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

[Sandra_hakeem]

At the very least, Norway now has experience it can draw on to improve even further in the next World Cup. in fact, just making it all the way to the quarterfinals is an extraordinary achievement in itself. So even though they’re surely disappointed by the loss, they should also be proud of themselves for having advanced so far, especially since they’ve just returned to the World Cup after a long absence.

I think Norway and England are fairly evenly matched. However, I believe Norway will be a tougher opponent than England in the next World Cup.

My problem isn't always about what team gets stronger in the next world cup against what team--- let's not forget that the competition is hosted every 4 years.... Of course we can't, but 4 good years! That's a long time if we should consider, from every affecting factor, what can dwindle the entire performance of a team if their best player ages/ sustains long-term injuries. Neymar is a clear example of what I'm trying to describe.

In the case of Norway, in their next world cup appearance, if they can successfully make it, Halland will be 30. For England, they won't feature players like Kane and rest anymore. The academy can develop replacements for them right? Well, who will replace Messi after the last dance?

[Popkon6]

The good side about the next games of this world cup is whatever team you bet on they are gonna have super high odds and is always worth to bet on them, i know the risk is there since they play against other super team is not more easy games left in this tournament.

My main doubt is in the France Spain game, i dont know who is gonna be in the final from that side, France is a much better team but Spain won almost all the recent matches between them.

That's why I haven't bet on this match yet, I'm waiting and doing more research. Because in the current situation I don't see much difference between the two teams. If I compare the H2H of the past matches, Spain has a higher chance of winning, but I also think that this match should never be compared with the past matches.
This World Cup match will be very competitive because no team will spare any effort, so in this case I support France a little because the French team's players are aggressive and their running speed is very high. Mbappe, as soon as he gets the ball, runs towards the goalpost and is able to score.

[liasbaa]

I prefer to see the game Spain and France do not have a big chance for both, not like you say that France has a greater chance than Spain, but I say France can win the game less, we can see a lot of odds in every bookmaker that we are here to be confused even though France is still smaller than the odds given for Spain's victory.

Here are their odds, there's no real favorite when it comes to big teams vs big teams, the fact that France is slightly favored is because they've performed well throughout this tournament, but Spain is still one of the best teams too, whoever wins is the one who prepares best, and it's clear that this will be an interesting match, full of tactical battles between the two coaches. Betting on this match requires a bit of careful observation, or just a coin flip, because both teams have an equal chance of winning the match.

Many people have France ahead and I have also bet on France but Spain current performance is quite good. Spain only drew against Cabo Verde in the first match of the group stage. Except for that match, the team has performed well and won every match. It is true that Spain is not playing great but they are winning matches consistently and they will be able to put up a strong resistance against France. France were undefeated in all their matches and I think they will qualify for the final by winning against Spain. You can be confident when betting on the best team but the semi final match will be played against such opponents that it will be difficult to decide which team you will prefer and who you will bet on.

[Zanab247]

It's very easy to push blame on someone when things went bad, that's why when solorth failed to pass the ball to haaland when it was one nil, and a glorious chance ahead, I just say within me that he will be used as the escape goat if they failed to win this game, and I was not wrong about it, because everyone related to Norway are now putting all the blame on him.

The entire Norway team should blame him for wasting such a beautiful opportunity to put his team at 2 goals advantage, Haaland was in a good position to score the second goal and he gave him the signal to pass the ball but greed made him not to pass the ball and eventually Norway lost the match. If Norway had win the game there would be no blame but since they lost they have the right to blame the player for wasting such a beautiful chance.

Norway have plenty opportunity to beat their opponent without them thinking of equalize the game, because greedy is what made them to ended up in one goal despite the effort they put to equalized the goals 2:2 but they failed. That is game for you, their plans is to hold the ball till they enter their goalpost to secure goal but they never think of their opponent potential defenders that was stoping Norway never to equalize the goals.

It has happened to Norway club and there is nothing Norway management can do to bring them back to semi final, because they misused their opportunity that would have lead them to this position that is hungry people to watch those that will qualify for final stage.

[KTChampions]

Here are their odds, there's no real favorite when it comes to big teams vs big teams, the fact that France is slightly favored is because they've performed well throughout this tournament, but Spain is still one of the best teams too, whoever wins is the one who prepares best, and it's clear that this will be an interesting match, full of tactical battles between the two coaches. Betting on this match requires a bit of careful observation, or just a coin flip, because both teams have an equal chance of winning the match.

I don't think these odds are nearly equal, look at the odds of whoever qualifies: 1.65 - 2.24 France is the clear favorite according to bookmakers.
If we're talking about fan opinion, the overwhelming majority also see France as the favorite. This isn't surprising, as France has been playing convincingly at this World Cup, while Spain hasn't. However, if we look at the recent history of these teams against each other, the outcome seems less certain. On the other hand, it is hard to believe that Spain will beat France for the third time in a row.

