FIFA 2026 World Cup/Ticket Discussion Thread.

[Die_empty]

The ticket price is becoming so unbearable and I wondered how those fans managed to keep up. FIFA is really not fair to the fans because how did the ticket rose from about $1500 to far above $6000 source especially for big fixtures like the Portugal game vs columbia . FIFA has to subsidise it with immediate effect to be Frank. Even though I won't blame anyone for deciding to watch in the pitch, I can always join them outside on the big screen and have same view or even a better view. This tournament made me begin to wonder how much clubs and teams lost during the COVID era when the stadium was always empty. Fans need to be considered in this world cup because it's not a death sentence to be there.

The price of tickets goes up when the demand exceeds the supply. The price is high, but many fans said they have saved for several months to attend this World Cup. From their responses in the interview, they are not complaining, as they say the price is worth it.

It's not strange that the price of the ticket for the game between Portugal and Colombia is going high. Many fans want to see Ronaldo play, so they might be willing to pay a high amount to make it happen.

[Jossque]

Mexico and Ecuador will face off in the Round of 32. Their last match, played about 8 months ago, ended in a 1-1 draw. Of course, we mustn’t forget that this was a friendly match. Now, it looks likely to be a much tougher contest. I think Mexico has a slight edge. In terms of squad quality, I’d say they play better as a team and have the potential to win the match. Even though Ecuador’s squad is valued higher, I don’t think the winner of the match will be determined by that.

[Agbe]

Belgium and Senegal will face off in the Round of 32. Belgium is, of course, the favorite here, but Senegal is not a team to be underestimated. Although they lost to Norway and France in the group stage, they put up a good fight. Belgium, on the other hand, drew with Iran and Egypt in their group. It’s possible that Belgium will win this match, but I also think there’s a high chance the game will end in a draw and go into extra time. Since Senegal is a team that likes to score and concede goals, we could see plenty of goals in this match.

No much input on this match for now. The first 22 minutes will tell us who will win the match. But the present performances of the two teams. Belgium is not a strong team to beat Senegal instead the reverse will be the case. From news, Senegal was facing internal crisis which was also affecting their performance in the tournament but their last game shows that they have come to play well in the tournament. For a verbal prediction, I am predicting for Senegal to win the match.

[Sarah Azhari]

I was shocked to see Messi not going for a bigger record on this game. Jordan, and I am sorry to say this to anyone who is offended, does not look like a good team at all.

So if Messi started the game, instead of resting, and just told everyone to give the ball to Messi every time, he could have scored 3 more gams instead of just 1 more goal. In fact, because he did not started, there was no guarantee he would score neither, it was pure luck that there was a good play freekick and he got to score from there

Messi is treating his final World Cup simply as a chance to have fun, since he has already achieved everything in soccer and broken record after record. Besides, Messi isn’t the type of player who is ambitious about chasing personal records. He prioritizes the team’s interests over his own personal records. That’s why, in the match against Jordan, he didn’t start from the first minute. He wanted to give other players a chance to get some playing time. So, Messi is simply enjoying this World Cup, and even if he scores a goal, it’s just a bonus for him, regardless of whether that goal sets a record or not. Because what matters most is that Messi can help Argentina go far in this tournament. That’s all there is to it.

[cakir1]

Portugal will now face Croatia and if they can win that, then they could end up with Spain, that means Portugal has maximum two more games to play in this world cup, there is no scenario where they are beating both of them.

It's clear that Ronaldo is old, but let's face it even if you put Ronaldo on the side, the other 10 players weren't that great neither. I am a Messi fan, and always loved Messi more than Ronaldo, but I have to be honest, take out Ronaldo and Messi, and make Argentina and Portugal play with 10 players that is left, and Argentina is far better.

[JoyceBTC]

It's clear that Ronaldo is old, but let's face it even if you put Ronaldo on the side, the other 10 players weren't that great neither. I am a Messi fan, and always loved Messi more than Ronaldo, but I have to be honest, take out Ronaldo and Messi, and make Argentina and Portugal play with 10 players that is left, and Argentina is far better.

