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

[Varnquister]

Norway and England will face off in the quarterfinals. To be honest, I’m really looking forward to seeing how this match turns out. Although Norway hasn’t played particularly well so far, they’ve been effective in front of goal, and we can say they’ve managed to win their matches thanks to Haaland’s exceptional performances. As for England, things are a bit more complicated. They have good players and a squad with real potential, but I think they’ll have a tough time in this match.

I think this is going to be a really intense match because overall, looking at the performances so far, I see Norway and England as having quite balanced strengths, despite the pros and cons in both teams' squads. Overall, I think it’s hard to predict which team will win because it looks very even, I’d even say it’s 50-50 for both teams to progress.

On the other hand, we also have to admit that Norway has been the surprise team in this World Cup. They’ve come a long way and pulled off a lot of upsets, so it’s not impossible that another upset could happen in this match.

After Norway managed to eliminate Brazil, I think they proved they’re a team capable of upsetting anyone. To be honest, I don’t think the odds are even in this match because I see England as having a slight edge. England has some truly talented players, but aside from 4 or 5 players on Norway’s side, I don’t think there are any others who can make a significant impact on the score. Norway certainly deserves credit, and there’s a high chance of an upset in this match.

[free-bit.co.in]

Norway and England will face off in the quarterfinals. To be honest, I’m really looking forward to seeing how this match turns out. Although Norway hasn’t played particularly well so far, they’ve been effective in front of goal, and we can say they’ve managed to win their matches thanks to Haaland’s exceptional performances. As for England, things are a bit more complicated. They have good players and a squad with real potential, but I think they’ll have a tough time in this match.

Everyone is waiting for this match. On paper, there is no doubt that england is strong and experienced. Norway's players are less experienced. Also, compared to the england squad, Norway will be  far behind. But the performance of this team is surprising  everyone. Haaland is in great form  and Norway is also able to  perform well. They were able to defeat a strong team like brazil 2-0 . So there is no doubt that the England vs Norway match will be quite enjoyable.

[sergiorus]

Norway vs England

Polymarket predicted Norway to win with a 36% chance, while England to win with a 64% Chance.

Norway's attacking threats, Odegaard and Haaland, should be prepared to meet England's unstoppable defense and Thomas Tuchel's masterclass. My personal prediction for today is an England win, with Harry Kane scoring the winning goal.

Haaland singlehandedly dismantled Brazil, I believe he's capable of singlehandedly dismantling England as well.

However, England is currently stronger as a team than Brazil, so I don't find these odds very attractive. I would bet on Norway at below 30%.

[Varnquister]

Norway and England will face off in the quarterfinals. To be honest, I’m really looking forward to seeing how this match turns out. Although Norway hasn’t played particularly well so far, they’ve been effective in front of goal, and we can say they’ve managed to win their matches thanks to Haaland’s exceptional performances. As for England, things are a bit more complicated. They have good players and a squad with real potential, but I think they’ll have a tough time in this match.

Everyone is waiting for this match. On paper, there is no doubt that england is strong and experienced. Norway's players are less experienced. Also, compared to the england squad, Norway will be  far behind. But the performance of this team is surprising  everyone. Haaland is in great form  and Norway is also able to  perform well. They were able to defeat a strong team like brazil 2-0 . So there is no doubt that the England vs Norway match will be quite enjoyable.

In my opinion, Norwegian soccer players eat well, and that’s why they stand out from other teams in terms of performance. I recently saw Haaland’s nutrition routine in particular—he really takes care of himself, and we can clearly see the benefits of that on the field. If all the players were like that, they’d be unstoppable as a team. Norway isn’t the favorite on paper, but they’re a team capable of pulling off an upset. By the way, they beat Brazil 2-1.

[MK-74]

Tonight's Round of 16 schedule features two exciting matches:

Norway vs. England
Argentina vs. Switzerland

I can see that England are fully focused on winning the World Cup, and I think they will beat Norway tonight.
Norway's chances are lower this time because they're facing a much stronger opponent.

As for Argentina vs. Switzerland, Argentina look like the favorites, but Switzerland definitely have a chance.
If Argentina perform the way they did against Egypt, I think Switzerland could eliminate them. It should be a very competitive match.

[Pandu Geddon]

Let's just see in the next match against Spain. Both teams have never lost since the group stage, although Spain did have one surprising draw. Both are good teams that truly deserve to be in the semifinals. France is one of the favorites for the final. If they didn’t face Spain earlier, I might have been more excited to see a France vs Spain final.

Their semi final match will be like an early final match and none of France or Spain want to face with each other in semi final but it's destiny, they can not avoid it after their ending ranks in group phase. To become a champion, it's mandatory to beat all opponents including in the final match, so even it's an early meeting between two strong teams, they just have to make their jobs done.