[Charcol]

The good side about the next games of this world cup is whatever team you bet on they are gonna have super high odds and is always worth to bet on them, i know the risk is there since they play against other super team is not more easy games left in this tournament.

My main doubt is in the France Spain game, i dont know who is gonna be in the final from that side, France is a much better team but Spain won almost all the recent matches between them.

When Spain and France played in the last two matches, Spain defeated France in both matches. Looking at that incident, you are right. But this time there is doubt whether Spain will be able to defeat France. Because France has also become much stronger than before. Especially Mbappe and Dembele, their great play can weaken Spain. If you leave the past results aside and look at France's speed again, you will understand that the match will not be easy for Spain at all.

[Showlove01]

The good side about the next games of this world cup is whatever team you bet on they are gonna have super high odds and is always worth to bet on them, i know the risk is there since they play against other super team is not more easy games left in this tournament.

My main doubt is in the France Spain game, i dont know who is gonna be in the final from that side, France is a much better team but Spain won almost all the recent matches between them.

That's why I haven't bet on this match yet, I'm waiting and doing more research. Because in the current situation I don't see much difference between the two teams. If I compare the H2H of the past matches, Spain has a higher chance of winning, but I also think that this match should never be compared with the past matches.
This World Cup match will be very competitive because no team will spare any effort, so in this case I support France a little because the French team's players are aggressive and their running speed is very high. Mbappe, as soon as he gets the ball, runs towards the goalpost and is able to score.

We really share the same sentiment in this game because this is a world cup and the previous game between France and Spain was not a world cup and this particular trophy carries weight and glory more than any other trophy in the world so the energy and approach will be very different just what I think though and I won't also be surprise to see the same energy like their previous game but in this game I can not really predict who will win because they are both good.

[Nheer]

At the very least, Norway now has experience it can draw on to improve even further in the next World Cup. in fact, just making it all the way to the quarterfinals is an extraordinary achievement in itself. So even though they’re surely disappointed by the loss, they should also be proud of themselves for having advanced so far, especially since they’ve just returned to the World Cup after a long absence.

I think Norway and England are fairly evenly matched. However, I believe Norway will be a tougher opponent than England in the next World Cup.

My problem isn't always about what team gets stronger in the next world cup against what team--- let's not forget that the competition is hosted every 4 years.... Of course we can't, but 4 good years! That's a long time if we should consider, from every affecting factor, what can dwindle the entire performance of a team if their best player ages/ sustains long-term injuries. Neymar is a clear example of what I'm trying to describe.

In the case of Norway, in their next world cup appearance, if they can successfully make it, Halland will be 30. For England, they won't feature players like Kane and rest anymore. The academy can develop replacements for them right? Well, who will replace Messi after the last dance?

Who's replacing Messi? Surely someone will come around but we can't be sure if they'll be as good as him or even near (I don't see any player coming close to him, not soon). When a player retires the team will not stop existing so there'll be a replacement and the national team tries to call the best players currently in that position but replacing Messi with a player as good as him in that team will be so difficult.

Many players who played this competition will not be opportuned to play it next time and the period of 4 years is enough to see younger players come to limelight. Take Yamal as an example, he wasn't present in the last World Cup but almost won the Balon Dor even before appearing in the World Cup so in 4 years a lot can happen. Each year every country produces new set of players that can develop in a space of few years.

[Zackz5000]

The good side about the next games of this world cup is whatever team you bet on they are gonna have super high odds and is always worth to bet on them, i know the risk is there since they play against other super team is not more easy games left in this tournament.

My main doubt is in the France Spain game, i dont know who is gonna be in the final from that side, France is a much better team but Spain won almost all the recent matches between them.

For now we can't tell teams that will make it to final, England could be seen less as a side that will be eliminated by Argentina but i don't think so this will be Argentina strong opponent since the start of the World Cup so i think we are going to see a difference game. France and Spain is also going to a tough game i believe this is the 3rd time France is making to the World Cup semi final in a row though France appears to be more stronger than Spain but we can't still be sure that they are going to win.

[Not your key not your BTC]

The Argentina vs. England match is sure to be a high-intensity affair. I’ve been following their head-to-head history, and their matches have always been heated and fierce. The moment that remains most vivid in the memories of English fans is, of course, Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal against England in the 1986 World Cup. That’s why, when I see Argentina facing England in the semifinals, I’m reminded of that moment in history. Although, of course, it’s impossible for that incident to happen again now that VAR is in place, I can still imagine that this match will be thrilling. I’m rooting for Argentina to advance to the final.

