FIFA World Cup 2026

[Fatman17]

 

[F-22Raptor]

Great World Cup so far, packed stadiums, electric games. It seems the world is having a wonderful time in America.

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

Good result - Iran did well.
FIFA ought to be ashamed of themselves. Allowing the USA authorities to drag the Iranian team around - pIssing about with their visas - making stay 300 miles away from where they play - then not allowing them practice - disrupting their whole schedule and then expecting them to perform like other teams that are given 5 star treatment?
Looking at the obstacles - Iran did well.
Noticed the TV broadcasters didnt allow us to see the support the Iranians had from the crowd. Imagine being so petty and blocking that?

As the lone reasonable American here, I have to admit I am disappointed, frankly embarrassed, by the way this situation is being handled. Russian and Belorussian tennis players are not being treated like that for tournaments here in the US.

Yes, I was rooting for Iran.

 

[Musings]

As the lone reasonable American here, I have to admit I am disappointed, frankly embarrassed, by the way this situation is being handled. Russian and Belorussian tennis players are not being treated like that for tournaments here in the US.

Yes, I was rooting for Iran.

Always i root for the underdog - yesterday was Cape Verde bro

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

Found this on NYP. Team Iran has a legitimate grievance:

Iran manager calls team World Cup’s ‘most oppressed,’ claims it’s being immediately sent back to Tijuana

Iran manager Amir Ghalenoei said his team was told it needed to leave Los Angeles immediately following its 2-2 draw against New Zealand on Monday.

nypost.com

Team Tunisia may have a job opening soon if anyone is interested:

Tunisia firing manager after just one World Cup game

Sunday night’s game was supposed to be close, as Tunisia was one of the best teams in African World Cup qualifying.

nypost.com

As for the body that was found in the trunk near where Team Iran is training, that frankly is an everyday occurrence in Mexico. It's being sensationalized because of the proximity to where Team Iran is based for the tournament.

Of the four games scheduled today, ARG-ALG is likely going to be the only one worth watching. Somehow, I don't equate Norway with soccer. Then again, there is the Jamaican bobsled team.

 

[Bad Shah]

France v Senegal is more like Senegal A v Senegal B

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

As for the body that was found in the trunk near where Team Iran is training, that frankly is an everyday occurrence in Mexico.

LOL! Glad you cleared that up. Those pesky media giving people the wrong impressions.

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

LOL! Glad you cleared that up. Those pesky media giving people the wrong impressions.

I'm just disappointed the way this whole situation with Iran is being handled.

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

I'm just disappointed the way this whole situation with Iran is being handled.

I have 100% sympathy for the Iranians. If anything the US FIFA should volunteer to put them up in luxury hotels in the US...and it is disappointing that they have not. I'm sure tons of Americans would happily foot the entire bill instead of seeing them stuck in Mexico.

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

I believe the issue is with the delegation and not the players themselves. Apparently Iran embeds IRGC into the delegation, therefore it’s a security risk for the US.

One of the Iranian players is IRGC so not following your logic here.

The "security risk" can most certainly be managed.

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

One of the Iranian players is IRGC so not following your logic here.

The "security risk" can most certainly be managed.

Again it is a disgrace that US FIFA has not put their foot down on this. It is unacceptable the Iranian team is in Mexico.

 

[Watandar]

Iranian team is deeply oppressed.

World Cup 2026: Iran 'most oppressed' team says coach Amir Ghalenoei amid travel restrictions

Head coach Amir Ghalenoei says his Iran side are the "most oppressed in the World Cup" after having last-minute travel restrictions imposed on them.

www.bbc.com

 

[Musings]

Today the French v Senegal could be an exciting game - maybe set up for a shock here

 

[SolarWarden]

After years of not watching soccer I'm now back in after watching NZ vs Iran. It pulled me back in after watching and hearing the crowd and the passion I got reminded what I'm missing. This also means Premier League is back on my schedule after WC.... Never walk alone guys!

 

[Watandar]

After years of not watching soccer I'm now back in after watching NZ vs Iran. It pulled me back in after watching and hearing the crowd and the passion I got reminded what I'm missing. This also means Premier League is back on my schedule after WC.... Never walk alone guys!

The France and Argentina games today should be interesting. But I am not interested in either team once again winning the Cup. I would have rooted for the Netherlands and their team is a contender this year, I just don't like the Dutch's reputation for on-field bullying and physical play.