| The ultimate World Cup thread 22:40 - Jun 11 with 252863 views | Logman |
Think we need a designated thread for general World Cup 2026 chat. There only seem to be the England and sweepstake ones so far.
Well that opening game got me nodding off nicely. VAR/the laws of the game the talking points as always. Well done FIFA. Not long before the highlights are just a reel of refereeing/VAR decisions.
When does the EFL start ?
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 08:22 - Jun 18 with 2450 views | Watford_Ranger |
As a 30-something just too young to remember Euro 96 that was for about 20 minutes the best I’ve ever seen England. Like that weird period under Magilton where we turned into peak Brazil for about three games.
I think O’Reilly will grow into it but he looked dodgy as anything and they ought to bring Guehi in for Stones but that midfield and attack was about as good as you’re ever likely to see with the ball. | | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 08:43 - Jun 18 with 2394 views | OakR |
Nice to see us full of energy, and also going for it. Enjoyable watch, amazing start to that second half. Some things to work on defensively, but a win, 4 goals against Croatia, exciting football - great stuff! | |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 09:02 - Jun 18 with 2340 views | TheChef |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 18:34 - Jun 17 by Boston |
The Scot's have really made a big splash in the pubs around town. It's reported that they've drunk a couple of them dry with Sam Adams lager being the preferred beverage. I bumped into a barman I know this morning, he was heading into work, and I asked him what was it like downtown? "Exciting", he replied, "great atmosphere, but they're not really into the tipping culture". |
I'm sure even the Coors Light will get hammered as well... |  |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 09:09 - Jun 18 with 2326 views | TheChef |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 21:17 - Jun 17 by BklynRanger |
I'm fairly sure Madueke just said 'vamos' for some reason |
Those Spanish classes with Arteta clearly paying off. | |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 09:21 - Jun 18 with 2274 views | Superhoops2808 |
For me, that first half last night was pretty awful and it was clear that a rocket was put up them at half time because they came out like a different side. I worried we were going to let it slip when we didnt take those multiple chances.
My points from last night:
1) Kane must never take a penalty like he did the first attempt last night
2) Against better sides that back 4 will get mullered. Why did Guehi not start is beyond me
3) Nice that we can bring on Saka, Mainoo, Rogers and Eze on if needed.
But I guess if we win games by one more than the opponent who cares how many they score. Nice to start a WC tournament with a win and minimal stress. This was the must win game in the group |  | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 09:40 - Jun 18 with 2206 views | CamberleyR |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 09:21 - Jun 18 by Superhoops2808 |
For me, that first half last night was pretty awful and it was clear that a rocket was put up them at half time because they came out like a different side. I worried we were going to let it slip when we didnt take those multiple chances.
My points from last night:
1) Kane must never take a penalty like he did the first attempt last night
2) Against better sides that back 4 will get mullered. Why did Guehi not start is beyond me
3) Nice that we can bring on Saka, Mainoo, Rogers and Eze on if needed.
But I guess if we win games by one more than the opponent who cares how many they score. Nice to start a WC tournament with a win and minimal stress. This was the must win game in the group |
I can never remember Kane taking a penalty like that first attempt last night. Normally he just runs up and leathers it into the corners. I always get a bad feeling when seeing a player do that stutter. I never really felt comfortable when Eze used to take our penalties like that. |  |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 09:41 - Jun 18 with 2201 views | NorthantsHoop |
Great start for England, if we are going to go deep in the tournament then attack is the way to go. I feel us and France have the best attacking options in this World Cup and they looked very good in their 2nd half against Senegal. Great to see Rashford has re-discovered his mojo and Bellingham looks up for it. Just look at those attacking options we have led by King Harry, without doubt the best centre forward around. |  | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 10:42 - Jun 18 with 2078 views | Dorse |
First of all - great start to the campaign by England. 3 points nailed: job done.
... But what a great game to watch!
That has to have been the most enjoyable England match I've seen in years. Fair enough, two goals conceded, not perfect and all that but what I am so happy to see is an England team determined to win it by putting the result beyond doubt, rather than desperately protecting a lead.
The second half performance was a thing of beauty. Fluid, pacy, aggressive. Pressing high up the field and choking the opposition. What a show. Would recommend. |  |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 12:52 - Jun 18 with 1933 views | TheChef |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 10:42 - Jun 18 by Dorse |
First of all - great start to the campaign by England. 3 points nailed: job done.
... But what a great game to watch!
That has to have been the most enjoyable England match I've seen in years. Fair enough, two goals conceded, not perfect and all that but what I am so happy to see is an England team determined to win it by putting the result beyond doubt, rather than desperately protecting a lead.
The second half performance was a thing of beauty. Fluid, pacy, aggressive. Pressing high up the field and choking the opposition. What a show. Would recommend. |
I dunno it's never entirely enjoyable. Having missed all those chances to extend the lead, at 3-2 I was always worried Croatia would find another equaliser. Very grateful for the fourth goal.
40-odd years of watching England teams will do that to you. | |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 13:48 - Jun 18 with 1877 views | BklynRanger |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 10:42 - Jun 18 by Dorse |
First of all - great start to the campaign by England. 3 points nailed: job done.
