Football : World Cup 2026

[telegramsam]

Originally Posted by Mr K

Opening Ceremonies - the most tedious viewing ever, whether its the Olympics or World Cup. We"re not interested in dancers with their ribbons unless they're kicking a football or each other...

I found it ok,second one better than the first one

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Originally Posted by thenry

Sithole. What a name. Rod Fanni.

I know,I nearly choked on my beer!

Originally Posted by Mr K

Opening Ceremonies - the most tedious viewing ever, whether its the Olympics or World Cup. We"re not interested in dancers with their ribbons unless they're kicking a football or each other...

I like the Opening Ceremony for the Olympics, but that's because it's a proper event. It is its own set piece, ticketed separately and scheduled on its own time for the eve of the Olympics proper. It gets a few hours and a big budget. Look at London 2012 or Beijing 2008, proper shows. Paris 2024 was okay and ambitious, even though I don't think it worked entirely. Still, it's often the most watched part of the Olympics.

But World Cups and Euros aren't real ceremonies. A small-budget production for 30 mins max ahead of the game that people actually game to see, so even the in-person audience isn't engaged. Really little point to it all. I hope we at least give it a good try for Euro 2028.

[Hom3r]

Who would have put Scotland at the top of their group after the first match, in which Brazil is in?

Originally Posted by Hom3r

Who would have put Scotland at the top of their group after the first match, in which Brazil is in?

It's one game, and Brazil had Morocco.

I think people still would have expected Brazil to win, but it's hardly a major shock for them to draw and Scotland to beat Haiti. I think quite a few people would have thought Scotland would lead the group after the 1st game.

[telegramsam]

Let's see where they are when the group concludes,my betting is not top!

[Mr K]

Originally Posted by Damien

It's one game, and Brazil had Morocco.

I think people still would have expected Brazil to win, but it's hardly a major shock for them to draw and Scotland to beat Haiti. I think quite a few people would have thought Scotland would lead the group after the 1st game.

Great result, but watched and Haiti had slightly the better of it. Don't see them getting very far. Best fans by a mile though put England's of balding, ageing rabble to shame. 'Boogie woogie' is a much better song than 'Engerland, Engerland, Engerland.....' (repeat 500 times).

England - predict a loss to Croatia, a draw against Ghana , and then beat Panama to scrape into the next round, but again won 't progress much further ( unless they meet Scotland of course )

[thenry]

the band needs to learn new songs

[Itshim]

Originally Posted by Mr K

Great result, but watched and Haiti had slightly the better of it. Don't see them getting very far. Best fans by a mile though put England's of balding, ageing rabble to shame. 'Boogie woogie' is a much better song than 'Engerland, Engerland, Engerland.....' (repeat 500 times).

England - predict a loss to Croatia, a draw against Ghana , and then beat Panama to scrape into the next round, but again won 't progress much further ( unless they meet Scotland of course )

1-0 really is that the best they can do

Originally Posted by Itshim

1-0 really is that the best they can do

It was a lucky 1 - 0 as well, the goal was a deflection, and Haiti could (should) have scored at least once.

[telegramsam]

Think the BBC pundits are poor,particuarly Olivier Giroud who is has a poor command of the English language. Also, full marks to ITV who mention games on BBC1 and iplayer,unlike BBC who inform us the game is available on BBC Sounds! Pathetic BBC! One last moan,I hate the way the BBC take every oportunity to trll us we need a licence to watch tv! Is that because less than half the country apparently doesn't have one?

[Itshim]

Originally Posted by Paul

It was a lucky 1 - 0 as well, the goal was a deflection, and Haiti could (should) have scored at least once.

If you say so, l find soccer, really boring . Goal the size of a barn door, and players paid lord knows what can't kick a ball on target.

[thenry]

Originally Posted by telegramsam

Think the BBC pundits are poor,particuarly Olivier Giroud who is has a poor command of the English language. Also, full marks to ITV who mention games on BBC1 and iplayer,unlike BBC who inform us the game is available on BBC Sounds! Pathetic BBC! One last moan,I hate the way the BBC take every oportunity to trll us we need a licence to watch tv! Is that because less than half the country apparently doesn't have one?

Streaming Fox here, some in 4K, some in FHD. I tried local, it seemed dead to me. BBC aren't even there, I can't be bothered if you can't be bothered.

[Mr K]

Originally Posted by telegramsam

One last moan,I hate the way the BBC take every oportunity to trll us we need a licence to watch tv! Is that because less than half the country apparently doesn't have one?

The alternative is an hour of adverts in itv's coverage. Surprised they havent slotted some in in 'hydration breaks' - only a matter of time, they've done in-match ads in rugby. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-un...s/clyzy27zd0yo

[Itshim]

Originally Posted by Mr K

The alternative is an hour of adverts in itv's coverage. Surprised they havent slotted some in in 'hydration breaks' - only a matter of time, they've done in-match ads in rugby. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-un...s/clyzy27zd0yo

Can say they bothered me. And if it helps keeping it free to air ,I can live with that

[telegramsam]

Originally Posted by Mr K

The alternative is an hour of adverts in itv's coverage. Surprised they havent slotted some in in 'hydration breaks' - only a matter of time, they've done in-match ads in rugby. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-un...s/clyzy27zd0yo

Rather the adverts than having to pay the tv tax! And listening to the divel from the so called experts!