FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 - DISCUSSION AND WATCHALONG THREAD ⚽️. Part 7

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Let the conversation continue.

God Argentina are rough

I used to think he was pretty hot until I saw some tiktoks where he ignores children who adore him etc. His an arrogant arse which has turned me right off haha

now now. multi millionaire footballers have rights too!

we cant really make them run for 90 minutes in this heat without water

I know this sounds very prim, but playing dirty is just awful! Even if they win, it's not a true win. It's cheating!

Free kick

Dirty players :(
They said this would happen

I miss Gareth’s waistcoats

Fifa allow it! It's bloody rigged which is a shame

Hey I’m in Toronto too…born and raised. Thinking of my grandparents today and supporting the motherland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

this is a boring game. because its rough. too many tackles - people cant move the ball, then its boring to watch

It is rigged. The countries should refuse to play

Thanks OP. This is stressful…

How many fucking fouls

I think we are playing slightly better than them

Have people not seen Argentina play before? This is what they do

Terrible cross from James

i havent seen argentina play before,, i guess england know what to expect

Rough as fuck so they are

Another free kick England

It does slow everything down and make for a drab spectacle.

They really need to hand out cards quick and early.

Shysters they are

he kicked his bck leg!

yes ive watched. they definitely weren't this rough in their last match

Kane just stands around. You've got to move it!

I havent tbh 😄😄 - ive only seen messi, couldn't name a single other player