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

[fredericktaylor]

It really is an interesting match of this group but not overall because we all know what the result would be. Seeing at the team’s quality in this group then it is by far the most interesting match because these two are arguably strongest teams of the group but if we talk about the quality difference between Argentina and austria then it is huge. Though we will hope it’s an interesting match because many big teams have given upsetting performances and most were draws so hope not this match draws and Argentina wins to go onto advancing the group stage easily.

I am not expecting to count Argentina among one of those teams who has given or will be giving an upsetting performance at the world cup this year,  they will do better in this fixture and I expect to see a combination of brilliance,  and entertainment in this game, so I hope to see it as one I can consider is going to be interesting. Austria does not look like a team that should deny Argentina the points,  although they may challenge them a little but I do not expect them to stop Argentina in this.

I hope that the fans will enjoy the game with excitement throughout the entire match of Argentina. Although we cannot be confirm of winning in football games in advance, because surprises can happen at any time on the field, there will be no surprises that can go against Argentina. I am waiting with great interest and will enjoy the entire match with excitement. Let's see which team can take the victory in the end.

[Ale88]

I’ve read some unbelievable insinuations about the Netherlands’ 5–1 victory over Sweden
– that the Dutch scored all those goals to help Curaçao progress, even as one of the best third-placed teams.
It’s incredible how people can’t even do their sums properly.
Although the Netherlands won 5–1, they did not do Curaçao any favours, as Curaçao have a goal difference of -6 and are highly unlikely to progress as one of the best third-placed teams.
I’m actually wondering why Curaçao, which is part of the Netherlands, finds itself in the same group as the Netherlands?

Curaçao is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which is a different thing from saying "part of the Netherlands" as if we were talking about a region within the Netherlands. It's like saying that otherwise none of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland could be in the same group because they are part of the United Kingdom and Charles III is the King of the UK.

[sergiorus]

I watched the Belgium vs. Iran match yesterday, and it was one of the games I enjoyed the most.
Despite all the difficult circumstances surrounding them, Iran are showing that they belong in this tournament.
They avoided defeat against a strong Belgium side, defended their goal brilliantly, and their goalkeeper delivered an outstanding performance.
Iran even found the back of the net, but the goal was ruled out for offside.
Congratulations to Iran, they are giving everything they have every time they step onto the pitch.

Despite all the problems they have had to deal with because of Trump, Iran are really doing a pretty good work. Maybe they are playing with even an extra motivation now. 

This part is true. I believe now Iran has more supporters and people rooting for them worldwide than ever before. Even in the US.
Despite the "treatment" they get from the officials, they sure feel that support.

Possibly the most supported team in the world right now (if we just look at the raw numbers).

Unfortunately, the chances for any meaningful success are really slim though.

[rezakurnia66]

Few minutes later have good match to watch Argentina vs Austria, its moment for Argentina secure for ticket round of 32 if can beat Austria and becoming the fourth team qualified to next round after United State, Canada and Germany.

Argentina have released starting line up and there are not significant change based on the last match against Algeria and won over 3-0, Lionel Messi playing for striker position and Lautaro Martinez still his partner for this match. I am waiting Lionel Messi magician in this match after success make hattrick at first match how bigger possibility will score goals against Austria or another hattrick for this match?

Argentina Starting line uu

Emiliano Martínez

Nahuel Molina
Cristian Romero
Lisandro Martínez
Facundo Medina

De Paul
Allister
Fernandez
T. Almada

Lionel Messi
Martinez

[Donneski]

Few minutes later have good match to watch Argentina vs Austria, its moment for Argentina secure for ticket round of 32 if can beat Austria and becoming the fourth team qualified to next round after United State, Canada and Germany.

Argentina have released starting line up and there are not significant change based on the last match against Algeria and won over 3-0, Lionel Messi playing for striker position and Lautaro Martinez still his partner for this match. I am waiting Lionel Messi magician in this match after success make hattrick at first match how bigger possibility will score goals against Austria or another hattrick for this match?

