FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 - DISCUSSION AND WATCHALONG THREAD ⚽️. Part 3

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A follow on from the last thread because England play today. Link to last thread. Keep it clean and respectful.

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/world-cup-2026/5546128-fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-and-watchalong-thread-part-2?page=1

I think they will and have a horrible feeling they are going to target Bellingham. The fact our players have been threatened by locals should be firing us up more. We are going to be facing a hostile stadium with only 3K tickets available for our fans.

That's what really worries me.

I want England to win but if Mexico lose...

That's a point.

I fell asleep after the first 10 mins 😳 What a shame that Paraguay behaved like that - you see the best of sportsmanship at the WC and definitely the worst.

They were bloody awful. I'm glad we've not got to face that current team.

Shame we need all the help we can get!!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3wyel830w8o

Some helpful tips here.

It's getting a bit silly. Has nobody ever stayed up to watch something?

Oh I agree 💯

Stay up or wake up to the result.

What's everyone's take on tonight's match? (Brazil Norway)

You don’t get any of this hoo ha when people stay up for the General Election results !
. I know it’s more to do with the pubs being open though. An earlier KO would have sorted that out.
Feel sorry for the staff who have to deal with the aftermath and a longer shift.

I’m worried for the England players’ safety now after the match if they win. And the England fans’ safety. I’m not liking the vibe coming out of the city.

No, it feels very hostile doesn’t it.
I haven’t been to Mexico or the capital , but it is generally a high crime area so I’ve been told by friends that have been. It didn’t sound like my cup of tea tbh.

It’s bloody ridiculous. All this carry on by the Mexicans. I’m not saying the English fans are saints far from it.

Brazil haven't looked great thus far but surely they'd still be expected to win quite easily?

I was chatting to a Brazilian lady yesterday and asked her who Brazil were playing next. After a moment's consideration she said 'Oh that team with the tall blonde player!'

Brazil should win easily i’d have thought?

Are you in Mexico city? Or is your feeling about it just from msm articles you're reading?

Tuchel has praised the Mexican fans

Brazil v Norway will be a good game. It doesn't bother me who wins.

No, I’ve never been to Mexico or Mexico City, but I know people who have done for holidays and things and they were told to be careful and one couple had things stolen and so on. I know that London can be the same , but it does appear to have a reputation.

I've just got back from London and was offered seats on the tube twice by young men. It's a great city. I do feel safe there. By the way Jesus Christ Superstar was fantastic. (I'm NOT a fan of Andrew Lloyd Webber)

I remember you saying you were going.

I'm going for a Brazil win but Norway not being a pushover

I think Norway have generally been the weakest of the Scandinavian teams, but they do have Haaland.

Have a biscuit every time a gen X Charlie Brooker fan says "Totally Mexico"