FIFA 2026 World Cup/Ticket Discussion Thread.

[LUCKMCFLY]

As for me the only African countries that I know we do very well in the world cup are Senegal and Morocco these two countries are doing very well and I believe they will do better in the world cup they are going to show good level of performance and they are going to surprise a lot of people I trust is two countries and I believe these two countries will go far in the world cup tournament as for the rest countries in Africa that are going to the world cup they may even be disqualified in the group stage because they are playing rubbish they are not even worthy of going to the world cup I still don't understand why Nigeria is not going to the world cup because with the level of good players that Nigeria have they were supposed to go to the world cup but because of their unseriousness in the qualifiers match that was why they could not make it.

I agree with you. Besides, I really like the style of African teams. Senegal plays spectacular football, and I think Morocco also has a great team. I still think it's a shame that Nigeria isn't there; for me, Nigeria is one of the benchmarks of good African football. However, this is football, and things happen. I have a lot of faith in Senegal, and I also hope that the teams from this beautiful continent will give us that joy of football and win a lot.

[Bobrox]

Looks not anyone yet updating about what happening for Iraq captain  team Aymen Hussein who investigate by U.S. immigration authorities more than 7 hours, what going on with FIFA and US as the host for World Cup when any players investigating more than seven hours? Its full controversial and poorly bad as the host of World Cup edition and there are not any cases like this the players have been investigated more than seven hours by immigration authorities.

This cases happening yesterday and FIFA still not releasing to the public why US immigration to heavy and investigating the players more than seven hours, I can't believing what happen for Iran national team players when landing at US and exactly have to play at US Stadium?


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[satscraper]

I didn’t mention any African team simply because I’ve never watched them play, so I have no idea about their strength or performance. Probably some of them are really good and can compete with European and South American teams ^{we’ll see}. Time will tell, but you’re right that we need some “fresh blood” in the World Cup competition.

Most of the African teams which qualified in the World Cup are playing rubbish in the international friendlies and right now I don't know which of them will represent Africa to the quarter final or semi-final because their performances are not encouraging at all. I was expecting Senegal to do well in the international friendlies but they were beaten but I don't know of they will do well in the tournament. European and South American teams played good. Today we have Morocco vs Norway by 20:00:00 (8:00:00). We will know more.

As for me the only African countries that I know we do very well in the world cup are Senegal and Morocco these two countries are doing very well and I believe they will do better in the world cup they are going to show good level of performance and they are going to surprise a lot of people I trust is two countries and I believe these two countries will go far in the world cup tournament as for the rest countries in Africa that are going to the world cup they may even be disqualified in the group stage because they are playing rubbish they are not even worthy of going to the world cup I still don't understand why Nigeria is not going to the world cup because with the level of good players that Nigeria have they were supposed to go to the world cup but because of their unseriousness in the qualifiers match that was why they could not make it.

I think it would not be right to judge the current performance of the team by looking at the matches before the start of the World Cup. Senegal and Morocco have shown good strength long ago. They really deserve praise. But the rest of the African countries are trying to play well from their position. Not only Nigeria, there are still many countries that have good players but have been eliminated in the qualifying matches. Because we have to remember that football does not depend only on one good player. For example, a team has very good players in defense but if their striker is not good then the team will not be able to score well despite a lot of effort. Again, if the striker is good but not very good in defense then even if they can score goals, the number of goals conceded may be high. So even though the rest of the African countries have good players, they are losing opportunities due to the lack of a good team.

This is probably because African countries lack coaches who are qualified enough to prepare national teams for world-level championships. Even those African-born players who played for European teams and became coaches after their career don't hurry to return to their country and prefer to live and coach somewhere else, training second or even third-tier teams.

[Oluwa-btc]

Looks not anyone yet updating about what happening for Iraq captain  team Aymen Hussein who investigate by U.S. immigration authorities more than 7 hours, what going on with FIFA and US as the host for World Cup when any players investigating more than seven hours? Its full controversial and poorly bad as the host of World Cup edition and there are not any cases like this the players have been investigated more than seven hours by immigration authorities.

This cases happening yesterday and FIFA still not releasing to the public why US immigration to heavy and investigating the players more than seven hours, I can't believing what happen for Iran national team players when landing at US and exactly have to play at US Stadium?


source : https://www.instagram.com/p/DZQNSsUNR3U/

We have never seen such discrimination as this during other prior to every other fifa world cup competition. This is an unfair treatment and it will most definitely affect his game mentally. When he should be alongside his squad training, he is left cornered, this is just wrong.
Apart from this, I have also seen what they're doing to the Iranian national team. They're killing our sport and the head of fifa is as complicated as the president of the United States because I don't know why he is so hesitant over making a decision affecting football players. This hell cringe.

