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Will England win the World Cup?

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steph19899 · 12/07/2026 15:14

I have a feeling they will

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steph19899 · 12/07/2026 15:45

parlona · 12/07/2026 15:42

They have to beat Argentina first on Wednesday!

If they do, it's either France or Spain, both formidable and France with the edge I think.

But it's all to play for and it would be such a boost for the country if they do raise the cup. Good luck to all.

We should beat Argentina

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ThePieceHall · 12/07/2026 15:46

APageInYourDiary · 12/07/2026 15:32

We have a chance of beating Germany but I think the final will be beyond us sadly! 😬

Did your Time Machine pass through a portal to 1966?

DanaScullysLegoHair · 12/07/2026 15:46

MrsTerryPratchett · 12/07/2026 15:41

Anything could happen, but probably not.

Funny that innit?

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SouthLondonMum22 · 12/07/2026 15:49

No. I think France will win it.

Covingcrisis · 12/07/2026 15:49

I think they can and I think it would be absolutely wonderful for national morale. I’m not a huge football fan normally but there’s something special about the World Cup and the atmosphere. Their performance at the Azteca was incredible and really gave me hope that they can go all the way. Dare to dream!

CitizenZ · 12/07/2026 15:51

It would be lovely, but unlikely.

malloryknox123 · 12/07/2026 15:51

Probably, and no one will really notice

bugalugs45 · 12/07/2026 16:03

My football obsessed friend has said from the start France and Argentina are the ones to watch , so far he’s been correct , he thinks we will lose Wednesday but we can live in hope until then 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

LadyWiddiothethird · 12/07/2026 16:04

No I don’t think we will win.

HeddaGarbled · 12/07/2026 16:06

I predict an Argentina v France final and France win.

FeetupTvon · 12/07/2026 16:08

I’m hopeful! 🤞🏽

VamosVamosArgentina · 12/07/2026 16:09

HeddaGarbled · 12/07/2026 16:06

I predict an Argentina v France final and France win.

This is my prediction too!

Crunchymum · 12/07/2026 16:09

Spain are my wildcard. I've said from the start of this tournament they will win (draw against Cape Verde notwithstanding)

Sadly I'm going for a Spain v Argentina final. Spain for the win!

Edited to add, I'm an England supporter and very happy for them to prove me wrong. I know weather conditions weren't good for us yesterday but we just didn’t look like "world beaters".

GeorgeMichaelsCat · 12/07/2026 16:09

Of course not

ouchynose · 12/07/2026 16:10

I’d like it to happen but honestly can’t picture it happening

BakedPotatoBeansCheeseColeslaw · 12/07/2026 16:10

No. They will lose to Argentina in the Semis.

steph19899 · 12/07/2026 16:10

BakedPotatoBeansCheeseColeslaw · 12/07/2026 16:10

No. They will lose to Argentina in the Semis.

Argentina haven’t been very good tho

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TheIdlerReturns · 12/07/2026 16:11

Think they can do it. They're firing on all 4 cylinders - Bellingham is on fire. Wouldn't it be great for 2026 - 60 years after we last did it. Full respect to Harry Kane. Come on England!

VamosVamosArgentina · 12/07/2026 16:12

I can also imagine England beating Spain for third place, but I believe it’s still entirely possible that they win the overall tournament.

SereneFinch · 12/07/2026 16:14

No but mostly because I don’t think anyone will stop France winning it. They are absolutely gunning for it and have the talent to back it up.

summershere99 · 12/07/2026 16:14

steph19899 · 12/07/2026 15:39

It’s a final anything could happen against France

I mean, yes, it’s football, anything could happen in any game but you have to base assumptions on current performance. I’ll be surprised if we’re able to beat Argentina.

Fartughtyred · 12/07/2026 16:15

Doubt it. Even if they get past Argentina on Wednesday, France will run rings round them.

steph19899 · 12/07/2026 16:16

Fartughtyred · 12/07/2026 16:15

Doubt it. Even if they get past Argentina on Wednesday, France will run rings round them.

France might be nervous and over confident?

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the80sweregreat · 12/07/2026 16:18

I doubt it :(
Would be nice to see , but hard to achieve against such good teams

WhatFlavourIsIt · 12/07/2026 16:22

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