World Cup 2026 (6 Viewers)

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Not sure why some think it's an easy draw. Out of what was possible we got the highest ranked team in pot 2, the second highest ranked team in pot 3 (and the highest we could have got given the highest ranked teams in B and C were both European), and the 3rd highest ranked team (of those confirmed) in pot 4.

Sure, given the format etc we should get through comfortably but it was almost as hard as it could be.

 

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[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

It's going down the toilet.

Infantino to be awarded the Jules Rimmer trophy for his outstanding work on Trump's hole.

 

[Frank Sidebottom]

Not sure why some think it's an easy draw. Out of what was possible we got the highest ranked team in pot 2, the second highest ranked team in pot 3 (and the highest we could have got given the highest ranked teams in B and C were both European), and the 3rd highest ranked team (of those confirmed) in pot 4.

Sure, given the format etc we should get through comfortably but it was almost as hard as it could be.

So we're in the "Group of Death" Then?

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

So we're in the "Group of Death" Then?

Not sure it's quite that dramatic, but it's definitely a competitive group.

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Also hope our first game isn't in Dallas. The heat and the design of the stadium meaning the sun gets straight in your eyes in one direction.

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

Not sure why some think it's an easy draw. Out of what was possible we got the highest ranked team in pot 2, the second highest ranked team in pot 3 (and the highest we could have got given the highest ranked teams in B and C were both European), and the 3rd highest ranked team (of those confirmed) in pot 4.

Sure, given the format etc we should get through comfortably but it was almost as hard as it could be.

It is an easy draw. If England don’t get 9 points it will be disappointing. Due to the amount of teams in it the worst outcome would have been Italy. France have it much trickier

Croatia aren’t what they were, and still rely on aging players
We put 6 past Panama when we weren’t expected to be good
Ghana have our top scorer up top, Who as much as we love him isn’t above championship level

 

[Sick Boy]

I’m pretty sure FIFA must have broken a few of their own rules with all the nonsense. Ronaldo visiting the WH and then shortly having his suspension overturned says it all.

 

[skybluecam]

It is an easy draw. If England don’t get 9 points it will be disappointing. Due to the amount of teams in it the worst outcome would have been Italy. France have it much trickier

Croatia aren’t what they were, and still rely on aging players
We put 6 past Panama when we weren’t expected to be good
Ghana have our top scorer up top, Who as much as we love him isn’t above championship level

0-0 or 1-1 draw against Croatia is nailed on lol

 

[SBT]

Our projected run to the final apparently would be:

Second round - Norway
Round of 16 - Mexico
QF - Brazil
SF - Argentina
Final - Spain

Fair to say I do not fancy that at all

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Our projected run to the final apparently would be:

Second round - Norway
Round of 16 - Mexico
QF - Brazil
SF - Argentina
Final - Spain

Fair to say I do not fancy that at all

Mexico in Mexico City would be mental.

 

[SBT]

https://www.outsports.com/2025/12/7/24123424/world-cup-2026-pride-match-fifa-seattle-egypt-republic-gay-lgbtq/

Too perfect

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Mexico in Mexico City would be mental.

Mexico v Spain in Mexico City would be the ultimate grudge match.

 

[wingy]

Mexico v Spain in Mexico City would be the ultimate grudge match.

Ooh that will kick it all off.
Can't wait

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Ooh that will kick it all off.
Can't wait

Revenge for the conquistadores torching the city nearly exactly 500 years ago

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Revenge for the conquistadores torching the city nearly exactly 500 years ago

In fairness, the Aztecs were also conquerors barely a century before the conquistadors and they helped the Spanish maintain control of their empire in the New World.

I’m trying to plan what I want to do in the US. Leaning towards the Group games rather than the knock outs purely because if we don’t top the group, it’ll be v expensive to change plans!

I’ve got a refundable flight to New York for 17-20th should we get there…

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

In fairness, the Aztecs were also conquerors barely a century before the conquistadors and they helped the Spanish maintain control of their empire in the New World.

I’m trying to plan what I want to do in the US. Leaning towards the Group games rather than the knock outs purely because if we don’t top the group, it’ll be v expensive to change plans!

I’ve got a refundable flight to New York for 17-20th should we get there…

How do you plan on getting between the fixtures? Domestic flights?

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

How do you plan on getting between the fixtures? Domestic flights?

My provisional plan looks like that atm. However, my mate and I have looked into hiring a camper van (about $4k) but to fit in 27 hours of driving from Dallas to Boston seems impractical.

The route would’ve been really cool actually. How would you fit approx 5 hrs of driving per day and tourism stuff too? It’s not realistic imo.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

My provisional plan looks like that atm. However, my mate and I have looked into hiring a camper van (about $4k) but to fit in 27 hours of driving from Dallas to Boston seems impractical.