[Sexylizzy2813]

FORMER UTD AND SPURS PLAYER (ERIKSON) COLLAPSE IN THE DENMARK vs UKRAINE FRIENDLY GAME...



Denmark vs Ukraine yesterday, it wasn't the way we would love to see every game to end, with the Denmark midfielder Erickson collapsing again on the pitch causes tension to every football lovers. I honestly feel for him, such a thing should not be happening to a good player as him, not to anyone even if you're a footballer or not is a bad experience. After the first one I thought it won't happen again not until yesterday's game, hope he's fine. For me I'd advise he retire before it becomes too late, if stopping football will keep him alive then is better that way.

[hyudien]

FORMER UTD AND SPURS PLAYER (ERIKSON) COLLAPSE IN THE DENMARK vs UKRAINE FRIENDLY GAME...



Denmark vs Ukraine yesterday, it wasn't the way we would love to see every game to end, with the Denmark midfielder Erickson collapsing again on the pitch causes tension to every football lovers. I honestly feel for him, such a thing should not be happening to a good player as him, not to anyone even if you're a footballer or not is a bad experience. After the first one I thought it won't happen again not until yesterday's game, hope he's fine. For me I'd advise he retire before it becomes too late, if stopping football will keep him alive then is better that way.

I am sorry to hear about Eriksen horrific incident, this is the second time he has collapsed in a match, I have read many calls from friends of his professional football career for him to consider retirement, and rightly so. Denmark are not participating in the world cup, so it wouldn't be out of place for Eriksen to retire soon after all he is 34 years old, I also just found out that he has been on an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator since the first incident.

[tiCeR]

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I am German and I think nobody is underestimating them. Germany doesn't have the team that is a favourite. Germany had a say in many big championships, but this is not one of those when I think they have a realistic chance to win it. There is Spain and there is France, we are not close.

 

I'm not supporting Germany for this world cup. I just mentioned Germany earlier because everyone keep talking about Germany like they're a walkover in this world cup but I don't think it's the case. This is why I don't think they would easily be eliminated in this world cup. My current favorites to win are either France or Spain. Also, I'm supporting Portugal to win as well because this is Ronaldo's last chance to win it.

I agree with you, they are not a walkover. It is not safe how far they will make it. Group stage, they will survive, but against the best teams in the world, I don't think they can handle the competition.

You are right and it should not go unnoticed. What do you think who will win the World Cup?

[Lida93]

Looks not anyone yet updating about what happening for Iraq captain  team Aymen Hussein who investigate by U.S. immigration authorities more than 7 hours, what going on with FIFA and US as the host for World Cup when any players investigating more than seven hours? Its full controversial and poorly bad as the host of World Cup edition and there are not any cases like this the players have been investigated more than seven hours by immigration authorities.

This cases happening yesterday and FIFA still not releasing to the public why US immigration to heavy and investigating the players more than seven hours, I can't believing what happen for Iran national team players when landing at US and exactly have to play at US Stadium?


source : https://www.instagram.com/p/DZQNSsUNR3U/

I hate it but we shouldn't conclude on what's going on right now, I think its important to be cautious at this point in order not to hit up the polity as regards the recent happenings at the World Cup before the kickoff.
To the US homeland security some of these countries from the Arab league are potential threats  and you don't expect them  to take any chances at this critical time just because they are hosting a world event, and even if it means the Americans scrutinizing any individual to ensure the safety of the American people then am sure that FIFA understands that as well.

[icebar]

As for me the only African countries that I know we do very well in the world cup are Senegal and Morocco these two countries are doing very well and I believe they will do better in the world cup they are going to show good level of performance and they are going to surprise a lot of people I trust is two countries and I believe these two countries will go far in the world cup tournament as for the rest countries in Africa that are going to the world cup they may even be disqualified in the group stage because they are playing rubbish they are not even worthy of going to the world cup I still don't understand why Nigeria is not going to the world cup because with the level of good players that Nigeria have they were supposed to go to the world cup but because of their unseriousness in the qualifiers match that was why they could not make it.

