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

[Adbitco]

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 haven't seen all the squad from various countries for the world cup, not that I can't be just that I haven't got the time to do it but judging from the 3 names you have called here, I'm satisfied with the midfielders. I knew Bellingham must be called, his been so good at his club even though his performance this season is not upto what he did in his first season for Real Madrid. His drop in performance can be linked to the surgery he had earlier this season, but just before the surgery he was in mad form, then after his arrival the team slowed down, a tree cannot make a forest that's the reason for his drop. But him pairing with the likes of Eze and Rodgers will again bring out the beast in Bellingham.

[yenerbatmaz]

In terms of winning the league, there is a small chance that Portugal will win regardless of how we want them to because there are a lot of better teams that will make it difficult for them. France is already cooking something serious ahead of the world cup.

the world cup is certainly a very difficult competition to win, you cannot win with a single player, if the best player in the world is lucky enough to also have a great team around him he wins otherwise it will be very difficult for them to win, this is how Messi won, which Cristiano Ronaldo can do this year.

It is very difficult for Cristiano Ronaldo to win the trophy this time. Last time we saw how much the entire Argentina team helped Messi in all aspects and how much the entire team played on the field. If we talk about this aspect of Cristiano Ronaldo or his team, then maybe it will not be the same at all. In this World Cup, the biggest and strongest team is France. France is the strongest team in this World Cup and next to it is Argentina and there are several other strong teams and after that is Portugal.

I agree that France has a strong squad and a good team, but Spain is a stronger team. My favorite for the championship is Spain.
In Portugal, Ronaldo would be more useful on the bench, but their manager can't keep Ronaldo on the bench.
Argentina won't achieve anything. At most, they'll reach the quarter-finals.
My favorite is Spain.

Turkey will also be in the World Cup, but if they have a chance, they'll reach the quarter-finals at most. Our team's squad also consists of very good players.

[SuperBitMan]

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 believe all the pick are very good and I believe they are the best choice made by the manager, with all the players I’m seeing in the England squad they are seriously part of the teams I feel can lift the World Cup this year, I love all the players that was picked and people should not be complaining why they didn’t pick a particular player, if I was the manager I won’t pick Foden because his not inform this season and his not better than the players that was picked.
Palmer has not been performing very well this season I didn’t see any impact he made in Chelsea so why should a player like that be included in the squad for the World Cup leaving those who made more impact in their team.

[Die_empty]

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.

Obviously, Foden and Palmer are exceptional. Player but based on their current form, a sensible coach will not drop Eze and Bellingham for them. It would have been a difficult situation if the World Cup had been held last year when Palmer and Foden were at their best. Some of these criticisms have a racial undertone. I have read some of them questioning why black players would be chosen instead of white English players. Kudos to Thomas Tuchel for standing for quality instead of being racially biased.

[AakZaki]

Spain and France are very strong in attacks

Honestly in this World Cup I was disappointed with the Spanish team, they seemed to choose the side of the club which this time they excluded Real Madrid players. For some reason they didn't call up any Real Madrid players, even though I don't think Carreras or Huijsen are too bad to be called up to the Spanish national team.

So this World Cup I want to support Team France, considering that most of the players are seen on fire at their respective clubs. The French team's offense looked deadly combining the trio of Mbappe, Dembele and Olise.
Meanwhile, in the midfield there is a great trio of Kante, Tchouameni and Doue. The combination looks perfect and is worth looking forward to.

[asriloni]

Can anyone recommend a platform that provides comprehensive World Cup information? I'm looking for a site that covers team news and player updates, as well as detailed historical data on team and player performances. Ideally, I'd also like to see breakdowns like who is the best defender on each team, key statistics (goals scored, etc.), and team top scorers. On top of that, I'm looking for predictions as well, such as which team will concede the fewest goals in Matchday 1, which will concede the most, and similar analytical insights. The more detail, the better.

You can try this. It will give you all of informations you have mentioned above. I also often used Squawka to get the news , update, team stats and everything. So it's basically all in one site to get everything related to the football(WC included).
I hope it will be useful for you.

[MarjorieZimmermanGinger]

Obviously, Foden and Palmer are exceptional. Player but based on their current form, a sensible coach will not drop Eze and Bellingham for them. It would have been a difficult situation if the World Cup had been held last year when Palmer and Foden were at their best. Some of these criticisms have a racial undertone. I have read some of them questioning why black players would be chosen instead of white English players. Kudos to Thomas Tuchel for standing for quality instead of being racially biased.

Thomas Tuchel certainly has his own perspective on why these two players weren't included. If we look at their individual qualities, it's possible their performance has declined which is why they weren't called up. Eze and Bellingham are more consistent, as their performances have improved significantly, so Thomas Tuchel sees them as worthy choices. Issues about skin color shouldn't be an excuse in football, but we hear about them often and I agree that Thomas Tuchel is far wiser in selecting the players he needs than those issues.

