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

[ASloveapg]

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. I wanted to see Haaland vs Mbappe.

France is playing with their strongest strikers, but I am surprised to see Erling Haaland on the bench for Norway, we all expected him to play from the beginning, but this is really strange. France will play with their highest strength, I definitely think France has more chances in this match, because I don't think Norway is stronger than France. However, this match will be a very difficult match, France will have to win the match with a lot of difficulty, and at the end, I will not be surprised if the match is draw.

[Hypnotizer]

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.

As Haaland himself had said he couldn’t care less about the match because France are obviously better than them…maybe the Norwegian coach decided to rest his key players for the Knockout stage rather than play them in this match against France..

Kylian Mbappe is going to start and France are going to use their first team in this match and they’ll probably win no doubt..

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.

It’s really a hard time for Deschamps, losing his mother in the middle of this tournament…. Hope he comes back stronger and get a wonderful tournament ahead..

[Noorooo]

This is the most important match for Portugal and also for Ronaldo because if they lose this match, their next games will be against some of the World Cups most difficult teams like England and Spain, and then they will have a quarter final against France which I think they don't have much chance against. They might win one match or two but for the third match I dont think they will get through it. Thats why they have to win against Colombia if they want to win this World Cup. If they win the match against Colombia then they can easily reach the semi finals and the final because they will play against teams like Paraguay, Belgium, and Argentina. Argentina is a difficult team but I think they will easily beat them. Now Portugals and Ronaldo's fate will be written after their match against Colombia. Hopefully they will win it.

[Minor Miner]

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.

Everyone was waiting for this match to see Haaland and Mbappe's performance. They are two of the best players in the current era. Because of this the fans were also very interested in this match. But Norway and France are probably taking this match lightly.

Haaland and Sorloth were not included in the starting XI by the Norwegian manager. At the same time, the manager is going to make major changes in the formation. Norway played in 4-3-3 formation in the previous match. But in this match they will probably play in 4-2-3-1 formation. But France will play with their best XI today. It seems safe to bet on a French win.

[New Judgement]

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.

You are right, this match would have been more spectacular if it were played at the beginning stage of the competition when the teams were very much fresh. Whoever made those fixtures would be regretting it by now because the match won’t live to the expectations that many fans had on it when the fixtures were released.

[Shussainshah]

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.

Norway are using this match as a practice matchs becuace 10 of the first starter player which played against Senegal are on the bench.  Haaland and odregard are not in the starting line-up so I think both team are agree we are in the knockout stage don't chase point just make it draw and both team can good to the knockout stage bit there is one twist Mbappe are in france squad and they are chasing the goldenboat and Haaland and Mbappe both have 4 goal so that's match can use as increase your goal for the golan boat . Also one more thing France manger is also missing today matchs theirs assistents can manage has duty

[Cryptmuster]

Everyone was waiting for this match to see Haaland and Mbappe's performance. They are two of the best players in the current era. Because of this the fans were also very interested in this match. But Norway and France are probably taking this match lightly.

Haaland and Sorloth were not included in the starting XI by the Norwegian manager. At the same time, the manager is going to make major changes in the formation. Norway played in 4-3-3 formation in the previous match. But in this match they will probably play in 4-2-3-1 formation. But France will play with their best XI today. It seems safe to bet on a French win.

I also didn't expect such a move from Norway, but apparently Solbakken decided to give their starting players a rest before the more important playoff matches and decided to give this game to France. Norway is essentially fielding their second team for this game, and the odds for a French victory have already dropped significantly and are currently around 1.3. Therefore I think France can win this match, but I don't think France will push the game too hard either, as they still have many important matches ahead. And the game could be fairly easy, without pressure from either side. A draw is unlikely, France will likely win, but I don't expect a major rout in this match.

[ILuckyGuyI]

I was hoping this game to be great today. But it was all until finding out about Norway's rotation decision... Just come on man! Don't you even want to do your best for finishing as leader?

I know even with a full lineup their chance wasn't so high. But I didn't expect them to give up too easily anyway. Even Haaland isn't a starter. France will just destroy them then. Mbappe can break the goal record even in this game.  

[Humblevirus]

I was hoping this game to be great today. But it was all until finding out about Norway's rotation decision... Just come on man! Don't you even want to do your best for finishing as leader?

I know even with a full lineup their chance wasn't so high. But I didn't expect them to give up too easily anyway. Even Haaland isn't a starter. France will just destroy them then. Mbappe can break the goal record even in this game.  

Everyone was expecting this match to be the best and  most interesting, and toughest match in their group because both teams have great squads. Even though France's squad seems much stronger than Norway, with the absence of some of their key players, it is possible, as you said, that France may not destroy Norway today.The players Norway are using against France may not be good enough. Even if they use their full squad, France still has a good chance of winning this match tonight. However, this match may not be that important because they have already qualified for the Round of 32.Still, let see what is going to happen. Despite not using their full squad, France may also not play with the same intensity and strength they showed against other teams since they have already secured qualification to next round.

[MK-74]

The final matches in Group I are now underway.

