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World Cup 2026 - USA/Canada/Mexico
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Only 2 out of 9 Asian teams qualified for the knockouts. Almost half the eliminated teams are from Asia. And one of those two teams is Australia!1
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Used to be called Zaire.1
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Umbongo umbongo they drink it in Zaire.jose said:Used to be called Zaire.
See that just doesn't rhyme.
They changed their name for that reason9 -
And Senegal, that only team with 3 points to progress, had a positive goal difference meaning that all teams in future WCs will have to compete to win because there is every possibility that 4 points alone might not be sufficient to progress.Chris_from_Sidcup said:
No shock that all 3 of those ended up as draws. Iran just missed out though, which will of course please the USA.Chris_from_Sidcup said:
Yes it's still possible but they need a lot of results to go their way.Swindon_Addick said:
There are still 4 or 5 groups where it's plausible that third place will get 1 or 2 points and finish below Scotland, but they're running out of options. South Africa finishing third and below them was a banker and that's gone thanks to SA's superb result. Clearly Brazil didn't want to be known as the team that allowed Scotland into the knockout stages.Chris_from_Sidcup said:
And a terrible result for Scotland. A South Korea win or draw would've meant that group was one third placed side Scotland would finish above. But Korea end up third with 3 points and a -1 GD so are above Scotland in the rankings.Callumcafc said:Well done South Africa, unexpected result gets them the last 32 match against Canada.
There's also going to be a few games like Australia v Paraguay, Austria v Algeria, Egypt v Iran where a draw puts both sides through, so i wonder if we might end up seeing some 'tactical' draws in games.
Interestingly pre-tournament there was a lot of talk that the format would probably mean teams only needed 3 points to progress, but we ended up with only 1 side (Senegal) managing to progress from 3rd place with 3 points.
Of course, Italy, won the 1982 WC without winning a Group stage game by drawing all three matches. Iran were eliminated in this WC despite doing just that.1 -
South Korea didn't qualify for the knockout stage.soapboxsam said:follett said:Since Tuchel took over the best side we’ve played has probably been Senegal who tore our defence apart in a 3-1 win. I know it was a friendly but I’ve not seen enough from our defence since to suggest they can cope with a proper attacking side. DR Congo will probably be a lot tighter than a lot of people hope
Senegal definitely have higher class players and team than Congo but as always it creating and taking the chances if the opposition have a low block.
So Democratic Republic of Congo, AKA Zaire back in the day are the last 32 opponents for England and the pressure is cranked up as jeopardy is now added to the WC menu which was missing from the Group games where South Korea could lose 2 out of 3 but still get to the KO round.
Iran were the unlucky loser with 3 draws seeing them go home after Cape Verde finished 2nd with their 3 draws.
Iraq playing with 10 men and being out of their depth meant Senegal gave them a thrashing and the talented team from Africa finally arrived in this WC.1 -
Really poor showing. Still crazy Qatar have won the last two Asian cups when Japan are head and shoulders above everyone elseCallumcafc said:Only 2 out of 9 Asian teams qualified for the knockouts. Almost half the eliminated teams are from Asia. And one of those two teams is Australia!2 -
Iran (20 in the FIFA rankings) have an excuse, after the awful way they were treated and their disrupted preparation, whereas South Korea (25) badly underperformed.7
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You could just watch the last world cup again.Valley11 said:Best set of games last night. Some cracking end to end matches and quality goals. Hopefully that continues as we reach the knockouts.
That Jordan goal was a beaut.
If England don't make it, which looks increasingly likely, then I'd like an Argentina v France final, the two most impressive sides so far.
Would like to see Argentina win it for Messi. Their performances so far look like a procession for the GOAT.
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Laughing at your own jokes is bad enough, laughing at your non-jokes is worse.arny23394 said:
Nothing you’ve said there is funnyCAFC_CAT said:
Didn't expect this would turn out to be the most entertaining World Cup I've ever seen in my life😂😂😂 Some new teams with surprising results plus all the permutations which keep changing whenever a goal is scored 😂😂😂Callumcafc said:Excellent equaliser, individual skill. Bad news for Iran!0 -
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South Korea didn't qualify for the knockout stage.soapboxsam said:follett said:Since Tuchel took over the best side we’ve played has probably been Senegal who tore our defence apart in a 3-1 win. I know it was a friendly but I’ve not seen enough from our defence since to suggest they can cope with a proper attacking side. DR Congo will probably be a lot tighter than a lot of people hope
Senegal definitely have higher class players and team than Congo but as always it creating and taking the chances if the opposition have a low block.