[giorgione]

Wait did I hear you say Germany is one of the favourites to win the world cup? Very laughable, you think it's the Germany of 12 years ago, no mate, Germany is a shadow of their former self, last world cup, they were dumped out in the group stages, this time around of they should make it past the R16 I'm sure they wouldn't get past QF. You also downplayed the importance of Ronaldo, I just laughed because the more people doubt him, the more he proves himself the more. I love what he did in the final between Spain Vs Portugal, they mocked him and the rest was history.

I don't see Germany as an outsider, on the contrary i think they are one of the best teams in the tournament, i don't know if they can really be considered a really weak team, certainly compared to France or Spain or Portugal the level is much lower but there are teams that are truly miserable in this tournament and i don't think they are worse than the African teams.

[aipercoin]

Look at 2022 world cup, it was the worst ever world cup that was ever hosted and yet FIFA was okay with it, and we watched it on TV without any trouble and didn't had to go to Qatar. All of this is a bit of a trouble and we should not be considering how "easy" it is for the teams or the fans or anything like that because FIFA has not been making it easy for a long time. This is just for the TV, and for the TV nobody will care.

Now we can easily avoid USA too, they think their nation is great to go because people from third world nations go there to live, thinking they are better than the world because of it, when in reality we are far happier here and would not even visit them as a tourist for the world cup. Some will go, if they love football, but it won't be much.

He thinks it's just a matter of interest and profits, those who love football and have the financial opportunity will go to see the World Cup that's for sure, but those who love football and don't have the opportunity the only way to see them is always TV.
Unfortunately, FIFA decides for everyone, they may or may not like the choices, but we spectators and fans can only adapt.

[savetheFORUM]

Obviously, Foden and Palmer are exceptional. Player but based on their current form, a sensible coach will not drop Eze and Bellingham for them. It would have been a difficult situation if the World Cup had been held last year when Palmer and Foden were at their best. Some of these criticisms have a racial undertone. I have read some of them questioning why black players would be chosen instead of white English players. Kudos to Thomas Tuchel for standing for quality instead of being racially biased.

England always has enough issues regarding their selection in big events. They have too many players, most of whom are facing injuries. This gives them problems in the current squad. The drop-off of Palmer and Foden is causing serious chaos, but the coach is the right person to decide who is going to play and who is having no chance.

Thomas Tuchel is doing a good job; this is going to be a big test for his abilities. Eze and Bellingham are surely too good of players to be dropped from the squad. No coach will take any risk while they are going to play in the World Cup with this squad. I am expecting them to have a good chance of going into the top 4.

[Lida93]

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 haven't seen all the squad from various countries for the world cup, not that I can't be just that I haven't got the time to do it but judging from the 3 names you have called here, I'm satisfied with the midfielders. I knew Bellingham must be called, his been so good at his club even though his performance this season is not upto what he did in his first season for Real Madrid. His drop in performance can be linked to the surgery he had earlier this season, but just before the surgery he was in mad form, then after his arrival the team slowed down, a tree cannot make a forest that's the reason for his drop. But him pairing with the likes of Eze and Rodgers will again bring out the beast in Bellingham.

Thomas Tuchel is the head coach and he alone reserves the right to pick whomever he deems fit to be in the England squad for the upcoming World Cup final hence whatever emanates from it thereafter only the coach would be held responsible, it is Thomas Tuchel that knows the ability of all the players at the moment, I think the coach made his decisions based on the individual performances of the players this season which for me is quite justified because some of the omitted players were not in their best form and couldn't have being included in Worlds Cup list.

[Cryptoprincess101]

Brazil Gives Neymar An Ultimatum To Decide If He Will Play At The 2026 World Cup

I think at this point, Neymar Jr should just step down from participating at the world cup because it will be needless for him to go and not make any impact in the team due to fears of injury. Recently, he has been examined of a calf injury which will rule him out for about 3 weeks which means that he will not be available for trainings with his national team Brazil and the world cup is just 2 weeks to kick-off so he will definitely miss Brazil's first leg match against Morocco which is scheduled on 13th June and we can't be sure of his fitness when he finally returns. I think Carlo Ancelotti should just exclude him from the squad because it will be a disappointment if he continually falls to injury at the world cup.

[9ja Amaka]

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 have seem the England squad and I think the squad selection is mainly by merit, buy I only have questions on.2 players that was included and also a player that was excluded in the team. Foe the midfield I think all the players deserve to be their except for Jordan Henderson.  I understand that Foden did not have a very good season, but I think I would have preferred him to Henderson,  because I think he is a different kind of midfielder compared to the other players that was called up, aside from that I think the other players deserve to be in that midfield.  Another player that I was surprised that was not included in the squad is Harry Maguire, I think he had a good season and he is one of the best defender in Manchester United this season, so not including him in the squad is really surprising.  I think he deserves to be in the squad more than John Stones, be he did not play a lot of match this season, and I think they really do needs Maguire's experience

[StarenseN]

There aren't that many type of thing at the bigger picture, we should be considering how this could be a very weird situation for the long term if you are not careful. If you can do something that could be better on the long run, then it would make a lot more sense.

This is why France and Spain is being seen as something that could win it all because they are doing amazing and looking something that is super entertaining for the long term. I think it is clear that we can't really make this work, it is not going to be that much of an easy thing to handle, and if we can do this then we can be sure to bet on it very good. There are a lot of situations that would change for the long term if they are not careful.

