2026 FIFA World Cup - General Chat

[Drico]

Nate Silver versus that German economist with a track record of success predicting these things…

That economist is the new Nostradamus if Koeman v Martinez actually happens, especially as Nate has more or less done what I would and said Spain will win.

 

[Drico]

Nate Silver versus that German economist with a track record of success predicting these things…

That economist is the new Nostradamus if Koeman v Martinez actually happens, especially as Nate has more or less done what I would and said Spain will win.

 

[Evertonthat]

Just seen the video of the Senagal players throwing the ball in the air and watching it hit the ground and bounce about a foot.

Shocking that for a world cup, they think they can roll out a bit of turf over a solid base a couple of weeks before the tournament, and call it a pitch!

Those pitches will last no more than a couple of games, and we are going to see players feet giving way from the outset. Hopefully we don't see to many injuries!

 

[duncs pigeon]

Just seen a stat that since winning the WC in 2010, Spain have only won 3 games at the finals since , all group games. Cue them to win it this year

 

[MichaelEFC96]

There is greed….and then there is FIFA

Health and safety risk, they couldn't give a toss could they.

Surely the government could intervene there, but it's the US so probably not.

 

[BainesontoastNEW]

Just seen a stat that since winning the WC in 2010, Spain have only won 3 games at the finals since , all group games. Cue them to win it this year

They could get some serious momentum going with big wins over Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia. Even Uruguay aint what they used to be.

 

[Billy Dean]

If I could be arsed, I'd go through the thread and make a note of who said they won't be watching any of the World Cup, and then tot up how many actually do.

You can probably put me in that category

 

[TheBigIguana]

Just seen the video of the Senagal players throwing the ball in the air and watching it hit the ground and bounce about a foot.

Shocking that for a world cup, they think they can roll out a bit of turf over a solid base a couple of weeks before the tournament, and call it a pitch!

Those pitches will last no more than a couple of games, and we are going to see players feet giving way from the outset. Hopefully we don't see to many injuries!

I can’t stress this enough: they are not playing World Cup matches in Charlotte

 

[TheBigIguana]

Just seen a stat that since winning the WC in 2010, Spain have only won 3 games at the finals since , all group games. Cue them to win it this year

They need Yamal fit. Otherwise they’ll just tiki taka going nowhere until they lose on penalties again.

 

[Evertonthat]

I can’t stress this enough: they are not playing World Cup matches in Charlotte

8 of the 16 world cup pitches have artificial surfaces and have recently laid turf (world cup approved grass) rolled out on top. So similar to what's been rolled out at Charlotte.

 

[Exeter_Gently]

Anyone doing a sweep?

 

[Runub]

Anyone doing a sweep?

ICE most likely doing multiple sweeps

 

[TheBigIguana]

8 of the 16 world cup pitches have artificial surfaces and have recently laid turf (world cup approved grass) rolled out on top. So similar to what's been rolled out at Charlotte.

Is it possible that something put in to last for a month of high stakes games is of a higher quality than something that needs to last maybe a week for a friendly?

 

[Nymzee]

Who’s ready for my “Ones to Watch” list? Because you’re getting it tonight and you can’t stop me

 

[Alan Whittle]

Who’s ready for my “Ones to Watch” list? Because you’re getting it tonight and you can’t stop me

Wating for Zats.