FIFA World Cup 2026 :Canada/Mexico/United States: Discussion Thread

[MorganaX]

only 1.5 weeks left but hardly anyone is talking about the tournament for some reason... it feels like it's going to be one of the worst World Cups in history.
and except for 3 5 teams, the squads fail to grab any interest. Brazil, Argentina and Germany usually bring the most excitement to a World Cup but all three of them are in bad shape. Italy's absence is a huge loss. also entertainment value has dropped significantly because African countries have lost their players to other national teams...

Hmm 🤔 well this is something new, I don't know about some of the analysis or reference you made but some of them are accurate and one of them being the fact that the excitement has reduced and don't forget this particular world is almost like the end of an era for many of the big nations and big names in the competition that have made football so much interesting and exciting for decades now and they are having their last dance in this world cup.

[chinhar]

England always has selection problems because of the number of good players available. Cole Palmer has been a shadow of himself and Phil Foden has not be at his best. Eberechi Eze , Kobbie Mainoo , and Morgan Rogers have been outstanding this season. The coach would have to select the best and players that suits is playing strategy. Cole and Phil are still young to play in the next world cup if they improve.

To me, when looking at the extended squad of England, only maybe Foden and Palmer pop up as the ones that were not called up. But then, you see what the options are in attacking midfield, and everything starts to become clear: they have selected Eze, Rogers, and Bellingham. For me, they are all valid picks. Eze was a significant player in the Arsenal squad, and Rogers played well all season and started almost all games. The third pick, Bellingham, is the one that is most critical because he didn't play much or particularly well for Real Madrid, but honestly, he was better than Foden, who didn't even play, and Palmer, who was not on the same level this year. So, for me, there's no surprise here. For me greater mistery is how Jordan Henderson did make the cut.

I think Eze's transfer was the deal of the year for them, and its impact will be felt. As for Palmer and Foden, they're in a bad situation considering Tuchel's strict stance, and they're definitely having a poor season. However, with their exclusion, there won't be any problems keeping many strong players in the squad, and tactically, instead of focusing on possession, they'll focus more on breaking through from the wings thanks to Gordon or Rashford. Now we just have to see if they have solidity in midfield.

[Fiatless]

Portugal no doubt has great squad and the are still looking for their first world cup title despite appearing eight times in the past. Portugal coach is saying that Cristiano Ronaldo will also play 2030 world cup. While Messi is playing his 6th world cup and this might be his last world cup. Messi might be less enthusiastic for this world cup as he was part of team that won the last world cup. Cristiano Ronaldo will do his best in this world cup to make sure his side wins the title before his retirement.

Ronaldo playing in the 2030 World Cup? Roberto Martinez might be right because Ronaldo is still in good form at 41years. The player takes good care of his body through adequate training and an appropriate diet. But I think it is too early to start marking such predictions. Most football fans are closely watching how the World Cup this year will turn out for two of the greatest players, Ronaldo and Messi. Portugal has a very good side but they are not my favorite to win the competition.

[CLS63]

only 1.5 weeks left but hardly anyone is talking about the tournament for some reason... it feels like it's going to be one of the worst World Cups in history.
and except for 3 5 teams, the squads fail to grab any interest. Brazil, Argentina and Germany usually bring the most excitement to a World Cup but all three of them are in bad shape. Italy's absence is a huge loss. also entertainment value has dropped significantly because African countries have lost their players to other national teams...

People are still newly getting over the end of local leagues I guess. Besides there is still a Champions League final match ahead. People are mostly locked in for that tomorrow.

But I really can't wait for the World Cup to start. Because it is really special for Turkish people this time. Turkey have joined the tournament after 24 years.

Just as we became the 3rd in 2002 World Cup I hope we reach at least quarter finals this time.

[Muba20]

it's tru i agree with you, Germany has really always been very unpredictable, i don't understand how there are people who believe that this is something new, they have always had an excellent team and now more than ever they can prevail, because there are also new names, and certainly not half-assed ones who aren't worth much.

Germany has always been a team that is been feared and taken seriously that is mostly due to good players always being in their team. Their performance can be argued about and is indeed unpredictable but their team, it has always been at the top level. This time too they have a good team with alot of youngsters too which is not something unique, now what matters is how they utilise eachother and deliver in the World Cup.

Germany does not give a place to the team if there is no real talent. Germany always tried to make the team with top class players whose dribbling, pressing, positioning are world class. This has not been the change in the 2026 World Cup. Rather, this time several young talents are seen in the squad. Most of whom are quite good at controlling the midfield and attacking with creativity. The German team has not been seen as confident in the past few seasons, but Julian Nagelsmann is trying to correct that flaw and reinvigorate the team properly in 2026.

[DiMarxist]

Portugal no doubt has great squad and the are still looking for their first world cup title despite appearing eight times in the past. Portugal coach is saying that Cristiano Ronaldo will also play 2030 world cup. While Messi is playing his 6th world cup and this might be his last world cup. Messi might be less enthusiastic for this world cup as he was part of team that won the last world cup. Cristiano Ronaldo will do his best in this world cup to make sure his side wins the title before his retirement.