Norway vs. France

The winner of this match will finish at the top of the group.

If Norway want to finish first, they must win because even a draw is enough for France to secure first place.

My favorite is France and I think they will win this match.

Senegal vs. Iraq

The winner of this match could qualify for the next round as one of the best third placed teams.

Iraq must win to keep those hopes alive. If they draw or lose, Senegal will finish third and could advance to the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams.

[ASloveapg]

Booooom, incredible, France really started the game with a storm, they are attacking from the very beginning, and Ousmane Dembélé scored the first goal in the first 7 minutes, France is really showing an incredible great game from the beginning, France is a great and strong team. They can win this match with a good margine. Although the match has only just started, and Norway has not yet started attacking, this match is the most likely for France to win, and it is definitely in France's favor.

[el kaka22]

Same thing with Germany, happened for USA as well, guaranteed first place for both, so they both played very low on the last game, and lost. Germany had bunch of bench players, and so did USA. These will happen for many three games just like it has happened for all the third games so far.

If there is a guarantee that someone is going up, they are going to play either the bench players, or they are going to just decide not to go on. I think that is the most important difference. Also teams that still has a chance, even if they are not going to be second place but have a chance to be third place, will try to win those games. Germany would gain nothing from winning, but Ecuador managed to get out with four points thanks to it.

[Woodie]

Sergio Mane is really being man marked , but that last challenge when he was about to score should be a red card because that's a last man challenge!! Do we really need Var in sich cases when the challenge was there for all to see.. come on red make the right call..

Inplay prediction Senegal 4-0 Iraq.

Mane needs to get some goals to his name today..


Norway Vs France won't be as entertaining as we thought , especially with some big names like Haaland on the bench..

[coinlary]

France is playing with their strongest strikers, but I am surprised to see Erling Haaland on the bench for Norway, we all expected him to play from the beginning, but this is really strange. France will play with their highest strength, I definitely think France has more chances in this match, because I don't think Norway is stronger than France. However, this match will be a very difficult match, France will have to win the match with a lot of difficulty, and at the end, I will not be surprised if the match is draw.

No long talk , I think the coach is going to re think his action with the way France is attacking. One goal already in from France, none of their defenders expected that it was  going to be a direct shot from Dembele . If they continue this way it could endup 2 to 3 goals in first half .

I believe the vikings  have some plans but it's better they restrategize before it gets too late . 12 mins  and France already have 6 attempts with 4 shots on target.

[YUriy1991]

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.

It's a shame the Turkish national team was eliminated so early in this tournament, even though I was really hoping to see them advance to the knockout stage. I think there are many potential Turkish players, including Arda Guler, a 21 year old star at Real Madrid. Hakan Calhanoğlu, an energetic midfielder for Inter Milan, who recently won the Serie A title, and Kenan Yildiz, a talented young striker for Juventus, is also a big disappointment.

It's a shame they were eliminated, finishing in fourth place in Group D, three points behind Paraguay. However, I think they played so well in their final match against the host nation, the United States. They returned home with their heads held high. Considering Arda Guler and Kenan Yildiz young age, I think they will return to this tournament with better preparation and stronger in four years ago.

[Distraction]

I wouldn't like to put it like Turkey players shouldn't have celebrated the win of course. However the way they celebrated was way too much!

They played the first 2 matches horribly and got eliminated already. Together with Haiti, they were one of the fastest eliminated teams...  

The statement from the manager Montella was really ridiculous after this match. He should absolutely get sacked if he doesn't want to accept the reality.

[Delaforetnoire]

France and Norway are showing a new surprise. How many goals do you think will be scored in this match?

[Nightwatchmare]

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...

Norway and France will both play with their main players because both teams are aiming to win this game so that they could top group I. Mbappe and Haaland will play this game since they are on the race for the world cup top scorer, both teams will want to score in this game just to deliver their country. France are the favorite to win this game, but Norway has shown good performance and they have shown they could win any team in this tournament, so France midfielders should take total control of the midfield in this game in order to silence Haaland and win this game.

[Royal Cap]

Today's match between France and Norway is very aggressive. It's already been over 25 minutes and France has scored two goals and Norway has scored only one goal. From the beginning, as far as I can see, France is playing very aggressively. Especially in terms of attacking. Dembele alone scored two goals, his goal scoring was very good. On the other hand, Norway's Holland has not yet entered the field. Maybe if he comes on, the game will be more aggressive.

Edit :- Dembele just scored a hat-trick

[ASloveapg]

The match is full of excitement, both teams are trying to play very aggressively, first before the hydration break, that is, just 25 minutes into the game, the score of the match was 2-1, France scored 2 goals and Norway scored 1 goal. They are still on the attack, there will be more goals in this match, both teams will score more goals, I expect France to score at least 4 goals, and Norway also score more goals, let's see how many goals are scored in the match, I am really excited every second watching the match.


OMG, broooooo, what are France doing? Another goal in the 32 minute and Ousmane Dembélé's hat-trick completed in just 32 minutes, Ousmane Dembélé is in great form.