WORLD CUP 2026 Thread

[batt33]

WTF the game in Philadelphia, they always play games in Europe during rain.

lightning is a different thing....

[pavyracer]

WTF the game in Philadelphia, they always play games in Europe during rain.

They play here too in rain if is just showers. But this is a thunderstorm meaning it is rain with lightning and wind shear.

[slayer14]

Congratulations France backers and fans today

[lakerboy]

Senegal ml is worth a stab

[lakerboy]

I guess I was wrong. African nations are dog shit.

[slayer14]

Halaand is dominant at this world cup so far, all the big teams have there doubts in knockout stage if Norway progress

[franz555]

I guess I was wrong. African nations are dog shit.

I just hope Algeria are less so then Jordan.

European teams showed up the last few days. South America still have traditional power teams rolling along. I still feel like a surprise team will get on a run. Japan ? Egypt ? Morocco ? Australia ?
Some big games coming up

[franz555]

Do you bench Ronaldo tomorrow ?

Maybe start Jao Felix , Leao or Ramos ?

Its crunch time for Portugal.

[slayer14]

Do you bench Ronaldo tomorrow ?

Maybe start Jao Felix , Leao or Ramos ?

Its crunch time for Portugal.

Ronaldo must play, he won 3 major trophy with Portugal and he was one of the main reasons.

https://youtu.be/5hFd6zGkxLE?is=UoxF9-4JF8Ry_R0L

[lakerboy]

Ronaldo must play, he won 3 major trophy with Portugal and he was one of the main reasons.

https://youtu.be/5hFd6zGkxLE?is=UoxF9-4JF8Ry_R0L

Drinking? He was on the sidelines when they won the euro.

[lakerboy]

I just hope Algeria are less so then Jordan.

European teams showed up the last few days. South America still have traditional power teams rolling along. I still feel like a surprise team will get on a run. Japan ? Egypt ? Morocco ? Australia ?
Some big games coming up

Hopefully. Algeria should win by 3

[franz555]

Just saying....

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If a thunderstorm is approaching during a soccer game, the referee or match officials will immediately stop play, and all players and spectators must seek safe shelter, such as a sturdy building or vehicle. Play can only resume 30 minutes after the last lightning strike or thunderclap is detected

The files that came up from Europe, and all other continents , was too large to share here. It cited many examples of games delayed across Europe for that very reason. It is for the safety of the players and spectators. We have also seen it during the NCAA Football playoffs recently as well. Just google that very question " What are the official rules regarding a thunderstorm during a soccer game ". Its a Global Rule.

The post I replied to specifically stated it was to keep players safe. I personally think it does ZERO to keep the players safe is why I was moved to reply to him.

But whatever Google told you I guarantee you it's not a global rule that is followed in A-League or other Aussie sporting events. And I have been told by other foreigners from multiple other places that they think the same as me about USA sports doing this. There must be a Brit around here who will confirm that.

The US policy has definitely been different to (almost?) everywhere else for a long time. If FIFA has decided it is their global rule, it must have just happened for this tourney at a guess. And if so, it's even more annoying that this silliness is spreading to other countries.

Can you find any instance ever where a player was struck inside a major stadium? I don't think you can.

I also don't think you can point out any European game in a major stadium like we are playing at this WC that was stopped for a lightning strike 20 miles away with 30 minute delay periods for each one detected.

It's just not a thing that actually happens.



Anyway, my beef is mainly with NASCAR doing this. The ONLY time anyone has been struck by lightning at a NASCAR event was specifically when fans were told to leave the stands and proceeded to get struck in the car park. The stands have lightning rods and are grounded. The people would have never been hurt if they stayed there.

[Optional]

I just hope Algeria are less so then Jordan.

European teams showed up the last few days. South America still have traditional power teams rolling along. I still feel like a surprise team will get on a run. Japan ? Egypt ? Morocco ? Australia ?
Some big games coming up

I took Japan to raise the trophy at 50/1 the other day for giggles.

After watching Brazil I think they might be a little bit of value at 15/1 too.

[franz555]

The post I replied to specifically stated it was to keep players safe. I personally think it does ZERO to keep the players safe is why I was moved to reply to him.

But whatever Google told you I guarantee you it's not a global rule that is followed in A-League or other Aussie sporting events. And I have been told by other foreigners from multiple other places that they think the same as me about USA sports doing this. There must be a Brit around here who will confirm that.

The US policy has definitely been different to (almost?) everywhere else for a long time. If FIFA has decided it is their global rule, it must have just happened for this tourney at a guess. And if so, it's even more annoying that this silliness is spreading to other countries.

Can you find any instance ever where a player was struck inside a major stadium? I don't think you can.

I also don't think you can point out any European game in a major stadium like we are playing at this WC that was stopped for a lightning strike 20 miles away with 30 minute delay periods for each one detected.

It's just not a thing that actually happens.



Anyway, my beef is mainly with NASCAR doing this. The ONLY time anyone has been struck by lightning at a NASCAR event was specifically when fans were told to leave the stands and proceeded to get struck in the car park. The stands have lightning rods and are grounded. The people would have never been hurt if they stayed there.