Argentina Starting line uu

Emiliano Martínez

Nahuel Molina
Cristian Romero
Lisandro Martínez
Facundo Medina

De Paul
Allister
Fernandez
T. Almada

Lionel Messi
Martinez

Looking at this lineup, I don't think Austria stands any chance of getting a result from this particular game. Argentina coach named his strongest first XI because he wants nothing but a win. Austria will come into the game with the belief that they can get something out of the game but I strongly doubt that they'll get even a draw in this game. Not a fan of Argentina but a fan of Inter Milan's Martinez so I'll sit back and enjoy the game.

[GbitG]

Hmmm, again Argentina.....
Guys few minutes has been in lock for one of the most exciting match of the day between Argentina and Austria. Honestly guys I super excited to see the Greatest of all time Lionel Messi for one more time like again we will monitor some decent display for feet of Lionel. Anyway in previous match he just banged a supreme hat trick at the first match of 2026 world. So again I am expecting the same POV....

Everything is ready all over the world people are super optimistic to see his greatness. However for me Argentina is super favorite for victory because they have a good team in every single aspect. The rest of matter is my prediction will be for Argentina

Like 4-2 for Argentina
What did you think Guys.
Let me know.

[Unsoldier]

Hmmm, again Argentina.....
Guys few minutes has been in lock for one of the most exciting match of the day between Argentina and Austria. Honestly guys I super excited to see the Greatest of all time Lionel Messi for one more time like again we will monitor some decent display for feet of Lionel. Anyway in previous match he just banged a supreme hat trick at the first match of 2026 world. So again I am expecting the same POV....

Everything is ready all over the world people are super optimistic to see his greatness. However for me Argentina is super favorite for victory because they have a good team in every single aspect. The rest of matter is my prediction will be for Argentina

Like 4-2 for Argentina
What did you think Guys.
Let me know.

Judging by the odds, the Austrian national team doesn't have much of a chance in their match against Argentina. However, both teams played decent football in the first round and are clearly determined to get out of the group and continue their journey into the knockout stage. We will most likely see a tight battle, and even if Austria does lose, it will only be by a narrow margin.

[cocadalcan]

It really is an interesting match of this group but not overall because we all know what the result would be. Seeing at the team’s quality in this group then it is by far the most interesting match because these two are arguably strongest teams of the group but if we talk about the quality difference between Argentina and austria then it is huge. Though we will hope it’s an interesting match because many big teams have given upsetting performances and most were draws so hope not this match draws and Argentina wins to go onto advancing the group stage easily.

I am not expecting to count Argentina among one of those teams who has given or will be giving an upsetting performance at the world cup this year,  they will do better in this fixture and I expect to see a combination of brilliance,  and entertainment in this game, so I hope to see it as one I can consider is going to be interesting. Austria does not look like a team that should deny Argentina the points,  although they may challenge them a little but I do not expect them to stop Argentina in this.

I hope that the fans will enjoy the game with excitement throughout the entire match of Argentina. Although we cannot be confirm of winning in football games in advance, because surprises can happen at any time on the field, there will be no surprises that can go against Argentina. I am waiting with great interest and will enjoy the entire match with excitement. Let's see which team can take the victory in the end.

Argentina team won easily against Algeria in the previous match, today's match with Austria may not be easy to win. But if there is no incident, the result of this match will be at the same level as the previous match. Messi has increased the strength of the Argentina team, he is still performing great at the age of 38, which is really impressive. Just as they played well in the last World Cup and won the trophy, the Argentina team will want to repeat the same this season.

[rachael9385]

Argentina vs Austria is gonna happen very soon. I placed my bet for Argentina. I have a simple reason for that. It's all due to Messi. He's still on fire and i guess he may score again in this game. Austria ain't a strong nation. Austria won their last game against Jordan with terrible stats(1 pen, 1 OG, 1 goal).

So i don't see any difficulty for Argentina to lose this game. They may be able to record another big win like they did against Algeria.

Any Argentina bettors here?

In sports you must always be prepared for the worst to happen, Argentina clearly has the advantage here but we have seen how the underdogs best the favourite a lot of times, Austria is clearly the underdog here compared to Argentina but you must remember to stake an amount you can afford to lose.