Of course, with that kind of consideration, I'm sure the match will be tight and possibly quite tough. Even if France is stronger or more favored, I believe the difference on the field won't be that big. It's possible the winner can't be decided in just 90 minutes. The match could go into extra time or even penalties.

[paco92x]

After Norway managed to eliminate Brazil, I think they proved they’re a team capable of upsetting anyone. To be honest, I don’t think the odds are even in this match because I see England as having a slight edge. England has some truly talented players, but aside from 4 or 5 players on Norway’s side, I don’t think there are any others who can make a significant impact on the score. Norway certainly deserves credit, and there’s a high chance of an upset in this match.

No matter who wins today (I'd like it to be Norway 😊), I think we're in for a superb game tonight. To top it all off, a few hours later we'll get to watch the other quarter-final. I think England has a 60:40 edge, so anything can happen. As for the later game, I think it will be a rather boring one, with under 2.5 goals and very few chances.

[Baki202]

After Norway managed to eliminate Brazil, I think they proved they’re a team capable of upsetting anyone. To be honest, I don’t think the odds are even in this match because I see England as having a slight edge. England has some truly talented players, but aside from 4 or 5 players on Norway’s side, I don’t think there are any others who can make a significant impact on the score. Norway certainly deserves credit, and there’s a high chance of an upset in this match.

All my hope was that Brazil was going to eliminate Norway but reverse was the case and when it happened I was surprised because all my thoughts was that Brazil will win and that they are going to conclude everything in a penalty shoot out and now that Norway have made it to the next level let us imagined that Norway can which I know that it won't be possible and since they will be playing against England it's going to be tough one to decide on because between the both of them anybody can win but it's a tricky one to bet on so let us not  jump on betting on the game

Because the way haaland is taking things personally is just crazy because who would have imagined that haaland will become so much interested in the world cup and I don't expect less from our player because the guy is actually good and sometimes people are always underestimating him so at this point Norway has a good Chance of winning and they could even play draw and then end it with a penalty shoot out.

[Varnquister]

After Norway managed to eliminate Brazil, I think they proved they’re a team capable of upsetting anyone. To be honest, I don’t think the odds are even in this match because I see England as having a slight edge. England has some truly talented players, but aside from 4 or 5 players on Norway’s side, I don’t think there are any others who can make a significant impact on the score. Norway certainly deserves credit, and there’s a high chance of an upset in this match.

No matter who wins today (I'd like it to be Norway 😊), I think we're in for a superb game tonight. To top it all off, a few hours later we'll get to watch the other quarter-final. I think England has a 60:40 edge, so anything can happen. As for the later game, I think it will be a rather boring one, with under 2.5 goals and very few chances.

I’m also expecting more goals in the England vs. Norway match than in the other game. I hope we’re in for a high-scoring match. I think we’ll see some great goals in this clash between the two teams. Norway will, of course, try to score against England with Haaland, but England has more options. I’m rooting for Norway to win, but it looks like they’ll really have their work cut out for them.

[fuguebtc]

After Norway managed to eliminate Brazil, I think they proved they’re a team capable of upsetting anyone. To be honest, I don’t think the odds are even in this match because I see England as having a slight edge. England has some truly talented players, but aside from 4 or 5 players on Norway’s side, I don’t think there are any others who can make a significant impact on the score. Norway certainly deserves credit, and there’s a high chance of an upset in this match.

Norway's performance against Brazil was quite stable. But one of the reasons for Brazil's defeat was the weakness of their defenders. At the same time, I did not see any player play well except Vini in the match.

Although the England team is strong, their defense cannot be considered very strong. England conceded one goal against DR Congo in the round of 32. The team conceded two goals against Mexico. So the weakness of the defense is quite understandable. If Norway can use this opportunity well, then they have a chance to win against England. At the same time, England's attack is very strong. Bellingham, Kane, Gordon and Saka are all in good form. So if Norway's defense is strong, then the match will be competitive, or England will win the match.

[Varnquister]

After Norway managed to eliminate Brazil, I think they proved they’re a team capable of upsetting anyone. To be honest, I don’t think the odds are even in this match because I see England as having a slight edge. England has some truly talented players, but aside from 4 or 5 players on Norway’s side, I don’t think there are any others who can make a significant impact on the score. Norway certainly deserves credit, and there’s a high chance of an upset in this match.

