2026 FIFA World Cup thread
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Bhagi Katbamna
Legend
New Jersey’s $150 World Cup fare kicks off uproar
The governor and FIFA have been in a dayslong back-and-forth after she blamed the sporting body for not paying to move soccer fans to and from the matches.
After the uproar, they reduced it.
to $105
I'll be watching on TV.
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
I looked at tickets for fun to see since I’m planning a trip toward the end of June, and they were insane. Looked at group stage matches for France in Philadelphia and New England and the cheapest stuff like nearly 500 per person, with better seats closer to a grand or more.
Opted to go on a European cruise instead, get to see Barcelona, Nice, Portofino, Pisa, Rome and Naples
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
Now that’s a sensible decision! What a trip.
Yeah it’s weird, England fans are known for travelling well.. ok not necessarily well, their reputation proceeds them. But they travel in numbers. I don’t know anyone who’s interested in going to this World Cup.
I guess price is an issue. America seems to be a bit unhinged in some ways. The commercialisation of the tournament is a bit cringey. Maybe the expanded format too, which I suppose ties into the commercialisation.
It’s probably Englands best chance of winning it in my lifetime, probably got the best manager in the tournament.. but yeah, can’t say I’m overly looking forward to it. Maybe that’ll change when it starts.
Zara
G.O.A.T.
Toronto is hosting only 5 matches and yet, the ticket prices are as high as possible. I will take your cruise trip over these pricey matches!
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
Just one month until it starts.
NachoGPT
Hall of Fame
Not as hyped as I was in 2010, 2014, or even 2022. But still hyped nonetheless. Hope it’s a good tournament with minimum nonsense.
Federer and Del Potro
Bionic Poster
The music for the World Cup 2010 too...soo good. WAVE YOUR FLAG
junior74
Bionic Poster
Exciting to see if the Norwegians can do anything. What a run through the qualifying stage...
I have always enjoyed the French team. Platini, Giresse, Tigana - heroes from my childhood. Then Zidane, perhaps the most well-rounded talent ever in football. He was a shift of paradigm in ball control and finesse, as I saw it.
I have always enjoyed the French team. Platini, Giresse, Tigana - heroes from my childhood. Then Zidane, perhaps the most well-rounded talent ever in football. He was a shift of paradigm in ball control and finesse, as I saw it.
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NachoGPT
Hall of Fame
Norway are a team I can see making the QF stage if Haaland and Odegaard turn up.
junior74
Bionic Poster
Norway's strategy used to be built around defensive qualities, which was smart in the 90s, when the team lacked star power. The mid and attack of Norway right now is strong and they seem to have a lot of fun out there.
The time difference means matches are played during the night in Norway, so the politicians are passing contemporary laws that allow pubs to be open until the morning
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Federer and Del Potro
Bionic Poster
I remember they made a Fifa edition just for the WC and it was an absolute banger.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Wow,, because Trump war, nobody wants to come to usa. tickets are now going for as low a $10
BlackSilver
Semi-Pro
Brazil's 26 players, taken from the first website I found:
Goalkeepers:
Alisson – Liverpool
Ederson – Fenerbahce
Weverton – Grêmio
Defenders:
Alex Sandro – Flamengo
Bremer – Juventus
Danilo – Flamengo
Douglas Santos – Zenit
Gabriel Magalhães – Arsenal
Ibañez – Al-Ahli
Léo Pereira – Flamengo
Marquinhos – PSG
Wesley – Roma
Midfielders:
Bruno Guimarães – Newcastle
Casemiro – Manchester United
Danilo – Botafogo
Fabinho – Al-Itihad
Lucas Paquetá – Flamengo
Strikers:
Endrick – Lyon
Martinelli – Arsenal
Igor Thiago – Brentford
Luiz Henrique – Zenit
Matheus Cunha – Manchester United
Neymar – Santos
Raphinha – Barcelona
Rayan – Bournemouth
Vinicius Jr. – Real Madrid
Goalkeepers:
Alisson – Liverpool
Ederson – Fenerbahce
Weverton – Grêmio
Defenders:
Alex Sandro – Flamengo
Bremer – Juventus
Danilo – Flamengo
Douglas Santos – Zenit
Gabriel Magalhães – Arsenal
Ibañez – Al-Ahli
Léo Pereira – Flamengo
Marquinhos – PSG
Wesley – Roma
Midfielders:
Bruno Guimarães – Newcastle
Casemiro – Manchester United
Danilo – Botafogo
Fabinho – Al-Itihad
Lucas Paquetá – Flamengo
Strikers:
Endrick – Lyon
Martinelli – Arsenal
Igor Thiago – Brentford
Luiz Henrique – Zenit
Matheus Cunha – Manchester United
Neymar – Santos
Raphinha – Barcelona
Rayan – Bournemouth
Vinicius Jr. – Real Madrid
NachoGPT
Hall of Fame
Glad Neymar is playing. Even if he’s washed, he’s still one of those players I always wanna see.
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
I really like that Luiz Henrique. Not really someone you want starting, but he’s chaos off the bench. Reminds me a bit of Dango Outtara.
BlackSilver
Semi-Pro
Yes, I expect him to be used on second half if things doesn't go well until there, which, honestly, I expect it to happen in most matches.
When Palmeiras faced Botafogo in 2024, whenever Botafogo managed to recover the ball while Palmeiras lines were advanced, I **** my pants in fear.
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
Especially for Sane. He’s been awful the last few years.
Some surprises in the England squad. Maguire, Foden, Lewis Hall, Colwill, Wharton, Palmer and Shaw miss out.
Not actually sure who’s going
we taking a 7 man squad? This ain’t a 5 a side tournament, Tommy, lad.
