England Forum - FIFA World Cup 2026: Other Teams Thread

It’s because diving is only a yellow and therefore the fuels as written say VAR intervene. But because the Argentine had been given a yellow it was classed as mistaken identity.

 

As a neutral, I’m very much looking forward for this match. Probably the most historical rematch in the World Cup in the knockout round. Ever.

 

Can all the septics stop trying to force a rivalry with us?

You got given a good thumping in the last round lads. Go back to wearing body armour to play rugby instead.

 

Who are you referring to here mate? I’ve not seen any Americans acting this way on this thread or you talking generally?

 

Tbf. Chizzy has been a good sport on here

 

They've had the easiest run by far out of the 4 semi finalists

 

You been on the Beers?

 

Going by FIFA rankings they’ve had the easiest run to the semi-finals in World Cup history.

 

Mexico and Croatia are ranked higher than anyone Argentine has faced.

 

Would’ve been rude not to after the result

 

They had an easish run 4 years ago as well

 

Senegal have parted ways with Pape Thiaw after the side’s last-32 elimination at the World Cup.

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) announced on Sunday that they had parted company with the 45-year-old, who took over as national team boss in 2024.

The former Senegal… pic.twitter.com/W64FSJX9Gm

— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) July 12, 2026

Gianni Infantino has said FIFA will examine expanding the World Cup by a further 16 nations to a 64-team tournament ahead of its next edition in 2030.

The 2030 tournament will be spread across six nations and three continents: Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay are scheduled to… pic.twitter.com/oFupwuWRvn

— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) July 12, 2026

 

Just seen the sending off at the game overnight. Argentina are vile, their team is vile the supporters are vile, the racist Nazi loving Argentinian people are vile BUT that was blatant cheating! What the bloody hell was he thinking! Off in tears and serves the idiot right - he let himself down, his team down and Switzerland down, to think you can cheat like that and get away with it these days is at best stupid..........idiot!

 

absolute clown

watering it down more than American beers or carling

 

Mind you watching Italy getting knocked out by Gibraltar in a play off will be quite funny.

 

This would be directly against the wishes of multiple fifa vice-presidents and some of the most senior people institutionally in the organization. It could be he does it sincerely, or he’s just signposting to the South Americans (the ones who want it) that he *tried.* https://t.co/o1ZpbhpWrp

— Adam Crafton (@AdamCrafton_) July 12, 2026

Is he being genuine or just trying to keep South America happy.

Spain’s former Prime Minister has been accused of racism by several leading French politicians after saying the France national team “does not have any French players.”

Mariano Rajoy, who served as the leader of the country’s government between 2011 and 2018, made the comment in… pic.twitter.com/hpF5Oi7Ynt

— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) July 12, 2026

That’s quite shocking as he was a Mainstream conservative leader.

 

NBA used to have this issue in the late 70s, said the league is too black in a conservative America.

 

Somewhat ironic given Spain have probably selected more players who became eligible through residency than any other major nation. Senna, Diego Costa, Laporte, Le Normand, for example.

 

Sorry, it's not ironic. It's racist.

 

According to the article the deputy of the committee does often make decisions in his own but this is the first time the chairman did it and for a big decision which is normally done in. E

 

Premier League referees Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor have been ruled out of officiating the World Cup final - Daily Express

The controversial decision to waive a ban for the USA striker Folarin Balogun was taken solely by the chairman of FIFA's disciplinary committee without any of the 17 other members asked to be involved in the case - The Times

Senegal have sacked manager Pape Thiaw following their disappointing exit from the 2026 World Cup, with Patrick Vieira a contender to replace him - L'Equipe

Switzerland star Granit Xhaka branded Breel Embolo's red card as a "painful" decision from the referee - Daily Mail

 

A 64-team World Cup in 2030 looks imminent.

 

Think that might be what causes UEFA to boycott. Unkess it’s given 20 or more spots.

 

I don't have a huge problem with a 64 team world cup over a 48, on the proviso they only allowed 2 teams to advance from each group and don't completely botch the number of teams from each continent. I really don't think Asia should be getting many more teams in the tournament, I'm relatively confident the 20-25th ranked Uefa nations could comfortably beat those in Asia from 8-15.