# 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:** 27
**Author:** ![Frosted\_Glass](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frosted_glass/32/3926_2.png) [@Frosted\_Glass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frosted_Glass)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/521 "2026-06-12T16:02:34Z")
> [@Red\_Wiggler](#): > > Two clever and pretty goals from SK, though. All in all, a fun game. Last night’s match was really fun to watch. To wrap up the hydration break conversation, the Telemundo broadcast didn’t cut away to an ad break during hydration breaks so it wasn’t as disruptive and ultimately far less offensive than the Fox broadcast earlier. ---
**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 12, 2026, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/522 "2026-06-12T16:05:53Z")
I enjoyed Telemundo so much that I might even watch it when it’s available in English elsewhere, though I wouldn’t mind an audio feed from say the UK that was somehow magically synched up. ETA: I should also check the German TV stations and see how they are. ---
**Author:** ![griffin1977](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/977dab/32.png) [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/523 "2026-06-12T18:06:21Z")
[![](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTDfybFI4FLFYISaXiuKw8JGOnpQMsipDWB1juHCXj18UpqaS56ZM8FBuvX&s=10) ](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTDfybFI4FLFYISaXiuKw8JGOnpQMsipDWB1juHCXj18UpqaS56ZM8FBuvX&s=10) The empty seats are infuriating. WTAF FIFA! I get you are bunch of grasping amoral corrupt bastards who would sell your mother for a few bucks of marketing money. But you had one goddamned job. It’s the world cup, a small school athletic committee could throw it together the week before and still handily fill any stadium on the planet. How did you screw this up so badly! ---
**Author:** ![Snarky\_Kong](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a183cd/32.png) [@Snarky\_Kong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snarky_Kong)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2026, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/524 "2026-06-12T18:16:42Z")
There are usually group round games that aren’t sold out, but that is a lot of empty seats. That’s not the worst matchup either, not by a long shot. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2026, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/525 "2026-06-12T18:41:03Z")
The next game in Guadalajara is next Thursday, the 18th. Once again South Korea will be on the pitch, but this time the opponent will be Mexico. I’m guessing that empty seats won’t be an issue for that game. ---
**Author:** ![Snarky\_Kong](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a183cd/32.png) [@Snarky\_Kong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snarky_Kong)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2026, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/526 "2026-06-12T19:06:33Z")
Looks like Canada’s seats are filling in. Some of the prematch shots showed a fair amount of empty seats. ---
**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 12, 2026, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/527 "2026-06-12T19:23:53Z")
Nice corner variation by Bosnia and Herzegovina. ---
**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 12, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/528 "2026-06-12T19:37:18Z")
Canada looks kinda terrible, particularly in the final third. ---
**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 12, 2026, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/529 "2026-06-12T19:41:31Z")
But they developed more pressure after the water break, at least. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2026, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/530 "2026-06-12T20:03:10Z")
> [@Maserschmidt](#): > > Canada looks kinda terrible, particularly in the final third. Would Canada normally qualify if they didn’t host? I wonder if they are subpar. ---
**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 12, 2026, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/531 "2026-06-12T20:15:15Z")
They look better in the second half. Without Davies, who has been out quite a bit (and he’s out at the moment), in my opinion it’s a close call. With him, I’d say yes. ---
**Author:** ![SunUp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea5d25/32.png) [@SunUp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SunUp)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/532 "2026-06-12T20:17:42Z")
Near-score for Canada on a well-played combination to beat the keeper, but the Bosnian center-back gets a foot on the ball, which goes off the bar and back onto the field. Match has opened up some, just as I have to leave. Bummer! ---
**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 12, 2026, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/533 "2026-06-12T20:21:06Z")
Historically no, but they did qualify for Qatar 2022, and Mexico 1986… ---
**Author:** ![Snarky\_Kong](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a183cd/32.png) [@Snarky\_Kong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snarky_Kong)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/534 "2026-06-12T20:24:28Z")
This is a bit of a golden generation for Canada. Davies and David are both talents on the world level, not just the CONCACAF level. Also Mexico and Costa Rice and in bit of a slump. They’d qualify comfortably. In a decade we’ll see if the talent pipeline is there to stay. ---
**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 12, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/535 "2026-06-12T20:40:23Z")
Well now! ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/536 "2026-06-12T20:40:47Z")
Canada scores! And Ryan Reynolds cheers! ---
**Author:** ![Thing.Fish](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thing.fish/32/9168_2.png) [@Thing.Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing.Fish)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/537 "2026-06-12T20:40:48Z")
Oh Canada!!! ---
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/538 "2026-06-12T20:41:21Z")
If Canada can hold on for a 1-1 draw, they will get their first non-loss game in World Cup history. ---
**Author:** ![Thing.Fish](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thing.fish/32/9168_2.png) [@Thing.Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing.Fish)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/539 "2026-06-12T20:42:50Z")
Why do we care? (About Ryan Reynolds, that is?) Is he funding the team or something? ---
**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 12, 2026, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/540 "2026-06-12T20:43:35Z")
I enjoy seeing him there cheering. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962.md?page=26) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962.md?page=28)