FIFA 2026 World Cup/Ticket Discussion Thread.

[Joca97]

I feel disgusted by what I'm seeing from Portugal, playing against a side that doesn't know their left from their right in a very slow and weak way is annoying. Portugal can't break the defense of Dr. Congo and is clear that it should have been more than what we are seeing currently. If the African side Dr. Congo gets a goal I believe the Portuguese will sit up but since we have a 1nil on the score board in favor of Portugal they will feel like the game is in their hands, as a big side you dominate and show why you are the favorite because ones you underrate a smaller nation something surprising will happen and I hope for something shocking to happen in this encounter.

I expected more from Portugal honestly,they scored a goal and didnt push that much and just controlled the ball and didnt want much in attack and they got punished for it . Congo didnt want to attack but one cross made a difference and they got a goal that ties the game and now. I expect now Portugal to start pushing really hard and win it. They need three points here they cannot drop against Congo. Still now i expect Congo to park the bus now

[Varnquister]

Austria managed to defeat Jordan and secured its first win in the group. Although Austria had more possession, Jordan managed to take as many shots as Austria. In the match where Arnautovic scored two goals, Austria won 3-1. The match that will be crucial for this group is, of course, the one between Austria and Argentina. Whoever wins will definitely finish the group in first place. There’s a high chance the match will end in a draw, but I think Argentina will win.

[Silence Scream]

Austria managed to defeat Jordan and secured its first win in the group. Although Austria had more possession, Jordan managed to take as many shots as Austria. In the match where Arnautovic scored two goals, Austria won 3-1. The match that will be crucial for this group is, of course, the one between Austria and Argentina. Whoever wins will definitely finish the group in first place. There’s a high chance the match will end in a draw, but I think Argentina will win.

Argentina looks very good. Their performance against Algeria showed this. Austria needs to prepare very well for their match against Argentina. Argentina has a squad strong enough to beat any team and is one of the best teams in the tournament. They showed this in their first match. Let's see what kind of match we'll witness against Austria. I'm sure it will be an enjoyable game.

[Varnquister]

It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Norway had no trouble defeating Iraq. Erling Haaland scored two goals in the first half, putting his team ahead 2-1. In the second half, Norway stepped up the pressure again following substitutions made in the 73rd minute, scored two more goals, and won the match 4-1. It’s certain they’ll be in a fierce battle with France in this group. Norway is lucky to have a striker like Erling Haaland—I consider him one of the best strikers around right now, both physically and in terms of finishing ability.

[Franctoshi]

I feel disgusted by what I'm seeing from Portugal, playing against a side that doesn't know their left from their right in a very slow and weak way is annoying. Portugal can't break the defense of Dr. Congo and is clear that it should have been more than what we are seeing currently. If the African side Dr. Congo gets a goal I believe the Portuguese will sit up but since we have a 1nil on the score board in favor of Portugal they will feel like the game is in their hands, as a big side you dominate and show why you are the favorite because ones you underrate a smaller nation something surprising will happen and I hope for something shocking to happen in this encounter.

I expected more from Portugal honestly,they scored a goal and didnt push that much and just controlled the ball and didnt want much in attack and they got punished for it . Congo didnt want to attack but one cross made a difference and they got a goal that ties the game and now. I expect now Portugal to start pushing really hard and win it. They need three points here they cannot drop against Congo. Still now i expect Congo to park the bus now

With the squad that Portugal has, Ronaldo , Bernardo Silva, Nuno mendes, Bruno Fernandez and the rest, I wasn't expecting this disappointment, because this match looks almost finished, Ronaldo is weak and couldn't even score a single goal, and if we compare what other prominent players like Lionel Messi, Mbappe and Harland did in their respective matches.

[Tmoonz]

I feel disgusted by what I'm seeing from Portugal, playing against a side that doesn't know their left from their right in a very slow and weak way is annoying. Portugal can't break the defense of Dr. Congo and is clear that it should have been more than what we are seeing currently. If the African side Dr. Congo gets a goal I believe the Portuguese will sit up but since we have a 1nil on the score board in favor of Portugal they will feel like the game is in their hands, as a big side you dominate and show why you are the favorite because ones you underrate a smaller nation something surprising will happen and I hope for something shocking to happen in this encounter.

