FIFA 2026 World Cup/Ticket Discussion Thread.

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France vs England

Today is the second intense day in the World Cup tournament and all the viewing centers will open to make money. Casinos have already started accepting bets on the match. The match will start by 22:00:00 in Western Time and 10:00:00 in West African Time. If you have not  bet in this match, do so now. This is my prediction in the 90 minutes of the two matches. France to win England and Spain to win Argentina or they draw in the 90 minutes.

We already know that one of the teams between France and England will get the third position but many of us are opting for France to win and the reasons is best knwon to us, my bet on this match is France to score atleast 1 goal, although I also have another slip I played them to win.
Argentina match against Spain is a kinda confusing to me me because of how the FIFA world cup tournament has been, but Spain win or draw is my prediction although it took me time to come up with thag decision, I also have them on a different bet slip over 1.5 to total goals to be scored in the match.

[Cryptoprincess101]

One day FIFA must be investigated because Argentina were saved by the refs and VAR against Cabo Verde and Egypt. Without VAR and refs who ignored the rules to support the Argentina team, the Cabo Verde and Egypt would have won. Who agrees with me FIFA wants Argentina win the world cup.

Why didn't you say that FIFA rigged the whole match of Argentina instead of just 2 matches. Argentina has played 7 games, how come FIFA rigged 2 matches that involves smaller teams and didn't rig the other matches. When people say that FIFA rigged the world cup in favor of Argentina what i ask is that is the world cup a single match that FIFA can easily manipulate? If actually FIFA wants Argentina to win the world cup it should be that they fixed all the matches to favor Argentina. What if Argentina fails to win the world cup what will you say? that FIFA changed their mind because they people are suspecting that they want Argentina to win right? i even want Spain to win Argentina so that i will see the narrative that you people will create.

[LUCKMCFLY]

I’m not sure whether VAR missed the build-up to the goal, but I don’t think there was a foul serious enough to rule the goals out. In any case, it’s undeniable that Argentina played much better than England. What really annoys me, though, is Tuchel’s approach.
You’re winning and you start playing catenaccio? You’re not Italy – leave the catenaccio to us.

You're right, the thing is, Italy has always been the team with the best defense in the world, it's what characterizes Italy. However, things are different now. With Tuchel's experience, I don't understand his focus on defense. It's been shown that defending in the Premier League, Champions League, and World Cup is the worst strategy of all, at least in today's football. VAR, wow, the refereeing, wow, leaves much to be desired. On the other hand, Argentina played with a lot of grit, and that can't be denied. Spain in the final has to come out like a razor-sharp sword.

[eaLiTy]

At just 19, Yamal is doing great for Spain. He draws the opposition defense, giving Olmo and Oyarzabal room to create chances. Spain has had the best defense in this entire tournament but I would love to see Argentina lift yet another World Cup, simply because of Messi.

The same scenario has been unfolding for both teams since the beginning of the World Cup.

Defenders focus too much on Lamine, giving his teammates the chance to penetrate deeper. The same goes for Messi, Now that both teams have qualified for the final, I'm eager to see how the defenders on both sides handle their defensive duties.


I'm counting on Spain to win, but I'm still fine with Argentina winning it. I have no side, just prefer one a little more than the other.

There is no doubt that the Spanish defenders will deny Argentina an inch of space; it will be a true tactical masterpiece. I am expecting Marc Cucurella and Rodri to crowd Messi, while Alexis Mac Allister and Nicolás Tagliafico will work together to contain Lamine Yamal.

At just 19, Yamal is doing great for Spain. He draws the opposition defense, giving Olmo and Oyarzabal room to create chances.

If Yamal were to win the World Cup trophy, he would tie Mbappé’s record as the youngest player, at age 19, to ever win the World Cup. Yamal’s achievements with Spain have been extraordinary. He has reached three consecutive finals in various tournaments with Spain. Yamal is a key long-term asset for Spain.

On one hand, I want to see Messi winning yet another cup, but I also love the way Spain plays so fluently. I do not remember Argentina and Spain ever facing each other in a World Cup knockout match. This is my tenth or eleventh World Cup, and that is why I am so thrilled for the final.

