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

I wonder how they stop referees at this top level from receiving bribes.

Should really be a computer referee

Aww. Is he with Kirk from Corrie? 😆

Absolutely. Sadly not happening.

Me too! I was around for the original version of the song, but not the 66 WC, but still feel old remembering Euro 96

I'm very single

How bizzarre is it that i find tuchel sexy? 😬

anderson knocked again. nothing from the referee

England is giving back, it's not one sided

It’s FIFA so I’d imagine bribes are encouraged rather than stopped.

Proper dirty play

😄 missed it

He looks like the attractive Irish coach from bend it like beckham, just older with no hair 😁

how did england not get a free kick for anderson being fouled there?

Omg yes! Rhys something

i hpe pickford doesnt run out too far

Well in Pickers

It was Anderson doing the fouling on that occasion.

It’s all very stressy!

The ref has his work cut out here. I’m surprised FIFA have chosen this random American guy. The game needs one of the top European Champions League referees who knows the players & is respected by them.

Gordon selfish manoeuvre

Whats with this kit, I keep forgetting its Argentina and keep looking for mbappe?!

Not doing my dicky tum any favours 😩

It really is 😥

no it wasn't

At this level there should be three refs making the big calls

Not normally a massive footie fan but this game has got me all anxious! Dunno if I can watch it!!!