PF World Cup Chat 2026

[Greg Bernhardt]

Who's watching? Who do you have in the final? I have Argentina vs France with Argentina winning.

I have

 

[PeroK]

Who cares?

 

[Astronuc]

Who's watching? Who do you have in the final? I have Argentina vs France with Argentina winning.

I have

I'll probably just watch the highlights.

I don't have a pick for the finals.

I've heard a lot of criticism about how the World Cup is too expensive for most folks. Some stadiums are not sold out because the ticket prices are too expensive. Then there is the cost of food, lodging and transportation.
https://www.npr.org/2026/05/28/nx-s1-5836514/2026-world-cup-fifa-ticket-prices

A clear example is for the final match, set to take place in New Jersey on July 19. FIFA initially sold the most expensive tickets at $6,730 — already much higher than the about $1,600 price for the most expensive tickets for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

NPR - The 2026 FIFA World Cup is from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Sixteen host cities across North America, including Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Boston, Kansas City, Miami, and New York/New Jersey in the United States.​

https://www.npr.org/2026/06/10/nx-s1-5851660/world-cup-2026-soccer-where-to-watch-preview-facts

Which countries are in the World Cup?​

Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czech Republic
Group B: Canada, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland
Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey
Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia
Group G: Belgium. Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
Group I: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway
Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
Group K: Portugal, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia
Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama

 

[martinbn]

Who's watching? Who do you have in the final? I have Argentina vs France with Argentina winning.

I have

This looks like a four year old prediction.

 

[256bits]

tickets at $6,730

That's about right.
considering Baron T's foray into energy drinks has a can priced at a steal of $70.

It is questionable who dishes out at these prices?

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Mexico vs South Africa had 3 red cards!

 

[berkeman]

Mexico vs South Africa had 3 red cards!

I watched the highlights to see the red cards, and would the two that were for hindering a drive on goal usually be yellow cards in the Premier League? I can see the one red card for when the player basically attacked and punched the other guy, but the hindering calls seem like they should have been yellow cards, no?

 

[256bits]

Canada has 1 point. USA 3. Mexico 3. If anyone keeping track of the NA teams.

 

[pinball1970]

Not the best live times for us Brits and work is super busy this next week or so. I'll try and catch some highlights.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

What a great game from the Americans. I'm looking forward to Brazil vs Morocco today.

 

[mfb]

Germany beat Curaçao 7:1. The winner isn't surprising anyone, but the score reminds me of something...

With this match Germany took the lead in all-time world cup goals scored. That's right, Germany beat Brazil with a 7:1 again. Without Brazil even playing.
Edit: The 7:1 in 2014 also had Germany surpass Brazil in total goals scored.

 

[pinball1970]

Germany beat Curaçao 7:1. The winner isn't surprising anyone, but the score reminds me of something...

With this match Germany took the lead in all-time world cup goals scored. That's right, Germany beat Brazil with a 7:1 again. Without Brazil even playing.

Probably the best and most satisfying world cup match I have ever seen. I think Neymar was injured but that was no excuse, a complete destruction.