FIFA World Cup 2026

[Scepticalscribe]

Agreed.

What’s the plan for those in the UK? Stay up late or get to bed early and set an alarm?

Either way Monday at work is not going to be fun. I bet lots of people take a sickie.

Yes, I would expect the number of sickies submitted to soar tomorrow.

 

[Lord Blackadder]

Not Argentina. No way.

I'm ready for the Messi/Ronaldo duopoly to become a part of history, and while Argentina are worthy from a performance standpoint, they aren't likeable. Brazil I would be neutral about except that Neymar is a whinger and I don't want him raising the trophy. But then again Mbappe is unlikeable as well - a huge diva and not enough of a team player. I'd be happy with France winning if he pulled a hammy and missed the crucial knockouts.

 

[timber]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2073813456566804849

Although the reason behind this decision is obvious I feel it's the fair outcome in this very specific situation.
Do you have the expression "write right by bent lines" in English?

 

[Corefile]

Although the reason behind this decision is obvious I feel it's the fair outcome in this very specific situation.
Do you have the expression "write right by bent lines" in English?

FIFA doing what FIFA does. People thought Sepp Blatter was in charge of pure corruption at FIFA but GI takes it to a whole new level.

 

[zephonic]

We all just need to accept that FIFA World Cup is entertainment first, sport second.

It’s much easier for your blood pressure that way.

 

[Lord Blackadder]

Proof that FIFA will never let the spirit of the game get in the way of money or ratings. Not that this is likely to change outcomes IMO unless he scores a hat trick or pk.

Belgium should knock us out either way. And there’s zero chance of USA beating Portugal or Spain even if a miracle happened.

Also, I suppose it’s only fair to point out that this move is still within the rules, even though the relevant article is completely arbitrary AFAIK.

 

[Corefile]

There's a story doing the rounds about a phone call from the White House to FIFA.

 

[Corefile]

Haaland cemented his place as the best in the business. Brazil are an embarrassment to their nation.

 

[daneoni]

Brazil only have themselves to blame. Although Nyland was MOTM.

Halaand has been getting the better of Gabriel recently.

 

[Lioness~]

Brazil - Norway 1 - 2
Haaland x2 goals💥

 

[dizmonk]

Brazil - Norway 1 - 2
Haaland x2 goals💥

That was sick. I mean Haaland is basically unstoppable.

 

[zephonic]

Not just Haaland, the whole Norway squad was the better team today. They deserve to advance.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Kick off delayed until 2am due to weather. Not good. If it goes to extra time and pens it will basically be time to get up for work!
Wish I’d known when I went to bed. I’d have set my alarm later!

 

[BotchQue]

Lightning strikes twice!

 

[Apple fanboy]

Now 1-2. Shame we couldn’t get to half time with out conceding.

 

[Apple fanboy]

We were lucky to get to halftime in front.
Mexico finished the half strong. A nice early England goal to settle my nerves.

 

[Apple fanboy]

There's a story doing the rounds about a phone call from the White House to FIFA.

Not fake news! Only in America. Didn’t get that sort of interference at the Russian tournament.

 

[furbzv1]

I said Brazil needed to show up or they were going home and they are on their way home. Ney should have either started or come in at halftime. Dont understand what Ancelotti was thinking.

Red card for England. See how that changes the Mexico game.

So is King Charles going to call in a favor to Fifa as well?

 

[Corefile]

We're watching the makings of one of the World Cup's all time great matches.

 

[Apple fanboy]

We're watching the makings of one of the World Cup's all time great matches.

I’m a bag of nerves. Blow already! I don’t need extra time with only 2 hours to go until alarm goes off!

 

[Apple fanboy]

Win and bed! Well done England.

 

[daneoni]

Fair play, herculean effort considering not many people gave England a chance

And despite refs best efforts still got over the line.

Kane vs Halaand it is.

 

[zephonic]

I never liked team England, but they had me rooting fort them tonight. Mexico gave it a good fight, but England was the better team, even down a man.

Even more amazing than his goals was Bellingham’s save, incredible.

 

[zephonic]

Fair play, herculean effort considering not many people gave England a chance

Pretty sure England was favorite going in? The betting odds favored them, I think

 

[HandsomeDanNZ]

I wasn't really a fan of Bellingham until this tournament.
Have seen a better, more sporting and conciliatory side of him in this team and tournament.
He's a world class player and is so young.
King Charles had better make a phone call and get the article 27 invoked ASAP. He needs to be on the field in the quarters.