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FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 - commentary and banter thread

FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 - commentary and banter thread

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USA finding out why EPL clubs keep firing Poch 😂

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@XRB said
The inconsistency and mistakes still worry me in the knockout stage of a tournament, but he was truly excellent against Mexico.

Hope we can get our feet on the ground and remember we didn't win anything more than a quarter final place ready for Saturday.

Much prefer Saka and Gordon as starters.
I’m worried about defence compounded by injuries; how different would things be if Trent AA and Harry M hadn’t been left out.

Agree on wingers; Saka is more seasoned than Madueke.

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@diver said
Guinness is a helluva drug
Had 4 pints in 3 different pubs today and only one of them was a Guinness 😲

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@diver said
USA finding out why EPL clubs keep firing Poch 😂
I suspect that Martinez was given more than a little help motivating his players by the authorities running the competition. 🤣

Finally the Belgian golden generation get a bit of fight just as they are due to draw their pensions.


@Trev333 said
Yes, I predict that Haaland will score 3 perfect hat tricks (right foot, left foot and header) in a 9:0 Norway win. Quite confident with this one.
If that comes to pass I buy you a beer when we meet next time.

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@XRB said
I suspect that Martinez was given more than a little help motivating his players by the authorities running the competition. 🤣
What an utter disgrace that was. I can’t believe Martinez picked him or that there was not a joint decision by Balagun not to play; their win would have been forever tainted.

First time I have been somewhat pleased to see a host nation knocked out.


@diver said
What an utter disgrace that was. I can’t believe Martinez picked him or that there was not a joint decision by Balagun not to play; their win would have been forever tainted.

First time I have been somewhat pleased to see a host nation knocked out.
Trump will appeal against the 4-1 defeat as it is preventing his team progressing to the quarter finals.

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@Ghost-of-a-Duke said
Trump will appeal against the 4-1 defeat as it is preventing his team progressing to the quarter finals.
It will be the greatest appeal of all time, no one will ever have seen an appeal like it, people won’t believe how good it is.


@diver said
It will be the greatest appeal of all time, no one will ever have seen an appeal like it, people won’t believe how good it is.
And no doubt he will put out an alternative fact on his social platform where the US actually won the match 3-0.


@Ghost-of-a-Duke said
Trump will appeal against the 4-1 defeat as it is preventing his team progressing to the quarter finals.
Belgium have posted a picture of Lukaku with his hand to his ear and the caption "Overturn this".

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@diver said
USA finding out why EPL clubs keep firing Poch 😂
After Trump getting involved I appreciate seeing U.S. get beaten by Belguim!!!! I made a correction.

He has no business getting involved with FIFA rules, and calling the ref Shady who gave the American player a red card. Do you not have to have control of your feet as you do your hockey stick in Hockey? It as obvious the U.S. guy stepped on an ankle of an opposing player.

-VR


@fourfivesix said
Belgium have posted a picture of Lukaku with his hand to his ear and the caption "Overturn this".
Ha!

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@fourfivesix said
Belgium have posted a picture of Lukaku with his hand to his ear and the caption "Overturn this".
Gotta love it Belgium rubbing it in!!! I am not as familar with the game a many of you are, but 4-1 would be crushing in Football/Soccer would it not?

I am pretty sure everyone will be talking about that game here in North America for days to come!!! 😉

-VR


@Trev333 said
Had 4 pints in 3 different pubs today and only one of them was a Guinness 😲
@Trev,

Man what dicipline you must have!!! 😉

-VR

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Didn’t see the game but it looks like Argentina scored 3 goals within 15 minutes after being 2 - 0 down ??