Ag3 is no longer on the side of Ronaldo the manager is using him because of his personality and his achievements in the Portuguese team aside he is not supposed to be having the full time that he is playing in the team. Messi still has some age with him at least he runs very well and scores form different angles but if you decide to keep Messi and Ronaldo aside Argentina will perform well likewise Portugal but some of the preferential treatment given to both players will no longer be available. Argentina has good players but the level of young stars in Portugal is much they are coming up anyways.

[MorganaX]

It's clear that Ronaldo is old, but let's face it even if you put Ronaldo on the side, the other 10 players weren't that great neither. I am a Messi fan, and always loved Messi more than Ronaldo, but I have to be honest, take out Ronaldo and Messi, and make Argentina and Portugal play with 10 players that is left, and Argentina is far better.

Ag3 is no longer on the side of Ronaldo the manager is using him because of his personality and his achievements in the Portuguese team aside he is not supposed to be having the full time that he is playing in the team. Messi still has some age with him at least he runs very well and scores form different angles but if you decide to keep Messi and Ronaldo aside Argentina will perform well likewise Portugal but some of the preferential treatment given to both players will no longer be available. Argentina has good players but the level of young stars in Portugal is much they are coming up anyways.

I don't know why so many persons are all about this age factor wuth Christaino Ronaldo, I understand that he is old but he is doing quite alright for a man that age, everyone seem to neglect the fact that this Portuguese team overall have been very poor in their performance generally and that's everyone, I mean take the likes of vintinha who have played up to three games in this world but yet no impact whatsoever from him and he is supposed to be a world class midfielders and many others too but all the center and focus just seems to be on the man who likes the spotlight.

[Abdulzuruku01]

congratulations to Brazil, they have qualified for the round of 16. They deserved to win because they played a very good game although it wasn't as easy match for them as I thought it would be, I thought they would defeat Japan easily. But honestly Japan also had an impressive performance because their defence was really right and strong, which made it difficult for Brazil to score but thanks to Gabriel Martinelli dying minutes goal. Brazil will face either ivory coast or Norway in the round of 16, which makes me consider Brazil as the favorite.

[karabiber]

Even though Brazil was only average compared to its form from 25 years ago, it still had the quality to comfortably eliminate Japan. With this performance, the Japanese team’s only chance was to take the match to a penalty shootout and play Russian roulette, but their gamble didn’t pay off.

They tried to play on the counterattack, looked for a goal, and scored one, but after the goal, they played recklessly, taking advantage of Brazil’s mistakes. In other words, they couldn’t manage the game after taking the lead. They didn’t attempt any shots they had just one shot in the second half. They tried to carry this match through 120 minutes with just that one shot. No quick passing, no aerial play they had nothing. It was much better for the tournament that Brazil moved on.

[Dump3er]

Even though Brazil was only average compared to its form from 25 years ago, it still had the quality to comfortably eliminate Japan. With this performance, the Japanese team’s only chance was to take the match to a penalty shootout and play Russian roulette, but their gamble didn’t pay off.

They tried to play on the counterattack, looked for a goal, and scored one, but after the goal, they played recklessly, taking advantage of Brazil’s mistakes. In other words, they couldn’t manage the game after taking the lead. They didn’t attempt any shots they had just one shot in the second half. They tried to carry this match through 120 minutes with just that one shot. No quick passing, no aerial play they had nothing. It was much better for the tournament that Brazil moved on.

Comfortably eliminate Japan... You are funny because you have no clue about football. Brazil should be much more in control against opponents like that but instead Japan had some counter attacks that could have been finished successfully, but they wasted them and that was lucky for Brazil. One counter attack was 4 vs. 2 and Japan failed to take advantage of it. Otherwise it would have been 2-0 and I don't thin Brazil would have been able to come back. Or maybe come back, but then go through overtime and this is when Japan would have pushed for the penalties. Saying that they comfortably won is strange to say the least.

