WORLD CUP 2026 Thread

[Headsterx]

Spain! Now is the time to strike!!!

[Headsterx]

Man down! Man down!

[k13]

Commentator screaming like any of these shots will go in.

Both should be eliminated.

[Headsterx]

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[packerd_00]

Man down! Man down!

Friggin Argentina never stop bitching.

[packerd_00]

And why didn't that goal count?

[ChuckyTheGoat]

They've always played dirty. Just another Paraguay but with more skill.

Yes. They killed the game. Next time, CONMEBOL should stay in SoAmer.

[franz555]

Final WC Record : 39 - 32 ( + 1.05 units )

Congrats to Spain, the best team on the planet. Holders of The Euro and WCup at the same time.

Appreciate all the positive input in the thread. SBR is still #1 in Soccer / Football

[k13]

Terrible game.
Now they'll try and give Balon Dor to Yamal.
Embarrassing

[stevenash]

Final WC Record : 39 - 32 ( + 1.05 units )

Congrats to Spain, the best team on the planet. Holders of The Euro and WCup at the same time.

Appreciate all the positive input in the thread. SBR is still #1 in Soccer / Football

Yeah.
Terrific job here.

[packerd_00]

Yes. They killed the game. Next time, CONMEBOL should stay in SoAmer.

Here, here.

[lakerboy]

They've always played dirty. Just another Paraguay but with more skill.

You are pathetic guy. England is a garbage country. You were colonizers now taken over by your victims. Trash shit hole Nation. You thought you could defend a 1-0 lead lol . Get ready for more disappointment at the euros. I noticed how you never said congratulations to me when Argentina wiped your asses.

[lakerboy]

Friggin Argentina never stop bitching.

Is Saka English?

Oh wait spence is lol

England is trash pal
One rigged world Cup win

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Final WC Record : 39 - 32 ( + 1.05 units )

Congrats to Spain, the best team on the planet. Holders of The Euro and WCup at the same time.

Appreciate all the positive input in the thread. SBR is still #1 in Soccer / Football

Props to franz on running a great thread. Enjoyed expressing my opinions in here.

If there's one observation I had from this tournament, it was the Conmebol tactics. South Americans are known to be very tactical and borderline dirty. South Americans know exactly what they can do (under the laws of the game).

There are a few ways the ref can play it. He can issue a verbal warning, implying that next FOUL will produce a Yellow. I think it should be even more explicit. Third FOUL = automatic Yellow card.

Paraguay/Argentina turned the game into a farce when they faced more skilled teams (FRA/SPA). They understand that there's probably only one route to victory. They know exactly what they're doing.

[lakerboy]

Props to franz on running a great thread. Enjoyed expressing my opinions in here.

If there's one observation I had from this tournament, it was the Conmebol tactics. South Americans are known to be very tactical and borderline dirty. South Americans know exactly what they can do (under the laws of the game).

There are a few ways the ref can play it. He can issue a verbal warning, implying that next FOUL will produce a Yellow. I think it should be even more explicit. Third FOUL = automatic Yellow card.

Paraguay/Argentina turned the game into a farce when they faced more skilled teams (FRA/SPA). They understand that there's probably only one route to victory. They know exactly what they're doing.

What did Paraguay do vs Germany? Did they score and play dirty? This is such a useless take. Did Argentina do BS vs England? You guys are really dumb. You act like this is your first rodeo.

[packerd_00]

You are pathetic guy. England is a garbage country. You were colonizers now taken over by your victims. Trash shit hole Nation. You thought you could defend a 1-0 lead lol . Get ready for more disappointment at the euros. I noticed how you never said congratulations to me when Argentina wiped your asses.

Laker why are you getting your knickers in such a twist. I thought you were meant to be from India. You need to smarten up.

Argentina has been nothing but a complete embarrassment. The amount of dirty crap you pulled against England and now today against Spain. Absolute thugs. I'm not sure why you would expect me to congratulate Argentina after that bullshit with the anthem and then the flag after the game.

Now that Messi is on his last legs what will you have to hang your hat on in the next WC?

[DwightShrute]

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[lakerboy]

Laker why are you getting your knickers in such a twist. I thought you were meant to be from India. You need to smarten up.

Argentina has been nothing but a complete embarrassment. The amount of dirty crap you pulled against England and now today against Spain. Absolute thugs. I'm not sure why you would expect me to congratulate Argentina after that bullshit with the anthem and then the flag after the game.

Now that Messi is on his last legs what will you have to hang your hat on in the next WC?

Lmao that's what you have? Argentina will be right back. They will produce another generational player. What will England do? Maybe they will try the France route and bring some more Africans in? It's coming home right? Well at least the players are back home now.
Hey you guys got third place at least. Your best finish in your lifetime.

[DwightShrute]

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It's going to feel bleak after the near daily WC action for the last month.

I guess everyone will have to get into motor racing for 5 or 6 weeks!


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[pavyracer]

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[k13]

So boring now

[packerd_00]

Lmao that's what you have? Argentina will be right back. They will produce another generational player. What will England do? Maybe they will try the France route and bring some more Africans in? It's coming home right? Well at least the players are back home now.
Hey you guys got third place at least. Your best finish in your lifetime.

Like who for example. Who are these Messi clones coming up out of the wood work. We've got a superstar in Bellingham that will lead us for the next ten years. We need a manager that can take care of business. The talent is their.

