2026 FIFA World Cup - General Chat

[Drico]

Shocking disrespect for the Koreans

I think the fact they struggled to beat a really poor Czech side is what helped them slip my mind. They are so vulnerable to a bit of height into the box that even the Scots would be licking their lips at a last 32 clash. But, yes, the Koreans are worthy of the top 32.

 

[Drico]

I can’t remember much of the World Cup in 2002 as I think I’d gone off footy for a bit at that time.

There isn't a whole lot to remember, truth be told. The Koreans were juiced, Oliver Kahn was superman (before injuring a finger in the final), Ronaldo was redeemed, and Seaman was lobbed.

 

[Drico]

Yup, Sepp wouldn't have had it.

Blatter, being the egoist he is, took his position as Football Pope seriously and revelled in the soft power it brought him. Infantino, by comparison, is a mere kleptocrat who would sell his soul for a few dollars more. Both corrupt, but only one an unrepentent fascist.

 

[barneygumble]

Currently sat on Copacabana, awaiting opening of a large 10,000 spectator fanzone.

Must admit, quite excited.

Why am I on GOT? £1.30 a pint

 

[pfim]

There isn't a whole lot to remember, truth be told. The Koreans were juiced, Oliver Kahn was superman (before injuring a finger in the final), Ronaldo was redeemed, and Seaman was lobbed.

And Frings handled

 

[summerisle]

 

[Runub]

Duncan Ferguson on the ITV coverage. More palatable than a number of other ex Scottish internationals they could have chosen, Souness for example

 

[Rita_Poon]

Duncan Ferguson on the ITV coverage. More palatable than a number of other ex Scottish internationals they could have chosen, Souness for example

Ferguson got a visa having served a spell for abh in Scotland. Ok, debt to society paid.
Somali referee got turned around on landing.

"Land of the free and the home of the brave" indeed.

 

[BainesontoastNEW]

Wrighty and his son hugging on TV is wholesome.

 

[Connor]

 

[coollino]

I thought the Brazil game was at 10 and not 11, I'm well annoyed

 

[Connor]

Gabriel Clarke is international tournaments for me

His voiceover on pre-match stuff is unrivalled

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

Find all this a bit ott.
Fair enough the anthems.
But there is a difference between putting on a show and playing a group stage game.
Hopefully it's just the 1st set of group games.

 

[allen]

The VARs posing for the camera before every game is so weird.

 

[Rita_Poon]

Right, we're off. Finally.

fluffed that!