***Official 2026 World Cup Thread***

[clonechemist]

I imagine Australia winning this is favorable for the US, no?

I’m not sure what to think, but this definitely throws a wrench in things.

Turkey looked really good and dominated possession and got good chances

Just win baby

 

[CysFive]

Australia has a good formula. A good, athletic keeper, organization, speed in the counter. Like the pre-2014 US teams. An early US goal would go a long way. Australia doesn't want long spells of possession.

Turkey was tactically stale. Too much iso ball in the wings and very quick to take a pop from 30 yards. Still, they were a bit unlucky. Stylistically they will probably have more success against the US than a team that sits in a low block.

Paraguay did not have a lot of speed in the attack. Australia will be a tougher test I think.

 

[Hoggins]

Anyone STILL think we shouldn't go all out against Australia on Friday? We win that game and we're in full control of the group.

It’s the World Cup. Any talk of taking it easy is stupid

 

[dafarmer]

German right side defender looks weak

 

[jdoggivjc]

This Netherlands-Japan game has been crazy good.

 

[NATEizKING]

 

[jdoggivjc]

lol the announcers calling for the ref to card himself for taking out the Japanese player

 

[twojman]

This Netherlands-Japan game has been crazy good.

Agreed, 2nd half has been very entertaining.

 

[coolerifyoudid]

Great match

 

[interrobang]

Seems like they were surprised by the free chips and salsa!

 

[JP4CY]

Whoa!

 

[Clonehomer]

This is something

 

[JP4CY]

I dont love this Monterey camera angle. I wish it was a little higher up.

 

[JP4CY]

Whoa!

Awesome goal!

 

[JP4CY]

That was a long grounder.