2026 World Cup

[Razors left peg]

Yeah, they played twice I think. I saw them the night Trump got shot.

Jeez my memory is slipping, I didnt go cos I was out of the country that night and not because it was Rose Bowl :D

Back to the World Cup though, people will be blown away by SoFi when they see it. Man Uniteds new stadium that they have planned has taken some inspiration from it apparently, but will be a lot cheaper to build at $2 Billion. Sofi cost $6 Billion and looks like a spaceship!

[SkStu]

I was watching Canada v USA at the SoFi last Sunday after the ireland game and we all commented on what a beautiful stadium it is. And that was just on the TV. I’d say it’s even more exceptional in the flesh.

[Diggs246]

Hi guys

RE: Portugal v ROI ( Oct 11th)

when will we know if they game is defo in Lisbon or not?

Thanks

[Eirambler]

We're a long way off this having much relevance to us, but Norway are beating Italy 3-0 at half time in a qualifier and with Norway having already won "away" in Israel a heavy Italy loss tonight probably sees them heading towards the playoffs if they're going to make the World Cup. Our route to a finals is difficult enough without having the likes of Italy ending up in the playoffs.

[pineapple stu]

Could Italy possibly miss a third World Cup in a row?

Uzbekistan and Jordan qualified for the first time yesterday

[Eirambler]

Could Italy possibly miss a third World Cup in a row?

Uzbekistan and Jordan qualified for the first time yesterday

The difference in standards required to qualify between UEFA and some of the other confederation's is bordering on ridiculous since the move to 48 teams. 16 additional teams and UEFA only got three of the new places.

Not a slight on Uzbekistan who are something of a coming football nation but there will be other teams who will honestly devalue the tournament by being there.

[pineapple stu]

Hungary 0-2 Sweden tonight has to be encouraging for us, with usual caveats on June friendlies

Portugal won in Germany on Thursday and play Spain in the Nations League final on Sunday.

Armenia were 2-1 up in Kosovo after an hour but ended up losing 5-2. Two of those goals came in injury time but still not a great result.

[rebelmusic]

For Portugal we have to hope that the inevitable implosion of Ronaldo happens during our campaign. Unfortunately doesn't look likely at this point but we can hope.

[pineapple stu]

Palestine concede a 97th minute penalty against ten-man Oman to be knocked out. Oman instead to through to the next round, where six countries compete for two spots and a playoff

Not the worst thing to have happened Palestine in the last 24 hours, but would have been some story for them to reach Trump's World Cup

[EalingGreen]

Not the worst thing to have happened Palestine in the last 24 hours, but would have been some story for them to reach Trump's World CupThat would have been very, very funny.

(As well as a welcome boost for the people, of course)