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

[Shishir99]

I'm sorry, what? Portuguese players always try to pass the ball to Ronaldo, even when there are teammates in a better position than him. Reading your post it looks like the team is against Ronaldo when is exactly the opposite. His teammates are even too kind with him because he is a legend of course, but he also be a weight for the team many times. Let's not forget that he scored 2 goals against Uzbekistan, not France.

I disagree!
Most Portuguese players don't care about Ronaldo. They don't even care who he is. I don't think you have seen the comment from his teammates lately. His teammate said that they don't feel the necessity to pass the ball to Ronaldo. Are you Portuguese, or maybe a Ronaldo fan? If not, you cannot see it, brother. A player can have a good day, and he can have a bad day as well. Yes, he scored against Uzbekistan, but that counts as a goal as well.

Ronaldo does not have to prove himself anymore. He is a legendary player, and he knows what he is doing. He needs some support from his teammates, like messi gets from teammates.

[yixichloro2xx]

I think South Korea was too confident at the start. They thought their defense was effective enough to hold off South Africa’s attacks. But in reality, we could see a gap in South Korea’s defense, which is usually quite solid. However, in that match, they seemed unable to fix their own defense. And they also couldn’t break through South Africa’s defense. South Africa played very aggressively. And because of this, it seems South Korea ultimately had to admit they weren’t better than South Africa in terms of strategy. The South African players played with more courage. They also weren’t afraid to attempt a few long-range shots.

There confident was the 3 point from Czechia and South Africa was on one point from a draw so actually South Korea just thought that it was certain for them already to qualify because they had never think that South Africa could win them after all those advantage but fortunately the lost hope of South Africa attracted unexpected favour for them. South Korea and South Africa was just always misusing all the opportunities they were having to score, South Korea defence are not weak but confident of wining affected them. Mexico was the first to qualified and they took all the countries one after another and won all of them and qualified with 9 points.

Before the world cup, my expectations was that South Korea will top the group, then Mexico will occupy the 2nd position and finally Ceczh republic will take the 3rd position. For Mexico to top the group with 9 points shows how motivated and strong they are. Losing to south Africa is what annoyed me the most, it's like they underestimated them . I don't even know if they will be able to qualify to the round of 32 with that 3 points, because other groups hasn't played. Their chances of qualifications now is 50/50. Congratulations to South Africa for qualifying from the group for the first time, it's not easy after that blunder they played against Mexico,  also ending up 2 red cards. But that didn't stop them, they played hard and achieved their goal . I think that last minute PK against Ceczh republic is what saved them.

[banana33]

I don't think that your prediction will be fair because their goals will be more than 1.5, it was the initial time the FIFA World Cup was not being predictable and whatever we expected was going contrary but I think matches have started officially many countries are not performing a way they started from initial... at first it was draw all over but in the recent matches we are recording winning and also recording over 1.5 so I agree with your prediction

Despite the initial concerns, Brazil responded very well. The World Cup is heating up right now in the decisive phase, they still have many matches to play but for now it seems to me that they are very determined to work well and continue to do well in this part of the match, i am sure they will make a long way.

[Abbatty]

I'm sorry, what? Portuguese players always try to pass the ball to Ronaldo, even when there are teammates in a better position than him. Reading your post it looks like the team is against Ronaldo when is exactly the opposite. His teammates are even too kind with him because he is a legend of course, but he also be a weight for the team many times. Let's not forget that he scored 2 goals against Uzbekistan, not France.

Like are you die real right now, do you even watch the games or you trying to bring up talks. Have you seen how lately his teammates have recently said he his like any other player among them. For what he has done for Portugal he his a god amongst them. Players like this don’t come by for like forever. Watch now Argentine players play for Messi and how loyal and submissive they are to him, then computer to cristiano Ronaldo.

