2026 World Cup - General Discussion & Non-USA teams thread
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Maybe Tuchel won’t get shitcanned.
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It’s amazing that England has only played in one World Cup final (won it in 1966).
Thomas Tuchel vows to stay as England boss, defends tactics vs. Argentina
Thomas Tuchel vowed to stay on as England boss until Euro 2028 and defended his tactical adjustments in their World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina.
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It’s amazing that England has only played in one World Cup final (won it in 1966).
And believing they could win 1-0. Spain didn't make that mistake against France.
Something you see with American football where a team that's leading will try to take the air out of the ball and run the clock out. Countless times that strategy fails.
Although it almost worked, it was pretty clear that England was cooked once Argentina scored the tying goal. It is very tough to try to restart playing offensive football once you have packed it in for 35 minutes.
I think the odds were good something like this was going to happen. It was unplanned, as the player grabbed the banner from a fan in the stands. Or at least they say it was unplanned. 
Asked and answered: rain and an incoming cold front should reduce the impact of the Canadian wildfires smoke on the World Cup final.
Experience certainly matters. Both teams are deep with impact players. Should be a great match.
I am very concerned about this game being played under severe AQI conditions. Perhaps rain and wind will move in to clear the atmosphere. Don't want to see the health of players and spectators jeopardized.
The game is on Sunday, and the Air Quality Alert in NEW. JERSEY.
is currently set to expire tonight at midnight. They are also calling for rain and thunderstorms tomorrow (Saturday). Hopefully, this all means better conditions come Sunday.
Sources: No concerns about World Cup final despite air quality issues
The World Cup final is not under any threat despite the air quality warnings in the area, sources told ESPN.
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World Cup winners to be awarded championship rings
The winners of the World Cup will be awarded championship rings in addition to the traditional trophy and gold medals.
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I thought Gio's goal was pretty good as well as the Swedish goal vs Japan that I saw live.
Kinda. Both teams will play hard but I wonder who will start. Pray for no Extra Time.
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