Apologies if breaking any rules or etiquette starting this new thread - but just saw something I didn't know where to post, so thought a general chat thread would do it

Anyway

"Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will co-headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer's World Cup final."

Speculation is halftime for the final will be 30 minutes.

Just no!

Not breaking any rules at all mate 

This section is for general World Cup chat and your post certainly fits right in there.

Heard about this being planned earlier this morning and is just a typically American nonsense thing to do.

2 hours ago, CurlsLikeTattie said:

"Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will co-headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer's World Cup final."

Did anyone else read that as Maradona? 

 

It's a totally legitimate use of the new thread function. Although I'm not sure about this whole World cup section of the board, it's not pleasing on the eye.

@tlg1903 the lad Rico is dissing your good work 😉

26 minutes ago, BigAl said:

@tlg1903 the lad Rico is dissing your good work 😉

Everyone's a critic Al 😂😂 

59 minutes ago, BigAl said:

@tlg1903 the lad Rico is dissing your good work 😉

Now, don't put words in my mouth. I didn't say it was good work. 

I see Spain have announced their squad, and it has no Real Madrid players for the first time ever in a World Cup.

Bit surprised that Huijsen didn’t make it as he looked decent in games I saw this year but rest of the Madrid team have pretty poor this seadon and been suggestions of dressing room issues so maybe not a surprise that no players from there been taken. 

Iran have been told they can't use their training camp in the USA, so the Mexicans are taking them in.

No Foden or Palmer for England.  Foden has flattered to deceive for England 2bf but leaving Palmer out  seems very odd

6 hours ago, tlg1903 said:

No Foden or Palmer for England.  Foden has flattered to deceive for England 2bf but leaving Palmer out  seems very odd

It's not that odd. Carlton is 60 years old and hasn't played for England since 1993.

9 hours ago, tlg1903 said:

No Foden or Palmer for England.  Foden has flattered to deceive for England 2bf but leaving Palmer out  seems very odd

Why would they pick an American golfer, who died in 2016?

2 hours ago, RicoS321 said:

Why would they pick an American golfer, who died in 2016?

Their German manager is trying to weaken them. He's no dummkopf.

19 hours ago, swaddon said:

Iran have been told they can't use their training camp in the USA, so the Mexicans are taking them in.

They are now expected to fly into the U.S. for games and straight out after them. Just another example of what a shit show this is going to be. 

 

Martin Boyle left out of Australian World Cup squad and Yengi (Livingston’s one) has been included.

 

1 hour ago, Jute said:

Martin Boyle left out of Australian World Cup squad and Yengi (Livingston’s one) has been included.

 

Disgusting that Milanovic was left out.

2 hours ago, RicoS321 said:

Disgusting that Milanovic was left out.

Sure I read that one of reasons he moved here was to increase his chance of going to World Cup. 
 

That worked out well. 

I had more chance of playing in the World Cup than he did.

That’s all the squads confirmed. 
 

https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/fifa-world-cup-2026-squads-confirmed?shortlink=bpq7s0d5&cid=(p_wa)(c_fwc)(sc_fifacom-editorial-promo)(ssc_fwc-2026)&source_caller=api

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c232d34kkyzo

Yay......

Brazil v Egypt on ITVX just now. 1-1 after 20 minutes. Neither team covering themselves in glory defensively so far. 

Brazil 2-1 up in second half. 

Morocco currently 1-0 up on Norway after 20 minutes. Morocco look better team than Brazil did last night. Games on ITV4 for those interested. 

See they've refused entry to the Somalian ref.

I thought the horrible cunts would screw the nut.

Doesnae seem to be happening. 

Makes me sick that we’ve qualified for the World Cup in the worst possible country. Ffs. Infection (hilariously predictive text corrects infantino to that), should be removed from power. Of course he’s doing absolutely what the big companies want so he won’t. Football is dead (yes, I’ll still watch).