FIFA World Cup 2026

[Cambridgecutie]

Just about to watch the last England friendly before the tournament kicks off:

England V Costa Rica

[handymanz]

Just about to watch the last England friendly before the tournament kicks off:

England V Costa Rica

Bet you fall asleep.

[Steve_uk]

Just about to watch the last England friendly before the tournament kicks off:

England V Costa Rica

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sDR6lF821Jw?t=2&feature=share

[Cambridgecutie]

Bet you fall asleep.

Why?  Because you think I'm in my 80's?   :'( 

It did finish around an hour after my usual weekday bedtime but I managed to stay awake!  England played well, 3-0, but they should given they are ranked 4/211 and Cost Rica 53/211. 

[Cambridgecutie]

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sDR6lF821Jw?t=2&feature=share

Sounds great for a hol. 

[handymanz]

Why?  Because you think I'm in my 80's?   :'( 

It did finish around an hour after my usual weekday bedtime but I managed to stay awake!  England played well, 3-0, but they should given they are ranked 4/211 and Cost Rica 53/211.

I thought you might think that. I had the misfortune of watching the NZ game, just about the most boring game of football I've ever watched. Had I watched it down here in the evening it would have sent me to sleep.
But I can always click onto your Lioness's link & look at some eye candy.

[Steve_uk]

I thought you might think that. I had the misfortune of watching the NZ game, just about the most boring game of football I've ever watched. Had I watched it down here in the evening it would have sent me to sleep.
But I can always click onto your Lioness's link & look at some eye candy.

Is the women's game so popular? I would have thought more woman watch the Premier League than the Lionesses.

[Cambridgecutie]

I thought you might think that. I had the misfortune of watching the NZ game, just about the most boring game of football I've ever watched. Had I watched it down here in the evening it would have sent me to sleep.
But I can always click onto your Lioness's link & look at some eye candy.

Yes it was a very boring game.

I will be looking at the eye candy during the 2026 world cup!  But I don't like tattoos. 

[Cambridgecutie]

Is the women's game so popular? I would have thought more woman watch the Premier League than the Lionesses.

https://www.thefa.com/news/2024/sep/27/women-and-girls-stratgy-progress-inspiring-positive-change-20242709

The women's game is arguably more technical and the men's more pace and power. 

[Cambridgecutie]

Messi Magic:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz0oLIyZNCY

[Hardy Boy]

Messi Magic:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz0oLIyZNCY

I agree but, Very lucky to stay on the pitch. 

[David1819]

I am cautiously optimistic about England winning this world cup.

Iran knocking out the USA while Trump is in the stadium would be a comical bonus.