[lombok]

Even though Brazil was only average compared to its form from 25 years ago, it still had the quality to comfortably eliminate Japan. With this performance, the Japanese team’s only chance was to take the match to a penalty shootout and play Russian roulette, but their gamble didn’t pay off.

They tried to play on the counterattack, looked for a goal, and scored one, but after the goal, they played recklessly, taking advantage of Brazil’s mistakes. In other words, they couldn’t manage the game after taking the lead. They didn’t attempt any shots they had just one shot in the second half. They tried to carry this match through 120 minutes with just that one shot. No quick passing, no aerial play they had nothing. It was much better for the tournament that Brazil moved on.

That is the power of Brazil victory since they are much experienced compared to Japan who appeared to be shy in attacking. Superstars have to be fearless to move on and strike a goal and not to wait till the penalty shootout. Japan was playing so meekly that they warranted to be taken out of this contest. It takes a lot of bravery to continue running forward in playing football.

[wmaurik]

congratulations to Brazil, they have qualified for the round of 16. They deserved to win because they played a very good game although it wasn't as easy match for them as I thought it would be, I thought they would defeat Japan easily. But honestly Japan also had an impressive performance because their defence was really right and strong, which made it difficult for Brazil to score but thanks to Gabriel Martinelli dying minutes goal. Brazil will face either ivory coast or Norway in the round of 16, which makes me consider Brazil as the favorite.

Starting with Casemiro's header in the second half, Brazil began to play more solidly after that, although they were a bit frustrated in the first half after going down by one goal to Japan. However, in the second half, Brazil began to develop a different style, making Japan have to endure a barrage of attacks from Brazil. Before the match, I also thought Brazil would win easily against Japan, but in reality, the Brazilian team had to fight hard to win after Brazil fell behind early in the first half.

[rezakurnia66]

Starting with Casemiro's header in the second half, Brazil began to play more solidly after that, although they were a bit frustrated in the first half after going down by one goal to Japan. However, in the second half, Brazil began to develop a different style, making Japan have to endure a barrage of attacks from Brazil. Before the match, I also thought Brazil would win easily against Japan, but in reality, the Brazilian team had to fight hard to win after Brazil fell behind early in the first half.

Casemiro goal from heading at 56th minutes make Brazil player get motivate back for winning the match from Japan after conceding early, its not easily after losing one goal and the opponent full playing defense make Brazil have try many strategy for scoring the goal. Beautiful assists from Gabriel Magalhães can't believing heading from Casemiro make the Japan goal keeper on difficult position and this goals make Brazil team more motivate to comeback before crucial goals from Gabriel Martinelli at additional time.

Brazil opponent team at next round waiting the winner team between Norway or Ivory Coast, I am still expectation Brazil will reach and qualify to semifinal or final round for World Cup 2026 how their performance last night when beating Japan.

[meser#]

Even if Germany had made it past this round, they had no chance of going any further; the football they played was very poor.
Germany will undergo a rebuilding process after this tournament. I believe Nagelsmann will step down as head coach.
I would also like to point out that the goal Germany scored through Tah during extra time was a legitimate one. In my opinion, there was no foul on the goalkeeper; he went down too easily, looking to draw a foul, and he succeeded in doing so.

[Varnquister]

Brazil managed to advance to the next round by winning the match against Japan with a goal scored in the final minutes after falling behind. Japan went into halftime leading 1-0. Brazil tied the score in the 56th minute with a goal by Casemiro, and the final minutes were thrilling. Just as it looked like the match was headed to extra time, Martinelli scored a beautiful goal to secure the victory for his team, and Brazil advanced to the Round of 16.

[Agbe]

congratulations to Brazil, they have qualified for the round of 16. They deserved to win because they played a very good game although it wasn't as easy match for them as I thought it would be, I thought they would defeat Japan easily. But honestly Japan also had an impressive performance because their defence was really right and strong, which made it difficult for Brazil to score but thanks to Gabriel Martinelli dying minutes goal. Brazil will face either ivory coast or Norway in the round of 16, which makes me consider Brazil as the favorite.

