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

[BRINIRHA]

I think Sweden will be favorite in today's match, boasting talented players like Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak, who can be relied upon to break down Tunisia's defense.
Tunisia is known for its strong defense, but Sweden has enough resources to try to defeat Tunisia.
There are a few things to keep in mind this match will likely be a tight affair, with high scores unlikely, or with neither side scoring less than 3 goals.

The favorite will not guarantee anything for now as I feel that there will be a lack of goals again for this match just as it happened for the Ivory Coast match against Ecuador some time ago I will not even hesitate to be under 2.5 in this match as I feel this match will not be much of a goal and may even be a draw.

Sweden is the favorite but when looking at how weak the attack is even though they have some grade A players like Isak or Gyokeres but I am very doubtful about their teamwork.
Graham Potter's focus on defense in recent games has made the attack a little weaker and if the scheme stays the same at 5-4-1 or 5-3-2 I don't think this will be an easy win for Sweden despite being the favorites.

[Solokan]

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Japan vs. the Netherlands ended in a 2-2 draw, and now they each have three points. Of course, they were in a tight match, and finally, Daichi Kamada was certainly a hero for Japan because he scored a goal in the 89th minute that ultimately resulted in a draw. If he hadn't scored, Japan would have definitely lost to the Netherlands. Japan is currently ranked first in Group F, and this certainly makes me curious about who will replace Japan or whether they will maintain their position in first place.

In this match, I lost my bet because I thought Japan would win, but it turned out Japan couldn't get three points. Now, Japan and the Netherlands must definitely try harder in their upcoming matches. In my opinion, World Cup matches are very difficult to predict. Do you also find it difficult to bet on World Cup matches?

[Tamaperdana]

The match between  Australia  vs turkiye  is one of the interesting  fixtures  to watch  to be very honest  I never thought  it will be this interesting. From the first  have being  played you could tell that there will be more to see in the second  half, even though  Australia  is leading  at half time  buy a goal, Turkish  team are fighting  back really  hard and if they keep up with that performance  they will comeback  and probably  snatch  a win in the game. There were a lot of wonderful  moments  from the first half that I watch and I hope to see more in the second  half. Why do I feel like I would  like it if turkiye  eventually  do a comeback  in the game?, No good reason though  I just feel they played better and deserved  to win.

It cannot be denied that Turkey played very well in this match, as evidenced by their excellent ball control. They also had numerous opportunities. Unfortunately, they were all in vain, unable to convert those opportunities into goals, ultimately losing 2-0 to Australia. I think it's a real shame,, as you said, Turkey deserved to win this match, as they dominated everything. But perhaps Turkey was too hasty in this match, and they ended up conceding, allowing Australia to score.

So,, I hope Turkey doesn't repeat the same mistake in their second match. It's clear from the second match that it will be a crucial match for their position in the standings. Therefore, Turkey must win their second match. Because that's the only way they can advance to the next phase. Furthermore,, Guler played exceptionally well in this match, so hopefully he can maintain that form.

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[Hypnotizer]

What happened in Curacao was something many of us expected; a team going for the first time and facing Germany, it was obvious they were going to get crushed. But I liked the attitude of the Curacao players because they ran, they didn't give up despite the quality of the Germans. They always believed in their game and kept playing as if nothing was wrong. I admire that; at no point did I see them give up. They believed in themselves.

Germany were the superior in that match and even the sportsbook gave a 41.0 odd for Curaçao to win in this game, so it’s no surprise they were crushed. But this good thing is in their World Cup debut match, they score their first World Cup goal.

I saw lots of meme flying around comparing the 2014 World Cup game when the German National team thrashed Brazil the same score line of 7-1 in their first match and went on to winning the trophy.


Netherland Vs Japan ended a draw, I expected Netherland to win though but Japan played a good game and the late goal help them save one point in this game. The first half was goalless but the second half was really interesting..

[WatChe]

11 matches have been completed so far, and almost all the matches were enjoyable. I couldn't point out even one match that was boring. The Germany vs Curaçao match was the most lop-sided one (7-1) so far, but even in that one Curaçao managed to score one goal and kept the crowd entertained. And the results so far has been a big disappointment for the European fans who were fiercely against the idea of a 48-team world cup, and inclusion of Asian/African teams. Asian teams are performing exceptionally so far. Korea managed to defeat Czechia (2-1), and Australia managed to win against Türkiye (2-0). Also, Qatar managed to get a draw against Switzerland (1-1). Among the African teams, Morocco managed to get a draw against Brazil, while Côte d'Ivoire won against Ecuador (1-0). Only South Africa has been a disappointment.

