FIFA 2026 World Cup/Ticket Discussion Thread.

[juttsab@]

The England vs Norway, actually I was not expecting Norway to defeat England but when I saw Norway lead the game and the kind of chances they were having I was push from my initial believe about the game but yet England still press hard and equalized before the first half was over and Harry Kane even scored in the same first half but it was ruled off. But at last England still win on the extra time of the game and they will be a threat to Argentina.

Norway tried their best but didn't get a spot in the semis of WC26. Norway scored first in the 36th minute of the first half by Schjelderup . England equalized in the added minutes of the first half 45+2 by Bellingham.The first half ended 1-1. In the second half no goal was scored by both teams. So extra time added in the 93rd minute Bellingham struck again and gave England a lead of 2-1. The match ended 2-1. Just Bellingham was named as player of the match. England will now face Argentina in the semifinals of the WC26. Overall England kept 52% possession ,2 big chances created, 1.04xG and 14 shots. On the other hand Norway with 48% possession ,0.68xG created 1 big chance and 13 shots in total.

[Agbe]

The England vs Norway, actually I was not expecting Norway to defeat England but when I saw Norway lead the game and the kind of chances they were having I was push from my initial believe about the game but yet England still press hard and equalized before the first half was over and Harry Kane even scored in the same first half but it was ruled off. But at last England still win on the extra time of the game and they will be a threat to Argentina.

I confused in yesterday match. Because I placed my bet for England to win but when Norway scored and started to oppressed England, my mode change and I have cashout the bet and England won the match with 2-1. Though I didn't loss because the cashout tok was above my deposit. And I was expecting Spain to play with Argentina and not with France. Argentina playing simple teams in the world cup.

[tygeade]

Argentina finally had a big game, they were always barely winning, this time they actually won big time. Messi didn't score, and that is a first in many games, he has been scoring back to back in like what seven or eight games? That was the case in world cup, so him not scoring and yet they are still winning is a big deal.

Hopefully they will do better and we are going to end up seeing them have a change of heart and start playing more aggressive. They have been too technical so far, and that did not work, now I see them running and pressuring a lot more, and I think that will work very well. I think we should not be considering how this could be something that would be very hard to achieve.

[SensitiveEyes]

Argentina finally had a big game, they were always barely winning, this time they actually won big time. Messi didn't score, and that is a first in many games, he has been scoring back to back in like what seven or eight games? That was the case in world cup, so him not scoring and yet they are still winning is a big deal.

Hopefully they will do better and we are going to end up seeing them have a change of heart and start playing more aggressive. They have been too technical so far, and that did not work, now I see them running and pressuring a lot more, and I think that will work very well. I think we should not be considering how this could be something that would be very hard to achieve.

Argentina was playing aggressive against every country in the world cup including Switzerland.  They had luck on their side because they avoided cards for serious fouls. Argentina was expected to have a good run because they were Champs from the Qatar FWC. Technically Argentina are good but England can exploit their defenders. Fan want the semis to be clean games which will be played in good spirits and fun.

[Sammye3]

The possibility that France and Argentina will meet at the final is becoming more clearer in view, though anything happens in the game of football but there some games one can confidently see and it happens as perceived. It won't be easy any way Argentina has taken the cup last time they meet with France, such room if wining them with easy may be difficult except there is some preference given to Messi to lift the cup again which may not be obvious the both team are still showing their competency in the football game.

Before the start of the World Cup, France has always being my favorite to win the World Cup and that is already in view with one step to the finals. France vs Spain would be an interesting game but my bet still remains with France and I'm sure that they would not disappoint.

Argentina on the other hand might not have it the best way with England and could likely be eliminated, who knows? Messi and his teammates are more like warriors on the pitch and the understanding between them is top notch but England still remains a bigger side than Argentina with how much valuable players in their squad.

What is your prediction?

[mikel_012]

Argentina was playing aggressive against every country in the world cup including Switzerland.  They had luck on their side because they avoided cards for serious fouls. Argentina was expected to have a good run because they were Champs from the Qatar FWC. Technically Argentina are good but England can exploit their defenders. Fan want the semis to be clean games which will be played in good spirits and fun.

