Sooo, a lot happening this morning...
USA, Canada, and Mexico will host the 2026 World Cup. And Spain fired their manager two days before their opening match. 
At least we will qualify
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At least we will qualify
Looks like this will be the first year for 48 teams, which I think is a bad idea. So USA, Canada and Mexico will automatically qualify?
At least we will qualify
Looks like this will be the first year for 48 teams, which I think is a bad idea. So USA, Canada and Mexico will automatically qualify?
Pretty much. CONCACAF will get 6 1/2 spots in the 48 team set up.
I just put in my PTO request at work for the month of June 2026. Auf Gehts Deutschland! :dance: :trophy:
Hard work will beat talent, if talent doesn't work hard.
At least we will qualify
Looks like this will be the first year for 48 teams, which I think is a bad idea. So USA, Canada and Mexico will automatically qualify?
Yeah, it'll water down the tournament a bit, but I'm still stoked it's going to be here! Hoping US Bank gets a couple matches in the group stage.
Mpls and Chicago already dropped out.
Mpls and Chicago already dropped out.
Like, dropped out voluntarily? Why?
Mpls and Chicago already dropped out.
Like, dropped out voluntarily? Why?
When I looked at Wikipedia, they mentioned concerns not having any specific financial information from FIFA. Also, I thought that Fifa had specific rules about World Cup games being held in natural grass stadiums. Laying sod over turf has never worked well.
Mpls and Chicago already dropped out.
Like, dropped out voluntarily? Why?
When I looked at Wikipedia, they mentioned concerns not having any specific financial information from FIFA. Also, I thought that Fifa had specific rules about World Cup games being held in natural grass stadiums. Laying sod over turf has never worked well.
Aahh, that makes sense.
If anyone wants to make a bracket, I made a GPL group here:
https://www.fotmob.com/wc2018/competition?code=CVCPFSK
The code is CVCPFSK, but that link should take you right there. You can sign in with your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account. Nicely designed site for picking the tournament. And it makes a cool radial bracket. Here's mine:
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Not a big fan of Africa and NA I see lol
Not a big fan of Africa and NA I see lol
If Salah was fit, I'd have had Egypt getting out of Group A, but without him playing at full strength I think they miss out.
Morocco has a really tough draw with Spain and France
Nigeria is a tough one, in the end I just think Croatia is stronger
Tunisia I know virtually nothing about
Senegal might the African team with the best shot. I could definitely see them sneaking out of that group, but in the end I went with the star power of Lewandowski.
As for the NA teams...
I think Costa Rica will really struggle and be 3rd or 4th
Switzerland over Mexico was my upset, that one might come back to bite me
My Spurs bias might have come into play when picking England to beat Colombia lol
Not a big fan of Africa and NA I see lol
If Salah was fit, I'd have had Egypt getting out of Group A, but without him playing at full strength I think they miss out.
Morocco has a really tough draw with Spain and France
Nigeria is a tough one, in the end I just think Croatia is stronger
Tunisia I know virtually nothing about
Senegal might the African team with the best shot. I could definitely see them sneaking out of that group, but in the end I went with the star power of Lewandowski.
As for the NA teams...
I think Costa Rica will really struggle and be 3rd or 4th
Switzerland over Mexico was my upset, that one might come back to bite me
My Spurs bias might have come into play when picking England to beat Colombia lol
Sucks about Salah, but I still wonder what Mohamed Aboutrika could have done if he'd moved to Europe.
Not a big fan of Africa and NA I see lol
If Salah was fit, I'd have had Egypt getting out of Group A, but without him playing at full strength I think they miss out.
Morocco has a really tough draw with Spain and France
Nigeria is a tough one, in the end I just think Croatia is stronger
Tunisia I know virtually nothing about
Senegal might the African team with the best shot. I could definitely see them sneaking out of that group, but in the end I went with the star power of Lewandowski.
As for the NA teams...
I think Costa Rica will really struggle and be 3rd or 4th
Switzerland over Mexico was my upset, that one might come back to bite me
My Spurs bias might have come into play when picking England to beat Colombia lol
Sucks about Salah, but I still wonder what Mohamed Aboutrika could have done if he'd moved to Europe.
Wow MATT, what a very insightful and well informed comment! 
Not a big fan of Africa and NA I see lol
If Salah was fit, I'd have had Egypt getting out of Group A, but without him playing at full strength I think they miss out.
Morocco has a really tough draw with Spain and France
Nigeria is a tough one, in the end I just think Croatia is stronger
Tunisia I know virtually nothing about
Senegal might the African team with the best shot. I could definitely see them sneaking out of that group, but in the end I went with the star power of Lewandowski.
As for the NA teams...
I think Costa Rica will really struggle and be 3rd or 4th
Switzerland over Mexico was my upset, that one might come back to bite me
My Spurs bias might have come into play when picking England to beat Colombia lol
Totally agree about Senegal. Keita Balde has the pedigree to be one of this summer's breakout stars.
Not a big fan of Africa and NA I see lol
If Salah was fit, I'd have had Egypt getting out of Group A, but without him playing at full strength I think they miss out.
