FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 - DISCUSSION AND WATCHALONG THREAD ⚽️. Part 9

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https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/world-cup-2026/5554935-fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-and-watchalong-thread-part-8?page=8&reply=153623273

Follow on from the last thread.

I thought Trump was due to be at the ground watching. Is he there?

Two sets of muppets here : The ones on the pitch plus Trump & Infantino up in the bulletproof glass box.

I'm sure Gabby Logan was being ironic when she said "what musical talent"

Pity I didn’t keep some tabs from back in the day.

"It's moment like these that make the BBC what it is" Haha, they've got the begging bowl out.

Wtf...the Madonna bit was awful, not sure what the rest was about, Shakira was pretty good but still wtf am I watching. Didn't like the bit about love bla bla bla when USA is ruining the earth right now. Alright. The BBC advert is better 😂

"It's moments like these that make the BBC what it is"

You said it lady!!

Sorry to say this but kids ruin most things. They're not cute or interesting unless you're their parent. And even then theres a lot of pretending going on.

Yes, with his rocking on his seat with the piano!

Oh ffs now an advert for bbc. Just fuck right off now

Now what is this?

It’s okay friends, it’s safe to come out behind your sofas now. We’re back to the second half, which will be a walk in the park compared to half time.

The Euros are in the UK two years time
People, can you not do a half time montage or have Madonna ? Thanks

Is that the Coldplay bit done?!

Was the Madonna bit supposed to be live?

Losing respect for Miss Piggy is the number one thing I bet you thought would never happen at a WC final 🤣

Is it back on?

have been lurking but not commenting on these threads. Football isn’t really something I feel qualified to pass comment on

however I need to say something about that half time show.

that was a lot of Chris Martin and has he ever met BTS before this evening even though they had that massive hit together.

loved the muppets and Shakira

the kids choir was very United colours of of Benetton advert

why is Romesh now doing a children in need style skitt about the BBC. Very random and shoehorned

Is it safe to tune in again yet?
Side note; if they get rings I hope they make sure not to lose a stone from them when stealing a dolphin mascot (IYKYK)

What’s the bbc done for me? Only taken my money and put it up once a year. That’s all

Is this panto?!

Romesh wtf?

I know, it’s a jaw dropping watch. It’s so contrived and uncomfortable to watch. Trust Chris Martin to get in on the act.

Yep they showed him briefly with Melania.

That half time show was painful to watch. And the kids 🫣. Whole thing was awful.

The BBC in full-on self-justification mode now.