The World Cup 2026 thread!

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Chat, meme, discuss & cheer.

 

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[Killer Angel]

THE WORLD:

ITALY:

 

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Who is everyone cheering for?

 

[Imrahil]

The Netherlands of course... Though Japan and Sweden are both tough opponents.

Grrr, !mrahil

 

[Killer Angel]

Who is everyone cheering for?

ATM I'm not into a particular team.
I just hope in good games.

 

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The Netherlands of course... Though Japan and Sweden are both tough opponents.

ATM I'm not into a particular team.

I'd like to see Messi, I mean Argentina, defend the crown. After that, I wouldn't mind seeing Norway go far. And there is always Brazil.

Beyond that, Switzerland and England would be fun to see do well.

On the flip side, I want to see Protugal and France fall. Sadly, France is favoured by many to be the favourites to win the whole damn thing.

 

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[Imrahil]

On the flip side, I want to see Protugal and France fall. Sadly, France is favoured by many to be the favourites to win the whole damn thing.

I am on your side. Including to see Spain fall as well.

Grrr, !mrahil

 

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I am on your side.

I don't want Penaldo fans to have that one. It drives them nuts that Messi has a World Cup and they do not. As for France, I despise Mbappe's attitude. Without a doubt a highly skilled player, but he is always in it for himself and never for the team.

 

[Killer Angel]

I don't want Penaldo fans to have that one.

Me neither, and i'm confident.
Ronaldo couldn't achieve it in his prime, he's not going to have it now... no single player can win a world cup by himself alone, he needs a team: Argentina is a high tier team, Portugal isn't. Once there is a good team, then you can be its leader and drive it to victory.

 

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Ronaldo couldn't achieve it in his prime, he's not going to have it now... no single player can win a world cup by himself alone, he needs a team: Argentina is a high tier team, Portugal isn't.

That's my worry though, Portugal is a good team. Currently ranked 5th in the world. I don't fear that Portugal will win because of Ronaldo, I fear that they could potentially carry him to a victory.

 

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Messi subbed off in today's MLS game. He better not be injured for the World Cup. They say it is precautionary rather than a serious injury, but I'll feel better when we know for sure.

 

[Killer Angel]

That's my worry though, Portugal is a good team. Currently ranked 5th in the world. I don't fear that Portugal will win because of Ronaldo, I fear that they could potentially carry him to a victory.

Despite the ranking, i dont value them that high. But we'll see.

 

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Despite the ranking, i dont value them that high. But we'll see.

Ranked sixth most likely to win according to the betting odds...

https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/soccer/world-cup-2026

I don't follow them closely (at all), but from what I've heard from analysts they have one of the strongest midfields in the world.

 

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Messi subbed off in today's MLS game. He better not be injured for the World Cup. They say it is precautionary rather than a serious injury, but I'll feel better when we know for sure.

Injury Update: Leo Messi | Inter Miami CF

Inter Miami CF has provided an injury update presented by Baptist Health for Leo Messi. Inter Miami CF’s captain had to leave the field yesterday, Sunday, May 24, during the match against Philadelphia Union, due to physical discomfort. After undergoing further medical tests this Monday, the...

www.intermiamicf.com

 

[Killer Angel]

Messi subbed off in today's MLS game. He better not be injured for the World Cup. They say it is precautionary rather than a serious injury, but I'll feel better when we know for sure.

i keep my fingers crossed.

 

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