[fuguebtc]

Judging by the odds, the Austrian national team doesn't have much of a chance in their match against Argentina. However, both teams played decent football in the first round and are clearly determined to get out of the group and continue their journey into the knockout stage. We will most likely see a tight battle, and even if Austria does lose, it will only be by a narrow margin.

Although I like Argentina's gameplay and I have  bet on Argentina winning this match, it must be said that it will not be easy for argentina to win this match. There is no room to  consider Austria a weak team. They won  3-1 against Jordan in their first match of the world cup.

Argentina's squad is very strong, there is no doubt about it. Messi and Martinez are in attack. Both are in excellent form. Messi scored a hat-trick in the first match. In  this match too, the fans have high expectations from messi. It is hoped that Argentina will not make any  mistakes in this match and will win.

[mikel_012]

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I still not believe with the result from VAR decision in Tunisia vs Japan match, indeed Japan succeed to win this match, but no goal decision from VAR is really controversial. For some people view, it already pass goal line, even I personally judge this already pass the line, because bottom part of the ball already inside. However, it seems the judgment is ball body not fully pass the goal and considered not goal. what do you think, is this should be goal?

Just like they have this 3d image of the ball, they have the data like the coordinates and exact position of the ball in the field. There are so many sensors inside the ball and in the field that they can know when the ball crossed the line

Do not forget the referee gets a signal on his watch when it is detected as goal

For me this is a clear no goal, very very close but no goal

[Frankolala]

Argentina have lost their golden opportunity of taking the early lead as Messi was unable to score the penalty kick won by Martinez. I don't know if it was overconfident that made Messi put the ball to the side of the post instead, of at the back of the net. Australia was relieved with that miss. The game is ongoing and still goalless

[DanWalker]

In sports you must always be prepared for the worst to happen, Argentina clearly has the advantage here but we have seen how the underdogs best the favourite a lot of times, Austria is clearly the underdog here compared to Argentina but you must remember to stake an amount you can afford to lose.

Argentina just missed a penalty. Messi missed the penalty. It's a shame for the argentine fans. Argentina could  have started well in this match too. Austria is a good enough team. I would not  be surprised if argentina is under pressure now. But martinez was badly fouled. He's  definitely out of injury. Argentina have  dominated the match so far.

[7788bitcoin]

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Argentina's squad is very strong, there is no doubt about it. Messi and Martinez are in attack. Both are in excellent form. Messi scored a hat-trick in the first match. In  this match too, the fans have high expectations from messi. It is hoped that Argentina will not make any  mistakes in this match and will win.

The expectations have no bounds and I wanted to see Lionel Messi scoring a goal, but just now he missed a penalty which was heart wrenching. It is a really rare sight to see someone like Messi's caliber missing a penalty chance.

I placed my bet on Argentina and hopefully win the bet.

Argentina have lost their golden opportunity of taking the early lead as Messi was unable to score the penalty kick won by Martinez. I don't know if it was overconfident that made Messi put the ball to the side of the post instead, of at the back of the net. Australia was relieved with that miss. The game is ongoing and still goalless

Definitely it was a golden opportunity. Not sure whether it was overconfidence at this level, he dragged the ball wide of the right hand post. It was really unfortunate to see Messi missing a penalty in the world stage.

[rdbase]

Argentina vs Austria is gonna happen very soon. I placed my bet for Argentina. I have a simple reason for that. It's all due to Messi. He's still on fire and i guess he may score again in this game. Austria ain't a strong nation. Austria won their last game against Jordan with terrible stats(1 pen, 1 OG, 1 goal).

So i don't see any difficulty for Argentina to lose this game. They may be able to record another big win like they did against Algeria.

Any Argentina bettors here?

In sports you must always be prepared for the worst to happen, Argentina clearly has the advantage here but we have seen how the underdogs best the favourite a lot of times, Austria is clearly the underdog here compared to Argentina but you must remember to stake an amount you can afford to lose.

