World Cup (Football / Soccer)

whose playing ?? is the USA?

Portugal will win this World Cup

I didn't get a chance to answer(LoL).

There are multiple games throughout the Summer in 16 different locations--several NFL Stadiums--Miami, LA, Dallas, etc. Then they narrow down to fewer locations for the Quarter Finals. The finals are being played in the Meadowlands (Giants Stadium).

Venue locations - https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/202...-mexico-canada

Natchrly, I figured the Princess Balestra Soccah Hotspot for this one.

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Fash commentary on alla them gnashnl outfits.

Undiminished an' shameless reference to BALLS.

Then I figured: FFS this will diminish my cuppacity to be a footwear shahpin' whore!

As the tournamint unfolds, natchrlly my intrest may swell -- like labia exposed to sum unforseen savior.

Meantimes, gotta hope the groops anywan backs do 'emselves justice.

I undahstand there is passion here.

Keep me postid if'n you need furthah pinpoint analysis.

I am for Brazil but I have a,feeling that spain might win.

This will be ronaldo's last world cup so I know that he wants to win it .

I'm a bit shocked by the Spanish national team right now. But overall there are a lot of great teams, it will be interesting to watch. There's still suspense

Given how Spain started, they don't have many chances

Not sure, but as a tribute to Ronaldo I wouldn't mind -- it's a good team

I am supporting Brazil.

Rondo is best

Belgium was given a big incentive to win after the red card reversal. It doesn't surprise me one bit that they won. From what I have seen, FIFA has had plenty of criticism over the years.

"We are just not a soccer nation." With that said, I agree with that to a large extent. Being a few years older, the statements have been around for decades. However, the town I grew up in. Football had multiple Little League teams till kids reached the Junior and High School level.

What happened Soccer teams started being formed to give more kids a chance to play in sports. I played in little league football one year. Then, when I got to Junior high, I joined the soccer team. At that time, there was no Little League soccer. After graduating, a few years later. The Little Leagues had formed in the town, while Little League Football lost teams.

Part of it was a population change, fewer children (Post Baby Boomers), and the other part was that you didn't have to be as big and strong to play the sport. I don't think you will replace Football, Baseball, or Basketball because or poularity or the action in those sports. There are shifts in this country because demographics have slowly changed.

Down to the Final Four. Can England go all the way?

Today, July 14, France plays Spain

France faces Spain in a semi-final match of the FIFA World Cup at Dallas Stadium.

Wednesday, July 15, England plays Argentina

There will be fireworks when England and Argentina go head-to-head at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Ga.

The World Cup final game is being played in the Meadowlands on Sunday. Good thing they are not playing today (Friday) or Saturday. Heavy smoke from the Canadian Wildfires is causing poor air quality alerts today and in the 90s. Saturday is supposed to be rainy with thunderstorms. Sunday is going to be nice in the low 80s with sunshine.

I don't care who wins, since England was eliminated. Argentina fans acted like jerks, trashing a flag representing England in NYC after Argentina won. Giants and Jets fans don't act that way. They renamed the stadium for this series and laid grass down. I hope they leave it instead of Astro turf, but I doubt that.

Anyhow TV information - How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final will be on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The game will air on FOX and can be streamed on-demand within both the FOX One and the FOX Sports apps.

Air Time Sunday, July 19, at 3 PM EDT.

Watch Spain vs. Argentina -- New York New Jersey Stadium (3 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX One)

More information - https://www.metlifestadium.com/event...world-cup-2026

The only Messi who is worth mentioning is Mark Messier, former player for the NHL Rangers ;>)

A Long game went into overtime. Plus a halftime show to mimic the NFL. And a camera hog after the game. I only saw the game highlights on the News. Spain won, and fans were partying afterwards in the area at local venues.

Speaking of grass, FIFA is selling pitches after the game. They expect to make 11.2 million from sales. Meanwhile, our state paid $13.04 million to put down the turf and maintain it. That means back to artificial turf for the fall. At least College and the NFL start soon. It's time to dig up portions of my backyard and sell Jersey Grass. ;>) Then create a WSO on how I make a fortune in my backyard.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...fa-new-jersey/

Congratulations to Spain, the Winners.

I enjoyed the World Cup more than I expected to. Overall, the matches were pretty good, and I was pleasantly surprised by how many of the so-called smaller teams often outplayed the big boys.

Those who don't watch the sport regularly might not be aware, but the officials' response to the practice of diving and feigning injuries (basically, the refs just ignored them) was a breath of fresh air. If only that would continue into the forthcoming national domestic seasons.

Watching on TV, to me the behaviour of the fans and the general atmosphere in the grounds and across the host countries appeared to be mostly friendly and enthusiastic. The stadiums (which I recognized from following the NFL) looked fantastic.

On the downside, the sport's world governing body, FIFA, did nothing to repair its already tarnished reputation. The introduction of hydration (commercial) breaks during the games didn't sit well with fans. And there may be a falling out between FIFA and the European governing body UEFA over some decisions made during the tournament. The UEFA president boycotted the final as a protest.

Nevertheless, congrats to the USA, Canada and Mexico for putting on a great show.

I pretty much knew that spain or france or Argentina would make it the finals.I was a bit surprised Germany got knocked out so early.