# 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:** 36
**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 14, 2026, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/701 "2026-06-14T00:04:25Z")
Vini’s dives are so reflexive at this point. ---
**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 14, 2026, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/702 "2026-06-14T00:06:40Z")
Might be the best match so far, and my 2nd-favorite behind the US win. ---
**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 14, 2026, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/703 "2026-06-14T00:18:45Z")
> [@Boycott](#): > > “mistaken identity” check brought in for the World Cup. Apparently the VAR was incorrectly used in that instance. ---
**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 14, 2026, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/704 "2026-06-14T01:04:17Z")
It’s exciting to see my home stadium hosting a WC match. I have no idea who I’m pulling for, though. ---
**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 14, 2026, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/705 "2026-06-14T01:15:56Z")
> [@Maserschmidt](#): > > I have no idea who I’m pulling for, though. I quickly discovered that I’m rooting for Haiti. ---
**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 14, 2026, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/706 "2026-06-14T01:24:24Z")
Scotland has the record for most appearances to not make the knockout round. I’m pulling for them. ---
**Author:** ![duality72](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duality72/32/3910_2.png) [@duality72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/duality72)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/707 "2026-06-14T01:28:34Z")
In what instance? If you mean overturning the yellow card for Ream, no, that was the [new VAR rule](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ce8jv326d7vo) being correctly used. It just hasn’t been communicated very well and even most of the referees on a referee forum I read were surprised by it. Some (sparse) communications from IFAB show it was intentionally meant for just this situation, though. It’s also probably a step toward having all cards reviewed. ---
**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 14, 2026, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/708 "2026-06-14T01:31:26Z")
Currently almost 1.5 million Haitians are displaced from their homes, and the only other time they’ve been in the WC was 1974. Scotland scores! ---
**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 14, 2026, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/709 "2026-06-14T02:14:20Z")
I approved but the BBC is questioning it - though they just cite “sources”. > **[World Cup 2026: New rules but VAR confusion - was diving decision right?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5yze64d362o)** > > Some new rules and tweaks to a few old ones have been introduced for the 2026 World Cup. But are the changes leading to confusion? ---
**Author:** ![Stanislaus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stanislaus/32/3391_2.png) [@Stanislaus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stanislaus)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/710 "2026-06-14T02:20:05Z")
Aw man, 1-0 is the worst score, I was thrilled to see the goal but now we’ve got something to lose I can barely stand to watch. Not helped by Haiti being annoyingly quick n coming forward, but so far theyre breaking down before getting a shot away. ---
**Author:** ![Stanislaus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stanislaus/32/3391_2.png) [@Stanislaus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stanislaus)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/711 "2026-06-14T02:42:04Z")
We should be worth another goal here, but we’re not quite on the money when it counts. Bad feeling we’ll.pay for it. Haiti are getting better and we’re getting worse ---
**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 14, 2026, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/712 "2026-06-14T04:23:35Z")
Scots win 1-0. I really had thought Brazil would run away with this group, that was a surprisingly bad outcome vs Morocco. ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/713 "2026-06-14T04:53:38Z")
Brazil is seeded 6th internationally, but Morocco is seeded 7th. Maybe less surprising than one thinks. Seeds (FIFA June rankings): 1. Argentina 2. Spain 3. France 4. England 5. Portugal 6. Brazil 7. Morocco 8. Netherlands 9. Belgium 10. Germany 11. Croatia 12. Italy 13. Colombia 14. Mexico 15. Senegal 16. Uruguay 17. United States 18. Japan 19. Switzerland 20. Iran 21. Chile 22. Türkiye 23. Serbia 24. Poland 25. Slovakia 26. Nigeria 27. Peru 28. Czechia 29. Egypt 30. Canada ---
**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 14, 2026, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/714 "2026-06-14T05:42:11Z")
Brazil is 7 and Morocco is 22 in the ELO ratings, which are generally considered a better system. But even with that gap, it’s not shocking for Morocco to take points off Brazil. Australia beating Turkey is a pretty nice result for the US. The US winning next week would likely win them the group, although it wouldn’t be a lock. ---
**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 14, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/715 "2026-06-14T15:16:53Z")
Today’s schedule, all times CT: Germany vs Curacao, 12:00 pm, NRG Stadium, Houston Netherlands vs Japan, 3:00 pm, AT&T Stadium, Arlington Ivory Coast vs Ecuador, 6:00 pm, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia Sweden vs Tunisia, 9:00 pm, Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe, Mexico Netherlands/Japan is probably the best matchup today, IMO. ---
**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 14, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/716 "2026-06-14T15:36:51Z")
Did I miss an Austrian match? When was it if I missed it? ---
**Author:** ![Mighty\_Mouse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mighty_mouse/32/7776_2.png) [@Mighty\_Mouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mighty_Mouse)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/717 "2026-06-14T15:39:41Z")
Austria has not played yet. Australia played last night. I think that kicked off at 5am BST. ---
**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 14, 2026, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/718 "2026-06-14T15:39:59Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > Did I miss an Austrian match? No, you didn’t. Austria’s first match is on Wednesday, against Jordan. ETA: to be precise, on Thursday, 9 PM local time in San Francisco. I looked it up on [kicker.de](http://kicker.de), and it will be on Wednesday morning 6 AM, Central European time. ---
**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 14, 2026, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/719 "2026-06-14T15:59:38Z")
Not to interrupt the game discussions themselves, but is anyone else running into problems with sites like VividSeats? I bought 4 World Cup tickets and now I’m worried I won’t actually receive any of them and that the money will be gone and irrecoverable. I bought single tickets to Match-76 and Match-90 each, and two tickets to Match-57. This was way back in February. I was told, via email, to go into FIFA, create an account, and collect my Match-76 and Match-90 tickets (which already said “delivered” on VividSeats). I seem to remember doing so at the time, and seeing nothing appear in my FIFA account. The deadline was “receive your tickets by Feb-22.” The Match-57 tickets, also, have still not been given to me. Well, now it’s way past Feb-22. Do I get the sellers to re-send? (there’s no contact info for them I could find.) Get FIFA website to re-do it? Anyone else with this issue? ---
**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 14, 2026, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/720 "2026-06-14T16:25:18Z")
This is a third-party reseller, yes? The issue you face is that notification for buying tickets came from FIFA quickly, but the actual live tickets don’t appear until a couple of days before the match (like, I can see that I have tickets for 6/29 in the FIFA app, but not the tickets themselves). FIFA explicitly doesn’t support third-party transactions, and they won’t help you with this AFAIK…but one thing you might do is search the worldcuptickets subreddit, I have no doubt there are posts about it Actually, I did the work, the answers in the thread are unclear… [Anyone purchase tickets through Vivid Seats?. I purchased and told that FIFA won’t issue the tickets until the day of the day?. Anyone else experiencing this?. Thanks. : r/WorldCup2026Tickets](https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldCup2026Tickets/comments/1tryzod/anyone_purchase_tickets_through_vivid_seats_i/) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962.md?page=35) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962.md?page=37)