2026 World Cup - General Discussion & Non-USA teams thread
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How did they not include Williams, Jr's falling out of bounds header assist for the World Cup winning goal? That was an insane assist!
Obviously, it would be the Trump Cup.Just have it in the U.S. every time.America‘s Cup.Wait. That’s a boat race.
The game did set a record for a college football game at the time, but that 70 million figure appears to be a pregame estimate.
edit: Fiesta Bowl Sets Record for TV - The New York Times
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I love good assists as much as good goals.
World Cup 2026: Fabian Ruiz and Gavi get weight in tomatoes for win
Spain's Fabian Ruiz and Gavi receive their body weight in tomatoes when they return to their hometown Los Palacios y Villafranca.
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World Cup 2026: Could Gianni Infantino push through a 64-team tournament?
If we have learned one thing from Gianni Infantino's Fifa tenure, it is that more is better. That could mean 64 teams at the World Cup.
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France announce Zinedine Zidane as new coach, replacing Didier Deschamps
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as France's new coach, the French Football Federation has announced.
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Roberto Mancini returning as new Italy coach - federation chief
Roberto Mancini is close to becoming the new Italy head coach, the president of the country's football federation has said.
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There were others. Harry kane vs Argentina, Cucho (Colombia) vs Uzbekistan, and Japan (vs Sweden).
Just a sensational goal, but I'm not sure who is designating it as the Goal of the Tournament
And that changes my opinion how? Nobody else gets a knock out consolation match to pad stats.....but that is just my opinion. It was an entertaining friendly this time, but the vast majority of these friendlies haven't been memorable at all. It's a cracker jack prize for futbol, nothing more than that.
I'm pretty familiar with the competition, but the 3rd place game has always been a joke with the guys that didn't play much getting time. I don't think friendlies which it really is...official or not should impact the golden boot or glove....JMO though.
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FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA
FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family.
apnews.com
Birds of a feather.......Corruption loves corruption. I'm sure they have the best interest of the sport in mind.
I thoroughly enjoyed the World Cup. It was great to see the event in the States (and Canada and Mexico). Hopefully, the US can be in contention in 2038, to host again. I have not seen any financials (not really looked), but almost every match that I saw seemed like it was sold out.
Good stuff.
Good stuff.
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I also liked the split country setup and that will continue in 2030 with Portugal, Spain, and Morocco hosting.
Uruguay is getting a game also, to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the World Cup.
As are Argentina and Paraguay. All three will also be receiving automatic bids as not the official host countries, but as centenary hosts. Brasil is not amused.
Most Olympic sports have a bronze match, where appropriate. And the NCAA used to in March Madness. So it's not exactly an oddity.
I'm not sure what your deal is here, but that doesn't change my opinion on the 3rd place match at the actual World Cup. Does EUFA have a 3rd place match? Does the FA Cup have a 3rd place match? Here is the answer....NO THEY DO NOT in the same sport in a tournament lay out. Hell you like the Bundesliga I believe, does their Association Cup have a funsy game for 3rd.....nope, they don't either. You are trying to act as if that 3rd place is the norm in a sport where it's not always the norm.
I'm talking about the World Cup in particular which is a winner take all tournament TO ME....and I don't care about the Olympics which has 3 medals for every single event. How many times have you seen runner ups basically take off the medal immediately as it is put on them in FUTBOL competitions....I have several times. Somehow my opinion saying that game is worthless bothers you as you feel this need to try and correct an OPINION.....and you're not doing so. Maybe just let it go????
I think you could take your own advice there. I was merely pointing out that it's not that crazy. Remember that FIFA is competing with the Olympics (it's why the soccer competition is U-23). And, if you want to go US, bowl stats now count in the NCAA and have for the last 20+ years.
Mind you, I didn't stay to watch Portland get their medals in 2015....
I said it was useless and meaningless game where the golden boot goals should not count for LOSERS already KNOCKED OUT of the real competition....and I stand by it even though you think you're doing something. Thank goodness you brought up an different sport who used an opinion poll for close to a century to determine it's winners. Yeah...that is the gold standard. Maybe the losers of the bowl games should play another game to pad their stats or something....good grief.
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World Cup 2026: Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament.
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I think I can safely speak for the board on this. You two cucks can feel free to take it offline anytime.I said it was useless and meaningless game where the golden boot goals should not count for LOSERS already KNOCKED OUT of the real competition....and I stand by it even though you think you're doing something. Thank goodness you brought up an different sport who used an opinion poll for close to a century to determine it's winners. Yeah...that is the gold standard. Maybe the losers of the bowl games should play another game to pad their stats or something....good grief.
Can one of you rich guys on the board make sure Freddy and his companions get the all expenses paid Whiteout experience?