FIFA World Cup 2026 discussion and watchalong thread part 6

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

if you dont give a toss, why did you ask.

I know very well that England are hated around Europe. It's the same with Eurovision.

I think its very important to think how a world cup win may improve our popularity in Europe.

Football is not just football. Its political.

If only!!

Me, my husband, our sons and the cat are settling down to watch the game and I can’t wait!!!

Come on England!

Have developed a deep new love and relationship with Lincolnshire sausages.

Does anyone remember the England game v Poland about a decade ago where the pitch was waterlogged (properly flooded) and the ref kept trying to bounce the ball? It was hilarious watching the pundits try to fill the time for about 3 hours.

Just thought about this because they talked about Joe Hart and spent about 20mins saying what strange people goalies are 🤣 they were just trying to think of anything to say 🤣

Stuffed myself with fajitas, will have a cold beer though and maybe an ice cream at HT

Ah its the guy with the 200 pounds fade haircut talking. anyone see him talking about his haircut before

Scandinavians are often very Anglophile.

The whole 'your boys took one hell of a beating' thing was precisely because Norwegians look up to English football and were so proud to beat the mighty England!

You forget black pudding! But I approve your absence if baked beans

Absolutely,I forgot the sausage portion 🤦‍♀️
Hope everyone is sitting comfortably,taken their meds and hopefully go to bed happy tonight 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

I love BC 😍

You what now, Benedict Cumberbatch?

Micah's reaction though 😅

Am having fish n chips

Am not a fan of black pudding but agree that baked beans have no place for a full English!

they were probably just happy to win a game?

Ha ha yes!

How does Gordon look like an old man?

Goalies are different, proper mad.

Pickford 💙

Harry Kane's had a lot of pressure on him

3 LIONS ON MY SHIRT

My adult ds plays in goal - I love him but it’s true what they say about goalies 🤣

Pickford has been an absolute star for England. Credit to him.

🦁🦁🦁

Mine too 😅

Thank you! Turkish meal out last night. Fish n chips tomorrow.

I will definitely enjoy the vodka shots! x

this is gonna be a long game