FIFA 2026 World Cup/Ticket Discussion Thread.

[CryptoHeadlineNews]

Today Match to watch again. And my prediction.

Sweden vs Greece: Greece will have a landslide victory
Spain vs Iraq: Spain will have a landslide victory
France vs Ivory Coast: France will have a landslide victory.

Yours?

The games are over and it's quite unfortunate that non of your game predictions did actually play the way you predicted. Because as for Sweden vs Greece. It actually ended draw, both scoring 2 goals each, making it a total of 4 goals Scored in the game. Despite the fact that Greece did scored the first goal by Tsimikas at the very first 10 minutes into thr game, they were also the same to struggle to score the equalizing goal at the end by Masouras at the die minutes. Moreover, Sweden did play an excitement game today. Whereas Spain vs Iraq also played draw too, scoring 1 goal each.

[red4slash]

I can only predict the first‑place teams in the following groups:
C – Brazil, D – Turkiye, E – Germany, F – Netherlands, G – Belgium, H – Spain, I – France, J – Argentina, K – Portugal, L – England.

These are the teams with the highest possibility of being at the top of the table especially for this group phase they look very strong compared to their opponents so it is not wrong to put some of these teams into predictions for position 1 in the group phase.
But it is interesting to wait in group I because for me this is the hell group in this period when compared to other groups.

France, Senegal and Norway are 3 teams that for me are big with good player capacity for now so France although favorites but they cannot take Senegal and Norway carelessly. For Iraq, they are still a dark horse in this group, it's just that I don't expect much because looking at the strength map of the other 3 teams, Iraq is clearly the lowest in terms of probability.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Luca Modric is a player with extensive experience, His time at Real Madrid has helped him develop his full potential, and his team mates have been very supportive of his development. He has played in many important matches at club level. This experience has certainly made him a legend in Croatian football. He is one of the football legends still playing in this World Cup 2026. His presence will undoubtedly increase the enthusiasm and passion of fans worldwide. Im sure if he doesnt play it will have an impact on decreasing ticket sales and the interest of fans around the world to watch the matches played by Croatia.

Without a doubt, Modric is always a player who puts on a great show, no matter what team he's on. Now, Croatia will always be my favorite team to win the World Cup. Croatia has great football and I like their style, plus they have Modric, he's a legend. Legends always leave their legacy, so this is something to be seen as a luxury; having so many players on the field is the ultimate.

[Sammye3]

Luca Modric is a player with extensive experience, His time at Real Madrid has helped him develop his full potential, and his team mates have been very supportive of his development. He has played in many important matches at club level. This experience has certainly made him a legend in Croatian football. He is one of the football legends still playing in this World Cup 2026. His presence will undoubtedly increase the enthusiasm and passion of fans worldwide. Im sure if he doesnt play it will have an impact on decreasing ticket sales and the interest of fans around the world to watch the matches played by Croatia.

Without a doubt, Modric is always a player who puts on a great show, no matter what team he's on. Now, Croatia will always be my favorite team to win the World Cup. Croatia has great football and I like their style, plus they have Modric, he's a legend. Legends always leave their legacy, so this is something to be seen as a luxury; having so many players on the field is the ultimate.

I believe Crotia could be your pick based on preference,  and no doubts they play really good football. I could vividly remember the 2018 FiFA World Cup which Modric singlehandedly (figuratively) carried Croatia to the finals acting as the captain and playmaker of the team. Modric has being a really exceptional player both in club and countryside and this should be his last World Cup too as he turns 40 years already.

At that age, he still controls the ball like a teenager; it is truly techinique over physical ability I must say. I would love to see how far Croatia would go in the World Cup this year and I expect the best performance as well.

[Agbe]

I can only predict the first‑place teams in the following groups:
C – Brazil, D – Turkiye, E – Germany, F – Netherlands, G – Belgium, H – Spain, I – France, J – Argentina, K – Portugal, L – England.
Regarding the winner of the trophy, I’m inclined to think it will be Germany, but a more precise prediction will be possible after the results of the quarter‑finals.

You chose those teams because they look brighter and smarter on the pitch and that's what I used in prediction the matches yesterday but unfortunately things didn't go to the prediction way. And as you said, yes, it is good to know from the quarter final but from the group stage to the knockout stage is also good to detect teams that will play in the final. @CryptoHeadlineNews oh men, that is gambling prediction for you. In my own thinking, those teams I selected were the strongest against their opponents but things are not like that in football and from look of things, what happened in the last World Cup season and episode might repeat itself whereby weaker teams beat strong teams.

