General FIFA World Cup 2026 Discussion

He’s beyond trash. Addition by subtraction for the brazucas.

 

Dude has 4 goals across two WC qualifiers and no goal in major tournament. This might be blessing in disguise for them instead.

Its like J.Correa situation in WC 2022.

 

Iran appears to be out. Their sports minister confirmed this. It’s gonna be interesting who will replace them.

You had Infantino‘s dumbass just yesterday saying, “Trump said Iran welcomed to the World Cup!” This guy has no basic understanding of, well… anything…

 

No, tranquilo Chile. Vos no. https://t.co/k9oBS8025M pic.twitter.com/v0gh26t0Kd

— Diario Olé (@DiarioOle) March 11, 2026

 

So, the Iran situation… Apparently, they still want to play but would rather have their matches in Mexico. Perhaps the best solution would be to swap South Korea and Iran. South Korea could play all of their matches in the States and Iran will play all of their group games in Mexico. We have a large Korean community here in Los Angeles anyway, and they might prefer playing two games in L.A. and one in Seattle. That could work. The groups are fairly similar, so it would not be too disruptive, even though Iran’s group does include Belgium and Egypt.

 

Ignoring the USA's own terrible faults, not sure a country that murdered thousands of its own protesters should still have an invite to the World Cup anyway. It's really pointless to try and accommodate them because if they advance they will have to play in USA regardless. Can't rearrange the entire tournament for one team, and what are they going to do if FIFA doesn't, just forfeit? That would just ruin the fairness of it.

 

Sure, if you want to get technical and all...


And since when has FIFA ever cared about the fans?

Ukraine also went to the Euro's in 2024 when they were in a full on war. So, Iran coming over could also be a symbolic thing for them. Who knows. I do not think they care about their protection, I think they'll know they're safe but it is something else where the President says "They are welcome but I cannot guarantee their safety." A really weird thing to say. But you're right, they will potentially and eventually have to play in the States.

 

Aww, too bad! Maybe for the next Mundial, the Flying Pigeons will get in!


FIFA rejects Nigeria protest over Congo dual nationals for WC

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48232564/fifa-rejects-nigeria-protest-congo-dual-nationals-wc

 

👀🇦🇷 Así le fue a los futuros rivales de Argentina en el Mundial en sus amistosos de hoy:

🇯🇴 Jordania vencía 2-0 a Costa Rica y le empataron 2-2 sobre el final.
🇩🇿 Argelia goleó 7-0 a Guatemala.
🇦🇹 Austria goleó 5-1 a Ghana. pic.twitter.com/UyZkSo3WFc

— Modo Scaloneta 🇦🇷🏆 (@ModoScaloneta) March 27, 2026

 

Mannnn, the US stinks. Getting mollywhopped by Belgium. Seems like Canada might go the furthest from all the hosts.

 

Always enjoy seeing USA getting walloped, at everything.

 

Poch continues to not make any sense and undermine his own side though, going away from the formation that worked well for him the last several games, and making bad subs in the second half that unwound everything.

 

I like this song

😅🇦🇷 TyC Sports está haciendo el CASTING DE CANCIONES para la Copa del Mundo.

⁉️ ¿Opiniones?pic.twitter.com/kWExNgIj95

— Sudanalytics (@sudanalytics_) March 27, 2026

 

Ok, I change my mind. I like this song better

Argentina have released their World Cup song. Wait for Messi’s part. 😭😭❤️ pic.twitter.com/LGnT8OkPiF

— Omo Barca⚽️🖤 (@Tobs_fc) March 30, 2026

 

That’s true. I’ve been saying this for years. For example, if the country of their parents or grandparents were a powerhouse in the game, they would represent them. It’s all based on advancing their careers—that’s all.

🚨 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: Rafael van der Vaart reacts to the likely possibility of Netherlands facing Morocco in the World Cup Round of 32.

🗣️ Van der Vaart: "Not to be rude, but every Moroccan that's not good enough to play for The Netherlands is now playing for Morocco while we have… pic.twitter.com/bBhevhNZ7w

— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) March 31, 2026

 

Who cares what country a players play for, if you are eligible to play for that country. I don't give a monkeys, Garnacho could have chosen Spain, but he would never have got into their squad, and ironically he now he doesn't get into the Argentinian squad. Italy have had loads of Argentinians play for them. The people who get upset about this, and most won't say this out loud, are those who get really annoyed at black and brown players, usually from Africa, playing for european nations. Hence the racist songs about Africans playing for France. Loads of white players have switched national allegiance but funnily enough the same people don't care about that. the Dutch guy who plays for Real Madrid who picked Spain over the Netherlands, crickets about him, but then he's not black.

 

Not sure how accurate this is but I wouldn’t be shocked if this new flock of Brazucas players won’t want him there.

🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Neymar is NOT expected to be called up to Brazil's World Cup squad. 🇧🇷🤯

(Source: @ESPNFC) pic.twitter.com/5TCRruhjkU

— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) April 1, 2026

 

1. Overreliance on Messi: At nearly 40 everything still goes through him. We force play through Messi even when better options exist making us predictable and easier to defend.
   
   
2. Lack of width & tactical predictability: We play too narrow and rely on quick passing combinations. Teams can sit deep, wait for mistakes and counter, especially with our midfield pushed too high leaving us exposed in transitions.
   
   
3. Weak depth: Beyond a few options like Simeone and Paz the bench is average. Defensive depth is particularly concerning. We are one injury or suspension away from a major drop in quality.
   
   
4. Motivation: This core has already won everything. Question is how hungry they still are. Friendlies or not, these structural issues are unlikely to change much before the World Cup.
   

Prediction: Early knockout.

Hope im completely wrong though

 

What exactly does early knockout mean? Round of 32, Round of 16, QF?

1. I would agree with you if this was 2018, but it's not anymore. We play well with or without Messi.

2. Agree with the lack of genuine wing threat

3. GK, CB, MF and ST all improved in terms of depth. The only weak areas are the LB and RB and a winger

4. This is Messi's last WC, the team won't let him down at all.

 

Yup...

Para colmo los colombianos nos odian a los argentinos. Sin embargo, llevan entrenadores argenitnos, ahora relator argentino.

— Pelota Naranja (@Pelota14Naranja) April 11, 2026

Also, there are rumors that if Iran do not go to the Mundial... Who will replace them? It seems that the Italians could try to make a push since they have the highest ranking but it is rumored it will be a team from Asia...

 

It should be UAE by all rights as they are the next Asian team up, having lost to Iraq in the final round.

 

This is what it may look like...

Italy could enter into another playoff to qualify for the World Cup, with two nations from Asia and two high ranked countries if Iran officially exits the tournament.

-@TheAthleticFC pic.twitter.com/FhI5MSlkFn

— Wayne Girard (@WayneinRome) April 11, 2026