I agree with you. Besides, I really like the style of African teams. Senegal plays spectacular football, and I think Morocco also has a great team. I still think it's a shame that Nigeria isn't there; for me, Nigeria is one of the benchmarks of good African football. However, this is football, and things happen. I have a lot of faith in Senegal, and I also hope that the teams from this beautiful continent will give us that joy of football and win a lot.

African teams have really performed well in every World Cup. They have been getting stronger and stronger over time. We have seen Morocco, Senegal perform exceptionally well in previous World Cups. We have also seen Egypt, Ghana, Algeria, Ivory Coast compete strongly. The most exciting teams in the World Cup are Argentina, Brazil, Portugal, France, Germany. But to be honest, most of the African teams give a very strong fight to these world's best teams. Although unfortunately they do not reach the trophy, most of the African teams have very exciting matches. So, I hope African teams go far in the World Cup season and make the ordinary matches more exciting.

[Sexylizzy2813]

FORMER UTD AND SPURS PLAYER (ERIKSON) COLLAPSE IN THE DENMARK vs UKRAINE FRIENDLY GAME...



Denmark vs Ukraine yesterday, it wasn't the way we would love to see every game to end, with the Denmark midfielder Erickson collapsing again on the pitch causes tension to every football lovers. I honestly feel for him, such a thing should not be happening to a good player as him, not to anyone even if you're a footballer or not is a bad experience. After the first one I thought it won't happen again not until yesterday's game, hope he's fine. For me I'd advise he retire before it becomes too late, if stopping football will keep him alive then is better that way.

I am sorry to hear about Eriksen horrific incident, this is the second time he has collapsed in a match, I have read many calls from friends of his professional football career for him to consider retirement, and rightly so. Denmark are not participating in the world cup, so it wouldn't be out of place for Eriksen to retire soon after all he is 34 years old, I also just found out that he has been on an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator since the first incident.

Honestly this is one sad news to hear about football, is best he joins the guys on the retirement bench than to fall off the game again. There's nothing to be ashamed of because he has already shown to the World how good he has been since he started playing, good character and so much to say about him.
Denmark should give him a better position because he has been one of those players that dedicated themselves for the nation and he'd be one of those players that can groom up the young ones or make him the coach of the U21 players for Denmark.

[mikel_012]

FORMER UTD AND SPURS PLAYER (ERIKSON) COLLAPSE IN THE DENMARK vs UKRAINE FRIENDLY GAME...



Denmark vs Ukraine yesterday, it wasn't the way we would love to see every game to end, with the Denmark midfielder Erickson collapsing again on the pitch causes tension to every football lovers. I honestly feel for him, such a thing should not be happening to a good player as him, not to anyone even if you're a footballer or not is a bad experience. After the first one I thought it won't happen again not until yesterday's game, hope he's fine. For me I'd advise he retire before it becomes too late, if stopping football will keep him alive then is better that way.

Terrible news that this happened once again

Christian Eriksen is 34 years old so he could still play for some extra time. Just imagine if this is what was happening with Messi that has 38 years or Cristiano Ronaldo with 41 years, even older than Eriksen. And we know how much we love players like Messi and CR7

This was the second time something happened in the pitch so I can only assume his doctors are telling him to stop playing to avoid having the worse ending possible in the middle of a match

[alegotardo]

Denmark vs Ukraine yesterday, it wasn't the way we would love to see every game to end, with the Denmark midfielder Erickson collapsing again on the pitch causes tension to every football lovers. I honestly feel for him, such a thing should not be happening to a good player as him, not to anyone even if you're a footballer or not is a bad experience. After the first one I thought it won't happen again not until yesterday's game, hope he's fine. For me I'd advise he retire before it becomes too late, if stopping football will keep him alive then is better that way.

In 2021, if I remember correctly, Eriksen's problem was cardiac arrest, but at this time they still have not been able to determine what caused him to faint again. It could be an different reason, but if it is another heart problem or something else, I also believe that he should stop to play, even though the interval between the events is almost of 5 years.

But think about it with me.... do you know how difficult it is to say that to a professional player? It is true that his life at risk, but considering that play football is his life, asking someone to stop doing it is almost like to ask him to stop breathing. Would he be able to do it? It is not an easy decision.

