FIFA World Cup 2026 Results & Discussion Thread [R]

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Who will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Poll closed Jun 27, 2026.

  1. Spain

    5 vote(s)
    6.1%

  2. France

    21 vote(s)
    25.6%

  3. England

    8 vote(s)
    9.8%

  4. Brazil

    5 vote(s)
    6.1%

  5. Germany

    3 vote(s)
    3.7%

  6. Portugal

    23 vote(s)
    28.0%

  7. Argentina

    8 vote(s)
    9.8%

  8. Other

    9 vote(s)
    11.0%
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  1. AllWhites

    AllWhites Member+

    Aug 11, 2015
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    #6576 AllWhites, Jul 18, 2026
    Yes, they are not. At least it would have been good to look at if they did. But this version is just boring, Takes the joy out of football.
     
  2. 4x4s

    4x4s Moderator
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    Nov 26, 2006
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    #6577 4x4s, Jul 18, 2026
    The main joy from football and sports is derived from the result.

    Nobody went home dancing drunk in joy after he lost.
     
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  3. 4x4s

    4x4s Moderator
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    Nov 26, 2006
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    #6578 4x4s, Jul 18, 2026
    OK then.

    Seems to me like everybody is silly and wants to get robbed since "the facts are there".
     
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  4. Saeta Rubia

    Saeta Rubia Member+

    May 28, 2010
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    Real Madrid
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    --other--
    #6579 Saeta Rubia, Jul 18, 2026


     
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  5. .halamadrid2.

    .halamadrid2. Member+

    Nov 5, 2010
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    #6580 .halamadrid2., Jul 18, 2026


    Even this guy gets it
     
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  6. 4x4s

    4x4s Moderator
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    Nov 26, 2006
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    #6581 4x4s, Jul 18, 2026
    More like this is the level of knowledge this view of the game requires.
     
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  7. J-Mezzy

    J-Mezzy Member+

    Real Madrid
    Colombia
    Oct 14, 2013
    Orlando
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    #6582 J-Mezzy, Jul 18, 2026
    let’s be honest

    how many here would use the fact that Spain got an extra day of rest as further proof of “it’s rigged” if it was Argentina with the extra day off?
     
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  8. 4x4s

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    Nov 26, 2006
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    #6583 4x4s, Jul 18, 2026
    It's rigged because Argentina is within the perfect muscle activation window while Spain have too much rest and their muscles will be sore.


    If you can't see it, sorry, that's on you.

    Sorenessgate.
     
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  9. petros93

    petros93 Member+

    Real Madrid
    Greece
    May 27, 2017
    Nat'l Team:
    Greece
    #6584 petros93, Jul 18, 2026
    The proof is right there on front of us we just choose not to see it because of ~reasons. I guess we're all Barcelona, Messi or Argentina fanboys for whatever reason.
     
  10. J-Mezzy

    J-Mezzy Member+

    Real Madrid
    Colombia
    Oct 14, 2013
    Orlando
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    #6585 J-Mezzy, Jul 18, 2026

    So

    The choice is

    support Messi or support Fc Barcelona NT in this final ?
     
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  11. 4x4s

    4x4s Moderator
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    Nov 26, 2006
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    #6586 4x4s, Jul 18, 2026
    The two best teams are in the final, may the best one of them win. Both of them fully deserve it, played well, and showed character and personality.
     
  12. HZinho

    HZinho Member+

    Apr 2, 2013
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    #6587 HZinho, Jul 18, 2026
    I don't see this Spain side as a reflection of Barca at all. This is actually a very well-managed side, where players from across the country and continent are starters. They play nice football and are more direct than the 'Barca' era Spain. I like this Spain side and would love it if they go all the way.

    Argentina on the other hand arguably has an even stronger side, but they only turned up once or twice this whole WC. If they play like they did against England, after they went down, they will make things very very difficult for Spain. And then there is the Messi factor.

    Impossible to call this final, but my preference goes to Spain because they play nicer football and, as opposed to Argentina, have been consistently great the whole tournament.
     
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  13. BocaFan

    BocaFan Member+

    Aug 18, 2003
    Queens, NY
    #6588 BocaFan, Jul 18, 2026
    High line, intense press, possession-oriented. There are alot of similarities b/w Spain and the current Barca.