I expected more from Portugal honestly,they scored a goal and didnt push that much and just controlled the ball and didnt want much in attack and they got punished for it . Congo didnt want to attack but one cross made a difference and they got a goal that ties the game and now. I expect now Portugal to start pushing really hard and win it. They need three points here they cannot drop against Congo. Still now i expect Congo to park the bus now

I'm not surprise about this score line, because judging from what I saw in the match Portugal vs Nigeria, I knew Portugal will really have a long way to go for the sake of achieving Christiano Ronaldo's 1000 career goals, like they really need to get over that for now if they are to win this year world cup, because everyone will want Ronaldo to score and Ronaldo is not really what he use to be before, and all eyes will be on him, and that will slow the team down, just imagine them struggling with DR Congo, it's really embarrassing. They should better figure this out now it's still fresh.

[Princess Leah]

I feel disgusted by what I'm seeing from Portugal, playing against a side that doesn't know their left from their right in a very slow and weak way is annoying. Portugal can't break the defense of Dr. Congo and is clear that it should have been more than what we are seeing currently. If the African side Dr. Congo gets a goal I believe the Portuguese will sit up but since we have a 1nil on the score board in favor of Portugal they will feel like the game is in their hands, as a big side you dominate and show why you are the favorite because ones you underrate a smaller nation something surprising will happen and I hope for something shocking to happen in this encounter.

I expected more from Portugal honestly,they scored a goal and didnt push that much and just controlled the ball and didnt want much in attack and they got punished for it . Congo didnt want to attack but one cross made a difference and they got a goal that ties the game and now. I expect now Portugal to start pushing really hard and win it. They need three points here they cannot drop against Congo. Still now i expect Congo to park the bus now

With the squad that Portugal has, Ronaldo , Bernardo Silva, Nuno mendes, Bruno Fernandez and the rest, I wasn't expecting this disappointment, because this match looks almost finished, Ronaldo is weak and couldn't even score a single goal, and if we compare what other prominent players like Lionel Messi, Mbappe and Harland did in their respective matches.

I knew that people would start the comparism if Ronaldo fail to score, they'll even forget that Portugal has players that are much younger than Ronaldo. Most of the people comparing can't even last 10mins on the pitch if they're given an opportunity to play alongside Ronaldo or take his position as the Portuguese striker, I'll never be among those expecting much from a footballer at 41years.

 The Dr Congo we used to know is no longer as weak as before, their team is upgraded with more experienced players especially at defense position moreover the formation they used was to park the bus and frustrate their opponent, Portugal did everything possible to unlock the defense bit it was too tough.

[Pandorak]

The match is over, and the result didn’t live up to expectations. Portugal, the favorite in this match, was held to a draw by the DR Congo team. On the other hand, it must be acknowledged that their defense was very difficult to break through, moreover, in my observation, Portugal played at a fairly slow pace.

[Antotena]

I knew that people would start the comparism if Ronaldo fail to score, they'll even forget that Portugal has players that are much younger than Ronaldo. Most of the people comparing can't even last 10mins on the pitch if they're given an opportunity to play alongside Ronaldo or take his position as the Portuguese striker, I'll never be among those expecting much from a footballer at 41years.

 The Dr Congo we used to know is no longer as weak as before, their team is upgraded with more experienced players especially at defense position moreover the formation they used was to park the bus and frustrate their opponent, Portugal did everything possible to unlock the defense bit it was too tough.

You know how sweet it's to support Messi, you don't have time to defend what you don't have to. You see this comparison they make between Messi and Ronaldo, it's crystal clear that Ronaldo has made goals, that record I will give that to him but it doesn't make him the greatest player, you can't use only goals to measure the greatest player of all time. What about play making? Dribbles, assists and other things, that's what complete a player and Messi has it.

I watched only small part of Portugal and Dr . Congo and you know my conclusion, if Portugal want to win the work cup, they have to let that guy called Ronaldo stay at home. Argentina made Messi the face of the team because it is working for them and has been working but Portugal is yet to realise that this is not working or perhaps they know it wouldn't work but they want to force it since he consider as one of the best but it's not helping the team.

[Solodoski]

The match is over, and the result didn’t live up to expectations. Portugal, the favorite in this match, was held to a draw by the DR Congo team. On the other hand, it must be acknowledged that their defense was very difficult to break through, moreover, in my observation, Portugal played at a fairly slow pace.