Funny that you say luck but not that FIFA is playing nice because they want Argentina to have a bigger chance to win

Someone calculated the VAR calls against and for each quarter finals team and Argentina had 6.7 calls in 100 fouls IN FAVOR and 0 in 100 AGAINST

It was the only team to have this mark. The second team with more favoritism with the VAR was spain with 1,7 calls AGAINST and 4.3 calls IN FAVOR. A big difference. This just scream favoritism for Argentina

[Rgram]

Funny that you say luck but not that FIFA is playing nice because they want Argentina to have a bigger chance to win

Someone calculated the VAR calls against and for each quarter finals team and Argentina had 6.7 calls in 100 fouls IN FAVOR and 0 in 100 AGAINST

It was the only team to have this mark. The second team with more favoritism with the VAR was spain with 1,7 calls AGAINST and 4.3 calls IN FAVOR. A big difference. This just scream favoritism for Argentina

One thing I’m trying to get past and look very far away from is how the majority of us have being outspoken on how FIFA has favored Argentina in most of their international competitions and literally, any team Messi has played for. Let’s not forget, Messi is an exceptional player and I’m not saying this because I’m a fan, no I’m saying this as a football fan to have watched him play. He is exceptional and the Argentine team revolves their game about him, they play as a team and that’s why they win.
Yes, their could be some calls that were not made but, having a stats to it is an opinion to most as, not everyone would agree to some calls.

[SensitiveEyes]

The possibility that France and Argentina will meet at the final is becoming more clearer in view, though anything happens in the game of football but there some games one can confidently see and it happens as perceived. It won't be easy any way Argentina has taken the cup last time they meet with France, such room if wining them with easy may be difficult except there is some preference given to Messi to lift the cup again which may not be obvious the both team are still showing their competency in the football game.

Before the start of the World Cup, France has always being my favorite to win the World Cup and that is already in view with one step to the finals. France vs Spain would be an interesting game but my bet still remains with France and I'm sure that they would not disappoint.

Argentina on the other hand might not have it the best way with England and could likely be eliminated, who knows? Messi and his teammates are more like warriors on the pitch and the understanding between them is top notch but England still remains a bigger side than Argentina with how much valuable players in their squad.

What is your prediction?

France is favourite to win the world cup. Spain, England and Argentina have a chance to win but France is the best. Before the world cup began France and Spain were favourite to win. They are playing semis so one country will play in the final. Argentina hope to be FWC champs again after winning in 2022. They will not have the best games in the semis because elimination fears stops the best teams playing well.

[BRINIRHA]

Argentina was playing aggressive against every country in the world cup including Switzerland.  They had luck on their side because they avoided cards for serious fouls. Argentina was expected to have a good run because they were Champs from the Qatar FWC. Technically Argentina are good but England can exploit their defenders. Fan want the semis to be clean games which will be played in good spirits and fun.

Funny that you say luck but not that FIFA is playing nice because they want Argentina to have a bigger chance to win

Someone calculated the VAR calls against and for each quarter finals team and Argentina had 6.7 calls in 100 fouls IN FAVOR and 0 in 100 AGAINST

It was the only team to have this mark. The second team with more favoritism with the VAR was spain with 1,7 calls AGAINST and 4.3 calls IN FAVOR. A big difference. This just scream favoritism for Argentina

Currently there is even a new record where Argentina qualified for the semi-final phase without playing with a team that is ranked 10 for this World Cup but it is natural because from the group phase until the quarter-final Argentina only against teams that are ranked that and only for the semi-final they will face England who are one level below it in terms of fifa rank.

There is a lot of controversy going on but this is football although it is very natural when most of the current football connoisseurs do not like Argentina including me but in the end they are already in the semi-finals now and we just have to see if when they face a comparable opponent in the semi-finals it will end up like what. What I hope is that hopefully no controversial decisions happen because Argentina always get that in this World Cup or maybe from the previous World Cup period the same.