Big names are playing in today's matches of the World Cup and the one I am also waiting for is Norway who has a tougher test than Argentina and France does in a capable Senegal squad.
If Messi and Mbappe can put in a goal for their national teams than I can't see why Haaland won't do the same for his.
So this one does seem to bode well for the later match of the day:

[Sandra_hakeem]

The game just begun and Messi has missed a penalty in the 8th minute of the game... What?? That was an early chance to gain good possession of the game and increase the team's confidence level. I know they can still compensate for that miss, but an early penalty would have been a boost to the game. How do you just kick the ball into the keeper's gloves? That wasn't resounding for a first opportunity.
Austria will now have to take their time to defend without any further mistakes. Early goals, few substitutions and a full-time defensive play should be plan from now.

[ChocolateBitcoinK]

The game between Argentina and Austria is going on, Austria is not playing too badly, they are trying to attack well, but overall I never expected Messi to miss the penalty, I thought maybe Argentina would secure a 1 goal lead at first, but Messi missed the penalty very unexpectedly. Argentina has not started attacking very well yet, but when Argentina starts attacking, they will definitely be able to score. I can definitely say with 80% confidence about this match that Argentina will win the match, now I am waiting for the first goal, let's see how great they can be.

[abaeze]

Hmmm, again Argentina.....
Guys few minutes has been in lock for one of the most exciting match of the day between Argentina and Austria. Honestly guys I super excited to see the Greatest of all time Lionel Messi for one more time like again we will monitor some decent display for feet of Lionel. Anyway in previous match he just banged a supreme hat trick at the first match of 2026 world. So again I am expecting the same POV....

Everything is ready all over the world people are super optimistic to see his greatness. However for me Argentina is super favorite for victory because they have a good team in every single aspect. The rest of matter is my prediction will be for Argentina

Like 4-2 for Argentina
What did you think Guys.
Let me know.

I saw Lionel Messi's amazing penalty miss. He scored a hat-trick in the previous match but it was unexpected. So there is no chance of such an incident happening in this match because today is his day to miss. The Austrian goalkeeper is playing excellently today. Today's match is very exciting and there is a tough fight between the two teams. Although Argentina is the favorite, my prediction for today's match is 2-1. However, if Austria can score first, then this match can also be a draw.

[Webutxo]

Although I like Argentina's gameplay and I have  bet on Argentina winning this match, it must be said that it will not be easy for argentina to win this match. There is no room to  consider Austria a weak team. They won  3-1 against Jordan in their first match of the world cup.

Argentina's squad is very strong, there is no doubt about it. Messi and Martinez are in attack. Both are in excellent form. Messi scored a hat-trick in the first match. In  this match too, the fans have high expectations from messi. It is hoped that Argentina will not make any  mistakes in this match and will win.

This Austria might not be bad like that, Messi just missed a penalty and they are energize after the penalty. They have a game plan to suppress Messi and that's what they have done but it seems they sacrifice handling mess than attack. Since the beginning, their short on target is nothing, they have been defending and playing around the mid field, the only time they have made shot was all block by Argentina defenders but if they keep pushing, they might have chance.

The way Messi is blocked in this match, I'm not sure if the total goal will be upto that number but Argentina has a chance to win this match. However, we are just 20 minutes in the game, things can change in the second half but for now, Austria aren't that cheap like Algeria, they have tight their defense specifically because of Messi. That goal could have push Messi to the highest goal scorer in the history of world cup but is still believe he can do it again.

[mikel_012]

The game just begun and Messi has missed a penalty in the 8th minute of the game... What?? That was an early chance to gain good possession of the game and increase the team's confidence level. I know they can still compensate for that miss, but an early penalty would have been a boost to the game. How do you just kick the ball into the keeper's gloves? That wasn't resounding for a first opportunity.
Austria will now have to take their time to defend without any further mistakes. Early goals, few substitutions and a full-time defensive play should be plan from now.

It was not entirely Messi's fault

The Austrian goal keeper waited perfectly for Messi and chose the right side, denying the corner. Messi missed because he tried to do even a little bit to the right but there was no room for the ball, so it went out

The only chance was if he could change the side of the goal at the final second like what Neymar can do, and this is why I think Neymar scores more easily on penalties.