So Democratic Republic of Congo, AKA Zaire back in the day are the last 32 opponents for England and the pressure is cranked up as jeopardy is now added to the WC menu which was missing from the Group games where South Korea could lose 2 out of 3 but still get to the KO round.
Iran were the unlucky loser with 3 draws seeing them go home after Cape Verde finished 2nd with their 3 draws.
Iraq playing with 10 men and being out of their depth meant Senegal gave them a thrashing and the talented team from Africa finally arrived in this WC.
You spotted the deliberate mistake 👏🏻
It was Senegal who lost 2 matches and still qualified because of their 5-0 win over Iraq giving them a +2 with 3 points.1 -
Hopefully they'll keep picking him - he is well past his best. Zero modesty...North Lower Neil said:
Caveat: Also don't want Ronaldo to win.North Lower Neil said:
Eurgh, completely the opposite.Valley11 said:Best set of games last night. Some cracking end to end matches and quality goals. Hopefully that continues as we reach the knockouts.
That Jordan goal was a beaut.
If England don't make it, which looks increasingly likely, then I'd like an Argentina v France final, the two most impressive sides so far.
Would like to see Argentina win it for Messi. Their performances so far look like a procession for the GOAT.
Anyone but Argentina again. I'm still very suspicious that they were given the rub of the green from officials 4 years ago so Messi could win and I'm not really up for 5 more games of repetitive Messi love-ins.
Yes, he's the best ever but it's boring going on and on about him.
Don't mind Portugal generally, but he'd be unbearable.
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South Africa v Canada today, followed by three games per day through the week (all times U.K.):
Sun
South Africa v Canada 8pm
Mon
Brazil v Japan 6pm
Germany v Paraguay 9:30pm
Netherlands v Morocco 2am
Tue
Ivory Coast v Norway 6pm
France v Sweden 10pm
Mexico v Ecuador 2am
Wed
England v DR Congo 5pm
Belgium v Senegal 9pm
USA v Bosnia 1am
Thu
Spain v Austria 8pm
Portugal v Croatia 12am
Switzerland v Algeria 4am
Fri
Australia v Egypt 7pm
Argentina v Cape Verde 11pm
Colombia v Ghana 2:30am2 -
Real shame Netherlands Morocco is at silly o’clock our time5
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I’ve seen most of the games so far, the ones in the early hours by avoiding the score and watching the full games on iPlayer or ITVX the next morning.
I thought the Colombia v Portugal game was the best of the tournament so far, aided by the tremendous atmosphere generated by the Colombian fans. Some great pace and attacking football.
A bit of an antidote to the fairly dreary performance served up by England earlier. Just as well that we have Kane and Bellingham to dig us out of trouble but we can’t keep relying upon that and I don’t think we’re serious contenders, especially with such a shaky defence. The full-back situation and the decision not to call up Alexander-Arnold is a little baffling, particularly given James’ injury record.Cape Verde have been an excellent watch, especially their 2-2 draw with Uruguay. I also enjoyed their game against Saudi Arabia, which was only slightly marred by an American co-commentator, a guy called Davis, repeatedly uttering words and phrases like “getting the ball up the field” and “issues in the locker room”. He also kept talking about “legendary” Saudi players who I doubt anyone has ever heard of, although hyperbole seems to be second nature to Americans.
All that said, he was, and is, a minor irritant compared to the double act of Sam Matterface and Lee Dixon. Matterface barely mentions players who are on the ball (the Panama players were hardly referred to) and his rambling discussions and ‘banter’ with Dixon are, to put it mildly, banal. A shame, because ITV have some good pundits.The Austria v Algeria game had a good second half, although after the last hydration/advert break, it started to resemble the “shame of Gijon” game between Germany and Austria in 1982, with both teams farting about and playing out time for the draw that suited them both. The two injury time goals created extraordinary drama, although I was gutted for Iran after the American regime’s disgraceful treatment of them. No doubt Donald and his poodle Gianni are delighted that the Iranians are on the way home and the security of the USA is once again preserved.
Overall, though, the games have been entertaining and the standard from many of the lower ranked nations surprisingly good. Enjoyable also to see players other than those who habitually appear in the Champions League.6 -
Dixon continually calling Pickford 'Rashford' was ridiculous.
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I suppose they didn't want a day without a game at this stage, especially a Sunday, but a shame it's such a dull one, between two teams that finished second with just 4 points.Callumcafc said:South Africa v Canada today, followed by three games per day through the week (all times U.K.):
Sun
South Africa v Canada 8pm
Mon
Brazil v Japan 6pm
Germany v Paraguay 9:30pm
Netherlands v Morocco 2am
Tue
Ivory Coast v Norway 6pm
France v Sweden 10pm
Mexico v Ecuador 2am
Wed
England v DR Congo 5pm
Belgium v Senegal 9pm
USA v Bosnia 1am
Thu
Spain v Austria 8pm
Portugal v Croatia 12am
Switzerland v Algeria 4am
Fri
Australia v Egypt 7pm
Argentina v Cape Verde 11pm
Colombia v Ghana 2:30am1 -
There also Netherlands v Morocco today. Just not ‘today’ for us.1
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Tbh, they're very similar. Easy mistake to make.North Lower Neil said:Dixon continually calling Pickford 'Rashford' was ridiculous.
