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

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Finally the season ends so we are not gonna have any player getting a injury with their teams just before the world cup what could be heartbreaking for anyone who suffer that, i know we still have the Champions League final and the Conference one ahead but in general terms the season is ended today and most of the players are gonna travel to their countries to start their preparation for the world cup.

Except for the champions league and Conference League finals, all the other matches are probably over. The players are now resting. PSG and Arsenal players are now preparing for the final. And the fans  are also eagerly waiting to enjoy the last match before the World Cup. The champions league final is always exciting. And there is a lot of hype for it among the fans. I will buy the jersey of my favorite team in the world cup after the champions league is over. This is the  first step of the world cup insanity.

[Oluwa-btc]

There is never certainty of which team will win the World Cup based solely on squad depth, we saw the same thing with Real Madrid having all the big names, yet they've lost La Liga twice consecutively to Barcelona.

What squad depth does is put a team right among the other competitors, and England is a country that will make the tournament tough and interesting.

But squad depth and leadership was used to win the 2018 fifa world cup competition with France, even with the Argentine national team who also won the last one. Do not compare them with Real Madrid.
They had Carlo Ancelotti but he was tactically poor season before last,  last season, the player threw a good manager under the bus as he was too demanding. High egos tore up the dressing room.

England?! Just England?! We will see a lot of countries making the world cup competition a lot more fun and interesting. Most especially Japan, keen to see how they go in this competition.

[Danica22]

But squad depth and leadership was used to win the 2018 fifa world cup competition with France, even with the Argentine national team who also won the last one. Do not compare them with Real Madrid.
They had Carlo Ancelotti but he was tactically poor season before last,  last season, the player threw a good manager under the bus as he was too demanding. High egos tore up the dressing room.

In the previous world cup, France and brazil had the strongest squads. But we did not see  the expected results from these two teams. They did  not play well. It is not possible to perform well only with a strong  squad. For this, strong bonding and understanding  between the players is needed. France and brazil have  strong squads. But I  think Spain and argentina have a more stable overall performance. I am not expecting much from France.

[m4r1o]

I never heard anyone talked about hating Harry Kane, for what reason actually. I know about fanbase but anybody disliking Harry Kane doesn't know how to love the game of football. Players like Harry Kane are type of players with greatness that we see only once in a while, the bad thing was that he had to spend many years including his prime in a club that is not worth his standard.

This could be one last World Cup dance for Harry Kane, with the level of squad depth in the England squad, England are favoured to go far in the tournament, I expect wonders to happen in the competition.

Harry Kane, who can hate him, he has always sacrificed himself for everyone and has always gone out of his way to manage his attack, i think he sacrificed himself too much where he played before, now being at Bayern Munich he is able to express his potential, and it shows, i are happy for him he seems to have been reborn.

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I never heard anyone talked about hating Harry Kane, for what reason actually. I know about fanbase but anybody disliking Harry Kane doesn't know how to love the game of football. Players like Harry Kane are type of players with greatness that we see only once in a while, the bad thing was that he had to spend many years including his prime in a club that is not worth his standard.

This could be one last World Cup dance for Harry Kane, with the level of squad depth in the England squad, England are favoured to go far in the tournament, I expect wonders to happen in the competition.

Harry Kane, who can hate him, he has always sacrificed himself for everyone and has always gone out of his way to manage his attack, i think he sacrificed himself too much where he played before, now being at Bayern Munich he is able to express his potential, and it shows, i are happy for him he seems to have been reborn.

Actually no one hates this player for his adequate performance because this England player has given his best in any league we have seen. He was in the EPL before and gave his best there too and from what I can see this player is currently involved with a club in the German league where this England player is also a top-level goal scorer. At this stage, notice Bayern recently became DFB Pokal champions and they defeated VfB Stuttgart in that game even this player scored a hat-trick there so we think that since Harry Kane has been named in England's 2026 World Cup squad, he might surprise with his performance because he has that ability.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

But squad depth and leadership was used to win the 2018 fifa world cup competition with France, even with the Argentine national team who also won the last one. Do not compare them with Real Madrid.
They had Carlo Ancelotti but he was tactically poor season before last,  last season, the player threw a good manager under the bus as he was too demanding. High egos tore up the dressing room.