I disagree!
Most Portuguese players don't care about Ronaldo. They don't even care who he is. I don't think you have seen the comment from his teammates lately. His teammate said that they don't feel the necessity to pass the ball to Ronaldo. Are you Portuguese, or maybe a Ronaldo fan? If not, you cannot see it, brother. A player can have a good day, and he can have a bad day as well. Yes, he scored against Uzbekistan, but that counts as a goal as well.

Ronaldo does not have to prove himself anymore. He is a legendary player, and he knows what he is doing. He needs some support from his teammates, like messi gets from teammates.

It either he doesn’t watch the games, or he his a Messi fan or he his just trying to bring up talks. When you watch Portugal matches you will clearly see that they don’t pass to him even when he his in better position or when he makes runs. We saw how Argentine players are giving Messi all possible balls, how all of them are being very loyal to him, how they want messi to score.

There is no better goal scorer in the history of football like Ronaldo, no one has reached his numbers, so give him the balls and he will definitely score for you.

[Supreme Donvic]

Brazil performed very well yesterday I really expected them to win the match because they have more good players, vinicius Junior is on fire in this world cup he now has  4 goals, this world cup is very interesting and everyone is putting in their best to make sure that they go back home with the world cup in their hands, now that Brazil have qualified for the next round they should keep the consistency up and fight for the world cup this year, congratulation to Brazil.

[Pandu Geddon]

Before the world cup, my expectations was that South Korea will top the group, then Mexico will occupy the 2nd position and finally Ceczh republic will take the 3rd position. For Mexico to top the group with 9 points shows how motivated and strong they are. Losing to south Africa is what annoyed me the most, it's like they underestimated them . I don't even know if they will be able to qualify to the round of 32 with that 3 points, because other groups hasn't played. Their chances of qualifications now is 50/50. Congratulations to South Africa for qualifying from the group for the first time, it's not easy after that blunder they played against Mexico,  also ending up 2 red cards. But that didn't stop them, they played hard and achieved their goal . I think that last minute PK against Ceczh republic is what saved them.

Honestly, I didn't expect Mexico to play so well in this group stage. They prepared really well as hosts. Not just as a side act in this World Cup, but they really performed well. For South Africa, honestly, after their first loss against Mexico, I wasn't confident about their performance. But they fought hard, ended up doing well, and advanced to the next round. They will face Canada, another host, which certainly won't be easy for South Africa.

[Not your key not your BTC]

Canada went to a knock out phase with a terrible injury from a broken leg of Kone who had to finish this World Cup with an injury nightmare. He will need very long time to comeback and like all other players with severe broken legs, he will struggle a lot to get his best body and performance quality back.

A great start for the host team. After the United States and Mexico were the first to advance to the knockout stage, it’s now Canada’s turn as the host team to advance as well.

I feel sorry for Kone because he has to end his World Cup run early. Kone is one of the key pillars of the Canadian squad, and with his absence from the next match, Canada will have to find a solid replacement to ensure their midfield doesn’t weaken.

[cxtreenal]

I don't think that your prediction will be fair because their goals will be more than 1.5, it was the initial time the FIFA World Cup was not being predictable and whatever we expected was going contrary but I think matches have started officially many countries are not performing a way they started from initial... at first it was draw all over but in the recent matches we are recording winning and also recording over 1.5 so I agree with your prediction

Despite the initial concerns, Brazil responded very well. The World Cup is heating up right now in the decisive phase, they still have many matches to play but for now it seems to me that they are very determined to work well and continue to do well in this part of the match, i am sure they will make a long way.

I am not very optimistic about the future of Brazil in this World Cup because I was very disappointed after watching their first match. They played well in the next match but still I expected a better performance from them. Vinicius is performing well, that is true but the team needed more good players who will restore the team's tradition in the future. I also expect the team to improve a lot but the number of talented players in the team is relatively small.

