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.

Gladly would tune out the background music though, hope it improves

I can't bear all the pre-match faff. I'll tune it 2 mins before.

I’m watching on ITV. Love Emma Hayes

Is it definitely a half hour at half time?

It's a shame none of the bigger celebs turned up like Beckham etc .

Isn't it ! I've always admired it but DD pointed out the collar !!
As befiting of such a stylish nation.
I prefer our darker kit also.

I think I hear Lynnrd Skynnrd - Tuesdays gone with the wind

I love a collar on a football shirt

Hoping for an Argentina win

Yes it’s the longest half time break in the tournament’s history. I think Madonna and some other celebs are performing. It’s annoying as most people just want the football.

I'm actually ok with the half hour now - I can wash my hair 😂

Ridiculous. I will be turning off for it.

So silly having half an hour break and I did read that we won’t see it on our tv! ( not sure if that is correct , but I think it is )

I am sure the BBC said they will show the HT show

Yes

Anyone have any predictions?

Same. I really hope the Yankification of soccer football ends tonight. But I have my doubts.

Apparently Jennifer Hudson is going to sing the American national anthem. Is it normal to sing the anthem of the host country at the final?

Apparently the winners get a ring!

Jennifer Hudson

They’re not going to KO on time are they? 🤣

USA not in the final, why are we getting their anthem?

España

Why indeed?

Toe-curling rendition too.

Fuck me that was atrocious

We really should get the Canadian and Mexican ones too