World Cup

[Kim34DD]

I think France will win it, but supporting Scotland since Ireland didnt qualify

 

[ReallyRandyReader]

No European side has ever won it outside of Europe

That’ll come as a shock for Spain and Germany to learn they are no longer considered European

 

[ReallyRandyReader]

I think France will win it, but supporting Scotland since Ireland didnt qualify

Support Cape Verde with your man from Shamrock Rovers playing for them!

Funniest story I heard was that he was approached by them to play, but the letter was in Portuguese so he ignored it (Irish born and bred to a Cape Verdian dad). But they wrote to him later in English. I read it on the interweb, so it must be true

 

[Kim34DD]

Support Cape Verde with your man from Shamrock Rovers playing for them!

Funniest story I heard was that he was approached by them to play, but the letter was in Portuguese so he ignored it (Irish born and bred to a Cape Verdian dad). But they wrote to him later in English. I read it on the interweb, so it must be true

Yeah its a true story lol. I am kinda supporting them too

 

[ReallyRandyReader]

I feel like this has been a good WC so far

Some of the US stadia (like Seattle) are just jaw-droppingly impressive. And 94,000 or whatever were at the Stadia Azteca for Mexico’s first game will always be amazing.

I’m pleased that the big names like Mbappe, Haaland, Messi all have got off to good starts.

Hydration breaks bother me much less than I ever thought they would. I guess they feel like they are over super fast when the PL has you trained to 10 minute VAR breaks

I’ve no idea who’ll win. Long way to go yet. I hope Japan go well, they worked super hard vs Netherlands. Hopefully US go well cos it’s always nice to see the host nation go well (sorry Canada and Mexico but it feels like a US WC).

 

[Onceuponatime1972]

That’ll come as a shock for Spain and Germany to learn they are no longer considered European

I stand corrected, it's happened twice in the history of the competition (96 years). Both this century, one being in a "neutral" country that is the same time zone as Europe

 

[Motorcityman1980]

What do we think of the World Cup "hydration breaks".

They seem pointless in air-conditioned stadiums, feeding the view that they have been arranged solely to allow for extra TV commercials.

One X account reported:

Fox paid $485 million for the rights to broadcast this World Cup. The New York Times put the fair market value at $1 to $1.5 billion. The hydration break is how Fox gets its money's worth.
FIFA announced mandatory 3-minute pauses midway through each half of all 104 World Cup 2026 matches, not just hot ones. That includes games inside climate-controlled domed stadiums with roofs.
The announcement came at a World Broadcaster Meeting in Washington DC. FIFA said the decision was made after consultation with coaches and broadcasters.
A few months later, FIFA gave broadcasters the green light to sell ads during the pauses. Fox gets 2 minutes and 10 seconds per break, starting 20 seconds after the whistle and ending 30 seconds before play resumes.
Across all 104 games, that's 832 potential ad slots that didn't exist in soccer before this tournament. Fox and Telemundo project a combined $850 million in ad revenue from the 2026 World Cup.

100% a cash grab. I hate how it interferes with the rhyhh th of the game.

 

[Motorcityman1980]

Next season I'm planning my own hydration breaks for fans for the cooler months of winter.

I'm already pitching for sponsorship for an idea that will provide a quick delivery of your chosen refreshment direct to your seat.

On really cold days, how about a Malbec Moment?

I'm also planning to launch a new craft ale for football fans (OK, soccer in the States).

It's called Sweet Caroline.

As soon as somebody starts singing, you have to down a pint immediately.

Just think of the extra revenue for clubs, and increased enjoyment for fans.

Of course, there would be no break in play while deliveries take place.

#fansfirst

#footballfirst

#beerwegobeerwegobeerwego

If only Carlsberg did Hydration Breaks .....

@Shaglus_Ziegler
@Motorcityman1980
@Hampshiregirl
@Richard1952
@vanessa65

Magners Minutes!

 

[Shaglus_Ziegler]

We could add a Shaglus Shiraz!
The Wetherspoon pub chain in the UK sells a perfect pre-match body warming Shiraz at 14.5% proof!!!

That works!!!

 

[Shaglus_Ziegler]

 

[Motorcityman1980]

I think France will win it, but supporting Scotland since Ireland didnt qualify

This is the way!

 

[NC_Coastal]

Watching England is like watching Arsenal. With Harry Kane.

 

[MuffandNonsense]

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Hey Shag. Is that you on the label?

 

[MuffandNonsense]

Watching England is like watching Arsenal. With Harry Kane.

You nailed it: Declan Rice corner headed home by Harry Kane for the second goal.

 

[nyguy1980]

Lots of teams to support. Just enjoy the games overall.
Always root for an underdog.

 

[Irishguy1991]

Supporting Cape Verde and Scotland

 

[Shaglus_Ziegler]

Watching England is like watching Arsenal. With Harry Kane.

That first penalty was total crap and then the redo when he got blocked. Disturbing.

 

[Shaglus_Ziegler]

Hey Shag. Is that you on the label?

Yes. Lol.