[Taricoins]

Brazil performed very well yesterday I really expected them to win the match because they have more good players, vinicius Junior is on fire in this world cup he now has  4 goals, this world cup is very interesting and everyone is putting in their best to make sure that they go back home with the world cup in their hands, now that Brazil have qualified for the next round they should keep the consistency up and fight for the world cup this year, congratulation to Brazil.

Compared to the Morocco match, it seems like the Brazil's fixture was boring, I feel the time I opt into the Brazil match was the time they subbed in and facts was the it still didn't change anything that much. The person am starting to admire the most is Paqueta, I just like the way that gut plays.

After this group stage, the most promising will be the round of 16 as it feels all the teams we have been vying for to win is actually turning up in there groups

[Byebyebtc]

I'm sorry, what? Portuguese players always try to pass the ball to Ronaldo, even when there are teammates in a better position than him. Reading your post it looks like the team is against Ronaldo when is exactly the opposite. His teammates are even too kind with him because he is a legend of course, but he also be a weight for the team many times. Let's not forget that he scored 2 goals against Uzbekistan, not France.

I disagree!
Most Portuguese players don't care about Ronaldo. They don't even care who he is. I don't think you have seen the comment from his teammates lately. His teammate said that they don't feel the necessity to pass the ball to Ronaldo. Are you Portuguese, or maybe a Ronaldo fan? If not, you cannot see it, brother. A player can have a good day, and he can have a bad day as well. Yes, he scored against Uzbekistan, but that counts as a goal as well.

Ronaldo does not have to prove himself anymore. He is a legendary player, and he knows what he is doing. He needs some support from his teammates, like messi gets from teammates.

I totally agree, Most upcoming Portuguese players underestimate cristiano, he is over 40 years old, and they have forgotten all he has done, A man who has played for with two generations of players, A player who put Portugal in the global football map, for more than 20 years, he has carried the shirt, team and nation in his shoulders, fought all the battles and played through every disappointment, injuries and criticism. This could be his last dance on football biggest, and all he needs is support, just as Argentina does for Messi, because if cristiano still had the legs, the speed, the power, he had in his prime, he would not need anyone.

He would carry Portugal on his back one more time and finish the job himself.

[paco92x]

Honestly, I didn't expect Mexico to play so well in this group stage. They prepared really well as hosts. Not just as a side act in this World Cup, but they really performed well. For South Africa, honestly, after their first loss against Mexico, I wasn't confident about their performance. But they fought hard, ended up doing well, and advanced to the next round. They will face Canada, another host, which certainly won't be easy for South Africa.

In the end, what a group! After the first round, I was confident that South Korea were going to win first place, with Mexico in second, and South Africa well below all of them in 4th. But that's what World Cups are all about—the thrill of the competition drives you forward and you break your boundaries. South Africa, for now, is a great surprise and will stay in that position. I can say that I like how aggressive and pressuring they are, but for me, they didn't quite click in their passing and attacking options, so I am surprised by how they have passed to the knockout round.

[karabiber]

Brazil, the clear favorite, won the match against Scotland very comfortably. I never would have thought before the game that Scotland would look so bad and disorganized. They were struggling so much just to get out of their own half that if Brazil had applied more pressure, it’s very likely we would have seen 6 or 7 goals in this match.

To be honest, Brazil scored goals without breaking a sweat and, with their performance in this match, dispelled any doubts raised by their play in the first two games. In my opinion, Brazil is still a very good team, no matter what. I don’t understand what those who say they aren’t the favorites are basing that on. Whether they’re playing against Brazil in Spain or in France, we can’t say these teams are clear favorites. When it comes to the World Cup, Brazil is always among the favorites. In this World Cup, there have been three teams that surprised me and failed to live up to their potential: Türkiye, Scotland, and Ecuador.

[Taricoins]

Brazil, the clear favorite, won the match against Scotland very comfortably. I never would have thought before the game that Scotland would look so bad and disorganized. They were struggling so much just to get out of their own half that if Brazil had applied more pressure, it’s very likely we would have seen 6 or 7 goals in this match.

