FIFA World Cup 2026

[Charlie]

In 2 hours begins the test game of the USA against Germany.

 

It will be interesting to see if both teams are ready for the FIFA World Cup 2026 next week. 

[brobro777]

All I can think when it comes to World Cup is Germany destroying Brazil by like 7 goals

 

I thought the Germans were going to score 10 goals and I think they could have but stopped - against Brazil!

 

[rogermunibond]

My WC bet is Brazil to win at +900 odds. A young team with a extremely good manager for these situations.

[backtothebeach]

Fox Sports https://www.youtube.com/@foxsports puts all games on YouTube in 2 versions:

~10 minute highlights, and ~20 minute extended highlights.

Without putting the result in the video title, suspense not killed!

And if you are strapped for time, there is also a recap of all matches of a day, mostly goals, in 10 minutes.

 

If you are outside the U.S., you can use a VPN to put yourself in the U.S. Sometimes YouTube blocks VPNs, it helps to open in a private tab and go to a state with a lesser used VPN, not east or west coast.

[Spekulatius]

I watch this in Peacock. Their Telemundo channel has all the games but commentators are speaking Spanish (which I don’t mind).

[KPO]

1 hour ago, Spekulatius said:

I watch this in Peacock. Their Telemundo channel has all the games but commentators are speaking Spanish (which I don’t mind).

Today’s games are on FOX over the air. Interesting that they’re on Peacock too.
 

KC is presently really excited and busy with Argentina and Algeria both playing and practicing here as their home base (England & The Netherlands too). Seems like all have great fan bases. I didn’t know what to expect, but wow! 

[Eng12345]

2 minutes ago, KPO said:

Today’s games are on FOX over the air. Interesting that they’re on Peacock too.
 

KC is presently really excited and busy with Argentina and Algeria both playing and practicing here as their home base (England & The Netherlands too). Seems like all have great fan bases. I didn’t know what to expect, but wow! 

We're headed to the Algeria Austria game! Looking forward to it! 

 

Just picked the KC match with the cheapest tickets since we aren't big soccer fans. 

[KPO]

35 minutes ago, Eng12345 said:

We're headed to the Algeria Austria game! Looking forward to it! 

 

Just picked the KC match with the cheapest tickets since we aren't big soccer fans. 

Awesome! Hope you have a great time! Feel free to ping me directly on restaurant, hotel, brewery and/or other recommendations. 

[ValueNation]

Messi's hattrick today was quite impressive.

The pressure is on Ronaldo now...

[Paarslaars]

Not seeing a lot of matches here as the time difference makes it difficult. Watched my country play against Egypt though, we sucked balls. Coach needs to get his act together or we won't last long.

[Parsad]

Germany looks dangerous to me!  Need to see them play more, but their touch was terrific and they were constantly a threat.  Cheers!

[Marco Van Basten]

UK vs Croatia, what a game!

[Spekulatius]

I believe this is the first time, that a country at war with a host country (Iran - USA) plays in a World Cup. Funny that nobody talks about it.

[Parsad]

28 minutes ago, Spekulatius said:

I believe this is the first time, that a country at war with a host country (Iran - USA) plays in a World Cup. Funny that nobody talks about it.

 

Because other than Ourkid8 and Cubs, no one gives two shits about both country's leaders!    Cheers!

[Jaygo]

9 minutes ago, Parsad said:

 

Because other than Ourkid8 and Cubs, no one gives two shits about both country's leaders!    Cheers!

 

Lol ya, two middling soccer teams and two nations that are perpetually at war. 

[RichardGibbons]

1 hour ago, Spekulatius said:

I believe this is the first time, that a country at war with a host country (Iran - USA) plays in a World Cup. Funny that nobody talks about it.

 

It would be pretty darn funny if Iran won the whole thing in New Jersey. Obviously can't really happen, but still amusing to think about.

[thowed]

8 hours ago, Marco Van Basten said:

UK vs Croatia, what a game!

 

Hope England keep playing like this, much more fun football to watch than their usual.

 

 

Polite p.s. England, not UK - otherwise Scotland wouldn't be playing.

Edited 20 hours ago by thowed

[Marco Van Basten]

7 hours ago, thowed said:

 

Hope England keep playing like this, much more fun football to watch than their usual.

 

 

Polite p.s. England, not UK - otherwise Scotland wouldn't be playing.

You are right, and Wales had a separate team too... Shocking how Russia, India and China are not in, while Curacao is...

[thowed]

ITALY!

[hasilp89]

15 hours ago, Marco Van Basten said:

UK vs Croatia, what a game!

It was amazing - was there in person, Dallas stadium was awesome. Nervy first half but great 2h goals from Bellingham and rashford

[thowed]

How wonderful!  Are you going to any others?

[ourkid8]

20 hours ago, RichardGibbons said:

 

It would be pretty darn funny if Iran won the whole thing in New Jersey. Obviously can't really happen, but still amusing to think about.

I have faith! While Team Melli earned a hard-fought 2-2 draw vs New Zealand, they’re facing major disadvantages off the pitch and could be the reason we didn’t win our first game. 

•  Training base in Tijuana, Mexico (forced to relocate from Arizona due to visa/security issues)

•  Must return to Mexico the same night after US matches — 5+ hours of travel + border delays, killing recovery time

•  15+ key staff & officials denied US visas, leaving the team short on support

•  Limited fan tickets and extra political pressure

 

The team feels oppressed how they are treated. It’s sad how politics bled into sports. 

Edited 4 hours ago by ourkid8

[Spekulatius]

42 minutes ago, ourkid8 said:

I have faith! While Team Melli earned a hard-fought 2-2 draw vs New Zealand, they’re facing major disadvantages off the pitch and could be the reason we didn’t win our first game. 

•  Training base in Tijuana, Mexico (forced to relocate from Arizona due to visa/security issues)

•  Must return to Mexico the same night after US matches — 5+ hours of travel + border delays, killing recovery time

•  15+ key staff & officials denied US visas, leaving the team short on support

•  Limited fan tickets and extra political pressure

 

The team feels oppressed how they are treated. It’s sad how politics bled into sports. 

All valid points. I  do know that they are regarded as national hero’s in Iran.

I watched the game partly and the spectators there were fair. No booing when the national hymn was playing , so there is that. I am surprised they are playing at all- typically sports teams can’t play in countries they are at war with.

[ourkid8]

1 hour ago, Spekulatius said:

All valid points. I  do know that they are regarded as national hero’s in Iran.

I watched the game partly and the spectators there were fair. No booing when the national hymn was playing , so there is that. I am surprised they are playing at all- typically sports teams can’t play in countries they are at war with.

You’re right that Iranian players are seen as national heroes back home. 

Edited 1 hour ago by ourkid8

[hasilp89]

6 hours ago, thowed said:

How wonderful!  Are you going to any others?

no plans currently. If tickets were more affordable i definitely would.