Curaçao team is playing there first ever FIFA world cup football and they have made a history by becoming the smallest country to play the FIFA world cup. Germany is a strong team but still Livano Comenencia from Curaçao was able to score the equaliser in 21st minute which brought their fans on their feet. Curaçao defence was not good and that allowed Germans to score 7 goals in the match. Germans were able to beat Brazil with same scoreline in 2014 FIFA world cup and if they can do this with Brazil then Curaçao is still a very new team in FIFA world cup.

[Iamgoat]

I think Sweden will be favorite in today's match, boasting talented players like Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak, who can be relied upon to break down Tunisia's defense.
Tunisia is known for its strong defense, but Sweden has enough resources to try to defeat Tunisia.
There are a few things to keep in mind this match will likely be a tight affair, with high scores unlikely, or with neither side scoring less than 3 goals.

Gyokeres and Isak are big assets in football right now and having the both of them as part of the squad depth for Sweden is a team any other team should ordinarily be scared of at the moment with the caliber of these two players and more and any team playing with them must work hard to protect their defense if they want to survive from the effect of these two strong players but I trust Tunisia for one thing, they are not a team you can easily break no matter how strong you are. They also may not have the best or the most popular players in their team but they are very strong in their defense and formation and you must give them such recognition.

[Tonimez]

What happened in Curacao was something many of us expected; a team going for the first time and facing Germany, it was obvious they were going to get crushed. But I liked the attitude of the Curacao players because they ran, they didn't give up despite the quality of the Germans. They always believed in their game and kept playing as if nothing was wrong. I admire that; at no point did I see them give up. They believed in themselves.

Germany were the superior in that match and even the sportsbook gave a 41.0 odd for Curaçao to win in this game, so it’s no surprise they were crushed. But this good thing is in their World Cup debut match, they score their first World Cup goal.

I saw lots of meme flying around comparing the 2014 World Cup game when the German National team thrashed Brazil the same score line of 7-1 in their first match and went on to winning the trophy.

Germany punished the Curacao team in their world cup first appearance in a very funny way. The goals were raining and I can say that Germany had the opportunity to score more goals but decided to get unserious towards the end. When the game started and I saw Curacao pressing, I was wondering how they got that strong especially when they went ahead to draw the game almost immediately after Germany took the lead. Not until Germany took over the game leaving them with "Scoring a world cup goal" as the only thing to celebrate.

Netherland Vs Japan ended a draw, I expected Netherland to win though but Japan played a good game and the late goal help them save one point in this game. The first half was goalless but the second half was really interesting..

The Netherlands Vs Japan game is an annoying game for me. I'm surprised that Netherlands could not convert their chances and infact, their game pattern made me feel they're too relaxed and seeing Japan as a walkover. Japan team has remained the same since their 2018 world cup. Their fearless attacks even in the face of a superior team has been their strength. Despite trailing by one goal always, they fought and got rewarded with a draw. Virgil keep scoring, his height advantage is a big plus for any team he plays for especially during set pieces.

Amad Diallo has quickly registered his name in the list of world cup scorers after scoring in his first world cup game against Ecuador in the early hours of today. Ecuador was referred to as one of the highest defences in this tournament during the pre match analysis. Ivory coast has made a good impact by securing a 3 points in their first game. With this three points, I can say that it is almost very certain that Ivory coast has qualified for next round because they will definitely beat Curacao in their next game. If Germany eventually looses points to Ecuador, then Ivory coast could go on to top the table after playing for a draw against Germany. Even though I slept off during the game because it's late night here but I was impressed when I woke up to see the score line.

[abaeze]

Netherland Vs Japan ended a draw, I expected Netherland to win though but Japan played a good game and the late goal help them save one point in this game. The first half was goalless but the second half was really interesting..

The Dutch fans had underestimated Japan but Japan proved them wrong and showed that they too can be dangerous to hold their own at any time and on any large scale. A goalless first half showed the Netherlands' weakness and a goal conceded in the second half showed Japan's strength. Although the Netherlands had a better chance of winning, especially when they took the lead in the second half, Japan showed once again why they are known as a dangerous team in big tournaments. No matter how strong a country's squad is on paper, the performance on the field is the key to winning the match. Japan played organized football throughout the match, patiently waiting for opportunities and scoring a last minute goal to salvage a crucial point.

[Marvelockg]

What happened in Curacao was something many of us expected; a team going for the first time and facing Germany, it was obvious they were going to get crushed. But I liked the attitude of the Curacao players because they ran, they didn't give up despite the quality of the Germans. They always believed in their game and kept playing as if nothing was wrong. I admire that; at no point did I see them give up. They believed in themselves.

Germany were the superior in that match and even the sportsbook gave a 41.0 odd for Curaçao to win in this game, so it’s no surprise they were crushed. But this good thing is in their World Cup debut match, they score their first World Cup goal.

