⚽ FIFA World Cup 2030: Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay ⚽

[B-BossMan]

They already knew that they were only going to progress this far and nothing more in this world cup and that is why they make that decision. it was more like giving neymar the last honor of being featured in the last world cup of his footballing career. certainly, in the next edition of the world cup, he is not going to be available and the Brazilian team can play independent of him and let us see how far they can advance. times have changed greatly and even in the next world cup, we might still get this kind of end to the world cup where the top four best teams in the world still find themselves playing from the semi finals to the finals.
 

The next edition of the World Cup will be missing many champions, Neymar will be one of them.

He wanted to finish in the best possible way but he wasn't able to. We'll see how they play the next World Cup, it's strange not to see Brazil go all the way to win the World Cup, they haven't won for so many years now.

I believe Brazil is one of the best countries for football. Brazil has many more talents like Neymar. One of the reasons why the country has not won the World Cup for a long time could be the injuries of the team's main players. Talented players like Neymar are very rare. Neymar's ball control was extraordinary. Luck was not on his side, so he repeatedly got injured at such a young age. Since Neymar has retired, the team now needs a talented forward. Which Brazil will definitely find. Venicius Junior is improving his game over time. He is a winger and can position himself well inside the box. And with his finishing experience, he could be Brazil's next striker.

Yes, it's true that if they were talented players like Neymar in Brazil country, things would ha e actually better for them ateast. But when you look at at it some times it's not only about having players like him matters alots, we should also consider thier Defenders and Midfielders, despite that the Neymar's performance was very poor in jaut concluded FIFA world cup tournament, if there were good defenders and Midfielders the attackers weaknesses aren't going show,  Although they really tried thier best in the tournament, they manged to do whatever they can and finish the tournament peacefully even with the Injuries, but I believe new gresh blood would be working harder before the next FIFA world cup tournament, we will start hearing another great names which might not be Neymar again. Someone that can play more better than him.

[DYOR+BTC]

We have seen a lot from teams that qualified for the FIFA world cup competition, a lot happened that made some teams people thought they will be the ones to play the final dropped out before the final match, based on what Morocco displayed in that FIFA world cup to represent Africa, I think their government will stand on their ground to host this 2030 FIFA world cup competition because they have talented squads that will make their dream and their coach dream to come to reality which is their desire come 2030 FIFA world cup competition.

definitely it will be a dream come through for Morocco after a relentless fight that almost yield positive result in the just concluded World Cup tournament. 
In team rating among all the African teams present in the just concluded world cup they where the most consistent team that represented Africa and would have made Africa proud if not for the little mistake that denied them victory when all least expected it to happen.
With the current squad of Morocco now, I will say they can defend the trophy if they host it as proposed because they have all it takes to male that happen.

[Pandorak]

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I, as a huge admirer of Cristiano Ronaldo, doubt that he will be able to continue playing in the World Cup at 45, aware of the fact that age now has a negative influence on his performances. It's one thing to be a goalkeeper, and not to diminish the role, but being a goalkeeper requires less physical sacrifice than being a first striker.

I’m sure Ronaldo desire to keep playing is still very strong. It’s clear that he truly loves soccer and always enjoys every moment of it. However, we have to be realistic and acknowledge that Ronaldo performance has declined drastically, even though his finishing is still quite good. Age doesn’t lie, it’s truly remarkable that a 41 year old is still able to play for his country.

That said, deciding not to participate in the upcoming World Cup would be the wisest choice. Ronaldo has made such a huge contribution to his country that he should just retire while he’s still at the peak of his career.

[ColdLava40]

definitely it will be a dream come through for Morocco after a relentless fight that almost yield positive result in the just concluded World Cup tournament. 
In team rating among all the African teams present in the just concluded world cup they where the most consistent team that represented Africa and would have made Africa proud if not for the little mistake that denied them victory when all least expected it to happen.
With the current squad of Morocco now, I will say they can defend the trophy if they host it as proposed because they have all it takes to male that happen.

Hosting the world cup will not make them win the trophy.

I was really impressed by how they performed in the 2026 world cup. They survived that many team as the only african country though I still remember they said they were not playing for Africa but Morocco, which was not a nice one.  I believe luck failed them after that.

My prayers is that other African countries would do better in the coming matches, so we have more African country going into the quarter finals. It will be a good thing to see them win.

[Sammye3]

Argentina was lucky enough to play against weaker teams, yes, but we cannot say that FIFA helped Argentina. Argentina is a strong team knows how to win even against strong teams. Of course against Egypt they didn't play well and the referee didn't give his best, Egypt deserved to pass. He could have done better, that's true.

