# 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:** 40
**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 15, 2026, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/781 "2026-06-15T00:20:23Z")
But if it ends 0-0 some illiterate will say it was a boring match. ---
**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 15, 2026, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/782 "2026-06-15T00:23:51Z")
That woulda been the goal of the tournament. ---
**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 15, 2026, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/783 "2026-06-15T00:33:22Z")
I’m impressed by both sides. There’s still work to do for Germany in the group. ---
**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 15, 2026, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/784 "2026-06-15T00:37:00Z")
Did I mention I hate the Monetization 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 15, 2026, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/785 "2026-06-15T00:40:23Z")
> [@Frodo](#): > > Did I mention I hate the Monetization Breaks A few times. > [@EinsteinsHund](#): > > There’s still work to do for Germany in the group. Both sides are working to tire themselves out (I hope). But these are the kinds of counters the German back lines have struggled with. You’re up late! ---
**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 15, 2026, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/786 "2026-06-15T00:42:04Z")
> [@Maserschmidt](#): > > You’re up late! I swore before the WC that I wouldn’t stay up late into the night for games, but this I had to watch because it’s our group. Will be gone in 20 minutes. ETA: I’m long retired and I’m a night owl anyway, so this really isn’t a big concern. > [@](#): > > Both sides are working to tire themselves out (I hope). But these are the kinds of counters the German back lines have struggled with. And if they drew and stole points from each other, Germany would be practically through in the group with that many goals. ---
**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 15, 2026, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/787 "2026-06-15T00:49:19Z")
Diomande is just dominating his wing. I dunno what the transfer rumors are, but RB is going to make a shit ton on him. ---
**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 15, 2026, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/788 "2026-06-15T00:55:48Z")
Wonderful finish there. Ivory Coast up 1-0 ---
**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 15, 2026, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/789 "2026-06-15T00:55:54Z")
Ivory Coast scores! ---
**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 15, 2026, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/790 "2026-06-15T00:56:29Z")
Helluva counterattack. Devastating for Ecuador. ---
**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 15, 2026, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/791 "2026-06-15T00:56:35Z")
Fine goal! Fine assist and finish. ---
**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 15, 2026, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/792 "2026-06-15T00:57:18Z")
Gah! The dog wanted to go out and I missed it. Did see the impressive replays though. ---
**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 15, 2026, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/793 "2026-06-15T00:57:31Z")
Damn it!, not a good start for South American teams in this world cup. ---
**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 15, 2026, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/794 "2026-06-15T00:59:56Z")
That is one yellow crowd, too. The Ecuador team has a HUGE show of support. ---
**Author:** ![griffin1977](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/977dab/32.png) [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2026, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/795 "2026-06-15T02:12:36Z")
So that’s the first time I’ve seen that. Ayari scored against Tunisia, for Sweden. But refused to celebrate (apparently) as his mother is Tunisian. Thats fairly common in club matches when a player won’t celebrate scoring against their former club. But I’ve not seen in an international match before. ---
**Author:** ![Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9de053/32.png) [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2026, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/796 "2026-06-15T02:48:53Z")
I think he also had the option to play for Tunisia, who of course wanted him. So probably showing a little extra respect. ---
**Author:** ![Babale](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/babale/32/15666_2.png) [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2026, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/797 "2026-06-15T03:39:07Z")
Has Sweden’s kit always been so… Brazilian? ---
**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 15, 2026, 10:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/798 "2026-06-15T10:53:17Z")
> [@Maserschmidt](#): > > > [@EinsteinsHund](#): > > > > Wow, very fine goal by Morocco. And deservedly so! > > Bayern are currently in negotations with Saibari, I suspect that’s gonna up the price. SKY news and another journalist say the deal is done. He’ll look good in Bayern red! ---
**Author:** ![I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/i_love_me_vol.i/32/521_2.png) [@I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Love_Me_Vol.I)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2026, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/799 "2026-06-15T11:27:54Z")
> [@HeyHomie](#): > > my understanding is that the Turks are dark horses in this group and shouldn’t be taken lightly. So their loss kind of bodes well for the US. I actually think Turkiye comes from behind (points-wise) and wins the group with 6 points. Yes, that means I think they’ll beat USMNT (and also roll over Paraguay by 4 or 5 goals). ---
**Author:** ![I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/i_love_me_vol.i/32/521_2.png) [@I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Love_Me_Vol.I)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2026, 11:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962/800 "2026-06-15T11:38:12Z")
> [@colinfred](#): > > > [@Snarky\_Kong](#): > > > > ELO > > Note, it’s not an acronym, it’s named after its inventor. Yes, but its inventor was Electric Light Orchestra, thus it actually _is_ an acronym. Who Knew? 😛 > [@Babale](#): > > I’d have expected the refs to have to use a different color jersey if there are players wearing anything approaching yellow on the field. I didn’t even notice that. But that is quite odd. I need to go look at a replay now. I’d think that, strictly speaking, it would be a “referee’s discretion” kinda thing by the laws, but FIFA folks way above the ref generally control things like that. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962.md?page=39) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-etc/1023962.md?page=41)