All my hope was that Brazil was going to eliminate Norway but reverse was the case and when it happened I was surprised because all my thoughts was that Brazil will win and that they are going to conclude everything in a penalty shoot out and now that Norway have made it to the next level let us imagined that Norway can which I know that it won't be possible and since they will be playing against England it's going to be tough one to decide on because between the both of them anybody can win but it's a tricky one to bet on so let us not  jump on betting on the game

Because the way haaland is taking things personally is just crazy because who would have imagined that haaland will become so much interested in the world cup and I don't expect less from our player because the guy is actually good and sometimes people are always underestimating him so at this point Norway has a good Chance of winning and they could even play draw and then end it with a penalty shoot out.

If it weren’t for Haaland—and if he hadn’t instilled his fighting spirit in the team—we might never have seen Norway reach such a high level. He must have instilled in the team the belief that anything is possible and that any team can be beaten, because they managed to advance to the next round by defeating Brazil. Haaland is truly a special player, and in my opinion, he is undoubtedly one of the best forwards I’ve seen in recent years.

[meser#]

Sad news: South African Jayden Adams, who competed in the World Cup two weeks ago, has been found dead at his home.
No statement has been made regarding the cause of death.
Life is strange. Two weeks ago he was competing in the World Cup, and today comes the news of his death.

[Jatiluhung]

France and Spain have had nearly identical records in this World Cup. so far, France has conceded only 2 goals in all the matches they’ve played in this World Cup, from the group stage through the quarterfinals. Meanwhile Spain has conceded just 1 goal in this World Cup. So, the bottom line is that both teams have equally strong defenses. And most importantly, both teams also have equally exceptional forwards. Mbappé might be better than Yamal right now. However, in the next few years, Yamal could very well become better than Mbappé. This young player truly enjoys soccer in a way that’s a joy to watch. He delivers creative passes. And yeah, it’ll be really exciting when Mbappé and Yamal face off. even though we often see them go head-to-head in La Liga, their matchup at the World Cup will be even more memorable. I want Spain to win that match.

This indicates that it's perfectly natural for them to be in the semifinals due to their quality especially their outstanding performance in upholding the reputation of the country they're currently defending. However this semifinal match is like their first final even though it hasn't happened yet. This is because they've dominated the World Cup especially since they're in the semifinals having both defeated teams who were also favorites in this World Cup. Therefore this match is certainly highly anticipated.

I think both Yamal and Mbappé will prove themselves although mentally Mbappé is superior having already won the World Cup in 2018. This is a slight advantage for Mbappé as playing in the semifinals has happened before in previous World Cups. Yamal has never experienced this before as this is his first time in a World Cup. Yamal's mentality will be demonstrated again as he will be able to compete against his senior or whether his senior will emerge victorious in this semifinal.

The Spain vs. France match in the semifinals will certainly feel just like a final. As you said, both teams have already defeated several other favorites, so when they finally face off, it will feel like a championship match.

As for Yamal and Mbappé, Mbappé is clearly the superior player at the moment. In addition to his solid experience, Mbappé has proven himself to be a truly extraordinary player in nearly every World Cup he’s played in with the French national team. He always manages to capture everyone’s attention. And now, Yamal is also drawing a lot of attention. Although he hasn’t yet shown his best form, his quality is still above average compared to other players.

[The Founding Titan]

Why do people still believe France can't win Spain, I came across a post that Lamine Yamal said they are going to win Spain, that they have knocked them out before so they will still do it, I only smiled at that post, he should take a look at then France and this current France there's a huge difference, they were very lucky to have pass Portugal, had it been Portugal played like a team there was no way Spain Could have won that game, but I bet they ain't getting such luck on France, as I'm very much certain this is the end of the road for them.

I believe both teams still have a very good chance of winning this match. It must be acknowledged that France does have an exceptional squad right now, there’s no doubt they have a strong chance of winning. But we can’t look at it from just one perspective, the fact is that Spain has performed quite consistently so far, Lamine Yamal and his teammates won’t make this an easy match for France. This World Cup has truly been unique, quite a few of the favorites have ended up losing.

Both teams are good and in top shape and against any lesser team then they are most likely to win but against each other predicting the outcome will be a bit tricky but if I was to pick one team to win then I'd pick France to beat Spain, I feel like they have a stronger team overall and are better positioned to win against Spain but if they decide to not give it their all then Spain eill win and advance, that's just what football is.

[SmartCharpa]

Tonight's Round of 16 schedule features two exciting matches:

Norway vs. England
Argentina vs. Switzerland

I can see that England are fully focused on winning the World Cup, and I think they will beat Norway tonight.
Norway's chances are lower this time because they're facing a much stronger opponent.

As for Argentina vs. Switzerland, Argentina look like the favorites, but Switzerland definitely have a chance.
If Argentina perform the way they did against Egypt, I think Switzerland could eliminate them. It should be a very competitive match.

