World Cup 2026 - General Talk (122 Viewers)

[Seven]

I don’t follow enough footy but Foden is nothing special from what I’ve seen.

Palmer and Maguire not being called up seems stupid to me but maybe Tuchel knows what he’s doing.

He says he wants to focus on building the right team and that his decision did not depend on talent alone.

Of course that's kind of what they all say, but in England's case it makes sense. They have always relied too much on individual players rather than try to build a team tough to beat. Italy in 2021 would be the total opposite.

There were loads of times for example when they were trying to play Lampard, Gerrard and Scholes together and the end result was Scholes on the wing which did not do anyone any favours.

 

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[Mokku]

I agree that Foden and Palmer shouldn't start in Tuchel's team but when chasing a game, you need a couple of wildcards to make things happen. Even if they're disruptive overall, they can be great.

 

[s4tch]

this.

 

[MrMonkey]

Mark the date down in a reminder ....

June 25th, 2026
Turkey vs USA
10PM only time that matters in US
4AM main Euro time


Yildiz vs McKennie

I sure hope Yildiz is healthy enough to play!

 

[swag]

Nuno Saraiva is in the tradition of Portuguese news illustrators.

This one effectively shows U.S. ICE manhandling the Virgin Mary, the Portuguese Mary of Fátima style, as the Portugal NT looks on bewildered. The quote says the NT players didn't know that Mary was born in Palestine.

Notice #7 with his back to the whole affair.

 

[RKid1]

I got a feeling that this World Cup will probably record a bunch of games with some of the lowest ever attendances, i mean ofc mostly and especially in the early stages of the tournament where seeing more than a few half empty stadiums will be a normal sight in this current format and at the prices being reported one would imagine… so unless more cheap tickets initiatives gets widespread into other states then i don’t see how most of those stadiums will get filled.

The tickets could be given away for free and the casual American wouldn't go. There are 2 things the average American hates:

1 - Soccer - a feminine sport played by faggoty pussies

2 - Foreigners - especially ones who play soccer and roll around pretending to be hurt like faggoty pussies

The big games and games with big countries/star players will have good attendance. I can't imagine group stage matches between 2 shit countries will draw any interest, and will require people from their respective countries coming to support, or just immigrants in the area from a country were soccer is the #1 sport.

 

[AFL_ITALIA]

The tickets could be given away for free and the casual American wouldn't go. There are 2 things the average American hates:

1 - Soccer - a feminine sport played by faggoty pussies

2 - Foreigners - especially ones who play soccer and roll around pretending to be hurt like faggoty pussies

The big games and games with big countries/star players will have good attendance. I can't imagine group stage matches between 2 shit countries will draw any interest, and will require people from their respective countries coming to support, or just immigrants in the area from a country were soccer is the #1 sport.

This would be a problem anywhere though. How much would you pay to see Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia? I don't think you'd find many normal people anywhere on Earth that would pay the minimum of about $400 for that.

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The absolute fucking nerve . Fuck FIFA

 

[RKid1]

This would be a problem anywhere though. How much would you pay to see Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia? I don't think you'd find many normal people anywhere on Earth that would pay the minimum of about $400 for that.

Yeah but in the US, you could offer them for free and you'd get laughed at.

I couldn't care less about that game, but if I lived in a city where games were being played and I was offered a free ticket, I'd go, just to say I got to experience a World Cup game in person. I think it would be a cool experience.

In Europe, Asia, South/Central America, etc, people would probably feel the same way I do.

 

[swag]

Legit Tuga rappers in the house on this one for WC 2026. Not half bad. Usually the PT NT doesn't release crap songs for the WC, but with this great Tuga rapper lineup I kinda expected better.



For those who might not catch the lyrical twist, "É tudo ou nada" is "it's all or nothing". "Tuga" is like a fuzzy warm term many Portuguese use to refer to each other ("Tuga" = "Portugal" clipped on either end). Think the n-word with none of the racist connotations. So it's a play on words.

 

[AFL_ITALIA]

New York, New Jersey subpoena FIFA in World Cup ticket probe

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_...ew-york-subpoena-20926-fifa-world-cup-tickets

 

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[ALC]

If that’s true, it shows what a joke his appointment was.

 

[swag]

The inane World Cup promotions are hitting the stores now.

This for TostaRica "choco-gay". Just don't ask what's between those biscuits, baby. Lick Ronaldo's creamy fudge (and whatever that white ooze is) center.

But the most impressive part is the nutritional information, which includes 6 vitamins, iron, and "calcio". Given this last incredient, perhaps I should send a few cases to Continassa.