To be honest, Brazil scored goals without breaking a sweat and, with their performance in this match, dispelled any doubts raised by their play in the first two games. In my opinion, Brazil is still a very good team, no matter what. I don’t understand what those who say they aren’t the favorites are basing that on. Whether they’re playing against Brazil in Spain or in France, we can’t say these teams are clear favorites. When it comes to the World Cup, Brazil is always among the favorites. In this World Cup, there have been three teams that surprised me and failed to live up to their potential: Türkiye, Scotland, and Ecuador.

But still am not sure they will make it to the semi finals as one incredibly good game doesn't erase the terrible run they've have had. By the way, aside from winning Haiti, Scotland hasn't won any match yet to show to poor a form they are in right now, so I still just can't judge Brazil's performance until they play a strong and an on form before I can support them.

[Byebyebtc]

Ronaldo has just scored his first goal in this world cup on the 6rh minutes of the game with a magnificent finish. He becomes the first player to score in six consecutive world cups. Ronaldo is also the oldest time player that has scored in the world cup. Ronaldo has just arrived at the world cup and I'm expecting more goals from him.

Portugal 1-0 UZB

He needed to score against World Cup debutants like Uzbekistan, Ronaldo is a top player and players of his capabilities are supposed to shine in the World Cup. The pressure was getting to much on him and he needed to silence his critics. I’m glad he has got the first goal, I pray he gets a brace or hat trick in today’s match.

I agree!
That for a player of Cristiano Ronaldo’s level, people naturally expect goals at the World Cup. The expectations on him are enormous because he’s one of the greatest players ever, but the tend to forget that they are bad days in football, and I love the fact that he has scored and shut the mouth of the critics

[Bobrox]

Brazil, the clear favorite, won the match against Scotland very comfortably. I never would have thought before the game that Scotland would look so bad and disorganized. They were struggling so much just to get out of their own half that if Brazil had applied more pressure, it’s very likely we would have seen 6 or 7 goals in this match.

To be honest, Brazil scored goals without breaking a sweat and, with their performance in this match, dispelled any doubts raised by their play in the first two games. In my opinion, Brazil is still a very good team, no matter what. I don’t understand what those who say they aren’t the favorites are basing that on. Whether they’re playing against Brazil in Spain or in France, we can’t say these teams are clear favorites. When it comes to the World Cup, Brazil is always among the favorites. In this World Cup, there have been three teams that surprised me and failed to live up to their potential: Türkiye, Scotland, and Ecuador.

personally, Brazil performing quite well in World Cup during 3 matches played at group stage just conceded one goals and success scoring 7 goals, the victory from Scotland 3-0 last match make Brazil won two matches in a row with the same score previously defeated Haiti 3-0.

Last two matches in a row, Vinicius Jr unstoppable keep scoring goals and recently have scored 4 goals of 3 appearances in group phase, right now waiting the opponent team for Brazil in the round of 32 after finish at first standings position hope Brazil not get difficult opponent teams and qualify to round of 16. In the round of 32, Brazil will face the runner up standings team who possibility facing Netherland, Japan or Sweden regarding three team will finish at Group F.

[Lillominato89]

Ronaldo has just scored his first goal in this world cup on the 6rh minutes of the game with a magnificent finish. He becomes the first player to score in six consecutive world cups. Ronaldo is also the oldest time player that has scored in the world cup. Ronaldo has just arrived at the world cup and I'm expecting more goals from him.

Portugal 1-0 UZB

He needed to score against World Cup debutants like Uzbekistan, Ronaldo is a top player and players of his capabilities are supposed to shine in the World Cup. The pressure was getting to much on him and he needed to silence his critics. I’m glad he has got the first goal, I pray he gets a brace or hat trick in today’s match.