[mikel_012]

Currently there is even a new record where Argentina qualified for the semi-final phase without playing with a team that is ranked 10 for this World Cup but it is natural because from the group phase until the quarter-final Argentina only against teams that are ranked that and only for the semi-final they will face England who are one level below it in terms of fifa rank.

There is a lot of controversy going on but this is football although it is very natural when most of the current football connoisseurs do not like Argentina including me but in the end they are already in the semi-finals now and we just have to see if when they face a comparable opponent in the semi-finals it will end up like what. What I hope is that hopefully no controversial decisions happen because Argentina always get that in this World Cup or maybe from the previous World Cup period the same.

Yes, even if you do not believe that FIFA is corrupt and wants Argentina to win, how can you ignore they had 0 calls for decisions against them by the VAR making it the only team in the quarter finals to achieve this. And also the only team to not play any team in the top 10?

And the funny thing is that it is always Argentina. We say in my country that if it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and talks like a duck, it is probably a duck.

[SatoPrincess]

Argentina was playing aggressive against every country in the world cup including Switzerland.  They had luck on their side because they avoided cards for serious fouls. Argentina was expected to have a good run because they were Champs from the Qatar FWC. Technically Argentina are good but England can exploit their defenders. Fan want the semis to be clean games which will be played in good spirits and fun.

Funny that you say luck but not that FIFA is playing nice because they want Argentina to have a bigger chance to win

Someone calculated the VAR calls against and for each quarter finals team and Argentina had 6.7 calls in 100 fouls IN FAVOR and 0 in 100 AGAINST

It was the only team to have this mark. The second team with more favoritism with the VAR was spain with 1,7 calls AGAINST and 4.3 calls IN FAVOR. A big difference. This just scream favoritism for Argentina

I don’t expect anything less from Fifatina. Some people like to pretend like Argentina are not getting any favors from the referees and FIFA but you have brought facts to the argument. Argentina had the easiest group in the round of 32 in the World Cup, on paper they didn’t have any real competition and the times where they were almost beaten, guess who came to their rescue? Not Messi, but VAR.

[Xyloo]

Argentina was playing aggressive against every country in the world cup including Switzerland.  They had luck on their side because they avoided cards for serious fouls. Argentina was expected to have a good run because they were Champs from the Qatar FWC. Technically Argentina are good but England can exploit their defenders. Fan want the semis to be clean games which will be played in good spirits and fun.

Funny that you say luck but not that FIFA is playing nice because they want Argentina to have a bigger chance to win

Someone calculated the VAR calls against and for each quarter finals team and Argentina had 6.7 calls in 100 fouls IN FAVOR and 0 in 100 AGAINST

It was the only team to have this mark. The second team with more favoritism with the VAR was spain with 1,7 calls AGAINST and 4.3 calls IN FAVOR. A big difference. This just scream favoritism for Argentina

I don’t expect anything less from Fifatina. Some people like to pretend like Argentina are not getting any favors from the referees and FIFA but you have brought facts to the argument. Argentina had the easiest group in the round of 32 in the World Cup, on paper they didn’t have any real competition and the times where they were almost beaten, guess who came to their rescue? Not Messi, but VAR.

Argentina faced relatively weak opponents. They were somewhat lucky with the draw. Cape Verde gave them a tough time, but they somehow managed to win. They also struggled in the next round, but their opponents couldn't hold out for long after a controversial red card reduced them to ten men. Argentina got this far thanks to good luck with the draw. Their most serious opponent will be in the semi-final. Let's see if they can reach the final.

[StarenseN]

Obviously these four were the favourites and now the real world cup starts. All the way here, everyone was just waiting "lets see if any shocking result would happen" and to be fair, did not , because we ended up with these four teams so that means we did not have anything shocking. All the way here, nothing weird, and exactly what we assumed happened, while the games were closer than these teams were comfortable with. Now we are going to see the real world cup, and whoever wins, is a big win.