FIFA 2026 World Cup/Ticket Discussion Thread.

[Agbe]

I don’t think Norway and Brazil have the same chances in this match because, in my opinion, Brazil is slightly more favored since overall their strength is a bit better compared to Norway, although we can’t deny that in football and big matches anything can happen and surprises are not impossible. 
But anyway, I’m sure this will be a tough match, even though personally I favor Brazil and would bet on their win.

I think you are analyzing Brazil from years back and not the Brazil from this tournament. I have been watching Norway and Brazil matches in this tournament from the onset so I know what I am saying. If you are betting don't bet Brazil straight win but Brazil or draw. That might give you some kind of options and they might be a good cashout for you in the middle of the game. But that is not withstanding, you can predict or vet against my odd.

[rdluffy]

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I think you are analyzing Brazil from years back and not the Brazil from this tournament. I have been watching Norway and Brazil matches in this tournament from the onset so I know what I am saying. If you are betting don't bet Brazil straight win but Brazil or draw. That might give you some kind of options and they might be a good cashout for you in the middle of the game. But that is not withstanding, you can predict or vet against my odd.

The tricky thing about betting on Brazil or a draw is that the odds are only 1.18


In my opinion, the risk isn't worth the return

An interesting bet I found for today’s game is over 2.5 cards
What makes me think this is likely is that Brazil will get at least 2 cards today because of Haaland, and Norway might also get some cards, especially to contain Vinícius Jr

[Fakhrulenclix]

I don’t think Norway and Brazil have the same chances in this match because, in my opinion, Brazil is slightly more favored since overall their strength is a bit better compared to Norway, although we can’t deny that in football and big matches anything can happen and surprises are not impossible. 
But anyway, I’m sure this will be a tough match, even though personally I favor Brazil and would bet on their win.

I think you are analyzing Brazil from years back and not the Brazil from this tournament. I have been watching Norway and Brazil matches in this tournament from the onset so I know what I am saying. If you are betting don't bet Brazil straight win but Brazil or draw. That might give you some kind of options and they might be a good cashout for you in the middle of the game. But that is not withstanding, you can predict or vet against my odd.

It's true as you said and I'm considering betting on Brazil or a draw but personally I still believe that Brazil will qualify because from all sides I see that Brazil is better than Norway both in terms of strength and mentality so that Brazil's big chance of qualifying is much bigger, regardless of the method but as I said this will still be a fierce match and it's worth looking forward to this match.

[SatoPrincess]

And lately all my predictions are entering. Brazil Norway match should be in a game of 50/50. You can bet on double chance of any of the team to win or you choose draw in the full time.

Congratulations! You are one of the lucky few who have been winning their bets in the World Cup. I haven’t placed any bet since the tournament began because it’s been a tough one to predict. Although playing any side to win is a safe bet, do you really make any profit from such bet?

Statistically, Norway has never lost to Brazil. They’ve had two wins and two draws against Brazil. I’m not underestimating Brazil but Norway in my opinion are going to win tonight.

[SatoPrincess]

And lately all my predictions are entering. Brazil Norway match should be in a game of 50/50. You can bet on double chance of any of the team to win or you choose draw in the full time.

Congratulations! You are one of the lucky few who have been winning their bets in the World Cup. I haven’t placed any bet since the tournament began because it’s been a tough one to predict. Although playing any side to win is a safe bet, do you really make any profit from such bet?
Statistically, Norway has never lost to Brazil. They’ve had two wins and two draws against Brazil. I’m not underestimating Brazil but Norway in my opinion are going to win tonight.

[Bluedrem]

I think you are analyzing Brazil from years back and not the Brazil from this tournament. I have been watching Norway and Brazil matches in this tournament from the onset so I know what I am saying. If you are betting don't bet Brazil straight win but Brazil or draw. That might give you some kind of options and they might be a good cashout for you in the middle of the game. But that is not withstanding, you can predict or vet against my odd.

Yes, you are right. If you review the matches of this World Cup, you will see that Brazil is not able to show a very good performance, especially when they go for it many times, they are not able to do the final finish, that is, the goal, properly. Which Messi of the Argentine team can do very easily. However, considering the recent performance, Brazil cannot be called a very strong team compared to Norway. Norway also has a good chance of winning this match. So I think it would be wise to be extra careful when betting.

[Rashlyowl]

So far, I have 100% win rate on world cup match bets, I haven't lost a single cent. The last instance was Paraguay, I backed them with +2 handicap & the match ended with France winning by just one goal. Lucky me!



I'm trying my luck again with the Brazil match coming up in a few hours. Not expecting too much, just want Norway to do the best they can in this important match. What do you think of my bet broski? can Norway really hold Brazil to a draw at full time?