    Of course, Spain's defensive line isn't as high as Barca's which makes things a bit slower/less exciting.
     
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  14. 4x4s

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    Nov 26, 2006
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    #6589 4x4s, Jul 18, 2026
    Spain just play the current meta, a variation of it, rather. We constantly talk about "playing like Barca" but the truth is with so many Spanish coaches across Europe, variations of Spanish football have Pretty much become the modern starting point.
     
  15. Minduchio

    Minduchio Member+

    Jul 20, 2003
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    Spain
    #6590 Minduchio, Jul 18, 2026
    Jesus, 3 players for Barcelona started in semi, Olmo, Cubarsi and Yamal.Its not only Barca you freaks.
     
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  16. WhiteRM

    WhiteRM Member+

    Real Madrid
    Jan 17, 2024
    #6591 WhiteRM, Jul 18, 2026
    Spain are not “FC Barcelona’s national team.” If anything, this team is driven far more by its Basque core and by Spanish players from several different clubs.

    The funniest part is that one of Spain's biggest stars in this tournament has been Cucurella, a Real Madrid player, not a Barcelona one.

    Barcelona's supposed biggest star, Lamine Yamal, has been practically invisible throughout the tournament. You could have replaced him with Muñoz and barely noticed a difference. if anything, Spain might even have gotten more from him.

    Pedri, who some people insist is the best midfielder in the world, was even dropped from the starting XI once Rodri returned to his usual level. Spain have looked much better with Rodri back in midfield, just like at Euro 2024, when Pedri got injured and Dani Olmo came in, with Spain arguably improving rather than declining.

    And above all, Spain's biggest star is Rodri, not any Barcelona player.

    .
     
  17. Excape Goat

    Excape Goat Member+

    Mar 18, 1999
    Club:
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    #6592 Excape Goat, Jul 18, 2026
    Cape Verde is the first NT in history that went undefeated against both finalists of a WC Final. Of course, they went undefeated in the WC too.
     
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  18. 4x4s

    4x4s Moderator
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    #6593 4x4s, Jul 18, 2026
    Last edited: Jul 18, 2026
    Even the tiki taka Spain was just Spain.
    Club football becoming so popular across borders has sort of created a completely new way to follow and identify with the sport.


    Funny seeing the same accounts that hated De La Fuente and kept waging this childish war on him for not picking certain players suddenly become experts on him, his team and how they play. HAHA.
     
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  19. celito

    celito Moderator
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    Palmeiras
    Brazil
    Feb 28, 2005
    USA
    Club:
    Palmeiras Sao Paulo
    Nat'l Team:
    Brazil
    #6594 celito, Jul 18, 2026
    In 90 mins. Extra time loss is still a loss. If it goes to PKs, then it's considered a draw.
     
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  20. RaMaaa

    RaMaaa Member+

    Feb 3, 2013
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    #6595 RaMaaa, Jul 18, 2026
    Nah, i'm rooting for Spain. Really well managed team. Vamos
     
  21. Zidane05

    Zidane05 Moderator
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    Jul 18, 2005
    Toronto
    #6596 Zidane05, Jul 18, 2026
    Dude give it a rest. This is just insufferable. You’re trying too hard.
     
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  22. 4x4s

    4x4s Moderator
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    Nov 26, 2006
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    #6597 4x4s, Jul 18, 2026
    You are right. Thinking the entire world cup is rigged is definitely the sane choice.

    How could I ever think the players mattered.
     
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  23. Zidane05

    Zidane05 Moderator
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    Jul 18, 2005
    Toronto
    #6598 Zidane05, Jul 18, 2026
    Jesus. Honestly dude you may need a break from this thread.
     
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  24. 4x4s

    4x4s Moderator
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    Nov 26, 2006
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    #6599 4x4s, Jul 18, 2026
    Maybe, considering my input only covers the football and not the "behind the scenes" aspect of it.

    You're the one that said there's somehow proof of manipulated results BTW. Not gonna hold my breath for that one.
     
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  25. REALFOREVER

    REALFOREVER Member+

    Dec 22, 2003
    #6600 REALFOREVER, Jul 18, 2026
    This is a disingenuous argument because it is not one small detail that makes it look rigged, it is the cumulative... one after another.
     
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