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

[DiMarxist]

I hope we see Norway and France both playing with their main players completely. Especially Mbappe and Haaland should be on the pitch to attract more attention of spectators.

I'm not expecting France to lose any points honestly. I really like the work Norway have been doing so far. But against a tournament favourite like France, I wouldn't see their chance much high...

We should not expect anything expectacular in this game, the reason is that these two teams has already booked their place in the knockout phase of the competition. And so using their best players in this type of games is not necessary. These players should be given enough rest as they will be facing the most difficult phase of the world cup where there will be more good and tough teams waiting for them to play. Playing these players is not also advisable because they may risk injuries , the best option is give opportunity to the non regulars to feature in these types of games.

[Fiatless]

I have just seen a source saying that Norway will use their B team against France tonight. Can this really be true?  



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I mean I know both teams have guaranteed their promotion to next stage. But there is still a fight for the lead in the group now as they have the same points!

But probably Norway have decided to be more realistic by thinking they wouldn't be able to win. This must have led them to rest their players.

Erling Haaland is chasing an individual award of becoming the highest goal scorer of the competition. He has scored four goals, the same as Kylian Mbappé. Some players might not want to miss any game since it will increase their chances of scoring more goals.

The French Coach will not be available for the match. Didier Deschamps would be attending his mother's burial in France. Assistant coach Guy Stephan will serve as the acting manager.

[MK-74]

Türkiye signed off from the tournament with a 3–2 victory over the host nation, the USA.
Our team put in a really good performance in the final match. Although we were eliminated, this tournament gave our young players valuable experience.
For me, what Arda Güler said after the match was enough. His comments alone showed how much he has matured throughout this tournament.
Thank you, Türkiye.
Hopefully, we'll come back even stronger and achieve greater success in the next tournament.

[yudi09]

I hope we see Norway and France both playing with their main players completely. Especially Mbappe and Haaland should be on the pitch to attract more attention of spectators.

I'm not expecting France to lose any points honestly. I really like the work Norway have been doing so far. But against a tournament favourite like France, I wouldn't see their chance much high...

In that case, a draw is the likely outcome. Both France and Norway have been performing exceptionally well so far. For me, this is Haaland’s show, and let him do what no one has ever done at the World Cup—especially since this is his first World Cup.

The match between Norway and France—what comes to mind for many fans eagerly awaiting this game—is a clash between two players who are set to become the future of world soccer: Haaland and Mbappé.
Both Norway and France are simply aiming to top their group, as they’ve already secured automatic qualification without needing to finish in the top three.

[Balmain]

Today's match is very important France vs. Norway. You could call it Mbappe vs. Haaland. I expect goals from both of them; let's see who scores first. In my opinion, considering all aspects of his game, Mbappe is a step ahead he can play in many positions and offers more versatility. As for Haaland, he's a pure goalscorer if he's only good at scoring goals, I might say he's perhaps better than Mbappe. France and Norway haven't dropped points yet today, either one side will lose points, or both will.

[Shadiq]

We should not expect anything expectacular in this game, the reason is that these two teams has already booked their place in the knockout phase of the competition. And so using their best players in this type of games is not necessary. These players should be given enough rest as they will be facing the most difficult phase of the world cup where there will be more good and tough teams waiting for them to play. Playing these players is not also advisable because they may risk injuries , the best option is give opportunity to the non regulars to feature in these types of games.

Every match is important and every point is important in the World Cup. Their opponents in the knockout stage have not yet been determined, today's match is also very important in determining the opponent. Even so, the match is going to be very competitive for both teams, Mbappe and Haaland may be facing each other for the first time in international football or especially on a big stage like the World Cup. Especially the fight between these two players makes the match the most interesting. Both teams will come out with their best team and will fight hard for the win. Even though they have already qualified for the Round of 32, they will not neglect the last match of the group stage, but will play it seriously.