And how far did you clowns get. You beat the crap out of the Spanish players because they dominated your ass throughout. Wow that's a hell of a lot to be proud of.

[packerd_00]

It's going to feel bleak after the near daily WC action for the last month.

I guess everyone will have to get into motor racing for 5 or 6 weeks!


Kyle Kirkwood +500 to win the Indycar race at 3pm ET today

I can't believe it went on for more than a month lol. I really enjoyed every minute.

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I can't believe it went on for more than a month lol. I really enjoyed every minute.

I get that they extended the field and added hydration breaks and new rules mostly to maximize the money that can be made.

But I think it was the best World Cup since Italia 90.

[packerd_00]

I get that they extended the field and added hydration breaks and new rules mostly to maximize the money that can be made.

But I think it was the best World Cup since Italia 90.

They really milked those hydration breaks mate. Gave them a chance to get in those commercials.

Yeah it was well done. They certainly deserve another opportunity at hosting.

Italia 90 that was the WC that Cameroon was the Cinderella team right?I was about seven than but I remember hearing about them years later.

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They really milked those hydration breaks mate. Gave them a chance to get in those commercials.

Yeah it was well done. They certainly deserve another opportunity at hosting.

Italia 90 that was the WC that Cameroon was the Cinderella team right?I was about seven than but I remember hearing about them years later.

Damn it. It feels so weird to be so old that 1990 seems like it should be recent history to everyone!

There was so much passion and angst and joy around that world cup it will probably never be surpassed in my mind.

[packerd_00]

Damn it. It feels so weird to be so old that 1990 seems like it should be recent history to everyone!

There was so much passion and angst and joy around that world cup it will probably never be surpassed in my mind.

Time flys so quick mate.

Im going to have to see if I can find some of the Italia 90 games online. I'm sure there must be a few.

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Time flys so quick mate.

Im going to have to see if I can find some of the Italia 90 games online. I'm sure there must be a few.

"The 1990 World Cup is probably one of the strangest World Cups I've looked into. One of the worst on the pitch and seemingly one of the best culturally."

I do remember that diving was a big thing that year. And made us Aussies lose our minds when Italy beat us with a dive in the 90th minute winning a PK.

[Tanko]

Final WC Record : 39 - 32 ( + 1.05 units )

Congrats to Spain, the best team on the planet. Holders of The Euro and WCup at the same time.

Appreciate all the positive input in the thread. SBR is still #1 in Soccer / Football

Thanks for all the plays through the tourny Franz. I really appreciate your work.

[packerd_00]

"The 1990 World Cup is probably one of the strangest World Cups I've looked into. One of the worst on the pitch and seemingly one of the best culturally."

I do remember that diving was a big thing that year. And made us Aussies lose our minds when Italy beat us with a dive in the 90th minute winning a PK.

Thanks mate I appreciate it. You've piqued my interest now.

I remember Italy was usually one of the worst for diving. You sometimes forget because we haven't seen them play in a WC for 12 years.

[lakerboy]

Like who for example. Who are these Messi clones coming up out of the wood work. We've got a superstar in Bellingham that will lead us for the next ten years. We need a manager that can take care of business. The talent is their.

And how far did you clowns get. You beat the crap out of the Spanish players because they dominated your ass throughout. Wow that's a hell of a lot to be proud of.

You need a manager again? I've been hearing that for decades. Let me know when you get one. Your star Bellingham was non existent in the semi final. It's okay though he will tease you for another decade.

How far did Argentina get? They were runners up and were obviously out classed by Spain( a team I won a futures bet posted in this thread) . Spain made everyone look awful in the ko rds. At least Argentina took them to et. You will never see England win anything in your life. I've seen wins multiple times by Argentina. The shenanigans at the end were no good but that's what happens when you are passionate and hate losing.

[packerd_00]

You need a manager again? I've been hearing that for decades. Let me know when you get one. Your star Bellingham was non existent in the semi final. It's okay though he will tease you for another decade.

How far did Argentina get? They were runners up and were obviously out classed by Spain( a team I won a futures bet posted in this thread) . Spain made everyone look awful in the ko rds. At least Argentina took them to et. You will never see England win anything in your life. I've seen wins multiple times by Argentina. The shenanigans at the end were no good but that's what happens when you are passionate and hate losing.

That's not being truthful at all. Both Portugal and Belgium played better against Spain than Argentina did. Argentina created almost nothing for 110 minutes and was fortunate to get to ET.

And explain something to me: why was Spain's first goal disallowed? The theatrics were unbelievable.

Never is a long time, well get some hardware at some point. Whether it be a Euro's or a world cup.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

That's not being truthful at all. Both Portugal and Belgium played better against Spain than Argentina did. Argentina created almost nothing for 110 minutes and was fortunate to get to ET.

And explain something to me: why was Spain's first goal disallowed? The theatrics were unbelievable.

Never is a long time, well get some hardware at some point. Whether it be a Euro's or a world cup.

Hey, Pack. My observations:

1) World Cup is a short-run string of results. People tend to over-react to small sample spaces.

2) Spain has set the bar for consistent quality. That said, people would rate FRA as best if you go back two games.

3) England really did have a good tournament. They only did better at World Cup in 1966. The win vs MEX was impressive, most teams lose there (or go to Extra Time). Tuchel does merit some criticism for the late fold vs ARG. Maybe the correct mindset was to try to win 2-1 there (after the 1st goal).