The game style of Brazil is not encouraging me to support them yet. I was thinking of them to win Japan with a good gap margin but just 2-1. Brazil cut my ticket in their open match so I have abandoned them for good. The teams I will bet on the round of 16 is France and Argentina with few others and if Senegal can go there, I know they do well there. Ivory Coast vs Norway is another tough game to watch. Ivory Coast will win the match and that is my prediction of the match.

[rdbase]

Even if Germany had made it past this round, they had no chance of going any further; the football they played was very poor.
Germany will undergo a rebuilding process after this tournament. I believe Nagelsmann will step down as head coach.
I would also like to point out that the goal Germany scored through Tah during extra time was a legitimate one. In my opinion, there was no foul on the goalkeeper; he went down too easily, looking to draw a foul, and he succeeded in doing so.

Seeing this team of Germany was quite painful watch in yesterday's game. They had no urgency and fumbled most of their chances in their opponent's side of the field. First half they had over 70% possession with no shots on goal.
Paraguay deserved the win they got because they had the more effort at the start of the match with their limited time with the ball but made the most of it when they did take their shots.
Paraguay football seemed to have the more passionate fans when they did pan over the crowd

[snipie]

Brazil managed to advance to the next round by winning the match against Japan with a goal scored in the final minutes after falling behind. Japan went into halftime leading 1-0. Brazil tied the score in the 56th minute with a goal by Casemiro, and the final minutes were thrilling. Just as it looked like the match was headed to extra time, Martinelli scored a beautiful goal to secure the victory for his team, and Brazil advanced to the Round of 16.

I am wondering if Brazil could play the final game or not. Until now they passed Japan with a way or another. Next they will face Norway or Ivory Coast, these two teams should not be a big problem for Brazil. Later they will face Mexico or England. If they managed to pass the winner among these two teams, they would face Argentina most likely in the semi-final. Honestly I find Argentina way better than Brazil.

[Yabani]

Mexico and Ecuador will face off in the Round of 32. Their last match, played about 8 months ago, ended in a 1-1 draw. Of course, we mustn’t forget that this was a friendly match. Now, it looks likely to be a much tougher contest. I think Mexico has a slight edge. In terms of squad quality, I’d say they play better as a team and have the potential to win the match. Even though Ecuador’s squad is valued higher, I don’t think the winner of the match will be determined by that.

If Enner Valencia is on his game, Ecuador will have the edge; otherwise, it will be a contest between two evenly matched squads.
Mexico's biggest advantage might be the home turf and the size of the crowd.
Ecuador achieved a remarkable feat in their last match, defeating Germany to advance to the next round.
Mexico won all three of their group matches, though they faced no real challengers in the group. While the match could go either way, Mexico holds a slight advantage.

[Dump3er]

Mexico and Ecuador will face off in the Round of 32. Their last match, played about 8 months ago, ended in a 1-1 draw. Of course, we mustn’t forget that this was a friendly match. Now, it looks likely to be a much tougher contest. I think Mexico has a slight edge. In terms of squad quality, I’d say they play better as a team and have the potential to win the match. Even though Ecuador’s squad is valued higher, I don’t think the winner of the match will be determined by that.

If Enner Valencia is on his game, Ecuador will have the edge; otherwise, it will be a contest between two evenly matched squads.
Mexico's biggest advantage might be the home turf and the size of the crowd.
Ecuador achieved a remarkable feat in their last match, defeating Germany to advance to the next round.
Mexico won all three of their group matches, though they faced no real challengers in the group. While the match could go either way, Mexico holds a slight advantage.

Enner Valencia has not been at his best thus far. When they played against Curacao, he could have scored goals and I think more than one. They will both play defensively and Ecuador is known for defending while Mexico did not attack very well against South Korea. It was actually quite disappointing. If it is not for some coincidences, the match could stay at no goals draw for a long time. Similar to the Mexico against South Korea match when a horrible goalkeeper mistake brought the only goal in the match. That is not how you want to see the matches be decided though.