... But what a great game to watch!
That has to have been the most enjoyable England match I've seen in years. Fair enough, two goals conceded, not perfect and all that but what I am so happy to see is an England team determined to win it by putting the result beyond doubt, rather than desperately protecting a lead.
The second half performance was a thing of beauty. Fluid, pacy, aggressive. Pressing high up the field and choking the opposition. What a show. Would recommend. |
I thought the same thing - I think England supporters can be proud of that last night.
Really having a go at them with pace and quality, and it was arguably the best atmosphere so far with a really good crowd there. |  | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 15:15 - Jun 18 with 1827 views | themodfather |
wow! 4-2 v croatia and we really should have had more, many more. what a marker we have set.
game of the cup finals so far? and a good ref for once.
i thought 1-1 tight chess match, no one opening up, so wrong. it was a good game, good goals, i just hate itv sport, lee bloody dixon, i hate england keane and gary numpty neville, puke | | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 17:27 - Jun 18 with 1765 views | Superhoops2808 |
Julio Ceasar spotted at the Czech game [Post edited 18 Jun 17:27]
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 18:47 - Jun 18 with 1714 views | BazzaInTheLoft |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 17:27 - Jun 18 by Superhoops2808 |
Julio Ceasar spotted at the Czech game [Post edited 18 Jun 17:27]
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I hope everyone else got to the hotdog stand first. |  | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 19:04 - Jun 18 with 1691 views | Paddyhoops |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 17:27 - Jun 18 by Superhoops2808 |
Julio Ceasar spotted at the Czech game [Post edited 18 Jun 17:27]
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No doubt wined and dined and pampered by FIFA. Good luck to him .
Still can get my head around the powers that be at our club who decided it might be a good idea to get him on board here when we had an England goalkeeper in our squad.
No wonder we’ve been f##ed ever since. | | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 20:19 - Jun 18 with 1649 views | Superhoops2808 |
Apparently this stadium swhere the Swiss game is being played is 30 metres below ground - Maybe they can give us some tips  | | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 20:20 - Jun 18 with 1646 views | BazzaInTheLoft |
The pitch for SUI v BIH is 30m below sea level apparently.
#DigDown | | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 20:48 - Jun 18 with 1621 views | TwoHalves |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 21:17 - Jun 17 by BklynRanger |
I'm fairly sure Madueke just said 'vamos' for some reason |
I saw that too, Bklyn. Let me know if you need a witness. | | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 20:57 - Jun 18 with 1608 views | MrSheen |
Didi Hamann’s on RTE again! Will he be doing the hurling at the weekend? |  | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 21:01 - Jun 18 with 1595 views | BrianMcCarthy |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 20:57 - Jun 18 by MrSheen |
Didi Hamann’s on RTE again! Will he be doing the hurling at the weekend? |
He's been with us for over a decade now.
But sure we've a habit of this: didn't we invite Strongbow in? |  |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 21:06 - Jun 18 with 1584 views | MrSheen |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 21:01 - Jun 18 by BrianMcCarthy |
He's been with us for over a decade now.
But sure we've a habit of this: didn't we invite Strongbow in? |
Not to mention Orchard Thieves. | | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 21:12 - Jun 18 with 1574 views | MrSheen |
I’ve always thought Embolo looked a real menace who’d do well in England, but he’s had a real stinker so far.
On Didi, Mrs S thinks he loooks like Gonzo from the Muppets, I think the Dude from the Big Lebowski, but we agree he needs to put some socks on. | | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 21:15 - Jun 18 with 1556 views | paulparker |
The Swiss are the PNE of international football, Fcuking boring |  |
| And Bowles is onside, Swinburne has come rushing out of his goal , what can Bowles do here , onto the left foot no, on to the right foot
That’s there that’s two, and that’s Bowles
Brian Moore
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 21:16 - Jun 18 with 1554 views | BrianMcCarthy |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 21:12 - Jun 18 by MrSheen |
I’ve always thought Embolo looked a real menace who’d do well in England, but he’s had a real stinker so far.
On Didi, Mrs S thinks he loooks like Gonzo from the Muppets, I think the Dude from the Big Lebowski, but we agree he needs to put some socks on. |
I think he's Dutch.
He has that air of benign smugness that you get in some Dutch people. They have life sussed over there, and they know it. If we really want, if we stay quiet for a just a second, they will explain it all to us.
But, deep down, it costs them nothing. As they don't really believe we'll either listen or understand. | |
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| The ultimate World Cup thread on 21:18 - Jun 18 with 1553 views | TwoHalves |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 21:15 - Jun 18 by paulparker |
The Swiss are the PNE of international football, Fcuking boring |
Is it over yet? | | | |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 21:22 - Jun 18 with 1540 views | BrianMcCarthy |
| The ultimate World Cup thread on 21:15 - Jun 18 by paulparker |
The Swiss are the PNE of international football, Fcuking boring |
This one's on me, comrades.
I predicted they'd score two, so, y'know... | |
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