[Sandra_hakeem]

Here are their odds, there's no real favorite when it comes to big teams vs big teams, the fact that France is slightly favored is because they've performed well throughout this tournament, but Spain is still one of the best teams too, whoever wins is the one who prepares best, and it's clear that this will be an interesting match, full of tactical battles between the two coaches. Betting on this match requires a bit of careful observation, or just a coin flip, because both teams have an equal chance of winning the match.

I don't think these odds are nearly equal, look at the odds of whoever qualifies: 1.65 - 2.24 France is the clear favorite according to bookmakers.
If we're talking about fan opinion, the overwhelming majority also see France as the favorite. This isn't surprising, as France has been playing convincingly at this World Cup, while Spain hasn't. However, if we look at the recent history of these teams against each other, the outcome seems less certain. On the other hand, it is hard to believe that Spain will beat France for the third time in a row.

We are going to witness a totally different game tomorrow. Not in a bad way, not that my speculation is for Spain to defeat France, but let's expect a bit of drama on the pitch. Of course France are the favorites, but if they must secure that spot, they have to stand really strong. The Spanish defense is so tight, and they seem unfazed by any team right now. How do you beat a defensive lineup that barely moves out of their position? Mbappe has on fire these days, but let's not expect an easy win from this match.

Spain is moving in a slow, but progressive pace. I never thought they will make it up to this stage, but here there are. Not much goals, but whoever scores first might secure the win.

[Pandu Geddon]

We are going to witness a totally different game tomorrow. Not in a bad way, not that my speculation is for Spain to defeat France, but let's expect a bit of drama on the pitch. Of course France are the favorites, but if they must secure that spot, they have to stand really strong. The Spanish defense is so tight, and they seem unfazed by any team right now. How do you beat a defensive lineup that barely moves out of their position? Mbappe has on fire these days, but let's not expect an easy win from this match.

Spain is moving in a slow, but progressive pace. I never thought they will make it up to this stage, but here there are. Not much goals, but whoever scores first might secure the win.

Both are actually my favorites for the final match. The game might have a slightly hotter tension. It's a semi-final match, of course, there won't be any easy wins. We might see a few goals, but there's also a chance both teams will get quite frustrated trying to break through the opponent's defense. A draw in regular time could happen.

[Oluwa-btc]

The Argentina vs. England match is sure to be a high-intensity affair. I’ve been following their head-to-head history, and their matches have always been heated and fierce. The moment that remains most vivid in the memories of English fans is, of course, Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal against England in the 1986 World Cup. That’s why, when I see Argentina facing England in the semifinals, I’m reminded of that moment in history. Although, of course, it’s impossible for that incident to happen again now that VAR is in place, I can still imagine that this match will be thrilling. I’m rooting for Argentina to advance to the final.

And Thomas Tuchel is tactically better than Argentine manager. But I don't believe the game will be handled that way. It will be on the pitch,  as much as a side has Lionel Messi and Cristaino Ronaldo, you should never underestimate them.
VAR has already been partial and one sided especially towards the opposite side as we could all see how they had it difficult to recall the goal scored by Argentina after the foul. I don't want them in the finals. Inshallah!!

[Fivestar4everMVP]

The Argentina vs. England match is sure to be a high-intensity affair. I’ve been following their head-to-head history, and their matches have always been heated and fierce. The moment that remains most vivid in the memories of English fans is, of course, Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal against England in the 1986 World Cup. That’s why, when I see Argentina facing England in the semifinals, I’m reminded of that moment in history. Although, of course, it’s impossible for that incident to happen again now that VAR is in place, I can still imagine that this match will be thrilling. I’m rooting for Argentina to advance to the final.

Bro, it is the semi finals we are discussing about here, this is the match from which we will get to know which two teams that will be playing the finals, every semi finals match is aways thrilling with high intensity, this is natural and not really much about the teams that are playing.

But I understand your point though, if it was Argentina playing against a weaker team, then possibly the match won't be that intense because Argentina will surely win very easily, but you and I know that there is no way a weak team will advance to reaching the semi finals when there are even other strong teams that got booted out in the round of 32 and round of 16.

And speaking of who will win, Argentina is clearly the favourite in the match and they have a better chances of winning, but I honestly wish there was a way England will manage to beat Argentina, I don't want Argentina winning the world Cup again honestly.

[Roseline492]

It's very easy to push blame on someone when things went bad, that's why when solorth failed to pass the ball to haaland when it was one nil, and a glorious chance ahead, I just say within me that he will be used as the escape goat if they failed to win this game, and I was not wrong about it, because everyone related to Norway are now putting all the blame on him.