In the previous world cup, France and brazil had the strongest squads. But we did not see  the expected results from these two teams. They did  not play well. It is not possible to perform well only with a strong  squad. For this, strong bonding and understanding  between the players is needed. France and brazil have  strong squads. But I  think Spain and argentina have a more stable overall performance. I am not expecting much from France.

I think if I remember correctly, it was France and Argentina that played the finals in the last fifa World Cup back in 2022, how then can you say that a team that managed to reach the finals didn't play or perform well in the world Cup, or is there another game you are talking about aside the last World Cup that was played?

If you were talking about Brazil alone, then maybe I would agree to some extent that Brazil some how have lost their magic because I remember that Brazil used to have the best players in the world Cup back in the day and they were feared. I remember back when we were kids, anytime Brazil was going to play against my country, my uncle (who I was staying with then) will conclude that it's already a loss for my country and amazingly, my country will end up losing.
But now, it's no longer so, they still have some well skilled players but they don't perform as good as they used to years back.

[Localhostspeed]

In the previous world cup, France and brazil had the strongest squads. But we did not see  the expected results from these two teams. They did  not play well. It is not possible to perform well only with a strong  squad. For this, strong bonding and understanding  between the players is needed. France and brazil have  strong squads. But I  think Spain and argentina have a more stable overall performance. I am not expecting much from France.

That I will not be bias, anyone that watch the last World cup will honestly go with France because they were the only team people never doubt about winning the League. The way Argentina was coming from different angle, none expected them to push hard. It was because of that game that Enzo Fernandez was signed to Chelsea for a whopping sum of $100m plus, like that game was combination of luck and opportunity meet preparations.

We can't deny that even the Argentina didn't have squad, you could see that immediately they won the world cup, many of them that have been looking for the trophy retired. They know what they want, they had it and they gave it a good bye which was the best move. Anyone coming to this world cup that is old and has won the world cup at least once will be coming because of pressure. Somebody like Messi don't need but his presence will spice the tournament.

[eaLiTy]

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In the previous world cup, France and brazil had the strongest squads. But we did not see  the expected results from these two teams. They did  not play well. It is not possible to perform well only with a strong  squad. For this, strong bonding and understanding  between the players is needed. France and brazil have  strong squads. But I  think Spain and argentina have a more stable overall performance. I am not expecting much from France.

I completely agree with your statement, having the strongest squad on papers will not literally translate into performance on the pitch. France and Brazil have had issues as collective teams because they relay on individual players. Unless they win matches on individual brilliance they will struggle as a collective unit.

The team with the best chemistry and a good dressing room atmosphere can work wonders. This was one of the most important aspects Argentina had when they won last time, and I hope they can continue that during this tournament.

[DanWalker]

We can't deny that even the Argentina didn't have squad, you could see that immediately they won the world cup, many of them that have been looking for the trophy retired. They know what they want, they had it and they gave it a good bye which was the best move. Anyone coming to this world cup that is old and has won the world cup at least once will be coming because of pressure. Somebody like Messi don't need but his presence will spice the tournament.

To win the world cup, it is more important than having a lot  of star players in the squad to have a decent  understanding between the  players. If the relationship between the players is  good, it is possible for them to perform well , and even win the title. The proof of this is the current champion Argentina. In the last world cup, Brazil and france were the  strongest teams. They had a lot of star players in their squads. Even then, they  could not play well. In this world cup, Brazil and France have the most star players in their  squads. Even then, I doubt whether either of these two teams will be able to qualify  for the final.

[hyudien]

To win the world cup, it is more important than having a lot  of star players in the squad to have a decent  understanding between the  players. If the relationship between the players is  good, it is possible for them to perform well , and even win the title. The proof of this is the current champion Argentina. In the last world cup, Brazil and france were the  strongest teams. They had a lot of star players in their squads. Even then, they  could not play well. In this world cup, Brazil and France have the most star players in their  squads. Even then, I doubt whether either of these two teams will be able to qualify  for the final.