Sentiments apart, Argentina played well during the World cup but would never have gone that far without the referee's favourable calls. The Egypt game was a typical example and we all saw that, it was a good display of unprofessionalism from the referee which changed the outcome of the game.

Argentina would have being out of the competition if they played against stronger opponents like France, Spain or even Portugal. They had it easier than other top countries from the group stage until the final stage, but I would still commend their resilience at every level of the competition.

[bryant.coleman]

Sentiments apart, Argentina played well during the World cup but would never have gone that far without the referee's favourable calls. The Egypt game was a typical example and we all saw that, it was a good display of unprofessionalism from the referee which changed the outcome of the game.

Argentina would have being out of the competition if they played against stronger opponents like France, Spain or even Portugal. They had it easier than other top countries from the group stage until the final stage, but I would still commend their resilience at every level of the competition.

That was the difference. Back in 2022, no one complained about the bias from referees. Argentina won fair and square. But that was not the case this time. Argentina got a lot of support from the officials, and even after that they failed to lift the trophy. BTW, I don't think that they will be able to enter the semis in 2030. Without Messi, their performance may get even worse.

[cocadalcan]

Sentiments apart, Argentina played well during the World cup but would never have gone that far without the referee's favourable calls. The Egypt game was a typical example and we all saw that, it was a good display of unprofessionalism from the referee which changed the outcome of the game.

Argentina would have being out of the competition if they played against stronger opponents like France, Spain or even Portugal. They had it easier than other top countries from the group stage until the final stage, but I would still commend their resilience at every level of the competition.

That was the difference. Back in 2022, no one complained about the bias from referees. Argentina won fair and square. But that was not the case this time. Argentina got a lot of support from the officials, and even after that they failed to lift the trophy. BTW, I don't think that they will be able to enter the semis in 2030. Without Messi, their performance may get even worse.

No other World Cup has had so much criticism of FIFA officials as it has in this one. Argentina is one of the most popular teams in the world and has a lot of sponsors on their side. If this team is eliminated midway through the tournament, the businessmen will suffer losses.

The referees in charge made many unfair decisions in favor of the Argentina team, it is as clear as day. The purpose of this bias was commercial, yet the team could not win the final match. If Messi cannot play next WC, they will have to wait for another 12 years to reach the semi-finals or finals of the World Cup.

[Different patterns]

Argentina was lucky enough to play against weaker teams, yes, but we cannot say that FIFA helped Argentina. Argentina is a strong team knows how to win even against strong teams. Of course against Egypt they didn't play well and the referee didn't give his best, Egypt deserved to pass. He could have done better, that's true.

Sentiments apart, Argentina played well during the World cup but would never have gone that far without the referee's favourable calls. The Egypt game was a typical example and we all saw that, it was a good display of unprofessionalism from the referee which changed the outcome of the game.

Argentina would have being out of the competition if they played against stronger opponents like France, Spain or even Portugal. They had it easier than other top countries from the group stage until the final stage, but I would still commend their resilience at every level of the competition.

They are a good and solid team and performed well in the world cup just that they would have done more as a team because with their form in the world cup. if they meet teams like France and other top teams in the first phases of the knockout games, they would have probably been eliminated because we can see how they battled there way out in the game against Cabo Verde and also in the game against Egypt. But regardless they reached the final and were able to eliminate England who made a costly mistake by allowing the comeback.

[Rhow]

Sentiments apart, Argentina played well during the World cup but would never have gone that far without the referee's favourable calls. The Egypt game was a typical example and we all saw that, it was a good display of unprofessionalism from the referee which changed the outcome of the game.

Argentina would have being out of the competition if they played against stronger opponents like France, Spain or even Portugal. They had it easier than other top countries from the group stage until the final stage, but I would still commend their resilience at every level of the competition.

That was the difference. Back in 2022, no one complained about the bias from referees. Argentina won fair and square. But that was not the case this time. Argentina got a lot of support from the officials, and even after that they failed to lift the trophy. BTW, I don't think that they will be able to enter the semis in 2030. Without Messi, their performance may get even worse.

No other World Cup has had so much criticism of FIFA officials as it has in this one. Argentina is one of the most popular teams in the world and has a lot of sponsors on their side. If this team is eliminated midway through the tournament, the businessmen will suffer losses.

The referees in charge made many unfair decisions in favor of the Argentina team, it is as clear as day. The purpose of this bias was commercial, yet the team could not win the final match. If Messi cannot play next WC, they will have to wait for another 12 years to reach the semi-finals or finals of the World Cup.