[Tmoonz]

I don’t think Norway and Brazil have the same chances in this match because, in my opinion, Brazil is slightly more favored since overall their strength is a bit better compared to Norway, although we can’t deny that in football and big matches anything can happen and surprises are not impossible. 
But anyway, I’m sure this will be a tough match, even though personally I favor Brazil and would bet on their win.

I think you are analyzing Brazil from years back and not the Brazil from this tournament. I have been watching Norway and Brazil matches in this tournament from the onset so I know what I am saying. If you are betting don't bet Brazil straight win but Brazil or draw. That might give you some kind of options and they might be a good cashout for you in the middle of the game. But that is not withstanding, you can predict or vet against my odd.

On a normal day there's no way one could think twice to pick Brazil straight winning against Norway, but now I don't really know what has become this game, that one has to think it before playing game, because since the beginning of this 2026 FIFA world cup except for France no team is completely reliable, but despite that I still believe it's a straight winning for Brazil because judging from their performance I will always pick them against teams like Norway, though it won't be an easy one for them but deep down they are winning that game no doubt.

[dezoel]

Portugal and Spain is not an easy game for Portugal. We have to realize that Spain is one of the heading candidates to win the whole thing and that is why I think it is clear that we are going to see Spain win.

I am not saying that Portugal has no chance at all, of course they do, and of course it may happen, but I am just saying that we are not going to see them have a big chance, it will be a very small chance. Spain came here doing very well, won the last game easily too, I doubt they will have hard time.

[FanEagle]

The fact that Portugal and Argentina even won, looks like a very suspicious situation. Both Argentina and Portugal could have lost and wouldn't be weird with the way games were going. Portugal losing to Croatia wouldn2t be a shock because that's a very good team, but Argentina losing to some team nobody heard of before this world cup? Now that would be bad and sad.

I think that is the problem that we are facing right now, and that seems like the situation they should be looking for. I think it should be considered something that may actually do a fine job, and if you do a fine job then we are going to see it become a lot more powerful as well. This is why there must be some sort of points for doing this.

[yenerbatmaz]

Norway appears to be the side controlling possession, but Brazil is looking to launch counter-attacks whenever they win the ball back. They pose a real threat with players like Vinicius Jr.
Haaland hasn't seen much of the ball so far.
Nyland has been the standout performer of the match so far, thanks to the penalty save.
His contract with Sevilla has expired; he is an impressive goalkeeper. Bruno took the penalty well, but Nyland made a great save.
Even though Norway looks good, Brazil remains a major threat.

[Slow death]

Portugal and Spain is not an easy game for Portugal. We have to realize that Spain is one of the heading candidates to win the whole thing and that is why I think it is clear that we are going to see Spain win.

I am not saying that Portugal has no chance at all, of course they do, and of course it may happen, but I am just saying that we are not going to see them have a big chance, it will be a very small chance. Spain came here doing very well, won the last game easily too, I doubt they will have hard time.

From what I've seen of the history of matches between the two teams, it's been more common for them to draw, which shows that Spain doesn't have a great superiority over Portugal. If Spain plays as well as they did in their last game, then they can beat Portugal, who in my opinion beat Croatia because they were luckier; it was a game where Croatia wasted many good opportunities, and I highly doubt Spain will waste them too. Therefore, I also agree that Spain will beat Portugal. With Cristiano Ronaldo's statement that this will be his last World Cup, I imagine the Portuguese national team will play much more seriously.

[Franctoshi]

Portugal missed their opportunity in a penalty spot kick, which should have put them in the lead in this game. The game is quite balanced, and I can't even tell the side that will win tonight. Having Brazil missed their opportunity in the penalty, it's most likely that this game may be headed to extra time and possibly a penalty spot kick if the winner is not decided at the end of the game.

Brazilians are not finding it easy to penetrate Norway's defense line.

[PhilosopherKing]

Portugal missed their opportunity in a penalty spot kick, which should have put them in the lead in this game. The game is quite balanced, and I can't even tell the side that will win tonight. Having Brazil missed their opportunity in the penalty, it's most likely that this game may be headed to extra time and possibly a penalty spot kick if the winner is not decided at the end of the game.

Brazilians are not finding it easy to penetrate Norway's defense line.

What in the hell made them not to give vinicus Jnr or any other player like Cunha to play that penalty. Brazilian number eight penalty was very weak that even a baby would even catch it without stress. Norway is not the kind of team that Brazil should be missing chances against. Norway too have had their chances and they too missed it. That ball from odegaard, I think he will have tipped the ball above Allison but he choose to play a straight and missed it.

Overall, the both team have a balanced momentum.