Yes, because the team plays with 11 players, it needs unity and chemistry so that every match they win not because of luck. And to get all that choosing the right coach is the most important thing, I remember England in some years had many talented players and were one of the big favorites, but they failed, and then Germany, if anyone remembers when under joachim loew, Germany did not have many quality players at that time or not much better than other countries that were more favored, but he brought Germany to win the world cup.
Now Brazil and Francis have better player resources, and let's see them in the hands of Ancelotti and Deschamps, and one thing not to forget is Portugal, one of the other favorites in my opinion.

[yixichloro2xx]

To win the world cup, it is more important than having a lot  of star players in the squad to have a decent  understanding between the  players. If the relationship between the players is  good, it is possible for them to perform well , and even win the title. The proof of this is the current champion Argentina. In the last world cup, Brazil and france were the  strongest teams. They had a lot of star players in their squads. Even then, they  could not play well. In this world cup, Brazil and France have the most star players in their  squads. Even then, I doubt whether either of these two teams will be able to qualify  for the final.

Yes, because the team plays with 11 players, it needs unity and chemistry so that every match they win not because of luck. And to get all that choosing the right coach is the most important thing, I remember England in some years had many talented players and were one of the big favorites, but they failed, and then Germany, if anyone remembers when under joachim loew, Germany did not have many quality players at that time or not much better than other countries that were more favored, but he brought Germany to win the world cup.
Now Brazil and Francis have better player resources, and let's see them in the hands of Ancelotti and Deschamps, and one thing not to forget is Portugal, one of the other favorites in my opinion.

You are right, I prefer a team who has decent players and have unity within themselves than to have a team filled with so many stars and ego. England is a perfect example for that, since the time of David Beckham, Gerrard, Rooney these team was filled with mega stars but couldn't even achieve any international trophies throughout their career. To be honest I am starting to like what Tomas Tuchel did , because he is not looking for a player because of their fame instead he is looking for players who can fight for the team badge. That's what has been the problem of England. 2018 France was able to win the world cup because it wasn't a star filled team but I don't trust 2026 France reason is because of the Ballon d'or mbappe, Dembele and co. They won't really want to co operate with each other. I see Spain or Argentina again winning this.

[Catenaccio]

You are right, I prefer a team who has decent players and have unity within themselves than to have a team filled with so many stars and ego. England is a perfect example for that, since the time of David Beckham, Gerrard, Rooney these team was filled with mega stars but couldn't even achieve any international trophies throughout their career. To be honest I am starting to like what Tomas Tuchel did , because he is not looking for a player because of their fame instead he is looking for players who can fight for the team badge. That's what has been the problem of England. 2018 France was able to win the world cup because it wasn't a star filled team but I don't trust 2026 France reason is because of the Ballon d'or mbappe, Dembele and co. They won't really want to co operate with each other. I see Spain or Argentina again winning this.

Their national team have actually improved a lot in a last ten years after the ending of "golden generation" you mentioned. With Southgate management and players in generation of Harry Kane, England national team went very far in latest World Cup and Euro. They only lacked of a little bit more confidence, stronger mentality and luckiness to win a big title.

This summer, this player generation will play and fight together for a big title for their nation since World Cup 1966 hosted in their homeland. It's already 60 years since that World Cup and England has yet won any other title after that.

[ene1980]

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You are right, I prefer a team who has decent players and have unity within themselves than to have a team filled with so many stars and ego. England is a perfect example for that, since the time of David Beckham, Gerrard, Rooney these team was filled with mega stars but couldn't even achieve any international trophies throughout their career.

The Galácticos era is a prime example, Real Madrid had Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo Nazário, David Beckham, Luís Figo, Roberto Carlos, and Raúl, a dream team on paper and yet they went three consecutive seasons without a major trophy.

