FIFA World Cup 2026 discussion and watchalong thread part 6

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Follow on.

Previous thread here. https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/world-cup-2026/5551650-fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-and-watchalong-thread-part-5

Can we not?

I don't see the England hate, that's all.

I know the stats are impressive but I really wish the coverage would stop talking about Messi like he's some sort of god!!

Wtf is fully English other than a breakfast

England is definitely not a popular country in Europe.

But I think the World cup will be good for us

I wonder if the commentators can stop salivating about Messi

Micah Richards always sounds so enthusiastic!

I would class it as someone who just has English citizenship.

A lot of people are dual citizens. They have a parent from different countries. My friend describes himself as half english, half french. His dad is English, his mum is French, He has passports for both countries.

This is a long hour..

Where did you travel? I must avoid countries with such incredibly rude 'locals'.

Loads of places.

You don't have to go to these countries in person.

If you look on tiktok or instagram, there are so many posts from people all over Europe saying that they are supporting 'anyone but England'

I think England will win anyway.

Where though? Can you be specific?

It seems very rude to tell a visitor to your country that they 'hate' their entire nationality. I'd like to avoid those countries so it would be good to know where you've been.

As i wrote, you dont need to visit the countries in person. If you look online on social media, there are loads of posts from people all over Europe saying that they are supporting 'anyone but England'.

Cmon. We all know that is the feeling in Europe!

Please let us win in normal time 🙏🏼

I wish the men that I know would stop salivating about Messi. they talk about him like he is an angelic being.

If i see messi with the goat emoji in a whatsapp group chat again, ill puke.

So anyway back to songs, food and drinks!

Just 20 minutes left to get your order in !

VINDALOO

only kidding IT’S COMING HOME
yes I know you all hate it but I’ve done it here or elsewhere before every match this tournament. I can’t stop now.

on the other subject, I’ve had messages from Portuguese & Bosnian friends unprompted saying you have to win tonight.

Yes 🙏

Gary who?

Ooh enjoy your food!

Here’s hoping you get absolutely plastered because England score so many 🤣

Our best chance I think!

Social media tends to give back what you put in. You'd be a fool to base opinions on that.

Argentina is also disliked in many countries so many people will want England to win for that reason alone.

Anyway, if you're going to do the usual coy thing and refuse to name all the countries you've (supposedly) visited, there's no point in continuing this line of conversation with you. I honestly couldn't give a toss what randomers in unnamed countries in 'Europe' (supposedly) say anyway.

@mindymoo11 i don't recognise what your saying / my whole family is European across Germany /Italy / Spain and Netherlands etc Poland and there is no issue with UK !

Crispy smoked bacon,runny fried eggs, mushrooms and buttery white toast salt and black pepper ++ is my idea of a full English 😉

Musical buildup was v good here! Hey Jude and Don’t Cry for Me Argentina and lots of England songs!