General FIFA World Cup 2026 Discussion

Lol they're gonna lose that playoff too. Couldn't even beat Bosnia

 

Their only chance is if their play off opponents are the likes of Moldova and Estonia.

 

Lol, if you believe a random tweet on X you're dumber than President Paedo.

 

🚨 Italy could have one last chance to play at the 2026 World Cup. 🌍🇮🇹🤯

FIFA are considering a potential playoff in case of non-participation by Iran in the World Cup. 🇮🇷

The playoff could involve:
🔸Two countries from the European zone
🔸Two countries from the Asian zone… pic.twitter.com/tYmSzAGCev

— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) April 12, 2026

 

Do you want me to repeat what I said before?

 

I was just correcting you since it did not come from some "random tweet". The Athletic first released it and now other outlets are releasing it. Will Iran play at the World Cup? Probably but if they pull out then there is a contingency plan if they do. It is up to Iran if they want to play or not.

 

Ok, tell me this, why would Italy get another chance and not Ireland, Poland, or whoever finished runners up to Iran?; "Could" yeah, ok, clickety, clickbait.

 

Because they will be using the FIFA rankings. Italy is ranked #13, the highest ranked team not at the tournament.

It will be a 4 team tournament. 2 teams from Europe and 2 from Asia. Winner will get the spot.

 

Coulda, shoulda, then again FIFA gave a peace prize to the orange moron so nothing is ruled out

 

I'm just responding to the concept whether it's true or not, not sure I believe anything yet.

 

I can only imagine the absolute humiliation if Italy loses this play off format

 

Its already incoming

 

If they play Indonesia, eazy peazy

 

Those bastards!

🚨JUST IN: FIFA has banned tailgating before World Cup matches at major U.S. stadiums.

Tailgates are normally free to attend.

— Polymarket Sports (@PolymarketSport) April 14, 2026

 

The only soccer shirts on sale at the local dick’s sporting goods pic.twitter.com/MS8DWlx9zg

— art morelli 🦑🪩🍝 (@ArtMorelli) April 16, 2026

 

England is even worst, its been so long ago that their only star almost faded from their jersey. Its turning into a white dwarf.

 

If (probably when) Atletico are knocked out in the Champions League semi, the Top 5 European leagues + MLS will end their season on Sun. May 24. With the final submission of the squad on Mon. 6/1, should give Scaloni 4-5 days to gather the preliminary players (maybe have a friendly vs the U-21 or something) and assess their physical performance.

 

🚨⚠️ BREAKING: Serge Gnabry’s season with FC Bayern is over due to torn adductor.

Germany staff also believe he will miss the World Cup being out for around 3 months, report @SkySportDE. pic.twitter.com/NyezSNtwWg

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 19, 2026

 

Could potentially be a big blow for the Brazucas.

Estevao’s participation at the World Cup with Brazil is in serious doubt due to the hamstring injury the Chelsea forward suffered during Saturday’s defeat by Manchester United.

Sources briefed on the injury say that Estevao has suffered a grade four hamstring injury, which would… pic.twitter.com/YmaXtgtMVJ

— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) April 22, 2026

🚨GLOBO:

Estevão has almost a fully ruptured hamstring. Chelsea wants him to have surgery, which would completely rule him out for the World Cup.

The player and CBF wants to take a conservative recovery approach in Brasil, which would be his only hope of making the World Cup. pic.twitter.com/fFSIC3sdvU

— Brasil Football 🇧🇷 (@BrasilEdition) April 22, 2026

 

How does a nearly fully ruptured hamstring heal? It will always be weak...

 

It doesn’t really heal. You have to go under the knife.

 

Colombia 4th is crazy work. USA 12th as well, especially above Morocco and Japan.

 

Another one to the list

Lamine Yamal's injury "looks like a torn hamstring" leaving the rest of his club season and the start of the World Cup in doubt, according to ESPN's Gemma Soler. pic.twitter.com/U9RegUJ0TN

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 22, 2026

No podemos tener más mala suerte. https://t.co/J0XfZJMhN6

— Universo FCBarcelona (@UNIVERSO_1899) April 22, 2026