[satscraper]

As for me the only African countries that I know we do very well in the world cup are Senegal and Morocco these two countries are doing very well and I believe they will do better in the world cup they are going to show good level of performance and they are going to surprise a lot of people I trust is two countries and I believe these two countries will go far in the world cup tournament as for the rest countries in Africa that are going to the world cup they may even be disqualified in the group stage because they are playing rubbish they are not even worthy of going to the world cup I still don't understand why Nigeria is not going to the world cup because with the level of good players that Nigeria have they were supposed to go to the world cup but because of their unseriousness in the qualifiers match that was why they could not make it.

I agree with you. Besides, I really like the style of African teams. Senegal plays spectacular football, and I think Morocco also has a great team. I still think it's a shame that Nigeria isn't there; for me, Nigeria is one of the benchmarks of good African football. However, this is football, and things happen. I have a lot of faith in Senegal, and I also hope that the teams from this beautiful continent will give us that joy of football and win a lot.

African teams have really performed well in every World Cup. They have been getting stronger and stronger over time. We have seen Morocco, Senegal perform exceptionally well in previous World Cups. We have also seen Egypt, Ghana, Algeria, Ivory Coast compete strongly. The most exciting teams in the World Cup are Argentina, Brazil, Portugal, France, Germany. But to be honest, most of the African teams give a very strong fight to these world's best teams. Although unfortunately they do not reach the trophy, most of the African teams have very exciting matches. So, I hope African teams go far in the World Cup season and make the ordinary matches more exciting.

Continuing the discussion on African teams I would turn everyone attention to Senegal’s potential to spring a surprise on France when they play on June 16. Their squad has stars playing for Bayern, Tottenham, and Chelsea, ^{to name just a few} , so  they could  thrash the life out of France. That is why  I’m expecting a very interesting match. Regarding betting, I think the best option would be BTTS in this case.

[SatoPrincess]

I always knew that this World Cup would be chaotic because of the host’s immigration strong policies but I didn’t think it would affect the officials. The matches haven’t even started yet, and the World Cup is already having controversies. What next? ICE waiting outside the stadium to check documentation of fans??

[Agbe]

Continuing the discussion on African teams I would turn everyone attention to Senegal’s potential to spring a surprise on France when they play on June 16. Their squad has stars playing for Bayern, Tottenham, and Chelsea, ^{to name just a few} , so  they could  thrash the life out of France. That is why  I’m expecting a very interesting match. Regarding betting, I think the best option would be BTTS in this case.

That means you are to tick Senegal in the pool. Everyone has their opinion and prediction in football and we can only against your prediction but the outcome of of the results are always unknown until we see the final result of the game. Senegal was beating by US in the friendlies. And Ivory Coast beat France 2-1 in the international friendlies on the 4th June, 2026. But that doesn't mean that Senegal can't beat them but it will hard. We have 2 days to go to watch the WC.

[LUCKMCFLY]

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.

If you think about it, veterans playing football are necessary. We used to say no, but look at the Italian national team, all young players, no veterans. Did they qualify? No, because they don't have that much experience. These legends are still needed. Argentina has a lot of talent, yet they take Messi because they know he sets the standard, just like with CR7 and Modric.

[Sexylizzy2813]

I always knew that this World Cup would be chaotic because of the host’s immigration strong policies but I didn’t think it would affect the officials. The matches haven’t even started yet, and the World Cup is already having controversies. What next? ICE waiting outside the stadium to check documentation of fans??

This is no way to go about business that concerns football, my question is why was US included in the first place? I wonder how it will be for other countries that the US don't want to have them in their country, what exactly are they trying prove? Ok let's say they prevent some of the countries not to step into their land for the world cup but not the officials, if there's a way to remove US as one of the host nations it would be better to do it now because what they are doing isn't suppose to be.

[Donneski]

I always knew that this World Cup would be chaotic because of the host’s immigration strong policies but I didn’t think it would affect the officials. The matches haven’t even started yet, and the World Cup is already having controversies. What next? ICE waiting outside the stadium to check documentation of fans??

This is no way to go about business that concerns football, my question is why was US included in the first place? I wonder how it will be for other countries that the US don't want to have them in their country, what exactly are they trying prove? Ok let's say they prevent some of the countries not to step into their land for the world cup but not the officials, if there's a way to remove US as one of the host nations it would be better to do it now because what they are doing isn't suppose to be.

The United States is one country that thinks that the world actually revolves around them. Why host the FIFA WORLD Cup when you know that you'll not be receptive to fans and officials from different parts of the world? I don't know why FIFA is silent on this matter. We know that the US has stringent immigration rules but for the sake of the tournament they willingly bidded for, there should some kind of special visas that'll end immediately after the tournament.