When a country cannot win the world Cup but they have fans that's very ambitious that is how they're going to behaved if they should be out of the world cup because of any players fault, i no that Norway fans would have also be saying the same thing to Andreas Schjelderup if he hadn't score his goal because sorloth has also positioned for him alone but he strikes direct and got the goal, however it wasn't also certain that if sorloth has given Haaland the ball he could have scored because a lot of players on this world cup including Norway previous match had missed goals that if they hadn't done it we wouldn't have believed they could missed it.

[satscraper]

The good side about the next games of this world cup is whatever team you bet on they are gonna have super high odds and is always worth to bet on them, i know the risk is there since they play against other super team is not more easy games left in this tournament.

My main doubt is in the France Spain game, i dont know who is gonna be in the final from that side, France is a much better team but Spain won almost all the recent matches between them.

That's why I haven't bet on this match yet,

Probably from the bettor's perspective the best option would be BTTS, as players from both teams will be eager to score and they have the skill to do so. Regarding the winner, it is a really tough task to predict, but I think that France has a higher chance to do it because most of its players are on a tear right now, starting from domestic matches and ending with the most prestigious international ones.

[Humblevirus]

Norway have plenty opportunity to beat their opponent without them thinking of equalize the game, because greedy is what made them to ended up in one goal despite the effort they put to equalized the goals 2:2 but they failed. That is game for you, their plans is to hold the ball till they enter their goalpost to secure goal but they never think of their opponent potential defenders that was stoping Norway never to equalize the goals.

It has happened to Norway club and there is nothing Norway management can do to bring them back to semi final, because they misused their opportunity that would have lead them to this position that is hungry people to watch those that will qualify for final stage.

Honestly, Norway had a lot of opportunities to defeat England, but they messed up. There were several chances where they could have crossed the ball, but they refused to do so, despite always seeing Haaland in the box.I was just imagining how a team could have a striker like Haaland and still fail to take advantage of opportunities to cross the ball. If some of those crosses had been made, Haaland might have converted them into goals.Again, I can't remember the name of the player, but he had a great opportunity to pass the ball to his teammate for an easy goal. Instead, he refused to make the pass. That was the part that disappointed me the most.

In fact, some of the Norway players were playing selfishly that day, and I was really surprised. I kept asking myself if those players had actually been playing together as a team.Still, they managed to reach the quarter-finals. I didn't rate them at the beginning of the tournament, but they still did well to get that far.

[Sithara007]

We are going to witness a totally different game tomorrow. Not in a bad way, not that my speculation is for Spain to defeat France, but let's expect a bit of drama on the pitch. Of course France are the favorites, but if they must secure that spot, they have to stand really strong. The Spanish defense is so tight, and they seem unfazed by any team right now. How do you beat a defensive lineup that barely moves out of their position? Mbappe has on fire these days, but let's not expect an easy win from this match.

Spain is moving in a slow, but progressive pace. I never thought they will make it up to this stage, but here there are. Not much goals, but whoever scores first might secure the win.

Well.. I have the same prediction as well. IMO, Spain has a better chance to enter the final compared to France. Most of the online sportsbooks have given better odds to France, BTW. Spain has a relatively young squad. For example, Lamine Yamal turns 19 years old today. France has a lot more experienced players. Even Kylian Mbappé is not that young, as he is 27 years old. Others such as Lucas Digne, Mike Maignan, N'Golo Kanté and Adrien Rabiot are in their 30s. And this can be an advantage and a problem at the same time. The second semi-final on the other hand, it extremely hard to predict. I would go for Argentina.

[meser#]

Ivan Barton has been named the referee for the France-Spain match. He officiated one of our matches as well, and he is a referee I really rate highly.
While top scorers usually grab the spotlight at the World Cup, this referee has really stood out too. I don't know if he'll officiate the final, but in my opinion, he is definitely an excellent referee.
I wish he would officiate in our country, too, because in the Turkish League, the referee is inevitably the topic of conversation after every match.
I predict that Slavko Vincic will be the referee for the final.

[Sandra_hakeem]

Many players who played this competition will not be opportuned to play it next time and the period of 4 years is enough to see younger players come to limelight. Take Yamal as an example, he wasn't present in the last World Cup but almost won the Balon Dor even before appearing in the World Cup so in 4 years a lot can happen. Each year every country produces new set of players that can develop in a space of few years.

I didn't omit that part in my first post, did I? Young players are certainly going to show up and replace the loop holes, but if you understood my post clearly, a team for an international competition may not have a lot of home-grown players that can excel even in their clubs. We can't compare Halland to the rest of their  forwards because obviously, he has gathered an experience from playing for different clubs, in different levels of competitions.
Yamal got better because he played actively in Barcelona remember? Bottom line is, we won't get to see this era of technicality anymore.