FIFA World Cup 2026: England Tournament Thread [R]

I'd be disappointed if England don't make the semifinals and the goal is the championship.

 

The english flag gets its rightful place next to the host nations

 

Probably as near as we'll ever get to hosting it again.

 

If you have simulated Colombia, then Mexico, then Brazil, it means Colombia is 3rd placed in group K. That is highly unlikely.

 

Hopefully Mexico drop points today because we'd like to have them finish below 1st place in Group A so we can avoid a potential Round of 16 game with them in Mexico City.

 

Come on South Africa!! We may avoid having to play Mexico in Mexico City if they don't win the group.

 

Not may but definitely won't play them if England top Group L and Mexico doesn't top Group A.

 

Yes, the "may" is the case England don't win the group. Then we will have something much worse than Mexico in Mexico City.

 

For England, Its the most important game after the Croatia game

 

Is that ref the cnut who reffed us against France 4 years ago?

 

Frightening to hear they've only lost twice in the Azteca since it was first built in 1966. That high altitude doesn't half offer them a big advantage.

 

The Azteca is a magnificent stadium. Loved it when I went

 

Are this South Africa team actually this bad or is it the altitude?

 

Both

 

On paper we should beat Mexico comfortably but the conditions are the worry

 

We need to stop talking about a potential Mexico last 16 game imo. There's a decent chance we'd have to play Norway in a KO game before we get to that stage. Cross that bridge if and when we get to it.

 

Lucky man. I don't know whether it's the camera angle, the vivid colours or just the timeless vibe of the place, but you almost expect Maradona to pop up and go on another mazy run at any moment.

 

Lyle foster has been absolutely awful

 

Well the Czechs are a proper team. So I guess the moment of truth will come, regarding how good this Mexico team are when they play each other

 

That is a worst case scenario. Before even then, we can only pray the third placed team in group K qualify.

 

The camera angle helps a lot

The only bad thing when I went was the unidentified liquid that was thrown when Mexico scored. Oh. And the lines of riot police.