I agree!
That for a player of Cristiano Ronaldo’s level, people naturally expect goals at the World Cup. The expectations on him are enormous because he’s one of the greatest players ever, but the tend to forget that they are bad days in football, and I love the fact that he has scored and shut the mouth of the critics

OK, Cristiano Ronaldo is a world-class player, but he is getting on in years and I don’t think many people expect him to keep up the same pace as a few years ago.
He’s already set a record that’s impossible to beat! That of scoring at least one goal in six consecutive World Cups.
What more could you ask for??

[letteredhub]

Portugal are suffering a major setback in this World Cup competition and it's really frustrating on the Portugal point-one Ronaldo but it's just disrespectful to openly call him useless in the Portugal team in this World Cup. His presence is somewhat of an impact to the team, only that they haven't really put their heads together as a team to give perfect game play just as the Argentina team is doing with Messi flying high because of his team robust coordination on the pitch.
Ronaldo or Messi, they're greatest of all time in football history and it's unfortunate how excessive comparison even from people who can't make a precise kick on any round object be calling anyone of them useless due to a single setback outting

Portugal still have a very good chance of advancing from the group and even from first place. they definitely need to beat Uzbekistan today and preferably with a good goal difference. Ronaldo is very good in scoring against teams like this who aren't very defensively strong. also they'll need to beat Colombia in the final group match although that won't be easy. in any case, Portugal must advance from a group like this otherwise it would be a disgrace.

Fortunately for Portugal they successfully defeated the Uzbekistan side and are hopeful to make it to the knockout stage pending on what plays out in their last group match against group leaders Columbia which is a very decisive game based on the current standings in this group.
Portugal has four points from two games, whereas DR Congo has just one point from two games and still have a slight chance if only they can beat Uzbekistan and hope that Columbia defeats the Portuguese in their last group game, however the Portuguese side only need a draw to go through in their last group encounter with Columbia.

[Jossque]

Japan will be looking for a win against Sweden, but we can honestly say that even a draw could be enough for them. The outcome of this match will determine who finishes second in the group. Japan is the favorite going into the match. In my opinion, Sweden has better individual talent, but they’re definitely a bit weak when it comes to team play. I expect Japan to come out on top, but I also anticipate this match will be a back-and-forth affair between the two sides.

[JahriMeayer]

The match between Scotland vs Brazil was expected to be a difficult challenge for Scotland and the 0-3 result clearly showed us the difference between the two team. Brazil always comes one of the stronger team, they controlled the field professionally and looked dangerous whenever they attacked their opponent. And Vinicius Jinior's goal at 7th minutes, made Scotland unprepared from the beginning. Scotland tried to stay organized and defend brazil, but their struggled level increased when vini scored another goal jusy before the end of first half. But Scotland can learn a lot through this match cause Reaching this stage and competing against such five time champion Brazil, is a valuable experience for the team. And this brazil, sent a small message to the rest of their upcoming competitors with a confident by their professional performance.

[$weetne$$]

I totally agree, Most upcoming Portuguese players underestimate cristiano, he is over 40 years old, and they have forgotten all he has done, A man who has played for with two generations of players, A player who put Portugal in the global football map, for more than 20 years, he has carried the shirt, team and nation in his shoulders, fought all the battles and played through every disappointment, injuries and criticism. This could be his last dance on football biggest, and all he needs is support, just as Argentina does for Messi, because if cristiano still had the legs, the speed, the power, he had in his prime, he would not need anyone.

He would carry Portugal on his back one more time and finish the job himself.

Sometimes a legend is best recognized away from home and so i will not really blame these players for every form of neglect they must have expressed because maybe they are not seeing his presence as an advantage enough but a threat to their own shine and that is causing them to react the way they do. At the time Messi won the world cup, his team did understood it was their chance and if they had not used it well they may not be getting it any soon and so they grabbed the opportunity, but that of Ronaldo, they are probably not seeing the opportunity and choose to do that which they are doing.