[9ja Amaka]

I hope we see Norway and France both playing with their main players completely. Especially Mbappe and Haaland should be on the pitch to attract more attention of spectators.

I'm not expecting France to lose any points honestly. I really like the work Norway have been doing so far. But against a tournament favourite like France, I wouldn't see their chance much high...

This match should have been more interesting if the both team have not qualified to the round of 16, but since they have both qualified I really don't think that they will field their strongest 11. Anyways I will really like to see the likes of Haaland and Mbappe in this match, because I believe  it will make the match more interesting,  but still doubt if the match will be that competitive since they have both qualified already.

[Joeboy]

Today's match is very important France vs. Norway. You could call it Mbappe vs. Haaland. I expect goals from both of them; let's see who scores first. In my opinion, considering all aspects of his game, Mbappe is a step ahead he can play in many positions and offers more versatility. As for Haaland, he's a pure goalscorer if he's only good at scoring goals, I might say he's perhaps better than Mbappe. France and Norway haven't dropped points yet today, either one side will lose points, or both will.

He truly is a beast in scoring goal, and we are likely to see some goals from him today...But he is just a goal scorer, and he needs good play makers who can create good chances for him, and they really aren't much of them in Norway when compared to his club at City...But Mbappe isn't just a goal scorer, he also creates goal himself using his pace .. And in addition we have a brutal attacking squad in france with the like of Mbappe himself, Olise, Dembele and co... Honestly I really think France may win tonight match, well let's see how it all plays out  

[ndutndut]

I hope we see Norway and France both playing with their main players completely. Especially Mbappe and Haaland should be on the pitch to attract more attention of spectators.

I'm not expecting France to lose any points honestly. I really like the work Norway have been doing so far. But against a tournament favourite like France, I wouldn't see their chance much high...

We should not expect anything expectacular in this game, the reason is that these two teams has already booked their place in the knockout phase of the competition. And so using their best players in this type of games is not necessary. These players should be given enough rest as they will be facing the most difficult phase of the world cup where there will be more good and tough teams waiting for them to play. Playing these players is not also advisable because they may risk injuries , the best option is give opportunity to the non regulars to feature in these types of games.

I also don't expect this match to be spectacular, considering both teams have already secured their place in the next round and want to rest some players to maintain their fitness. Perhaps if they had met in the first match, it would have been spectacular, with both teams going toe-to-toe, but now that both teams have qualified, neither team will likely play as aggressively. This is similar to the Germany vs Ecuador match yesterday where Germany lost because a win or a loss wouldn't have changed anything for Germany.

Betting on which team will win in a France vs Norway match is difficult, and can sometimes be a trap, as in the Germany vs Ecuador match yesterday. Everyone was confident Germany would win, but the opposite actually happened, even though Germany was heavily favored and even the favorite in this edition of the World Cup title race. So, I decided to bet on the over 3 goals in the France vs Norway match. I'm confident this match will produce a lot of goals as both teams will score.

[Rashlyowl]

Today's match is very important France vs. Norway. You could call it Mbappe vs. Haaland. I expect goals from both of them; let's see who scores first. In my opinion, considering all aspects of his game, Mbappe is a step ahead he can play in many positions and offers more versatility. As for Haaland, he's a pure goalscorer if he's only good at scoring goals, I might say he's perhaps better than Mbappe. France and Norway haven't dropped points yet today, either one side will lose points, or both will.

Both teams have nothing to lose in this match, as they are already guaranteed a spot in the next round. Nevertheless, this is a match about pride & honor, a match to determine which team is the best in the group. France is the favorite, but Norway cannot be underestimated. If I were to place a bet, I wouldn't pick a specific team, it would be better to just bet on the 'over'.

[Smack That Ace]

Both teams have nothing to lose in this match, as they are already guaranteed a spot in the next round. Nevertheless, this is a match about pride & honor, a match to determine which team is the best in the group. France is the favorite, but Norway cannot be underestimated. If I were to place a bet, I wouldn't pick a specific team, it would be better to just bet on the 'over'.