I previously posted here about my wish to see a final between Spain and Argentina. 
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5431360.msg66940991#msg66940991

[Shadiq]

You're right, the thing is, Italy has always been the team with the best defense in the world, it's what characterizes Italy. However, things are different now. With Tuchel's experience, I don't understand his focus on defense. It's been shown that defending in the Premier League, Champions League, and World Cup is the worst strategy of all, at least in today's football. VAR, wow, the refereeing, wow, leaves much to be desired. On the other hand, Argentina played with a lot of grit, and that can't be denied. Spain in the final has to come out like a razor-sharp sword.

Modern football has changed, both the style of play and the tactics have changed. It is no longer possible to achieve great things with defensive football, only a balanced team can win a title. To qualify for the World Cup, Italy must change their tactics and return to an offensive strategy. In this World Cup, FIFA's controversial decisions are more visible than the referee's controversial decisions, the referees are making decisions that are in FIFA's rules. So I want to blame FIFA's rules for these controversial decisions.

[Jaycoinz]

You're right, the thing is, Italy has always been the team with the best defense in the world, it's what characterizes Italy. However, things are different now. With Tuchel's experience, I don't understand his focus on defense. It's been shown that defending in the Premier League, Champions League, and World Cup is the worst strategy of all, at least in today's football. VAR, wow, the refereeing, wow, leaves much to be desired. On the other hand, Argentina played with a lot of grit, and that can't be denied. Spain in the final has to come out like a razor-sharp sword.

Modern football has changed, both the style of play and the tactics have changed. It is no longer possible to achieve great things with defensive football, only a balanced team can win a title. To qualify for the World Cup, Italy must change their tactics and return to an offensive strategy. In this World Cup, FIFA's controversial decisions are more visible than the referee's controversial decisions, the referees are making decisions that are in FIFA's rules. So I want to blame FIFA's rules for these controversial decisions.

I don't believe the flaws from Italy is actually from their style of play but rather from the team is a just a mediocre team filled with lots of average players and also the reputation is just isn't like the good old days anymore. Italy used to be a driving force in the world stage with crazy names in their squad no matter the generation, we have been blessed to see so many wonderful players that have come from that nation but currently I can't even pick out a world class player from Italy and apart from that there are still nations that do well with the same style of tactics that the Italian team use.

[coinlary]

I previously posted here about my wish to see a final between Spain and Argentina.  
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5431360.msg66940991#msg66940991

That's nice, you got your Wish !
Whatever happens tomorrow, just relax and enjoy the final show  .
I'm  fine with Argentina adding another World cup title too anyway .

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There’s been speculation about whether Yamal will play in the final due to the niggles he’s been having, although it looks as though he will be playing. I reckon they’ll give him a cortisone injection or something so he can play, and then after the final he’ll be able to rest and recover.

He's definitely going to show up for the final, even if he has to play with a crunch .

It's a final that could determine whether he gets the Ballon d'Or or not. I'm not sure he would want to miss such a moment, especially one he can use to really prove he deserves it.

Tbh. Yamal truly deserves a rest after all the games he played throughout last season at Barcelona. He barely got any match days off.

[GiftedMAN]

Argentina match against Spain is a kinda confusing to me me because of how the FIFA world cup tournament has been, but Spain win or draw is my prediction although it took me time to come up with thag decision, I also have them on a different bet slip over 1.5 to total goals to be scored in the match.

The game is unpredictable cause arguably both teams are the best in the tournament for them to have reached this far but going by the performance I saw in their semi finals game, Spain looks very good to lift the trophy ahead of Argentina so your selection of a win or draw for Spain is not bad but again Argentina against England brought out the beast in Messi we could see a surprise outcome especially his free kicks and crosses. Both teams to score is nit bad but the winner is unpredictable to me.

[Dump3er]

Ok that match England vs. France was more exciting than I thought. What the hell was that and how did Olise waste so many chances... France could have done the impossible, but Olise messed it up. I have a hard time to understand how top players on that level can miss so many chances. He didn't score a single goal this World Cup.

[SensitiveEyes]

One day FIFA must be investigated because Argentina were saved by the refs and VAR against Cabo Verde and Egypt. Without VAR and refs who ignored the rules to support the Argentina team, the Cabo Verde and Egypt would have won. Who agrees with me FIFA wants Argentina win the world cup.