Congo head was up in this game. Overall Prtugals wingers are not up.to the task. They have a shitty wingers that cant do.anything when they have the ball. Neto and Silvar have a really poor performance. It was Cancelo and Mendez that treid to make a difference. In addition, Jao Neves for me is the man of the match. He is strong, and has large football knowledge.

[Sexylizzy2813]

I feel disgusted by what I'm seeing from Portugal, playing against a side that doesn't know their left from their right in a very slow and weak way is annoying. Portugal can't break the defense of Dr. Congo and is clear that it should have been more than what we are seeing currently. If the African side Dr. Congo gets a goal I believe the Portuguese will sit up but since we have a 1nil on the score board in favor of Portugal they will feel like the game is in their hands, as a big side you dominate and show why you are the favorite because ones you underrate a smaller nation something surprising will happen and I hope for something shocking to happen in this encounter.

So because Portugal has more quality players you feel they will beat Congo DR 10:0 in the first 45 minutes? This is a world cup match easy player you see here is playing so well because they have their country men and women watching them and people from all over the world. Congo DR is doing well in their attack they know that if they defend too much and let Portugal have too much control of the ball they will punish them by scoring multiple goals that is why they are playing a good attack to avoid conceding goals.

1:1 it ended in the first half but Portugal still has the advantage to win the game because they are playing better in the game.

10nil at half time would be great but with the way Portugal played they never displayed anything special in that first half, it was as if both teams have same strength. What I really expect from Portugal is to make sure of making every opportunity count after all they have all the materials to convert every opportunity in that game and you'd agree with me that Congo was'nt as good as we think, they cane with a plan and that is to try as much as they can to absorb the pressure and some how get at least a point but if it happens that they get a win no problem. Well let's leave the goals and what started this argument or whatever, the main thing is that Portugal was terrible.
If Portugal wants to advance into the next stage or keep progressing I think the manager should have a rethink on keeping Ronaldo on the bench, starting him from the bench would be better because he wasn't in this game at all, nothing to say a player like him was in that encounter, slow and was just running around doing nothing. Honestly if not for that goal Portugal would have been more frustrated than they were because they would be lacking behind struggling to get an equalizer and the chances created can't give them the goals they wanted, for now they should go back and think of how to play without the big C7. CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. CONGO

[Varnquister]

One of the most important matches of the day is undoubtedly the one between England and Croatia. Going into the match, England is obviously the favorite, but I don’t think Croatia will give up easily. Both teams have a high probability of scoring in this match. England is already a strong offensive team, and we can say they don’t have trouble finding the back of the net. The same is true for Croatia.

[Sexylizzy2813]

What else do we need to end this argument between Messi and Ronaldo? Last night should have been the last time we compare both players because if you all watch the game you'd see that Messi did not just play the game of football but he carried everyone along or is there anything more to say about this guy?

[Mate2237]

One of the most important matches of the day is undoubtedly the one between England and Croatia. Going into the match, England is obviously the favorite, but I don’t think Croatia will give up easily. Both teams have a high probability of scoring in this match. England is already a strong offensive team, and we can say they don’t have trouble finding the back of the net. The same is true for Croatia.

This game is going to be a very tricky game because, these are two European teams which have met plenty time and so understand each other very well. Let see how this game will go but one thing is there is no favourite going into this game. Both England and Croatia will like to start their world cup campaign on a wining note so, will likely come out to play this game will be decided on which attack will be more effective.


England are the once , that are seen as the favorite to win this game but, from what am seeing this game is likely to end up in a draw because the two sides are actually disciplined when it comes to their defense. But looking at the head to head in recent matches England has been having a upper hand .

[Muba20]

The match is over, and the result didn’t live up to expectations. Portugal, the favorite in this match, was held to a draw by the DR Congo team. On the other hand, it must be acknowledged that their defense was very difficult to break through, moreover, in my observation, Portugal played at a fairly slow pace.

Portugal could have made their game more beautiful if they wanted to. Portugal's game lacked the excitement of the World Cup. Their positioning, pass accuracy, and ball control were good, but according to the team's name, the game should have been more exciting. In the Portugal vs DR Congo match, Portugal was the favorite and I was expecting a victory. But the match turned into a draw.