 

[MrMonkey]

If that’s true, it shows what a joke his appointment was.

Liked the guy but if true will root against no matter what club he manages! I would say just by what the USA have shown under him, it's been a fail. Not that confident we will do any better in WC and so sad if so playing on home soil. Still can't comprehend how Luna was left off. What more did he have to do in US competition leading up to this. Forget the Euro league lack pf play, fuk that! You even had him as #10 when Pulisic wasn't around.

 

[AFL_ITALIA]

Going to love watching us slap the shit out of FIFA in court for the second time.

 

[MrMonkey]

Dear Tuz Management,

Is this the WC thread for when the matches begin and everything after or a new match thread will be started?

DraftKings Odds

WC Winner
Spain +475
France +500
England +650
Brazil +850
Argentina +900
Portugal +1000
Germany +1400
Netherlands +2200
Belgium +3500
Norway +3500
Colombia +4000
Morocco +5000
Uruguay +5000
USA +6000
Switzerland +6500
Japan +6500
Ecuador +8000
Croatia +8000
Mexico +8000
Senegal +9000
Turkey +10000
Sweden +10000
Austria +15000
Scotland +20000
Canada +20000
Czech Republic +25000
Ivory Coast +25000
Ghana +30000
Egypt +30000
Paraguay +30000
Algeria +35000
South Korea +40000
Tunisia +50000
Bosnia +50000
Australia +60000
Iran +70000
DR Congo +100000
South Africa +100000
Cape Verde +100000
Saudi Arabia +100000
Panama +100000
Uzbekistan +150000
Qatar +150000
New Zealand +150000
Iraq +150000
Haiti +250000
Curacao +250000
Jordan +250000
Italy N/A*
*three-peat

 

[Bjerknes]

Dear Tuz Management,

Is this the WC thread for when the matches begin and everything after or a new match thread will be started?

DraftKings Odds

WC Winner
Spain +475
France +500
England +650
Brazil +850
Argentina +900
Portugal +1000
Germany +1400
Netherlands +2200
Belgium +3500
Norway +3500
Colombia +4000
Morocco +5000
Uruguay +5000
USA +6000
Switzerland +6500
Japan +6500
Ecuador +8000
Croatia +8000
Mexico +8000
Senegal +9000
Turkey +10000
Sweden +10000
Austria +15000
Scotland +20000
Canada +20000
Czech Republic +25000
Ivory Coast +25000
Ghana +30000
Egypt +30000
Paraguay +30000
Algeria +35000
South Korea +40000
Tunisia +50000
Bosnia +50000
Australia +60000
Iran +70000
DR Congo +100000
South Africa +100000
Cape Verde +100000
Saudi Arabia +100000
Panama +100000
Uzbekistan +150000
Qatar +150000
New Zealand +150000
Iraq +150000
Haiti +250000
Curacao +250000
Jordan +250000
Italy N/A*
*three-peat

 

[swag]

Sorry, but eff England

 

[ALC]

Dear Tuz Management,

Is this the WC thread for when the matches begin and everything after or a new match thread will be started?

DraftKings Odds

WC Winner
Spain +475
France +500
England +650
Brazil +850
Argentina +900
Portugal +1000
Germany +1400
Netherlands +2200
Belgium +3500
Norway +3500
Colombia +4000
Morocco +5000
Uruguay +5000
USA +6000
Switzerland +6500
Japan +6500
Ecuador +8000
Croatia +8000
Mexico +8000
Senegal +9000
Turkey +10000
Sweden +10000
Austria +15000
Scotland +20000
Canada +20000
Czech Republic +25000
Ivory Coast +25000
Ghana +30000
Egypt +30000
Paraguay +30000
Algeria +35000
South Korea +40000
Tunisia +50000
Bosnia +50000
Australia +60000
Iran +70000
DR Congo +100000
South Africa +100000
Cape Verde +100000
Saudi Arabia +100000
Panama +100000
Uzbekistan +150000
Qatar +150000
New Zealand +150000
Iraq +150000
Haiti +250000
Curacao +250000
Jordan +250000
Italy N/A*
*three-peat

I’m thinking it’ll be like the EPL thread, individual match threads might be a little too much for all the useless games that will be taking place.

 

[Alin]

Dear Tuz Management,

Is this the WC thread for when the matches begin and everything after or a new match thread will be started?

I’m thinking it’ll be like the EPL thread, individual match threads might be a little too much for all the useless games that will be taking place.

Makes sense, which is why i think it will be just like with previous WC’s and other major international tournaments where there was a dedicated subforum and a couple of general/live threads to discuss in.

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It will most likely look similar to this I’d assume.@MrMonkey