The route would’ve been really cool actually. How would you fit approx 5 hrs of driving per day and tourism stuff too? It’s not realistic imo.

There’s some very cool long distance trains across the country which allow you to see a lot with your own cabin and bed. Not sure if they connect those two cities but Chicago-LA is a famous one.

 

[SBT]

My provisional plan looks like that atm. However, my mate and I have looked into hiring a camper van (about $4k) but to fit in 27 hours of driving from Dallas to Boston seems impractical.

The route would’ve been really cool actually. How would you fit approx 5 hrs of driving per day and tourism stuff too? It’s not realistic imo.

It would be a great trip, right through Memphis and Nashville without even going out of your way - if there’s enough of you driving then would be easy to take turns

 

[chiefdave]

Couldn't find a thread so figured I'd start one. After the absolute shambles of a draw, highlights including Trump being given a made up peace prize, the people doing the draw having no clue how to pronounce the countries they'd drawn and for unknown reasons a performance by the Village People it just keeps getting better.

Prior to the draw a pride game was scheduled for Seattle, the teams drawn for that game Egypt and Iran. Of course they are both countries with fantastic track records when it come to LGBTQIA+ issues.

And now it seems all games, rather than those hitting a temperature threshold, will feature TV time outs for adverts hydration breaks. The fact this was announced after meetings with broadcasters clearly just a coincidence.

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Ooh that will kick it all off.
Can't wait

El Dorado.

 

[Skyblueweeman]

It really is a shambles and just sums up FIFA...all about the money.

That's why we, N.Ireland, are likely to boycott the WC next year .

We'll put the bins out for the rest of you immoral so and so's!

 

[chiefdave]

Final is having a Superbowl style halftime show. Slight problem here is that to facilitate that the Superbowl has a 30 minute break.

Not sure players will be too happy with an extended halftime for this nonsense.

 

[SeaSeeEffCee]

Kick off times are pretty grim. Doubt I’ll watch many of the games this time around.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Do you have earlsdon sky blue on mute per chance. He started the thread

 

[chiefdave]

Do you have earlsdon sky blue on mute per chance. He started the thread

Just me being blind

 

[Skyblueweeman]

Final is having a Superbowl style halftime show. Slight problem here is that to facilitate that the Superbowl has a 30 minute break.

Not sure players will be too happy with an extended halftime for this nonsense.

Is there actually a 30 min break for HT in the final?!

 

[Skyblueweeman]

Just seen that Coldplay are having a hand in the HT show...hopefully not performing.

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Just seen that Coldplay are having a hand in the HT show...hopefully not performing.

Providing analysis of games, especially Brazil v Scotland.

"And it was all yellow"

 

[Evo1883]

Couldn't find a thread so figured I'd start one. After the absolute shambles of a draw, highlights including Trump being given a made up peace prize, the people doing the draw having no clue how to pronounce the countries they'd drawn and for unknown reasons a performance by the Village People it just keeps getting better.

Prior to the draw a pride game was scheduled for Seattle, the teams drawn for that game Egypt and Iran. Of course they are both countries with fantastic track records when it come to LGBTQIA+ issues.

And now it seems all games, rather than those hitting a temperature threshold, will feature TV time outs for adverts hydration breaks. The fact this was announced after meetings with broadcasters clearly just a coincidence.

Fact is no islamic country would be supportive of homosexuality , so nobody should be suprised .. gay people really should realise islam / muslims is /are not and probably never will be on their side

 

[Evo1883]

Those bottom 2 lines from the egyptiam fa should be enough to tell anybody how islam views homosexuality and probably always will

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Those bottom 2 lines from the egyptiam fa should be enough to tell anybody how islam views homosexuality and probably always will
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Yep, when people tell you what they think, believe them.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Fact is no islamic country would be supportive of homosexuality , so nobody should be suprised .. gay people really should realise islam / muslims is /are not and probably never will be on their side

LGBT fans were told not to be too ‘public’ about their sexuality in Qatar, we were all told it’s their ‘custom’ and to respect it. Well now it’s in the US, pro LGBT views are the ‘custom’ in this particular part of it so if teams don’t like it…they can always withdraw.

 

[Evo1883]

LGBT fans were told not to be too ‘public’ about their sexuality in Qatar, we were all told it’s their ‘custom’ and to respect it. Well now it’s in the US, pro LGBT views are the ‘custom’ in this particular part of it so if teams don’t like it…they can always withdraw.

I agree

 

[SBT]

$1800 for a Hampton Inn in New Jersey, what a time to be alive