FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 - DISCUSSION AND WATCHALONG THREAD ⚽️. Part 10

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Carrying on from the last thread. https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/world-cup-2026/5556172-fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-and-watchalong-thread-part-9

Were they any fines after Argentinian team showed those banners after beating England?

No, the game is not "in rude health" - the game is lucky that Spain won, against all the efforts to give it to the cheatiest team in the tournament.

Disgraceful behaviour at the end of the match. There is no space for violence. Should be penalised for that in some way.

Does anyone else feel really protective towards Lamine Yamal? He still looks so young even for 19. Maybe it’s because he reminds me of my 16 yo DS

YT likely will have clips posted. Redit will be talking.

Socialist spain

Don't Cry Too Hard Argentina!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAAAAAAS ANYONE SEEN LIONEL MESSI

The Argentine players really are dirty. Disgusting to see punches being thrown.

Compare that to the France v England game last night and the class and dignity shown.

¡Viva España! 🇪🇸 We are there in a couple of days and will be looking forward to celebrating with them, a well deserved win for Spain.

But he's also their captain and their elder statesman. He should have been breaking up the fights not sitting on his arse!

Yes agreed it was out of order…but you can’t compare the World Cup final with last nights match which has more of a ‘friendly’ vibe. Emotions are very high - which does not excuse that behaviour by the way!!

So happy for Spain!!

But Paredes throwing punches, shameful but who cares now he's a loser!!

Usually takes a few weeks

The truth is you're cheating bastards!

I'm hanging on to see the Tangerine Toddler's face when giving the trophy to the non-compliant Spain.

Poor dog kept waiting for his morning walk. Again.

Parades sent off after the final whistle for throwing punches.

Been watching at our house in rural Spain.
we’re on the top of a hill and have a prime spot to watch all our neighbours celebrating for miles all around.
there’s much beeping of horns, fireworks (not a great idea!) and shouting going on.
thinking that local bakers won’t be open in the morning 😜 🇪🇸

Perhaps they should be disqualified from this one.

Yes, I know FIFA is a corrupt orgsnisstion, but I always hope the game will hold up....
I was concerned this tournament would disprove that, but it didn't, thank goodness.

That's because he knows there's only 'ambassadorships' left for him and the $$$ potential. And he suspects he may have just blown that.

They won’t be ashamed. They’re just as bad as the players.

Spain celebrates! It’ll go on for a while I bet

He's the captain. He should be around them and calming them down. Instead he's sat there moping. The entire behaviour of the team on the pitch comes from the top down and that includes from their captain. He condones the cheating and bad sportsmanship. All it would take for them to pack it in is for Messi to tell them to stop. He won't because he is exactly the same

Doesn’t surprise me !

Paredes got red carded for the punch