[passwordnow]

I am putting a bet that not both England and Mexico will score in 90. Might be a quite not so safe bet for me since the other odds for this game is absolutely high. Before I wait for the other match the next day for Portugal and Spain, this is going to be route first for my bet.

[Jegileman]

Statistically, Norway has never lost to Brazil. They’ve had two wins and two draws against Brazil. I’m not underestimating Brazil but Norway in my opinion are going to win tonight.

This was not the same team of Brazil that played against Norway the last time they met, so I might not outrightly use that statistics to judge the outcome of this game. Both teams have been playing well so far and have both missed an opportunity to score goals but they failed to convert it. The match looks levelled but I still think Brazil can get away with this. The only situation I won’t want to happen in this game is Brazil conceding towards end of the game, if this happens, it will be very hard for Brazil to equalize because Norway will defend that one goal as much as they can till the final whistle is blown.

[Solodoski]

I don’t think Norway and Brazil have the same chances in this match because, in my opinion, Brazil is slightly more favored since overall their strength is a bit better compared to Norway, although we can’t deny that in football and big matches anything can happen and surprises are not impossible. 
But anyway, I’m sure this will be a tough match, even though personally I favor Brazil and would bet on their win.

I think you are analyzing Brazil from years back and not the Brazil from this tournament. I have been watching Norway and Brazil matches in this tournament from the onset so I know what I am saying. If you are betting don't bet Brazil straight win but Brazil or draw. That might give you some kind of options and they might be a good cashout for you in the middle of the game. But that is not withstanding, you can predict or vet against my odd.

I bet on Norway to win straight. If you bet on Brazil to win Norway then youve not been watching the world cup from the beginning. Forget about the name Brazil for a moment or the 5 time world cup champion. Think of their present predicament, and how they lack quality of players. Norway have not been perfect but they have been consistent in this tournament. Odegaard is in his prime and Haaland is scary. 7 goals for Haaland. Back to the league of Mbappe and Messi.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Morocco has been more convincing with how they've been playing and if there's any African team that'll go far in the ongoing competition z I believe it'll be Morocco.

Cape Verde left a nice memory; I think many doors opened for all the players, especially the goalkeeper. However, what you say is true; for me, Morocco is a difficult obstacle to overcome. It wasn't a coincidence that Brazil tied them. These Moroccan players are on another level; they can't do anything but keep going. For me, they are the best team in Africa besides Cape Verde.

[SatoPrincess]

So far, I have 100% win rate on world cup match bets, I haven't lost a single cent. The last instance was Paraguay, I backed them with +2 handicap & the match ended with France winning by just one goal. Lucky me!



I'm trying my luck again with the Brazil match coming up in a few hours. Not expecting too much, just want Norway to do the best they can in this important match. What do you think of my bet broski? can Norway really hold Brazil to a draw at full time?

Congratulations on winning your bet. I gave you a merit because it’s not so common to see people on this board post they bet slips but they always claim to be the winning. Norway was my favorite to win even though many didn’t believe they could beat Brazil. When you consider the individual brilliance of Haaland, his physical dominance and skill, it’s hard not to pick Norway as your winners.

[Marvelockg]

I don’t think Norway and Brazil have the same chances in this match because, in my opinion, Brazil is slightly more favored since overall their strength is a bit better compared to Norway, although we can’t deny that in football and big matches anything can happen and surprises are not impossible. 
But anyway, I’m sure this will be a tough match, even though personally I favor Brazil and would bet on their win.

I think you are analyzing Brazil from years back and not the Brazil from this tournament. I have been watching Norway and Brazil matches in this tournament from the onset so I know what I am saying. If you are betting don't bet Brazil straight win but Brazil or draw. That might give you some kind of options and they might be a good cashout for you in the middle of the game. But that is not withstanding, you can predict or vet against my odd.

I bet on Norway to win straight. If you bet on Brazil to win Norway then youve not been watching the world cup from the beginning. Forget about the name Brazil for a moment or the 5 time world cup champion. Think of their present predicament, and how they lack quality of players. Norway have not been perfect but they have been consistent in this tournament. Odegaard is in his prime and Haaland is scary. 7 goals for Haaland. Back to the league of Mbappe and Messi.

The difference between Brazil and Norway is clearly evident only that the fact that brazil has become a brand that has past record that seems to be speaking for them and giving fans the impression that this current set of brazil players were capable of doing what past players have done. Defensively, Brazil were a bit organize but the lacked the kind of tenancy that comes with playing against a man like Halland.

If the likes of Endrik were to be an aggressive and technical attacker like Erling Halland, the chances that were created at the time he was given a playing time would have easily been converted to a goal. summary is that Norway were the better side and deserves the win they got. at least for Brazil, Neymar Jnr scoring the penalty will be the highlight of their outing.