[SilverCryptoBullet]

Luca Modric is a player with extensive experience, His time at Real Madrid has helped him develop his full potential, and his team mates have been very supportive of his development. He has played in many important matches at club level. This experience has certainly made him a legend in Croatian football. He is one of the football legends still playing in this World Cup 2026. His presence will undoubtedly increase the enthusiasm and passion of fans worldwide. Im sure if he doesnt play it will have an impact on decreasing ticket sales and the interest of fans around the world to watch the matches played by Croatia.

He is very talented, professional and luckily does not have severe injuries through his career but his professionalism actually plays most important role on his career length as well as success. Croatia will need many years to find another player like Modric who has many world class and legendary characteristics, and it won't be surprised if their national team will have under performances after his retirement.

Without a doubt, Modric is always a player who puts on a great show, no matter what team he's on. Now, Croatia will always be my favorite team to win the World Cup. Croatia has great football and I like their style, plus they have Modric, he's a legend. Legends always leave their legacy, so this is something to be seen as a luxury; having so many players on the field is the ultimate.

Modric is a greatest player ever in Croatia national football history and the national team has best performances in several World Cup and Euro with his contributions. It's better than the generation of Suker, Boban, and Prosinecki who led the team to a third position in France 1998 but they could not repeat similar success in other World Cup and Euro.

Modric and players in his generation have played together in several World Cup and Euro with very consistent good performances and endings in those tournaments. This World Cup will be his last show and with whatever contribution for the team as well as how Croatia finishes this World Cup, Luka Modric will be always remembered in Croatia national team history.

[Adiljutt156]

Today Match to watch again. And my prediction.

Sweden vs Greece: Greece will have a landslide victory
Spain vs Iraq: Spain will have a landslide victory
France vs Ivory Coast: France will have a landslide victory.

Yours?

The games are over and it's quite unfortunate that non of your game predictions did actually play the way you predicted. Because as for Sweden vs Greece. It actually ended draw, both scoring 2 goals each, making it a total of 4 goals Scored in the game. Despite the fact that Greece did scored the first goal by Tsimikas at the very first 10 minutes into thr game, they were also the same to struggle to score the equalizing goal at the end by Masouras at the die minutes. Moreover, Sweden did play an excitement game today. Whereas Spain vs Iraq also played draw too, scoring 1 goal each.

Match was ended with draw result because both teams score was equal in this match and both teams did 2,2 goals in this match. Tsimikas was a person who did first goal of the match and he did this goal at 10 minutes of the match and he gave start to his team and after that goal 8 expected from opponent team.Gyökeres was a person who did second goal of the match and he did this goal at 53 minutes and he gave strength to his team And goals of the team were good in this match and Nilsson made a match for his team but at the end they could not make their defense strong and they lose this match at the end as opponent team was need to do goal to draw this match and they were successful in their mission.

[Sexylizzy2813]

I can totally see Germany winning the world cup. Even if they have been shit in the last 3 world cups, their performance in the Euro 2024 convinced me a bit. I also like to think that Portugal have a decent chance in the world giving that they currently gave the best midfield on paper that has won the UCL title twice in a row. Either way, it's likely that only the usual winners have a clear chance to win. I doubt if there'd be any dark horse.

I think saying Germany will be out of the tournament is too early they may not have a good squad as dominant as the 2014 team but tournament's aren't always won by the how big the team are or doesn't won by the country with the biggest names Germany has a history of going far into a competition and that's what makes them dangerous, ofcause France and Spain probably have solid squad right my but if Germany build momentum and confidence they are more then capable of competing to any countrie.

I see Germany as Italy when they are struggling to qualify for the World Cup, they don't have it unless they have to do something to convince me that they're capable. Although the players Germany have currently are not as good as that of 2014 but they still need to lock that midfield, getting the ball to their strikers who can cause much damage for opposition to always pick the ball from the back of the net, if they can always do that on any counter attacks then they are on the right path.
This World Cup is very tricky, the countries we haven't mentioned or add to the conversation could be the country to win it and since day 1 we haven't heard of Spain to win it just as we hear or read about other countries to win it, Argentina too doesn't stand a chance base on speculations or our choice but we shouldn't be shocked when it happens that a random country will lift the World Cup this year?

