FIFA World Cup 2026

_Arabia_ said:
To the credit of the English, they have improved massively compared to the much overrated "Golden Generation" of the past who did not achieve anything in World Cups or EURO's despite all the hype. Even though England did not win anything yet, take a look at their tournament results since 2018. It is like day and night.

They have a very strong squad and can beat anyone on a good day. Especially with a healthy Kane that is having the season of his life.

I know from Arab-British acquaintances and distant relatives in London, that the young lot are now no longer making fun of the national team. From what I am aware of, the English FA have also completely turned around their approach to talent work, improved facilities and tried to copy the German, French and Spanish models.

It shows because they have a lot of talents around. Mostly Afro-British (like most football teams - they tend to dominate due to their superior athleticism on average) but not only.

The prospect of England winning the World Cup for the first time in 60 years and it "coming home" is no longer a laughing matter.

Tuchel is a great cup manager. I know that some English nationalists had the fact that they have a German manager but IMO, he is better than any British alternative.

Proven winner in Chelsea, PSG and before that Dortmund. Pragmatic but this is the way to win such tournaments historically when the difference in strength between the top, top teams, is this small and details and luck tend to be the deciding factor.

So far, the main disappointments for me are Spain and Portugal. Appalling performances from both - 2 of the main favorites.

Not surprise that Brazil had problems with Morocco (one of the underdogs and the strongest Arab team by far). They are a shadow of what they once were. Embarrassing for football crazy nation of over 200 million people. Not 1 single Brazilian player would start for the 2002 team for instance.
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England will choke. They most certainly always do.
 
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Husband: Watch the game at the pub.
Wife: Why don't you watch it with me?
Husband: I want to watch it with my friends.
Wife: So I mean nothing to you?
Husband: OK, OK. I am staying.
Wife: Why is the goalkeeper in black?
Husband: He is mourning his mother.
Wife: The commentator how does he know all the names?
Husband: It's his job.
Wife: There's a goal.
Husband: No, it's an offside.
Wife: What is offside?
Husband: No, it's a goal. Just kidding.
Wife: OK, but what is offside?
Husband: Offside is the name of the Coach.
Wife: Where's the Coach?
Husband: He is off the field.
Wife: Why isn't he playing?
Husband: No, he doesn't play. He changes the players and the game tactics.
Wife: Tell me, is Maradona there?
Husband: No, he died.
Wife: Oh my God, how?
Husband: He watched a game with his wife
 
Musings said:
Portugal need to drop Ronaldo and put him on the bench if they are serious about winning the tournament. Hes not the same Ronaldo and yesterday he was simply a shadow
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He was double teamed
 
Musings said:
Portugal need to drop Ronaldo and put him on the bench if they are serious about winning the tournament. Hes not the same Ronaldo and yesterday he was simply a shadow
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I am a big Ronaldo fan, but I have to agree here. If Ronaldo doesn't perform changes will have to be made. Nevertheless excellent work from Congo.
 
Dalit said:
I am a big Ronaldo fan, but I have to agree here. If Ronaldo doesn't perform changes will have to be made. Nevertheless excellent work from Congo.
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He was way off the pace. Love him - brilliant player and great for the sport but looked poor yesterday...... maybe still worth it as an impact sub or last 15 min......
 
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