Ronaldo playing in the 2030 World Cup? Roberto Martinez might be right because Ronaldo is still in good form at 41years. The player takes good care of his body through adequate training and an appropriate diet. But I think it is too early to start marking such predictions. Most football fans are closely watching how the World Cup this year will turn out for two of the greatest players, Ronaldo and Messi. Portugal has a very good side but they are not my favorite to win the competition.

Ronaldo should call it a day and leave the stage for the younger generation, how can anyone even be contemplating about Ronaldo playing in 2030 world cup for God's sake it's not fair whether he is in form or not Ronaldo should retire from international duty after this world cup. He has paid his due in this Portuguese team it will take a very long time before any player can even be thinking about breaking the record that he has set . Ronaldo's continued stay in this Portuguese team is an hindrance to the growth of other players who are coming up in the Portuguese setup.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Portugal are a strong national team and recent years, there are some young players developed their career very well to world class level like Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves and Vitinha. These players will be core of Portugal national team not only in this World Cup but in later tournaments in coming years. Bernado Silva, Bruno Fernandees, Joao Cancelo and Cristiano Ronaldo will be leaders in World Cup 2026 for the team with their experience. The possibility of success for Portugal in World Cup 2026 will depend on how good combination among young and old players in this tournament.

Of course they will need luckiness to go in later knock out phases with more comfortable competitors because it will affect their player fitness and suspension towards the final match too. To become the champion, they must beat strong competitors but if they can save energy, avoid injuries and suspensions to as least as possible, it will be best for their resource in the final match if they are there as one of two teams.

At the moment, Portugal has very good players, plus they have CR7. If they can compete with anyone, they could do well, but they have to give their all in every match. I see France, Germany, Brazil, Argentina, and Spain as strong contenders, although I'm not convinced by Spain's squad selection. Leaving Real Madrid players out isn't good. I think these will be the teams that reach the final later on. This isn't to say that Croatia also has everything it takes to reach the final stages, but Portugal is my favorite.

[eightdots]

only 1.5 weeks left but hardly anyone is talking about the tournament for some reason... it feels like it's going to be one of the worst World Cups in history.
and except for 3 5 teams, the squads fail to grab any interest. Brazil, Argentina and Germany usually bring the most excitement to a World Cup but all three of them are in bad shape. Italy's absence is a huge loss. also entertainment value has dropped significantly because African countries have lost their players to other national teams...

People are still newly getting over the end of local leagues I guess. Besides there is still a Champions League final match ahead. People are mostly locked in for that tomorrow.

But I really can't wait for the World Cup to start. Because it is really special for Turkish people this time. Turkey have joined the tournament after 24 years.

Just as we became the 3rd in 2002 World Cup I hope we reach at least quarter finals this time.

In football, events unfold one after another; first the leagues are discussed, then the Champions League, then the World Cup. In football, it's better to talk about the next match, so it's perfectly normal that the World Cup isn't being talked about much right now.

It's difficult to tell whether the teams in the World Cup are performing well or poorly without watching the first few matches, but there's also a possibility that a surprise team could win the trophy.

[Juicyhome]

Ronaldo should call it a day and leave the stage for the younger generation, how can anyone even be contemplating about Ronaldo playing in 2030 world cup for God's sake it's not fair whether he is in form or not Ronaldo should retire from international duty after this world cup. He has paid his due in this Portuguese team it will take a very long time before any player can even be thinking about breaking the record that he has set . Ronaldo's continued stay in this Portuguese team is an hindrance to the growth of other players who are coming up in the Portuguese setup.

what's your pain? Seeing Portugal progressing than your Messi, because this can only come from a Messi fan, As I write Portugal has a complete team then Argentina, there is no Argentina player that can start in Portugal team except Messi, and the Portugal team is full of younger stars , so I don't really know your pain, Ronaldo is performing more than most Young Stars at 41 , his work rate is very high and his staying fit do deliver his last world cup for Portugal, your fear is that Portugal has a chance of winning the world cup this year then your favorite Messi.Ronaldo is a good person and a model in the Portuguese team, his presence is a big motivation for so let his form judge not sentiment.

[Jatiluhung]

Portugal no doubt has great squad and the are still looking for their first world cup title despite appearing eight times in the past. Portugal coach is saying that Cristiano Ronaldo will also play 2030 world cup. While Messi is playing his 6th world cup and this might be his last world cup. Messi might be less enthusiastic for this world cup as he was part of team that won the last world cup. Cristiano Ronaldo will do his best in this world cup to make sure his side wins the title before his retirement.

Ronaldo playing in the 2030 World Cup? Roberto Martinez might be right because Ronaldo is still in good form at 41years. The player takes good care of his body through adequate training and an appropriate diet. But I think it is too early to start marking such predictions. Most football fans are closely watching how the World Cup this year will turn out for two of the greatest players, Ronaldo and Messi. Portugal has a very good side but they are not my favorite to win the competition.

Personally, I actually think this World Cup could very well be the last one for Cristiano Ronaldo as well as Messi. Although Cristiano Ronaldo’s physical condition and performance are still quite top-notch right now, it’s hard to imagine that four years from now he’ll still be able to maintain the same level of play he has today. Unlesss, of course, he manages to maintain his physical fitness until the next World Cup in which case, well, that would be yet another record for this legendary playerr.

Portugal is one of the favorites to win the title. however, they are not the only favorites. Personally, I hope the Portuguese national team wins, but I realize there are many other teams just as strong for example, Spain and Norway and many more.