'm at the Azteca". Genuinely one of the great stadiums. We stayed in Condesa too - excellent spot for a base in a top city. Loved the locals but can't see them being quite so friendly if we play them and go through. | |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 21:05 - Jul 1 with 1679 views | Hoopsie |
Senegal play in their traditional green
Why Belgium can’t play in red and black? Light sky blue with shades of pink???!!! |  |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 21:43 - Jul 1 with 1606 views | BklynRanger |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 21:05 - Jul 1 by Hoopsie |
Senegal play in their traditional green
Why Belgium can’t play in red and black? Light sky blue with shades of pink???!!! |
I normally agree but green and red are two very common colours to get mixed up for the colourblind. If I play golf with a red tee it vanishes every time.
Senegal killing the Belgians to death anyway |  | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 22:35 - Jul 1 with 1535 views | VancouverHoop |
Belgian players arguing with each other on the pitch. Not a good look. | | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 22:39 - Jul 1 with 1529 views | MrSheen |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 22:35 - Jul 1 by VancouverHoop |
Belgian players arguing with each other on the pitch. Not a good look. |
Sad ending for a talented group, they’ve been way off it today so far. The coach doesn’t look much of an inspiration either.
Too soon? Old fat-arse suddenly burst into life. [Post edited 1 Jul 22:50]
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 22:54 - Jul 1 with 1502 views | VancouverHoop |
2-2 Belgium have suddenly found their mojo. | | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 23:01 - Jul 1 with 1474 views | MrSheen |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 22:54 - Jul 1 by VancouverHoop |
2-2 Belgium have suddenly found their mojo. |
The young subs definitely improved them, so much more competitive since. | | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 23:41 - Jul 1 with 1412 views | VancouverHoop |
Never a penalty in a thousand years | | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 23:42 - Jul 1 with 1407 views | ted_hendrix |
I hope Belgium score. |  |
| My Father had a profound influence on me, he was a lunatic. |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 23:44 - Jul 1 with 1391 views | Clive_Anderson |
Too drunk to decide, should that have been a penalty? | | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 23:45 - Jul 1 with 1388 views | ted_hendrix |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 23:44 - Jul 1 by Clive_Anderson |
Too drunk to decide, should that have been a penalty? |
Yep. | |
| My Father had a profound influence on me, he was a lunatic. |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 23:47 - Jul 1 with 1376 views | BrianMcCarthy |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 23:45 - Jul 1 by ted_hendrix |
Yep. |
Agreed.
Cleaned 'im. |  |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 23:52 - Jul 1 with 1355 views | BklynRanger |
Utter bonkers | | | |
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