France's squad is very strong. Naturally, the team is the favorite in all the matches. Even so, winning  against Norway will not be an  easy task. Talented players like Haaland, Sorloth and Odegaard are also in the norway squad. They won the first two  matches.

Today's match is not  important for any team. I also doubt whether the teams will field their best XI . Since they have qualified for the knockout round, they will not want to take high risks in this  match. Even so, we are all waiting to see the Haaland vs Mbappe fight. I will be happy if both can score in this  match.

[Agbam]

Haaland vs Mbappe! A really nice match is waiting for us I guess... But of course we need to accept a fact here that France are seriously favoured.

By the way Haaland was asked in an interview earlier about this match today. He said France would probably beat them and win the cup after that. 

He is just being realistic though... France and Argentina are my biggest favourites in this World Cup too.

One can be favorites and still lose the game. What I see the game resulting is sharing the spoils together. I do not see Norway winning, nor do I see from France. The both of then will have to qualify for the round 32 though.

That was just mind game being played by the Norwegian. We all know the typical Norwegian is never scared to put up a fight against France even in the movies,  let's see the Norwegian that betrays them today  

It's all fine and dandy, the next few weeks will most definitely decide.

This is going to be one of the most watched games of this competition. Two of the best strikers of this generation face off in a winner takes all battle. France is the most complete and talented team at this World Cup but the Vikings are going to show them what it means to raid. In a few minutes we’ll be watching that story unfold.

I think Both Mbappe and Haaland might likely score tonight.

How did USA lose to Turkey that looked like the weakest of the group, they woke up at the last day. Finally they have something to go back home with.

[Out of mind]

Many football fans are waiting to see an exciting match between France and Norway today. France is the favorite as the strongest team in the World Cup at the moment, so their chances of winning are very high. Moreover, most people will bet on France because they have enough star players in their team and the way they are playing at the moment is strong. However, the performance of the Norway team and the way they have played in the two matches in the recent past have proven it. Since there will be a good moment of excitement between the two teams, I think the chances of winning this match may be almost equal for both teams. Moreover, France and Norway faced each other in 2010 and 2014, where both teams won once. However, if we analyze the performance and the players, then of course the French team is stronger than the Norway team and their chances of winning are higher.

[mandown]

Wasn't there a foul in the goal Germany scored? Why didn't VAR intervene? The player who provided the assist did not have his foot in a natural position; in fact, it made contact with the opponent's face.
Fortunately, VAR stepped in during the penalty incident in the second half, and an unjust penalty decision was overturned.
In my opinion, even if there wasn't a foul, it certainly wasn't a penalty. Ecuador accomplished a difficult feat and advanced to the next round. This is a major achievement for Ecuador after 20 years.
Germany might have wanted 13 wins in 13 matches, but Ecuador didn't allow it.

[CageMabok]

In that case, a draw is the likely outcome. Both France and Norway have been performing exceptionally well so far. For me, this is Haaland’s show, and let him do what no one has ever done at the World Cup—especially since this is his first World Cup.

The match between Norway and France—what comes to mind for many fans eagerly awaiting this game—is a clash between two players who are set to become the future of world soccer: Haaland and Mbappé.
Both Norway and France are simply aiming to top their group, as they’ve already secured automatic qualification without needing to finish in the top three.

Their match will kick off soon, and I'm looking forward to it today because Mbappé is hungry for goals, and Haaland wants to prove he's still among the best in any competition, including this World Cup, which will be his first. However, I don't think the match will end in a draw because each squad will be trying to win, so there will be a lot of attacking from the first half, and it will be very interesting for the audience today.

[Unsoldier]

Did anyone here watch yesterday's Ecuador vs Germany and Turkey vs USA matches? Were you just as disappointed and felt those games were absolutely ridiculous?

