FIFA World Cup 2026

[Emelee]

A few days into the World Cup and I would say its too big and there are too many teams in the Group stages

And here I am thinking we need even more teams in the World Cup! We're already on round 2. Round 3 will see more matches played at the same time, so you can't see all matches live without 2 screens (which I would not do). And then we're on the knock-out rounds. And before you know it, it's over.

Plus, I am missing several teams. Like Denmark, Poland and Italy. But also non-European teams that did not qualify. I love watching non-European teams because the World Cup is basically the only time I ever see them. How often do I get to see teams like Curaçao, Cape Verde, Senegal, Japan etc etc play? Only in the World Cup. It's fun to see!

 

[Barbara Fan]

Enjoyed watching Sweden V Netherlands

Amazing how many players play in the Premier League in UK from both teams

Thought Sweden might have done better than they did

Scotland lost to Morocco so not surprised there!

 

[Barbara Fan]

PS to all in USA

Football is a game of 2 halves not 4 quarters and hate the hydration break - all for £££££££££££$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ and advertising

and I have to say it

Spoiler: Football

Please keep women out of commentating on the men's game, I cant stand it! And they are very annoying

 

[Whovian]

PS to all in USA

Football is a game of 2 halves not 4 quarters and hate the hydration break - all for £££££££££££$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ and advertising

and I have to say it

Spoiler: Football

Please keep women out of commentating on the men's game, I cant stand it! And they are very annoying

There's a genuine need for the hydration breaks in some of the outdoor stadiums where temperatures are 35C+ but having them in air conditioned indoor stadiums is a farce. I don't like the fact they've turned into tactical breaks - I'd ban coaches from speaking to their player during them.

I've found Emma Hayes and Lucy Ward to be insightful additions to the team tbh.