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.

That is a BOLD jacket choice!

WTF is going on pitchside? Just kick off FFS!

The guy in the sparkly suit is soooo out of place. Cringing!

Argentina KO

Because he is currently 1st for Golden Boot. Only Messi can beat him.

Because if Messi scores less than 2 goals + 1 assist, Mbappe will get the golden boot

Typical American nonsense

Probably got an Argentinian BIL.

Blackpool Bingo Hall.

God the fucking shouting, shut up!!!

Football is a working class English game. A mutter over a warm pint is what should be modelled here.

You forgot the crisps and peanuts too!

Place your bets - how long before a yellow?

Thanks both

Argentina's game play is to roll around the pitch when someone breaks wind near them.

Any info on the ref? I missed the very start.

Or looks at them funny.

ruining football with their ‘soccer’ shit and loud brash announcements on the pitch. Just get on with the game - come on Spain!!

I’ve got my sombrero, dug out an old stuffed donkey that a friend brought me from Alicante years ago. Got Cava on ice, and picky bits Tapas style.

But I draw the line at watching Madonna at half time. No way Jose.

Close(ish) Spain

And @likelysuspect

prefer the return of the vuvuzela??? 🙉

Will they show the half time then ? Be interesting to see if they do or not.

Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic

Crikey

shudder

I'd forgotten that!!

Spanish goalie being a nutter again.