# FIFA World Cup 2026 - discussion etc **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** football-soccer-fifa\ **Created:** [October 14, 2025, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962 "2025-10-14T15:43:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 103
**Author:** ![Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fiendish_astronaut/32/3295_2.png) [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/2041 "2026-06-27T20:55:31Z")
So many US stadiums seem to be inspired by South American stadiums. i.e. huge capacity bowls without roofs. That might be fine in dry countries but it doesn’t really work in a city like New York with inclement weather. ---
**Author:** ![iamatractorboy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iamatractorboy/32/21261_2.png) [@iamatractorboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamatractorboy)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/2042 "2026-06-27T21:28:39Z")
Well, it’s better than the Ghana match (low low low bar), but it’s not exactly a thriller so far… oh and have I mentioned I HATE these stupid breaks!!! ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/2043 "2026-06-27T21:31:19Z")
There is nothing as sexy as a 5-4-1 low block. Wait, did I say sexy? I mean fucking boring. ---
**Author:** ![iamatractorboy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iamatractorboy/32/21261_2.png) [@iamatractorboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamatractorboy)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2026, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/2044 "2026-06-27T21:41:43Z")
Panama definitely took notes from Ghana ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2026, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/2045 "2026-06-27T22:02:41Z")
Again apropos of nothing concerning previous posts, but I have to say that even if Canada had ended winning this WC 😆 😆 😆, I am still dreading the trophy presentation. The only consolation I could have gotten from it - the (most likely) booing - will get altered by the tv broadcast’s garbled audience ambience. They can’t edit out things being thrown at the trophy presenter, though. 😀 ---
**Author:** ![Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fiendish_astronaut/32/3295_2.png) [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/2046 "2026-06-27T22:08:57Z")
England’s squad is not suited to playing these deep defences. We’re set up to play lose galliantly against the top teams. ---
**Author:** ![EinsteinsHund](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/einsteinshund/32/8400_2.png) [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2026, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/2047 "2026-06-27T22:23:20Z")
And of course after this comment, England scores. 😄 ETA: and now Kane’s header for the 2-0! ---
**Author:** ![Pardel-Lux](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pardel-lux/32/20182_2.png) [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2026, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/2048 "2026-06-27T22:28:28Z")
> [@Guest-starring\_Id](#): > > They can’t edit out things being thrown at the trophy presenter, though. I dreamt of the captain of the winning team getting slippery hands and letting the trophy fall on the presenter’s foot. By accident, of course. ---
**Author:** ![EinsteinsHund](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/einsteinshund/32/8400_2.png) [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2026, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/2049 "2026-06-27T22:40:53Z")
What’s with the VAR in the Croatia-Ghana game? It was clearly a regular goal at first review, and off-side calls should be handled easily these days. Why did the ref have to review it? ---
**Author:** ![Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fiendish_astronaut/32/3295_2.png) [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2026, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/2050 "2026-06-27T22:53:00Z")
England’s defence looks so leaky. Only playing one deep lying midfielder doesn’t help, but a better team is going to run riot against this England defence. ---
**Author:** ![Zakalwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zakalwe/32/270_2.png) [@Zakalwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zakalwe)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/2051 "2026-06-27T22:57:38Z")
Or they played a defense suited to the game. I honestly don’t have a deep enough understanding of the sport to say, but a good team adapts its defense to the situation (be it in-game or strategically for the larger tournament). ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2026, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/2052 "2026-06-28T00:11:05Z")
The Columbia vs Portugal game has been pretty damn entertaining so far. ---
**Author:** ![Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fiendish_astronaut/32/3295_2.png) [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2026, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/2053 "2026-06-28T00:13:27Z")
Looking like Argentina have a wonderfully easy route to a semi final. ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2026, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/2054 "2026-06-28T00:14:12Z")
> [@Ike\_Witt](#): > > Columbia what? ---
**Author:** ![Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fiendish_astronaut/32/3295_2.png) [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2026, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/2055 "2026-06-28T00:20:55Z")
Loved the BBC commentator there: “_please_ don’t blow the half time whistle”. ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2026, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/2056 "2026-06-28T00:21:58Z")
> [@Ike\_Witt](#): > > The Columbia vs Portugal game has been pretty damn entertaining so far. Especially in the last ten minutes before the half - so much end-to-end play. ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2026, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/2057 "2026-06-28T00:26:27Z")
Spell correction issue. Colombia changed to Columbia as in British Columbia ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2026, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/2058 "2026-06-28T01:00:21Z")
Louis Suarez, the biter? ---
**Author:** ![Frodo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frodo/32/302_2.png) [@Frodo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frodo)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2026, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/2059 "2026-06-28T01:02:54Z")
Haha, no that one played for Uruguay and was not in their team this time either. And is Luis. ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2026, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/2060 "2026-06-28T01:19:25Z")
I clearly need to double check spelling and try to stop associating that name with South American biter. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962.md?page=102) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962.md?page=104)