Australia A League soccer rules regarding thunder and lightning state that matches are halted and immediately suspended if lightning is noted within a designated proximity of the stadium ( typically within 10 - 13 km's ). FIFA , THE WORLD GOVERNING SOCCER BODY , also has the same rules and regulations regarding lightning. I can give you a series of games from this past season in A League soccer where the league instituted the rule stated above. You can continue to deny , or just look up the FIFA ans A League rule regarding thunder and lightning.

[franz555]

WC Record : 16 - 9 ( + 6.81 unit )
Mon : 3 - 0 ( + 2.55 units )

Pending :

Mexico to win Group A @ 1.90 ( 1 unit )

[franz555]

12 hours til.....

[k13]

Ronaldo is -175 to score tomorrow.
He's not getting benched.
Be a blowout similar to Spain after 0-0

The group stages are pointless at this point.
Top teams should just get a bye to the R16

[lakerboy]

Ronaldo is -175 to score tomorrow.
He's not getting benched.
Be a blowout similar to Spain after 0-0

The group stages are pointless at this point.
Top teams should just get a bye to the R16

You don't think Uzbekistan is better than Dr congo?

[Headsterx]

You don't think Uzbekistan is better than Dr congo?

We’ll find out this Saturday.

[k13]

Ronaldo -250 to score now....

[pavyracer]

Australia A League soccer rules regarding thunder and lightning state that matches are halted and immediately suspended if lightning is noted within a designated proximity of the stadium ( typically within 10 - 13 km's ). FIFA , THE WORLD GOVERNING SOCCER BODY , also has the same rules and regulations regarding lightning. I can give you a series of games from this past season in A League soccer where the league instituted the rule stated above. You can continue to deny , or just look up the FIFA ans A League rule regarding thunder and lightning.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bena_Tshadi_football_lightning_strike

[franz555]

Todays games :

Portugal NEED this win , and I believe starting Ronaldo is a detriment to the team. If you watch videos of his antics off the ball , its readily apparent that he plays for himself and not the team. Crazy , over inflated line , so i will pass unless Martinez makes changes up front.
England look very solid from top to bottom , so this should be a one sided affair from start to finish. The line has already factored their dominance into it. Probably a pass as well.
I really liked Croatia -1 @ 1.98 2 days ago , that # is now in the 1.78 range.

The Colombia / DR Congo game later tonight has some merit as I think Colombia can come away with all 3 points.
My 2 favorite games today are played locally by my 4 year old grandson and his 6 year old sister. Thats where I will be , cheering them on.

GL to all

[slayer14]

Ronaldos last dance, he scores 3 goals today?

[slayer14]

He can barely run now and is just playing on instinct, anything is possible though.

https://youtu.be/5hFd6zGkxLE?is=hNskdjs_asQQQn0S

[slayer14]

Ronaldo missed a golden chance there

[Headsterx]

What a great free kick by Portugal! Everyone thought Ronaldo was going to kick it.

[Tanko]

Todays games :

Portugal NEED this win , and I believe starting Ronaldo is a detriment to the team. If you watch videos of his antics off the ball , its readily apparent that he plays for himself and not the team. Crazy , over inflated line , so i will pass unless Martinez makes changes up front.
England look very solid from top to bottom , so this should be a one sided affair from start to finish. The line has already factored their dominance into it. Probably a pass as well.
I really liked Croatia -1 @ 1.98 2 days ago , that # is now in the 1.78 range.

The Colombia / DR Congo game later tonight has some merit as I think Colombia can come away with all 3 points.
My 2 favorite games today are played locally by my 4 year old grandson and his 6 year old sister. Thats where I will be , cheering them on.

GL to all

Love me some little kids soccer. Its like a moshpit with the pile moving slowly around the field.
Hardest part is making sure the Goalie stays alert and watches the game and not pick grass.

Have fun today.

[k13]

This tournament is a joke.
But so many idiots wanted to bet on Ronaldo not to score.lol

Don't they know Messi and Ronaldo are the ultimate bum hunters.

[franz555]

Wed June 24 : @ Monterrey , Mexico

South Korea vs Sth. Africa : 9pm

S.Korea @ 1.75 ( 2 units )
S.Korea -1 @ 2.20 ( 2 units )

I will carry this forward tomorrow. With Sth. Africa missing 2 key midfielders through Red & Yellow cards , it just confirmed my interest in backing S.Korea

[franz555]

This tournament is a joke.
But so many idiots wanted to bet on Ronaldo not to score.lol

Don't they know Messi and Ronaldo are the ultimate bum hunters.

Couldn't find anyone, on 3 different sites, who wanted to bet on Ronaldo not to score.
if this tournament is such a joke to you , why are you here spewing BS all day long ? Find another sport

[pavyracer]

Couldn't find anyone, on 3 different sites, who wanted to bet on Ronaldo not to score.
if this tournament is such a joke to you , why are you here spewing BS all day long ? Find another sport

If the line moved from -170 to -250 why would anyone be betting on CR not to score? I have no idea where he gets his data unless he works for a book and can see the bets in real time.

[slayer14]

Congratulations Portugal backers and fans today

[franz555]

England vs Ghana : Live 17th ( 0 - 0 )

England 1st half @ 1.85 ( 1 unit )

[k13]

England vs Ghana : Live 17th ( 0 - 0 )

England 1st half @ 1.85 ( 1 unit )

Zero chance.
England is mushed.
Kane is trash.
Worthless bitch.