[KTChampions]

I agree that France has a strong squad and a good team, but Spain is a stronger team. My favorite for the championship is Spain.
In Portugal, Ronaldo would be more useful on the bench, but their manager can't keep Ronaldo on the bench.
Argentina won't achieve anything. At most, they'll reach the quarter-finals.
My favorite is Spain.

Turkey will also be in the World Cup, but if they have a chance, they'll reach the quarter-finals at most. Our team's squad also consists of very good players.

Spain does indeed look a little stronger than France (although some might argue), but only a little. In fact, the balance of power here is random if you compare the teams directly. As for the World Cup, the teams' paths will be critical. If Spain faces a strong team in the Round of 16 and France faces an underdog, the odds for the title will be heavily in France's favor (and vice versa is also true). The teams' real chances will be more or less clear only after the group stage.

[Zlantann]

Brazil Gives Neymar An Ultimatum To Decide If He Will Play At The 2026 World Cup

I think at this point, Neymar Jr should just step down from participating at the world cup because it will be needless for him to go and not make any impact in the team due to fears of injury. Recently, he has been examined of a calf injury which will rule him out for about 3 weeks which means that he will not be available for trainings with his national team Brazil and the world cup is just 2 weeks to kick-off so he will definitely miss Brazil's first leg match against Morocco which is scheduled on 13th June and we can't be sure of his fitness when he finally returns. I think Carlo Ancelotti should just exclude him from the squad because it will be a disappointment if he continually falls to injury at the world cup.

Neymar's club, Santos, cleared him medically. But further tests showed that he has a grade two calf injury, which is the partial tear of the calf muscle fibers. This injury could take up to 3 to 8 weeks based on the extent of damage. I knew that the player's biggest impediment to making the final World Cup list was his injury-prone nature. Carlo Ancelotti wants to give him a place as a sign of respect for his contribution to the Brazilian national team. But he might end up missing the competition if he doesn't heal fast. I wish him a speedy recovery.

[jeremypwr]

I saw on one of the sites either DK or FD that people are betting big on USA to win @ 100-1
This has to be a "betting with your heart" type of situation
Interesting to note that their best finish was 3rd place in 1930, at the very first World Cup.

[Minor Miner]

I don't see Germany as an outsider, on the contrary i think they are one of the best teams in the tournament, i don't know if they can really be considered a really weak team, certainly compared to France or Spain or Portugal the level is much lower but there are teams that are truly miserable in this tournament and i don't think they are worse than the African teams.

Germany is not a weak team. They are quite strong. But if we compare them with teams like France, Spain or Brazil, then Germany will be far behind. Even Germany's chances of winning this World Cup are very low.

Germany will not face any challenge in the first round of the World Cup. They should win all three matches. The opponents are relatively weak. Germany will play against teams like Curacao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador. Germany will be considered as favorites in all three matches and they have a high chance of winning. Germany will qualify for the next round from the top of the table.

[Supreme Donvic]

Brazil Gives Neymar An Ultimatum To Decide If He Will Play At The 2026 World Cup

I think at this point, Neymar Jr should just step down from participating at the world cup because it will be needless for him to go and not make any impact in the team due to fears of injury. Recently, he has been examined of a calf injury which will rule him out for about 3 weeks which means that he will not be available for trainings with his national team Brazil and the world cup is just 2 weeks to kick-off so he will definitely miss Brazil's first leg match against Morocco which is scheduled on 13th June and we can't be sure of his fitness when he finally returns. I think Carlo Ancelotti should just exclude him from the squad because it will be a disappointment if he continually falls to injury at the world cup.

Neymar's club, Santos, cleared him medically. But further tests showed that he has a grade two calf injury, which is the partial tear of the calf muscle fibers. This injury could take up to 3 to 8 weeks based on the extent of damage. I knew that the player's biggest impediment to making the final World Cup list was his injury-prone nature. Carlo Ancelotti wants to give him a place as a sign of respect for his contribution to the Brazilian national team. But he might end up missing the competition if he doesn't heal fast. I wish him a speedy recovery.

Neymar is a very good player and he has done very well for the Brazil national team, you are right his major problem has always been injury and that has stopped him from achieving things he would have achieved in the history of football and I know the reason that he was included in the national team for the world cup was not because of his fitness or performance it was because of his past history and the things he has done and I'm happy he was actually giving a space in order to play This world cup because this will be his last world cup and I'm sure he will get better and we join in every match Brazil we pray in the world cup.

[cande86]

It is very difficult for Cristiano Ronaldo to win the trophy this time. Last time we saw how much the entire Argentina team helped Messi in all aspects and how much the entire team played on the field. If we talk about this aspect of Cristiano Ronaldo or his team, then maybe it will not be the same at all. In this World Cup, the biggest and strongest team is France. France is the strongest team in this World Cup and next to it is Argentina and there are several other strong teams and after that is Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo is an incredible player who shatters record after record, but i don't think he really has the chance to win the championship, he certainly has a good chance but never like Argentina in Qatar where Messi was really helped from every point of view in every area.