FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 - DISCUSSION AND WATCHALONG THREAD ⚽️

[mumofoneAloneandwell]

Wasn't sure where to put this, so ive put it here for now, as its where I put the Arsenal Premier League win one.

I'm really looking forward to the World Cup, and want an England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 win (although I am of course behind Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿!)

I've got the BBC sport notifications turned on, and will likely watch with the BBC, rather than ITV.

I'll be watching my matches from home alongside my dd and cat, who are both uninterested!

Anyone fancy joining me? Will you stay up for the games of the country youre supporting?

Supporters of all countries welcome 🙂, expect football chat and banter, favourite goals/matches, fun facts about countries etc, what we're doing in celebration etc.

Happy viewing 🏆

3 - 0 and barely 25 minutes in!
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We are personally invested in Spain as we will be in Spain for the final...
Can't even begin to imagine the atmosphere if they're playing in the final
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Well Spain are struggling 😂

I predicted 6-0

Saudi Arabia are doing well to keep the scoreline down. Unfortunate own goal.

And now a disallowed Spain goal

This is very much dark humour:

Post by @bsrg1.bsky.social — Bluesky

Come on Belguim.

Scotland but know they won't get very far, then France is my 2nd team because I love France

Belgium were rubbish

What an amazing display of goalkeeping by the Iranian goalie

Cape Verde goalie's mother is watching from the US

Uruguay national anthem is exciting, even children are singing it

Cape Verde goal!!!!!!

Their manager looked so laid back in celebrating, everyone else was going bonkers!

Off to my bed soon. Have to say I'm enjoying this tournament. Still hoping the USA won't win. Sorry but it's because of Trump.

They won't win. It's all fine there.

What a match, well played Cabo Verde!!

Well done Cape Verde! Thought they were going to get a last minute winner

Brilliant, I meant to go to bed but....

And their next game is easier on paper tha Uruguay's, having watched Spain v Saudi earlier.

I would be happy with France winning too, partly as Didier Deschamps when a player and now as manager is someone I respect.

I did the Guardian prediction thingy this morning and I've ended up with the Netherlands beating Argentina in the final 😁

I'll take that.

I was a bit too young for the 1978 final but I remember the disappointment.

it's nog going to happen though

That's never a penalty. Harsh decision and Lautaro really milked it. Great save!

How old is Messi? Can't believe he's still going!