[Rgram]

Without a doubt, Modric is always a player who puts on a great show, no matter what team he's on. Now, Croatia will always be my favorite team to win the World Cup. Croatia has great football and I like their style, plus they have Modric, he's a legend. Legends always leave their legacy, so this is something to be seen as a luxury; having so many players on the field is the ultimate.

Does he want to retire as the oldest man to ever play the game…! These guys aren’t giving it a rest. Luka Modric, Ronaldo and Messi. They just wouldn’t give it a break and quite frankly, their country needs them, they’ve all still got what it takes and Modric is more classical still, not having enough strength to compete for the ball but, he’s touches are still gold and he would give his all for Croatia still.

[r_victory]

The fee just to enter the US will weigh heavily on the budget of anyone who intends to go, in addition to the costs of accommodation, tickets, and food. Even being Brazilian and not being among the countries where this requirement applies, it's still completely out of my reach. I'll follow the games from the comfort of my home, spending a maximum of $500 on soda and barbecue (during the entire World Cup) if Brazil makes it to the final. If they're eliminated before then, I'll save money...

[rezakurnia66]

I believe Crotia could be your pick based on preference,  and no doubts they play really good football. I could vividly remember the 2018 FiFA World Cup which Modric singlehandedly (figuratively) carried Croatia to the finals acting as the captain and playmaker of the team. Modric has being a really exceptional player both in club and countryside and this should be his last World Cup too as he turns 40 years already.

At that age, he still controls the ball like a teenager; it is truly techinique over physical ability I must say. I would love to see how far Croatia would go in the World Cup this year and I expect the best performance as well.

Based on performance with his club AC Milan, Luka Modric still the most influence players for Croatia team in World Cup 2026 and likely still as captain team during his consistent performance and at the top physical level. Last World Cup edition, Luka Modric performed quite well and success become the best players but this time he was 40 years old and have to play many matches trough new format of World Cup 2026.

The World Cup 2026, Croatia in Group L and have to face England, Ghana until Panama to secure the round of 16 ticket looks not difficult to finish as 2nd standings position or possibility finish at 1st place but have to defeat England. First match of Group L, Croatia will face England and I think really interested match because last edition Croatia success defeating England for the third place position.

[alankasman]

Based on performance with his club AC Milan, Luka Modric still the most influence players for Croatia team in World Cup 2026 and likely still as captain team during his consistent performance and at the top physical level. Last World Cup edition, Luka Modric performed quite well and success become the best players but this time he was 40 years old and have to play many matches trough new format of World Cup 2026.

The World Cup 2026, Croatia in Group L and have to face England, Ghana until Panama to secure the round of 16 ticket looks not difficult to finish as 2nd standings position or possibility finish at 1st place but have to defeat England. First match of Group L, Croatia will face England and I think really interested match because last edition Croatia success defeating England for the third place position.

Modric's performance is similar to Ronaldo's, so they are currently still worthy of representing their respective national teams. Moreover at AC Milan he is still a much-needed player. It's natural for the Croatian national team to call on him to become a motivator for the other players. I believe that a player who can motivate others is highly needed especially if they are a leader on a team and their performance is still capable of playing in what could be their last World Cup this year.

All teams in the group have their own goals, but looking at the group it certainly isn't that difficult to advance to the next round. However they shouldn't underestimate the teams in the group. However based on the reputations of each of the four teams in the group they and England have an easier time advancing.
In my opinion their first match is quite good because they face each other directly so their path to qualifying will be against teams whose fans or reputations aren't as good as those of Croatia and England. But anything can happen; they are clearly favored in Group L, along with England.

[Sexylizzy2813]

I watched it play some days back and I saw how terribly unlucky they were while playing a friendly against Luxembourg which ended 1nil, I laughed because all these things we have been seeing in some qualifiers for the world cup is an exposure and to let us know that a particular nation or national teams are never suppose to be in the grand stage of football. Italy was just trying to correct their mistakes from the beginning to the end without getting it right, to get a goal with a brilliant move is a big challenge for them and I'd say is good they didn't qualify because if they do it won't have changed anything, we might even see worse than they are playing with this current form of theirs and I hope some of the teams that made it to the World Cup shouldn't use luck to play their game like we have Netherlands that are in the same group as Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia, can they survive this group? Looking like the favorite but poor display might kick them out in no time.

[Agbe]

I strongly believed that Belgium would beat Tunisia but was not expecting to see those plenty goals. 5-0 against Tunisia. Upon the goals Tunisia still got red card. This is one of the highest goal scoring match in the friendlies. If Tunisia received such massive goals in the friendlies. Can they scale through in the group stage?