Those narrow defeats made no sense at all. Germany and the USA should've won those matches. But for some reason, it was like both teams completely lost their creativity in the final third and couldn't score more goals. Those two games ended up ruining my parlay bet.

This is football, and it can be completely unpredictable, especially at a tournament like the World Cup.
The Ecuador vs Germany match indeed disappointed many, as Germany was the favorite but lost. However, it should have been taken into account that the Germans had already secured their spot in the knockout stage, so they could afford to relax, which they did. Ecuador, on the other hand, needed a win, so they gave it their all and won the match.
As for Turkey vs USA, the Turkish team is considered stronger in this matchup, even though they lost their first two games. Although they had no motivation to play, losing a third match in a row would have been too embarrassing for them, so the Turks put in all their effort to get the win.

[HustleZ]

This is football, and it can be completely unpredictable, especially at a tournament like the World Cup.
The Ecuador vs Germany match indeed disappointed many, as Germany was the favorite but lost. However, it should have been taken into account that the Germans had already secured their spot in the knockout stage, so they could afford to relax, which they did. Ecuador, on the other hand, needed a win, so they gave it their all and won the match.

This indeed is football and the match really was disappointing for people that were already biased and supported germany and bet on them. This match is also testament that low odds doesn’t always mean safe. Germany’s inconsistent and unpredictable performance has been discussed here also and now again it has created more examples of the team being inconsistent and unpredictable. This match didn’t have much effect on Germany as they are comfortably going to advance.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

Strange team selection by Norway to rest so many players against France who themselves, go very strong. I will be watching this game shortly, just a bit disappointing Norway have gone weak.

Big game for Belgium against NZ, they have to win to be sure of a play in the knockout stages. Uruguay vs Spain could be a good game too.

[Delaforetnoire]

I hope we see Norway and France both playing with their main players completely. Especially Mbappe and Haaland should be on the pitch to attract more attention of spectators.

Norway is doing very well in this World Cup and although our country is in the verified stage, it is still a matter of concern because Norway is doing very well now. However, comparatively, I'm still optimistic that France will win. Today's match is creating a sense of tension.

[Muba20]

Haaland vs Mbappe! A really nice match is waiting for us I guess... But of course we need to accept a fact here that France are seriously favoured.

By the way Haaland was asked in an interview earlier about this match today. He said France would probably beat them and win the cup after that.  

He is just being realistic though... France and Argentina are my biggest favourites in this World Cup too.

One can be favorites and still lose the game. What I see the game resulting is sharing the spoils together. I do not see Norway winning, nor do I see from France. The both of then will have to qualify for the round 32 though.

That was just mind game being played by the Norwegian. We all know the typical Norwegian is never scared to put up a fight against France even in the movies,  let's see the Norwegian that betrays them today  

It's all fine and dandy, the next few weeks will most definitely decide.

Clash of New generations, Halaand and Mbappe has given their absolute best in this competition by scoring 4 goals each. Both players are chasing the Golden boot. But if we we're to compare both teams, France is better than them with quality players. And we know how deadly and clinical their attack is, even their defense is also strong. Since both teams have qualified with 6 points each , I feel France will be the team looking for a win so that they won't end up meeting big teams in the round of 32 and 16. This match might end up with lots of goals because of Halaand and Mbappe who wants to continue their goal scoring streak.l

There is a high possibility of many goals in the Norway vs France match. Because the fight for the Golden Boot will start between the strong forwards of both teams. Haaland on one hand and Kylian Mbappe on the other, neither of them is in the mood to give up today. The round of 32 has been confirmed with equal points in the group stage. But still both teams want to finish the group stage in first place. Realistically, France has quality players who will pose a threat to Norway today. Haaland will try his best in the fight for the Golden Boot. Although Norway has comparatively better players, France is everyone's favorite in this regard. Considering previous performances and all aspects, it is seen that France has a much higher chance of winning.