To be honest I am starting to like what Tomas Tuchel did , because he is not looking for a player because of their fame instead he is looking for players who can fight for the team badge. That's what has been the problem of England. 2018 France was able to win the world cup because it wasn't a star filled team but I don't trust 2026 France reason is because of the Ballon d'or mbappe, Dembele and co. They won't really want to co operate with each other. I see Spain or Argentina again winning this.

Since my team is not represented which is outrageous, I am excited to see the Argentina and England matches.

[Danica22]

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In the previous world cup, France and brazil had the strongest squads. But we did not see  the expected results from these two teams. They did  not play well. It is not possible to perform well only with a strong  squad. For this, strong bonding and understanding  between the players is needed. France and brazil have  strong squads. But I  think Spain and argentina have a more stable overall performance. I am not expecting much from France.

I completely agree with your statement, having the strongest squad on papers will not literally translate into performance on the pitch. France and Brazil have had issues as collective teams because they relay on individual players. Unless they win matches on individual brilliance they will struggle as a collective unit.

The team with the best chemistry and a good dressing room atmosphere can work wonders. This was one of the most important aspects Argentina had when they won last time, and I hope they can continue that during this tournament.

You have mentioned a very important  point. A team with good chemistry among the players. And a good dressing room atmosphere. There is no internal conflict among the  players. Only they can do well in the world cup. Along with all this, an experienced and talented  manager is needed. France, Brazil and england are quite strong squads in this world cup. But even then, Spain and argentina s eem to be the favorites for me. Because I have seen great chemistry among the spanish players. We have seen good bonding among the Spanish players in Euro  24. There are a bunch  of young players who have the ability to  perform well.

[Swordsoffreedom]

Their national team have actually improved a lot in a last ten years after the ending of "golden generation" you mentioned. With Southgate management and players in generation of Harry Kane, England national team went very far in latest World Cup and Euro. They only lacked of a little bit more confidence, stronger mentality and luckiness to win a big title.

This summer, this player generation will play and fight together for a big title for their nation since World Cup 1966 hosted in their homeland. It's already 60 years since that World Cup and England has yet won any other title after that.

England's squad is quite strong. They were able to qualify for the last Euro finals. But England lost in the final against Spain. England is also considered a favorite in the World Cup. Because they have a superb  squad.

England is in Group L in the World Cup. They will play against Croatia, Ghana and Panama respectively. It will not be easy for England to win against Croatia and Ghana. Even then, it is hoped that they will not make any big mistakes and will not lose. Hopefully, England will qualify for the next round from the top of the table.

[Wake Up]

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In the previous world cup, France and brazil had the strongest squads. But we did not see  the expected results from these two teams. They did  not play well. It is not possible to perform well only with a strong  squad. For this, strong bonding and understanding  between the players is needed. France and brazil have  strong squads. But I  think Spain and argentina have a more stable overall performance. I am not expecting much from France.

I completely agree with your statement, having the strongest squad on papers will not literally translate into performance on the pitch. France and Brazil have had issues as collective teams because they relay on individual players. Unless they win matches on individual brilliance they will struggle as a collective unit.

The team with the best chemistry and a good dressing room atmosphere can work wonders. This was one of the most important aspects Argentina had when they won last time, and I hope they can continue that during this tournament.

You have mentioned a very important  point. A team with good chemistry among the players. And a good dressing room atmosphere. There is no internal conflict among the  players. Only they can do well in the world cup. Along with all this, an experienced and talented  manager is needed. France, Brazil and england are quite strong squads in this world cup. But even then, Spain and argentina s eem to be the favorites for me. Because I have seen great chemistry among the spanish players. We have seen good bonding among the Spanish players in Euro  24. There are a bunch  of young players who have the ability to  perform well.

France, Spain, Argentina, Brazil are in this round. They will be important teams. Watching their matches is always enjoyable. However, in this round, we, as Turkey, will want to compete in the best way possible with our young players. Hopefully, we will see our team in the later rounds. We have talented players like Arda Güler, Kenan Yıldız, Orkun Kökçü, and goalkeeper Uğurcan. If we finish our group as leaders, we have a chance to advance to the next rounds. Hopefully, no players get injured and we can watch this tournament in the best way possible.