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Yeah the games are all on the designated weekday in the States. Felt weird to say Netherlands game was on a Tuesday (even though true) since it directly follows Monday evening games and is technically happening on Monday evening in the host country.fenaddick said:
No that’s Tuesday for us and Monday for the USMrOneLung said:There also Netherlands v Morocco today. Just not ‘today’ for us.
The games as listed above are all in chronological order.1 -
Yes, so why do we have 2nd v 2nd this evening? Anyone know?killerandflash said:
I suppose they didn't want a day without a game at this stage, especially a Sunday, but a shame it's such a dull one, between two teams that finished second with just 4 points.Callumcafc said:South Africa v Canada today, followed by three games per day through the week (all times U.K.):
Sun
South Africa v Canada 8pm
Mon
Brazil v Japan 6pm
Germany v Paraguay 9:30pm
Netherlands v Morocco 2am
Tue
Ivory Coast v Norway 6pm
France v Sweden 10pm
Mexico v Ecuador 2am
Wed
England v DR Congo 5pm
Belgium v Senegal 9pm
USA v Bosnia 1am
Thu
Spain v Austria 8pm
Portugal v Croatia 12am
Switzerland v Algeria 4am
Fri
Australia v Egypt 7pm
Argentina v Cape Verde 11pm
Colombia v Ghana 2:30am0 -
Maybe someone was hoping Switzerland would finish 2nd in their group and Canada would win and play in Vancouver. Not suggesting for a moment...
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The third place teams are up against group winners for obvious reasons, but because there’s only eight of them, there have to be four second place teams playing the remaining four group winners. This leaves 8 more second place teams who have to play each other in 4 matches. Tonight happens to be the first one.swords_alive said:
Yes, so why do we have 2nd v 2nd this evening? Anyone know?killerandflash said:
I suppose they didn't want a day without a game at this stage, especially a Sunday, but a shame it's such a dull one, between two teams that finished second with just 4 points.Callumcafc said:South Africa v Canada today, followed by three games per day through the week (all times U.K.):
Sun
South Africa v Canada 8pm
Mon
Brazil v Japan 6pm
Germany v Paraguay 9:30pm
Netherlands v Morocco 2am
Tue
Ivory Coast v Norway 6pm
France v Sweden 10pm
Mexico v Ecuador 2am
Wed
England v DR Congo 5pm
Belgium v Senegal 9pm
USA v Bosnia 1am
Thu
Spain v Austria 8pm
Portugal v Croatia 12am
Switzerland v Algeria 4am
Fri
Australia v Egypt 7pm
Argentina v Cape Verde 11pm
Colombia v Ghana 2:30am
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I’m really surprised that isn’t at least reviewed.Clear contact on the Canadian player from behind I thought?0
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South Africa look poor, I dont think they've had a genuinely good team since the one that won AFCON in 1996.0
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Thank you.lordromford said:
The third place teams are up against group winners for obvious reasons, but because there’s only eight of them, there have to be four second place teams playing the remaining four group winners. This leaves 8 more second place teams who have to play each other in 4 matches. Tonight happens to be the first one.swords_alive said:
Yes, so why do we have 2nd v 2nd this evening? Anyone know?killerandflash said:
I suppose they didn't want a day without a game at this stage, especially a Sunday, but a shame it's such a dull one, between two teams that finished second with just 4 points.Callumcafc said:South Africa v Canada today, followed by three games per day through the week (all times U.K.):
Sun
South Africa v Canada 8pm
Mon
Brazil v Japan 6pm
Germany v Paraguay 9:30pm
Netherlands v Morocco 2am
Tue
Ivory Coast v Norway 6pm
France v Sweden 10pm
Mexico v Ecuador 2am
Wed
England v DR Congo 5pm
Belgium v Senegal 9pm
USA v Bosnia 1am
Thu
Spain v Austria 8pm
Portugal v Croatia 12am
Switzerland v Algeria 4am
Fri
Australia v Egypt 7pm
Argentina v Cape Verde 11pm
Colombia v Ghana 2:30am
If had been first v second for the respective groups tonight it would have been Mexico v Canada which I guess would be undesirable too for 2 hosts to play each other.2 -