Morocco has a really tough draw with Spain and France
Nigeria is a tough one, in the end I just think Croatia is stronger
Tunisia I know virtually nothing about
Senegal might the African team with the best shot. I could definitely see them sneaking out of that group, but in the end I went with the star power of Lewandowski.
As for the NA teams...
I think Costa Rica will really struggle and be 3rd or 4th
Switzerland over Mexico was my upset, that one might come back to bite me
My Spurs bias might have come into play when picking England to beat Colombia lol
Switzerland over Mexico is an upset???? Mexico winning their group would be a huge upset!!
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That was a sick touch on the second goal by the way.
Wow, Russia really wasnt playing around today. Egypt, even if Salah is healthy they are going to have a tough time overcoming that goal differential.
Not a big fan of Africa and NA I see lol
If Salah was fit, I'd have had Egypt getting out of Group A, but without him playing at full strength I think they miss out.
Morocco has a really tough draw with Spain and France
Nigeria is a tough one, in the end I just think Croatia is stronger
Tunisia I know virtually nothing about
Senegal might the African team with the best shot. I could definitely see them sneaking out of that group, but in the end I went with the star power of Lewandowski.
As for the NA teams...
I think Costa Rica will really struggle and be 3rd or 4th
Switzerland over Mexico was my upset, that one might come back to bite me
My Spurs bias might have come into play when picking England to beat Colombia lol
Switzerland over Mexico is an upset???? Mexico winning their group would be a huge upset!!
Yes, Mexico winning their group would be a huge upset.
I had Mexico coming second in the group, matching up with Switzerland. I don't know what the betting line would be, but personally I'd have Mexico as the favorite.
Xhaka and Shaqiri can be a great midfield duo on their day, but they just seem so inconsistent. And when they're not performing, that Swiss team seems to get stuck in the mud.
Wow, what a beat down. That +5 GD could be verrrry important for Russia, for getting out of the group.
Jesus, I just watched the goals. Some really terrible defending by Saudi Arabia.
Jesus, I just watched the goals. Some really terrible defending by Saudi Arabia.
Probably because Fahad al-Muwallad was never given a legit chance by Levante.
Jesus, I just watched the goals. Some really terrible defending by Saudi Arabia.
Probably because Fahad al-Muwallad was never given a legit chance by Levante.
I knew posting those would be a good idea.
So, do Mexico and Germany dance around for 90 minutes on Sunday, figuring they're both favored in their other group matches and just play for a draw and the 1 point?
So, do Mexico and Germany dance around for 90 minutes on Sunday, figuring they're both favored in their other group matches and just play for a draw and the 1 point?
No chance Germany goes for that.
Yeah Germany will go for the jugular, as per usual.
Yeah Germany will go for the jugular, as per usual.
I hope so. Should then be an excellent match.
Salah on the bench today vs Uruguay 
Uruguay!!!
Never a doubt
Wow, feel terrible for Morocco. Felt like they dominated play for the most part and then to have an own goal decide your fate during injury time.
That's a heart breaker, for sure. It was actually a fantastic header! Just into the wrong net
Looking forward to Portugal - Spain. Have to imagine that's a pretty natural rivalry to begin with, traditional soccer powers, first game for both in the WC...
Looking forward to Portugal - Spain. Have to imagine that's a pretty natural rivalry to begin with, traditional soccer powers, first game for both in the WC...
A lot of history there for sure. Also have the angle of Ronaldo going up against his Real Madrid teammates. Should be a fun match!
Looking forward to Portugal - Spain. Have to imagine that's a pretty natural rivalry to begin with, traditional soccer powers, first game for both in the WC...
A lot of history there for sure. Also have the angle of Ronaldo going up against his Real Madrid teammates. Should be a fun match!
Ronaldo is expected to leave Real Madrid right? I wonder if Sergio Ramos is going to give Ronaldo the same treatment he gave Salah...
Looking forward to Portugal - Spain. Have to imagine that's a pretty natural rivalry to begin with, traditional soccer powers, first game for both in the WC...
A lot of history there for sure. Also have the angle of Ronaldo going up against his Real Madrid teammates. Should be a fun match!
Arguably, Ricardo Quaresma has just as much natural talent as Cristiano Ronaldo, but It would be a fitting goodbye for Andrés Iniesta for Spain to win this competition.
Hard to argue that anyone has as much talent as Ronaldo that isn't a legend or bound to be a legend.
Nice goal from the Brazilian after shaking off the other Brazilian.
Looking forward to Portugal - Spain. Have to imagine that's a pretty natural rivalry to begin with, traditional soccer powers, first game for both in the WC...
A lot of history there for sure. Also have the angle of Ronaldo going up against his Real Madrid teammates. Should be a fun match!
Ronaldo is expected to leave Real Madrid right? I wonder if Sergio Ramos is going to give Ronaldo the same treatment he gave Salah...
Yeah, the speculation is that he's leaving this summer. He also plead guilty to tax evasion in Spain, so maybe that'll help make his decision to get out of Spain.
Wow, De Gea, that was brutal.
Hard to argue that anyone has as much talent as Ronaldo that isn't a legend or bound to be a legend.
How dare you besmirch the great Ricardo Queresma
What a rocket!!!
Perfect
Maybe the game of the tournament.
Holy Ronaldo
My god that was an absolute snipe. ?
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CR7 is almost as good as Quaresma