As a football fan, such a performance cannot be expected from a team like Portugal. After watching Argentina's rhythmic match yesterday, a confidence started to build towards Portugal's match. If the rest of the players had assisted Ronaldo more, the match would have been more exciting, although Ronaldo missed several shots.

[meser#]

England went into the water break 1-0 up. Kane scored from the penalty spot in the 12th minute. Livakovic could have saved the penalty if he had been a little more careful, but because at least one of his feet didn't touch the line, VAR intervened and the penalty was retaken. This time Kane didn't miss.

I found England to be better than in the friendly matches. Croatia is playing a bit poorly, but the match still feels like a draw. The score could end 1-1.

[Agbe]

It is undoubtable that France, Argentina, and Mexico will definitely win their matches against any African country they face, I only doubt Sweden performance before now, but they just cleared my doubt as well, but I think things are just getting more interesting now as they are starting, let's hope to see how things go furthermore in the next phase as the world cup proceeds and see those that will be the first to be eliminated and the next to follow.

The National Team that has played well to my satisfaction in the Senegal National Team although they loss their first/opening match but I was impressed of their performance. And I thought Portugal would beat Dr. Congo mercilessly buy it was an irony. Dr. Congo played a very good defensive game. So far the scorelines in Africa teams.


I am afraid of the Black Stars of Ghana in this midnight. Ghana has to do well in this opening match because recently their performance is improving.

[juttsab@]

I think Iraq put up a very good fight against Norway. Even after falling 1-0 behind, they managed to equalize, but a back pass from the defense to the goalkeeper, followed by pressure from Haaland, resulted in a huge mistake by the Iraqi goalkeeper, and Haaland scored the second goal to make it 2-1. Iraq is competing in the World Cup for the first time in 40 years. Haaland came very close to scoring a hat-trick. Norway is also in the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. Norway beat Iraq 4-1.

France will finish first in this group, but I don't know if Senegal or Norway will finish second, but the best third-placed team will advance.

Norway is back in the WC 26 and gave their clear statement by 4-1 win over Iraq. In the first half Norway dominated by 60% possession ,1.82xG, 3 big chances created and total of 7 shots Haaland cored the first goal of the game in the 29th minute Hussein equalized in the 39th minute but Haaland didn't like it and scored second just after 4 minute of equalizer and first half ended on 2-1 to Norway . In  the second half Norway again kept 62% of the possession , 2 big chances created , 5 shots and 0.70xG . Ostigard score 3rd for Norway in the 76th minute and A.Hussein scored an own goal leading it to 4-1 for Norway . Haaland was named as player of the match.

[Dump3er]

The match is over, and the result didn’t live up to expectations. Portugal, the favorite in this match, was held to a draw by the DR Congo team. On the other hand, it must be acknowledged that their defense was very difficult to break through, moreover, in my observation, Portugal played at a fairly slow pace.

The result didn't live up to expectations as in the result is to blame? What did the result do to you?

In my opinion Portugal didn't live up to expectations and that led to the result. I think Congo should have won the match. They may not objectively have been the better team, but this is not what it is about. Their courage and their willpower marks them as the better team for me because they don't have Ronaldo's and Fernandes, but they have unity and great spirit and it was awesome to watch them resist the supposedly superior Portugal team. There were several promising attempts and they can play football for sure. The point was deserved.

[satscraper]

but today I expect Portugal to win, which should equalize my winning and losing bets in number , though not in money, since losing bets always beat winning ones in that respect. I need more winning bets to support my bankroll.

I also believe Portugal can win today. But, I am confident that Congo DR will use a defensive formation and strategy. They know that Portugal has high quality and experienced players. As a result, Portugal is likely to score fewer than 3 goals. But if Ronaldo starts in the XI and scores early, there is a chance Portugal could score more than 3 goals.

The most important thing right now is that a Portugal victory seems almost certain, and choosing to bet on Portugal -1.5 is more profitable than betting on a straight Portugal win with low odds. At least odds of around @1.8 could help recover losses from other losing matches. 

Our hopes were not met. Portugal didn't manage to beat  Congo DR, and the match ended in a draw, so my bet on their win failed. I did, however, have one winning bet this time and this bet on  England which won 4-2 against Croatia. So my losing bets again outweigh the winning ones. Today I placed the bet on  Czechia  against South Africa. Let's see what happens.