I've always known that Germany was going to thrash Curaçao because it is a simple game for game and with their years of experience and the kind of players in the German squad, the only thing that the Curaçao players should have been working on is to make sure that they did not concede so many goal in their debut game but unfortunately, the German machine didn't come into the game for a friendly play. i am seeing the German team as the likes of Bayern in the champions league. they always play very well and put up a really fair impression but at the end might only go so far to be knocked out later. having a good start against a small team is not enough reason why any team can be dimed deserving of eventually winning the world cup.

[Die_empty]

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Japan vs. the Netherlands ended in a 2-2 draw, and now they each have three points. Of course, they were in a tight match, and finally, Daichi Kamada was certainly a hero for Japan because he scored a goal in the 89th minute that ultimately resulted in a draw. If he hadn't scored, Japan would have definitely lost to the Netherlands. Japan is currently ranked first in Group F, and this certainly makes me curious about who will replace Japan or whether they will maintain their position in first place.

In this match, I lost my bet because I thought Japan would win, but it turned out Japan couldn't get three points. Now, Japan and the Netherlands must definitely try harder in their upcoming matches. In my opinion, World Cup matches are very difficult to predict. Do you also find it difficult to bet on World Cup matches?

Since the match ended in a draw, the Netherlands and Japan have one point. Three points are for winners, while teams that played a draw get just one. The match was an interesting game because both sides played attacking football. Both goalkeepers were at work throughout the match.

Sweden tops the League after demolishing Tunisia with four goals. I had high expectations for the African side because of their experience in the World Cup. But they ended up as one of the worst losers in their first game.

[Woodie]

Looking at how results have been coming up to this point, I think the both teams to score seems like a good market as I have seen this to have 75% landing rate.. imagine Germany conceding against a Curacao team that I thought was only involved in issuing casino licenses but also score against a German side  Anyway plenty of games still to come hope this narrative keeps happening..

[Nahl]

Germany won 7 - 1 from Curacao is really surprised me because, although i was saying Germany will easily to won but i didn't expect the scores will be huge like that and for some people this score is remain them to the previous world cup when Germany beat Brazil several years ago.

Japan have proven their quality that although their opponent one of the strongest team in this tournament Netherlands but they didn't give up til the end and i think draw is the fair result for both teams considering they were playing well yesterday.

For France i have to says this is dissapointing because before tournament begin i was imagined with their composition of squad France will scores a lot of goals in this tournament but the loses from Ivory Coast have been proven France is not too solid and their defensive lines also quite poor even some of the defender did several fatal mistakes.

[Jossque]

Germany rained goals down on their weaker opponents. In a match that ended 3-1 at half-time, Germany scored a further four goals in the second half to secure a 7-1 victory over Curaçao. Germany scored the opening goal early on but conceded a goal 15 minutes later, allowing Curaçao to score their first ever World Cup goal. Stepping up the pressure, Germany closed out the first half 3-1. It was a match in which the attacking line, with the exception of Leroy Sané, made a significant contribution. Havertz scored two goals, whilst Kimmich provided two assists.

[Silikiem]

Looking at how results have been coming up to this point, I think the both teams to score seems like a good market as I have seen this to have 75% landing rate.. imagine Germany conceding against a Curacao team that I thought was only involved in issuing casino licenses but also score against a German side  Anyway plenty of games still to come hope this narrative keeps happening..

Yes, so far the results of the matches being played have been expected, the big guns are winning with high margins against the smaller teams with the smaller teams just finding a way to get a consolation goal in. Germany scoring 7:1 Against Curaçao and just last night we saw Sweden demolishing Tunisia by 5:1. I think for Tunisia they need to improve their game because unlike Curaçao who are making their first World Cup appearance, Tunisia have been present in multiple World Cup Tournaments but presently they are really in a Bad form, remember they were trashed 5:0 by Belgium in their last friendly game while preparing for this World Cup, many thought it was just a friendly and that they will improve during the major tournament, but it’s obvious they might not be able to make it to the next round of the competition if they continue like this.

[Swordsoffreedom]

It cannot be denied that Turkey played very well in this match, as evidenced by their excellent ball control. They also had numerous opportunities. Unfortunately, they were all in vain, unable to convert those opportunities into goals, ultimately losing 2-0 to Australia. I think it's a real shame,, as you said, Turkey deserved to win this match, as they dominated everything. But perhaps Turkey was too hasty in this match, and they ended up conceding, allowing Australia to score.

So,, I hope Turkey doesn't repeat the same mistake in their second match. It's clear from the second match that it will be a crucial match for their position in the standings. Therefore, Turkey must win their second match. Because that's the only way they can advance to the next phase. Furthermore,, Guler played exceptionally well in this match, so hopefully he can maintain that form.

There is no doubt that Turkiye dominated the match. They were able to attack a lot. But their defense was shaky. Australia used this opportunity well. Australia attacked very little, but their attacks were very planned.