After Spain eliminated Belgium from the World Cup yesterday, we are going to watch another tough game between Norway and England. Norway have a quality players, and they have been playing good football from the beginning. We assumed they were going to lose in the last game against Brazil, but they did well by scoring the winning goals from Haaland. Moreover, England is much stronger than them, but anything can still happen, England performance sometimes is very disappointing.

Moreover, Argentina on the other hand will face Switzerland in the quarterfinals after a craziest game against Egypt. I think Argentina players will be very exhausted from the last game. Switzerland is not in the same level as Argentina, I believe Argentina is going to win this match and qualify for the next round.

[Adiljutt156]

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Last night, Spain managed to defeat Belgium with a narrow score of 2-1, so with this, Spain has now qualified for the semifinals and will face France. I think France is clearly a very difficult opponent for Spain, because as we all know, France is currently performing very well and even big teams have been defeated by France. So, because of that, I think in the upcoming semifinals, the Spanish players must be able to play even better, and of course, must have a very good strategy.

Because the opponent they will face in the semifinals is clearly not an ordinary team, but a truly extraordinary team. So, because of that, Yamal and his teammates must be ready for all possibilities that occur. Because basically, being ready to face all the results will clearly strengthen the players' mentality. So, with this, I really can't wait to be able to see this match held. Because this match will certainly be very exciting.

The quarter final match won by Spain football team who played brilliant against Belgium national football team and that team did 2 goals in this match and opponent team could do only 1 goal in this match. Ruiz was a person who did first goal of the match and he did this goal at 30 minutes of the match and he gave good start to his team and after that goal there was a goal by opponent team and De Ketelaere was a person who did second goal of the match and he did this goal at 41 minutes when it was need of the team but that team required to do more goals in this match and their performance was not well in the second half of the match. Merino was a person who did last goal of the match and he did this goal at 88 minutes and his team won the match at the end. That match was organized in the Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood and Spain football team was favorite in this match and they played very well in this match.

[Ahli38]

France will face Spain in the semifinals. And right now there are still four countries competing for a spot in the semifinals. Argentina will face Switzerland in their upcoming match. Argentina so far has managed to win every match without having to go to a penalty shootout. As for Switzerland they struggled against Qatar in the group stage ending in a draw. And they’ve recently struggled against Colombia even though they ultimately won in a penalty shootout. So I personally believe that Argentina will easily defeat Switzerland in the upcoming match. And I’m confident they’ll win without needing extra time or even a penalty shootout. As for Norway vs England it’s hard for me to predict which team will advance to the semifinals because both teams have shown similar performance levels in their last two matches. Perhaps I’ll skip betting on the Norway vs England match. But perhaps I’ll bet on Norway by selecting them as the qualifiers if they manage to dominate the first half. What are your thoughts on the remaining quarterfinal matches?

[$weetne$$]

If it weren’t for Haaland—and if he hadn’t instilled his fighting spirit in the team—we might never have seen Norway reach such a high level. He must have instilled in the team the belief that anything is possible and that any team can be beaten, because they managed to advance to the next round by defeating Brazil. Haaland is truly a special player, and in my opinion, he is undoubtedly one of the best forwards I’ve seen in recent years.

This is one benefit a team gets when they have players of such caliber In their team, apart from their participatory benefits,  they instill certain type of motivation in their team mates when it matters,  and you see them doing beyond expectations. Haaland has impacted the Norwegian side beyond just playing for them and I quite agree he has been very instrumental to their attaining this height.

[SFR10]

Although Norway hasn’t played particularly well so far, they’ve been effective in front of goal, and we can say they’ve managed to win their matches thanks to Haaland’s exceptional performances. As for England, things are a bit more complicated. They have good players and a squad with real potential, but I think they’ll have a tough time in this match.

Normally, I would've said England is the winner of this match, but after seeing there are a lot of injured players that might not get involved, I think this game is going to end in a high-scoring draw ^{[in normal time]} and the winner will be determined after extra time or penalties ^{[BTTS is probably the safest bet (over 2.5 is also not bad)]}.

[bangjoe]

Haaland singlehandedly dismantled Brazil, I believe he's capable of singlehandedly dismantling England as well.

However, England is currently stronger as a team than Brazil, so I don't find these odds very attractive. I would bet on Norway at below 30%.

England have a better squad and than the average player we already know their names in the big European clubs, in terms of English players are very superior, and on paper it is very superior so the probability of victory will definitely fall more to England, while Norway has a greater spirit with the players they have even though they have Haaland as a, if Norway still have a higher mentality and a better fighting spirit than England with the ability to maybe be able to beat or be able to bring the match into a draw to look for luck in the penalty box, after I think long I don't think that Norway can win easily.