FIFA World Cup 2026 thread

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SOG53

·Jun 12, 2026

Love to hear from OF members around the world as their teams play in World Cup 2026. And show your Soccer Timers also!

I’ll start with Canada 🇨🇦 vs Bosnia/Herzegovina today in Toronto. Great opening ceremony with Michael Buble performance. Then pretty boring game Bosnia scored early on header from corner kick and then held on until 78 minute when Canada evened score which ended 1-1. One point for each team pundits say will need 4 points to get out of group stage. Switzerland favoured in the group they play Qatar. Canada attack looked anemic. But it is Canadas first ever point in World Cup.

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dsio

·Jun 13, 2026·Ash @ ΩF

I've got a feeling Australia is about to be rolled by Turkiye tomorrow in Vancouver but at least it's a cool atmosphere for the fans. As always we're in it for a good time, not a long time.

 

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calalum

·Jun 13, 2026

Not perfect, but a strong opening performance by the US (albeit not against such a great opponent). I am going to the US v Turkey game in 2 weeks. Anyone else?

 

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SOG53

·Jun 13, 2026

dsio

I've got a feeling Australia is about to be rolled by Turkiye tomorrow in Vancouver but at least it's a cool atmosphere for the fans. As always we're in it for a good time, not a long time.

Everyone loves the Socceroos (and Matildas) !😍

 

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DoctorEvil

·Jun 13, 2026

Socceroos are underdogs, so I'd love to see them get at least a point against Turkiye. And then stick it to those US pundits who thought that it was a "blessing from the football gods" to be put in the same group as the Socceroos, by beating them on their home turf. I'm a hopeless romantic aren't I? 😉

 

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dsio

·Jun 14, 2026·Ash @ ΩF

dsio

I've got a feeling Australia is about to be rolled by Turkiye tomorrow in Vancouver but at least it's a cool atmosphere for the fans. As always we're in it for a good time, not a long time.

Ok perhaps I was very, very mistaken

 

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SOG53

·Jun 14, 2026

Good time will likely go into knockout stage!
Big game in Seattle next.

 

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mydeafcat

·Jun 14, 2026

dsio

Ok perhaps I was very, very mistaken

I’m not venturing anywhere near downtown; fortunately for fans and visitors, BC Place stadium is located centrally. I watched the game from the comfort of home (better and cheaper frosty beverages) and was thrilled to see Australia take it 2-0. Felt a wee bit bad for Turkey as they really owned the field. Well, except for the most important part - the lower third!! Aussies defended really well. Nicely done!

Beach was great in net for the ‘Roos. But yesterday’s goalkeeping gold medal goes to Qatar’s netminder, Abunada. Yes, he caused the penalty kick that resulted in a goal. But the Swiss could have likely won that game by 5 goals if not for him.

Canada plays Qatar here in Vancouver on Thursday. 🤞

 

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texasmade

·Jun 15, 2026

Living in Houston, there are a lot of Mexico supporters. I hope Mexico does really good this tournament.

 

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Donerix

·Jun 15, 2026

This seems to turn into the underdog cup. Will be interesting to see how the group stage ends

 

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CPRwatch

·Jun 15, 2026

Soaking up the World cup atmosphere

 

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YYTIN

·Jun 15, 2026

Just watched Egypt vs Belgium. Best game so far IMO. 2 lovely teams who kept trying to score for 90+minutes... which I thought was the intended purpose of the game.

 

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SOG53

·Jun 15, 2026

Some of our Dutch members staged a watch GTG yesterday in Dallas

 

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calalum

·Jun 15, 2026

No Cape Verde love???

[Is Cape Verde really a place?]

 

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TimeODanaos

·Jun 15, 2026

Well... Curaçao?? There's a lot of bellyaching about a 48-team tourno, but I am loving the participation of the minnows. Think how it must feel to be that Curaçaoan guy who netted against Germany!

 

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dsio

·Jun 15, 2026·Ash @ ΩF

Iran vs New Zealand in Tehrangels starting in an hour, normally I'm not an Iran supporter but when they're against the Kiwis, what am I meant to do? They already made the Bledisloe Cup unwatchable so it isn't like I have a choice

 

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arturo7

·Jun 15, 2026

I've caught a couple games so far. Always cool watching the passion that is involved in the tournament.

The "hydration breaks" are utter bs. Just another chance for FIFA to line their pockets.

And speaking of passion, hopefully this guy is granted a visa.

 

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Vinz Clortho

·Jun 15, 2026

Group H might have turned into a group of death depending on how the next round of games shake out. The last 20 minutes of Uruguay - Saudi Arabia game was a good one.

 

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DoctorEvil

·Jun 16, 2026

Historic day. The last time there were 4 draws on a single day at a FIFA World Cup was 68 years ago!

 

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ATWG

·Jun 16, 2026

dsio

Iran vs New Zealand in Tehrangels starting in an hour, normally I'm not an Iran supporter but when they're against the Kiwis, what am I meant to do? They already made the Bledisloe Cup unwatchable so it isn't like I have a choice

Turned out to be the match of the day, quality goals on both sides.