Australia did their homework on Turkiye very well. They knew the weak points of Turkiye defense. And in the end they could have scored two goals. On the other hand, despite having 28 shots in the entire match, Turkiye players could not score a single goal. This is really sad.

In Group D, I considered Paraguay and Turkiye to be the strongest. But both of these teams lost their first match. USA is at the top of the table and Australia is in second place.

[@nn@_pen9]

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Japan vs. the Netherlands ended in a 2-2 draw, and now they each have three points. Of course, they were in a tight match, and finally, Daichi Kamada was certainly a hero for Japan because he scored a goal in the 89th minute that ultimately resulted in a draw. If he hadn't scored, Japan would have definitely lost to the Netherlands. Japan is currently ranked first in Group F, and this certainly makes me curious about who will replace Japan or whether they will maintain their position in first place.

In this match, I lost my bet because I thought Japan would win, but it turned out Japan couldn't get three points. Now, Japan and the Netherlands must definitely try harder in their upcoming matches. In my opinion, World Cup matches are very difficult to predict. Do you also find it difficult to bet on World Cup matches?

I don't think the two countries got three points, but one point because they drew. Only Sweden got full points when they beat Tunisia 5-1. Yes, Japan showed its class in this biggest football event. This Asian representative is indeed worthy and should be taken into account in the Group F phase this time. There are big candidates for countries that will be very difficult to qualify, namely Sweden, Japan, and the Netherlands itself. If either country is careless in a match, their chances of advancing to the next stage could be dashed. Of course, betting is just a prediction based on our reasoning and abilities, and the final result is sometimes very difficult to predict. Just look at the match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador, and who would have thought Ivory Coast could win? This is football, it's very difficult to predict; they will give their all in this major event and carry their country's flag even higher.

[hyudien]

Looking at how results have been coming up to this point, I think the both teams to score seems like a good market as I have seen this to have 75% landing rate.. imagine Germany conceding against a Curacao team that I thought was only involved in issuing casino licenses but also score against a German side  Anyway plenty of games still to come hope this narrative keeps happening..

Yes, I agree with the choice of this option, of the 11 matches that have been played only 4 have failed, if the average BTTS (yes) odds are 1.8, it will still be profitable. But it still has to be carefully calculated because if you find a match like Curacao vs Germany, there are too many level gaps, which although Curacao managed to score, they scored with a little luck in that match. Now there are 4 matches coming up, the BTTS (yes) option that might fail is Spain vs Verde.

[Livingleged]

Switzerland failed to beat Qatar, and I’d say that was frankly unexpected. Switzerland was the heavy favorite in this match and played dominantly from the start, but they were forced to settle for a draw after conceding a goal in the final minute against Qatar. Despite dominating the game from start to finish, their inability to score a second goal clearly cost them dearly.

That’s exactly how teams are punished in football if they fail to score  at every chance Dey gets even after dominating the match, clearly Switzerland should have won the game with probably 3-4 goal margin but I really do not  know how they settle for just 1 goal up and it turned to be a regret for them, only if they had scored like two or three when they had the chance the late goals would’ve not make any difference in the game but unfortunately they had to settle for a draw at the end and it’s getting more frustrating while I enjoy the competition among the groups.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

Looking at how results have been coming up to this point, I think the both teams to score seems like a good market as I have seen this to have 75% landing rate.. imagine Germany conceding against a Curacao team that I thought was only involved in issuing casino licenses but also score against a German side  Anyway plenty of games still to come hope this narrative keeps happening..

To be fair, the goal they scored would have been held by Neuer if there wasn't a deflection. Also, people only know half the truth about Curacao. All these guys are professional football players, one even plays for PSV Eindhoven. They were all trained in Dutch football academies when they were young, so they are definitely no nobodies. Just because they play for Curacao doesn't mean they have been raised on the island, most of them have been raised in the Netherlands actually.

[Danica22]

That’s exactly how teams are punished in football if they fail to score  at every chance Dey gets even after dominating the match, clearly Switzerland should have won the game with probably 3-4 goal margin but I really do not  know how they settle for just 1 goal up and it turned to be a regret for them, only if they had scored like two or three when they had the chance the late goals would’ve not make any difference in the game but unfortunately they had to settle for a draw at the end and it’s getting more frustrating while I enjoy the competition among the groups.

This year's World cup journey has just begun. But we have already seen unexpected  results in several matches. Brazil failed to win against morocco. Turkey lost 2-0  against australia. This was also an unexpected result for me. We know that the switzerland team is quite strong. But they failed to  win even against weaker  opponents like Qatar. Switzerland managed to score only one goal from the penalty spot. There was no  shortage of effort from Switzerland's players to score. But the finish was poor.