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Toney and Hendo in while Kopama stays home is utterly hilariousEspecially for Sane. He’s been awful the last few years.
Some surprises in the England squad. Maguire, Foden, Lewis Hall, Colwill, Wharton, Palmer and Shaw miss out.
Not actually sure who’s going
nighthawkrr
Professional
Actually the prices seem to be dropping at met life for some games now. Behind the goal is so fun there, but if a South American team isn’t in it should I even go?
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
Really strange.
I get Foden not going. He’s always been awful for England, completely dropped off the face of the earth the last two seasons and I remember TAA mocking him when talking to friends and family in the stands when he asked to come off against Switzerland at the Euro’s because he didn’t want to take a penalty
No Palmer is weird. He’s not been great, but he makes things happen off the bench. Set up the winner for Watkins in the semi, scored in the final, takes a penalty and let’s not forget, he was player of the tournament at the CWC last year. He knows the stadiums and the conditions.
No Maguire is also weird. I wouldn’t want him starting, but he can see a game out, defends the box well, gets his head on everything, always willing (and very capable) when it comes to high pressure penalty shootouts.
Tuchel is a strange one. Great coach, but awful manager. If you remember when he got manager privileges at Chelsea when Blueco took over, he wanted Koulibaly, Sterling and Aubameyang.
His ability to construct a squad is awful. But give him a good squad and he will do well.
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
No MGW? Tuchel is turning us into Spurs
I’m having flashbacks to last summer.No Bowen either. Which isn’t a major blow, but considering all the others who have been left out I’m a bit confused.
Ashley Barnes in, maybe? Adam Armstrong?
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
Tommy has redeemed himself by leaving Shaw out. 
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
My man Double T is probably impressed that Jordan Henderson took down Unai Emery in 30 seconds at the chess club while using his real name. I made that up. Sorry for wasting your time.
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
He’s been excellent for Brentford this season, to be far.
And by excellent, I mean he’s sat well on the bench every game, before coming on to make a 14 minute cameo
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
Agreed. We find out what the actual squad looks like tomorrow, but it does feel like it’s probably not going to be overly well rounded.
When I saw Brazils squad, I thought it looked poorly constructed. It seems like England might outdo them on that front!
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
NachoGPT
Hall of Fame
Not enough BWAAAM and BRAAAAAM sounds.
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
England v Germany R32.
Judging by Tommy T’s selection, he’ll probably whip off his tracksuit mid anthem to reveal a full Germany kit and be bopping along to it.
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
England squad.
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), James Trafford (Man City).
Defenders: Reece James (Chelsea), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), John Stones (Man City), Marc Guehi (Man City), Dan Burn (Newcastle), Nico O'Reilly (Man City), Djed Spence (Tottenham), Tino Livramento (Newcastle).
Midfielders: Declan Rice (Arsenal), Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Kobbie Mainoo (Man Utd), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal).
Forwards: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle), Noni Madueke (Arsenal).
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), James Trafford (Man City).
Defenders: Reece James (Chelsea), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), John Stones (Man City), Marc Guehi (Man City), Dan Burn (Newcastle), Nico O'Reilly (Man City), Djed Spence (Tottenham), Tino Livramento (Newcastle).
Midfielders: Declan Rice (Arsenal), Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Kobbie Mainoo (Man Utd), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal).
Forwards: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle), Noni Madueke (Arsenal).
NachoGPT
Hall of Fame
Tuchel is either a genius and seeing something no one else can see or he’s on crack. Guess we’ll find out.
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
haha Yeah, my first reaction was thinking it's time for that bold strategy meme. He might have earned some extra props from United fans because there are no Liverpool players for the first time since 1986, but then I look at the Liverpool squad, and there really is no player that could have realistically been selected.
I guess only time will tell. Best of luck to them. I can't help feeling it will end up being same old England, once they face a half-decent team, they will get exposed.
Game on: 1-1, 87th minute vs Germany, you need to progress the ball and get a goal.
Who do you look to? Your midfield 3 is tiring and none of them can really pass even at their best. Who will pick the lock: Deccers? Bellingham? Eze? Morgan Rogers? All hard charging buffaloes of players, none of them with guile or passing creativity.
You go on the bench… hm.. Dan Burn. Tino Livramento. Djed Spence. No no no.
I’ve got it: Noni Madueke!
Who do you look to? Your midfield 3 is tiring and none of them can really pass even at their best. Who will pick the lock: Deccers? Bellingham? Eze? Morgan Rogers? All hard charging buffaloes of players, none of them with guile or passing creativity.
You go on the bench… hm.. Dan Burn. Tino Livramento. Djed Spence. No no no.
I’ve got it: Noni Madueke!
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
Palmer is a one-season wonder, pretty much. I would have complained if he were selected.
*This was a joke btw. I'm not in the one-season-wonder camp.
*This was a joke btw. I'm not in the one-season-wonder camp.
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Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
I like the cut of his jib. Of course, he's not going to make everybody happy. I think the player I have a bit of a problem with would be Maguire, since it's my Man Utd views. I know, he's slow, he's past his prime, but I still think there is something to offer. Perhaps in the group stage, and maybe if you get a corner for him to put his head on.
Who would you guys have selected? I'd say Gibbs was done dirty, maybe.
Mate, I don't know. I'm just typing for the sake of it.
Who would you guys have selected? I'd say Gibbs was done dirty, maybe.
Mate, I don't know. I'm just typing for the sake of it.
NachoGPT
Hall of Fame
I would have picked Maguire over Burn. Saka and Rice feeding balls to Maguire’s big slabhead seems like a cheat code to me.
Poisoned Slice
Bionic Poster
I can understand Harry Maguire being upset, but then I hear Tommy Tuchel talking about brotherhood, so maybe leaks and stuff a day before the squad is announced tells me something.
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