Why didn't you say that FIFA rigged the whole match of Argentina instead of just 2 matches. Argentina has played 7 games, how come FIFA rigged 2 matches that involves smaller teams and didn't rig the other matches. When people say that FIFA rigged the world cup in favor of Argentina what i ask is that is the world cup a single match that FIFA can easily manipulate? If actually FIFA wants Argentina to win the world cup it should be that they fixed all the matches to favor Argentina. What if Argentina fails to win the world cup what will you say? that FIFA changed their mind because they people are suspecting that they want Argentina to win right? i even want Spain to win Argentina so that i will see the narrative that you people will create.

FIFA can use VAR and the refs to rig games but proving FIFA rigs is impossible. I hope Spain win the world cup because it was like watching the refs and VAR supporting Argentina. What I will say If Argentina fail to win the FWC is they lost to the team which did not get help from the refs and VAR. What will people like you say if Spain beat Argentina?

[CageMabok]

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FIFA can use VAR and the refs to rig games but proving FIFA rigs is impossible. I hope Spain win the world cup because it was like watching the refs and VAR supporting Argentina. What I will say If Argentina fail to win the FWC is they lost to the team which did not get help from the refs and VAR. What will people like you say if Spain beat Argentina?

I don't know what to say if Spain beats Argentina in the final. But if Argentina wins, I hope they win cleanly because there have been many controversies surrounding their previous matches. So I just hope both teams play cleanly and don't make any deliberate mistakes. The referees and VAR must also strictly enforce the rules, because if they take sides, their reputations will be severely damaged by the end of the World Cup.

[snipie]

Ok that match England vs. France was more exciting than I thought. What the hell was that and how did Olise waste so many chances... France could have done the impossible, but Olise messed it up. I have a hard time to understand how top players on that level can miss so many chances. He didn't score a single goal this World Cup.

Basically all players missed many opportunities including Kylian Mbappe and his teammates. Olise is not an exception.
England played very well in this match and if they did the same against Argentina, they would be in the final with Spain.
In between, France showed much dysfunction and Didier Deschamps must hoped to quit in Qatar and let another one take the responsibility of the defeat. The end wasn't good for his career. Few teams ended their games with 6 goals or more. The difference is that France scored four..

[rdbase]

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I am not arguing on vaguely, we all see how Yamal is playing and it contribution in the Spain national team yet people are saying he did do well to lead the team to this level. And this is his first world cup and he is doing greatly. Tomorrow I drop my predictions for the remaining matches.

At just 19, Yamal is doing great for Spain. He draws the opposition defense, giving Olmo and Oyarzabal room to create chances. Spain has had the best defense in this entire tournament but I would love to see Argentina lift yet another World Cup, simply because of Messi.

The childhood picture of Lamine Yamal with Lionel Messi is the buzz on social media.

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FIFA world cup is the biggest trophy in football, so attracts interest of many football fans both locally, and in the international level, so many would love to watch, and also give their own country adequate support, but because of the fee, many might not afford to pay for it while likely to reduce the number of people going to watch the world cup tournament.

Football World Cup is the biggest sporting event in the world. Going for the event is bloody expensive. For someone from Asia, Qatar World Cup was the closest opportunity to watch the event live inside the stadium.

Didn't know about Messi having a photo session with Lamine and his mother when he was only a few months old.
Only saw the video the other day and Messi still looks the same even 20 years later.
But today's final between the two will make those memories even better for Yamal if he can dethrone the last World Cup champions.
Already have my bet on him scoring and assisting in a goal boosted.
So not siding with either team just want to see who comes out on top of this final match.

[virasog]

In the next few hours, the greatest career of all time is about to end and this is going to be the last time for Messi while playing and with that the story will end.  At the same time, the World Cup is about to end, just one match and then we wait for 2030 for the next edition. In this World Cup, We have lost many of the legends for example Ronaldo, Neymar and now Messi too but some of them have bad ending while Messi have chance to make it happy ending of his career.  

[cakir1]

It is going to be VERY good, we are finally seeing the finals and I believe that yesterday was a proof that we are the best place right now, these are the best teams and the fun will be there. Semi finals was great, but there was a fear, this is the last game, no fear left, you either win or you lose, and I think it will be very fun to watch this.

Unless we see some sort of "lets just put all 10 people on defense and keep the score" type of boring style, we may see a very fun game. It may not have as many goals as yesterday, but goals do not equal fun, or good quality, it may, but it may not, tonight will be best two teams in the world, it should be very fun.