Even if your words are true, they will not reach the ears of the Argentine fans. I am neither against Argentina nor for it. I can say impartially that Argentina behaved crazy on the field. They played less and were busy pushing and shoving. Didn't you see how they treated the Spanish players badly after losing in the final? You are also right about how the referee made unfair decisions in favor of Argentina. We have seen what FIFA and the referee did especially with Egypt. Many of the Egyptian players cried at the end. Because it was not that they lost but that they were crying because they did not get the referee's support they deserved.

[changaa]

This is absolutely true, even though many players will get the money they need from generating revenue for their team or companies or so, it goes a long way to affect their career and even when they retire, they will not be remembered as one of the greatest or even when they are remembered, their names will quickly fade in the ears of their fans or the coming generations will not remember them again. So beyond the money,  their career is on the line and what they will be remembered as or with really matters also,  He is a player I respect but if all of these things are true, he needs to play for passion and stop being used as a source of revenue alone

Unfortunately, modern football is a football in which the players themselves are put in a position, through their agents, who are the downfall of football in my opinion, to demand more and more from the various clubs. This causes the player himself to think that he is more important than the club and that he could always do better. In fact, costs in the world of football have increased embarrassingly and there are no longer flags in the various teams.

[giorgione]

Considering the strength and quality of the Spanish national team, and the fact that the next World Cup is being played in Spain, I think that Spain will once again be the main favorite to win the World Cup title.
Their main competitor will probably be France again.

There were a few too many coincidences favorable to Argentina not to at least suspect that there was some magic behind it. Also because, starting from the draws, in which Argentina has already avoided important teams, moreover, during the group stage they caught even less important teams, so as to favor their smoother passage to the semi-finals.

[Zlantann]

They are a good and solid team and performed well in the world cup just that they would have done more as a team because with their form in the world cup. if they meet teams like France and other top teams in the first phases of the knockout games, they would have probably been eliminated because we can see how they battled there way out in the game against Cabo Verde and also in the game against Egypt. But regardless they reached the final and were able to eliminate England who made a costly mistake by allowing the comeback.

Some sports pundits jokingly said that Argentina was playing in the African Cup of Nations in the World Cup. They played against Cape Verde, Algeria and Egypt before they met top European teams like Switzerland, England and Spain. I share the same thought with you that La Albiceleste initially met lowly placed teams, yet they struggled to win most of the games. Switzerland lost to them because they played with 10 men ( Breel Embolo red card), and a tactical miscalculation led to Argentina beating England. We saw the weakness of the team in the finals, where they failed to register a single shot on target for 90 minutes.

[verdinio]

Yeah obviously this is too sad for all Brazilians fan like their team is no more longer here to represent his legacy. All of their great quality players got retire and no one remain in the field to represent his country. To be honest this is really bad moment for the team like there was time when people hear the Brazil name they got hesitate because they had players who were capable of writing history with their own hands. But unfortunately now they are trailing with a those team who are not even consider trustworthy for wining big tournaments......

However, current Brazil team need a lot of good players as well as team need a good mentor. In my opinion the current squad depths are not even that good to be considered for next international flights I mean for next Copa America. Anyway let's see what Angelotti does the next.

Once upon a time, when you knew you had to challenge Brazil in the World Cup, you were terrified, or in any case you already took the result or the possible prediction for granted. It was a Brazil that was literally scary to face. Brazil's joga bonito was something that set Brazil apart from the rest of the world.
One thing that has not been lost, but it is precisely football that has changed and no longer offers this possibility of playing.

[banana33]

Cristiano Ronaldo himself knows that he will not be able to compete in the next World Cup. At 41, it's true that he struggled, but he still found a way to score three times. Let's remember, at the age of 41, three goals, something that not even young attackers who play in more relevant leagues than the Saudi Pro League have done. However, we must show the right respect for a football legend and i believe that that cry was precisely due to the fact that the awareness of putting one's feet on a World Cup pitch ended there

I don't think Ronaldo thought about it in the slightest at the moment of Portugal's exit, but yes, i will play the next one too. Absolutely. His sadness was due to the fact that he was unable to personally win the most coveted tournament to crown a masterful career

But that it was a cry due to having seen all the time spent playing football pass before him and with the awareness that it was the last time he would step on the pitch of a world tournament.

[HustleZ]

Sentiments apart, Argentina played well during the World cup but would never have gone that far without the referee's favourable calls. The Egypt game was a typical example and we all saw that, it was a good display of unprofessionalism from the referee which changed the outcome of the game.

Argentina would have being out of the competition if they played against stronger opponents like France, Spain or even Portugal. They had it easier than other top countries from the group stage until the final stage, but I would still commend their resilience at every level of the competition.