[Razmirraz]

We can't deny that even the Argentina didn't have squad, you could see that immediately they won the world cup, many of them that have been looking for the trophy retired. They know what they want, they had it and they gave it a good bye which was the best move. Anyone coming to this world cup that is old and has won the world cup at least once will be coming because of pressure. Somebody like Messi don't need but his presence will spice the tournament.

To win the world cup, it is more important than having a lot  of star players in the squad to have a decent  understanding between the  players. If the relationship between the players is  good, it is possible for them to perform well , and even win the title. The proof of this is the current champion Argentina. In the last world cup, Brazil and france were the  strongest teams. They had a lot of star players in their squads. Even then, they  could not play well. In this world cup, Brazil and France have the most star players in their  squads. Even then, I doubt whether either of these two teams will be able to qualify  for the final.

Team cohesion is more crucial than a group of star players chosen by the coach in a tournament. Argentina's success in previous World Cups was due to their ability to build close relationships and understanding between players. Although other teams were always favored due to their abundance of individual talent, weaknesses in building collective power often prevented them from maximizing the team's potential.
The 2026 World Cup will be the longest tournament in the history of the World Cup, with 48 countries participating. The challenges for big teams like Argentina, France, Brazil, and several other teams will be even tougher. The dynamics of modern football prove that teamwork, tactics, and solidity between players are far more decisive in determining the path to the final than simply relying on a lineup of star players.

[Zoomic]

You are right, I prefer a team who has decent players and have unity within themselves than to have a team filled with so many stars and ego. England is a perfect example for that, since the time of David Beckham, Gerrard, Rooney these team was filled with mega stars but couldn't even achieve any international trophies throughout their career. To be honest I am starting to like what Tomas Tuchel did , because he is not looking for a player because of their fame instead he is looking for players who can fight for the team badge. That's what has been the problem of England. 2018 France was able to win the world cup because it wasn't a star filled team but I don't trust 2026 France reason is because of the Ballon d'or mbappe, Dembele and co. They won't really want to co operate with each other. I see Spain or Argentina again winning this.

I have been thinking about Tuchel and his World cup team. He produced a team that shocked many people and I don't know how he had such a gut to make the selection. I just wish he is successful because English fans can do crazy things that he will not imagine.

I think Tuchel made two notable mistakes in his selection;
1. Droping Maguire who had a very good season and also a threat on aerial contests is not the best choice for him.

2. Dropping Palmer/Foden totally and going with Madueke is not so good. No matter how poor Palmer is, he has a name to protect and good be a good substitute when England is failing.

I just wish Tuchel the best, but me as a coach must find a way to squeeze in Arnord Alexander.

[$weetne$$]

Harry Kane, who can hate him, he has always sacrificed himself for everyone and has always gone out of his way to manage his attack, i think he sacrificed himself too much where he played before, now being at Bayern Munich he is able to express his potential, and it shows, i are happy for him he seems to have been reborn.

Bayern Munich has been a place that has helped his career entirely and also positioned him for the potential he was almost never able to express when he was in other team, all his effort then did felt like they were not working and not seen as supposed but now it is clear that he has been able to showcase that potential that everyone now wants him to be part of their team so they can have a share of his performance. I am really looking out for him at the world cup that together with is team mates, he will be bale to get it if possible as this may be the last he will be playing in.

[pewboy]

Except for the champions league and Conference League finals, all the other matches are probably over. The players are now resting. PSG and Arsenal players are now preparing for the final. And the fans  are also eagerly waiting to enjoy the last match before the World Cup. The champions league final is always exciting. And there is a lot of hype for it among the fans. I will buy the jersey of my favorite team in the world cup after the champions league is over. This is the  first step of the world cup insanity.

they are resting in view of the final which will certainly be very demanding, this is something of vital importance for the teams who are doing very important preparation, regarding the World Cup it is not something that for now should concern the players who will have to play in the champions final.