Ah! LARPer spotted.
Man if you knew a tiny bit about football you wouldn’t say what you have said here. Im sure you are a ronaldo fan. If you had even a tiny bit of football knowledge you’d not say what you just said because every single decision of the referee was justified and correct. Even an Egyptian National Referee who is in FIFA supported what the referee did in the match and supported it by saying every decision was correct, so i dont know whoe are you but im 100% sure you dont know more than a Official FIFA referee.

Official translated quote from egyptian referee Mohamed Adel:  "Mostafa Ziko's goal was also correctly disallowed due to a foul at the start of the attack, and Egypt did not deserve a penalty in the controversial incident too."
He later said that the reason for the loss wasnt referees rather the team’s own inability to defend.

Talking about playing good team in which you supposedely put portugal then for your kind information Argentina would face Protugal in quarter final if they had topped their group.

[bastisisca]

They wanted Neymar to be in the Brazil team and that he would join team just for a moment . And there is a huge business behind it. Because you know Neymar is not just a player now. He is known and has fans all over the world. They would definitely want Neymar to be in the team. If he is there, the team will have publicity and even the companies involved in the Brazil team will benefit. He was kept considering that aspect. But in a game like football, it is really shameful to take an unfit and injured player into the team just for marketing. I have never supported such a decision by Brazil. Because to perform well on the field, you have to be fit and top on form. Here, it is actually not possible to get any good output with emotion.

It's shameful and i agree with you. However, i don't think this is the case with Neymar, it's true that he is injured and not in great shape, it was a huge risk even at the World Cup. However it wouldn't be a choice, if in those conditions. But if we look even just at Italian football, many clubs make a profit from this, taking money from very young players who want to aim for something more without the necessary qualities, aiming only to give money and not giving space to those who are truly talented.

[cande86]

The way Argentina repeatedly made comebacks at the last minute in the World Cup led to the common perception that Argentina received support from FIFA. But Argentina did not win the title, Spain won the title. But this does not prove that FIFA was completely impartial.

It is rightly said, more teams mean more matches, more matches mean more tickets, more broadcasting, more advertising and more income. And since according to FIFA's financial accounts, the World Cup is their biggest source of income, we cannot deny that money is a big reason for them.

I remain convinced that Argentina has received favoritism that in 2026 you cannot fail to notice. For example, a missed card to Messi, a red one, which with a VAR present cannot fail to be given, which in fact has happened to other teams. Or, the argument about the final is not valid since in a final, i.e. the most followed match in the world, you cannot fix a match because everyone would really notice and it would be too risky.

[Shadiq]

I don't think Ronaldo thought about it in the slightest at the moment of Portugal's exit, but yes, i will play the next one too. Absolutely. His sadness was due to the fact that he was unable to personally win the most coveted tournament to crown a masterful career

But that it was a cry due to having seen all the time spent playing football pass before him and with the awareness that it was the last time he would step on the pitch of a world tournament.

The chapter of Ronaldo the player has already ended since the FIFA World Cup tournament. Maybe we can see this Cristiano Ronaldo again in the World Cup, but not as a player, but as a coach. What kind of decision he will make after his playing career is also the main thing. But I want his name to have the World Cup title next to it somehow, be it as a coach. His last World Cup as a legend was not good at all. I will not be surprised to see him play in the upcoming UEFA Euro.

We have already finished the last World Cup of Messi and Ronaldo. Now we want to see them for the last time in the continental tournaments and also hope for their success.

[m4r1o]

It's really sad to see Brazil not being able to build up a strong squad these days. Even Ancelotti couldn't find better options than these in the 2026 World Cup.

Honestly I would say there are only numbered players who are really qualified. I remember that golden age in Brazil. Ronaldinho, Ronaldo and so on... Since those times I can't see them that strong. 

Football has also changed since then of course but anyways... In 2030 World Cup maybe Ancelotti could be more successful though.

This always depends on football which is always in strong development. Football was once more raw, in a certain sense, it was more played and experienced. Now it goes in episodes.
The Brazil of the past with Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Kaká, was a more fun, more played, more heartfelt football. Modern football has become colder, more schematic, more directed and less fun.

[Awaklara]

I don't think Ronaldo thought about it in the slightest at the moment of Portugal's exit, but yes, i will play the next one too. Absolutely. His sadness was due to the fact that he was unable to personally win the most coveted tournament to crown a masterful career

But that it was a cry due to having seen all the time spent playing football pass before him and with the awareness that it was the last time he would step on the pitch of a world tournament.

He may be missing one World Cup trophy, but he definitely doesn't lack other achievements. Everyone knows his quality during his peak years. Many of his teammates and opponents are still watching him play today. He's not young anymore, but he shows how he really takes care of his fitness as a professional football player.