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USA/Canada/Mexico win FIFA World Cup 2026 bid

Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by Raz, Jun 13, 2018.

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  1. mtbrays

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    SO close. 0-0 is heroic. Anyone who rolls their eyes at that scoreline thinks it's reflective of boredom when, in reality, Cape Verde just pulled off something awesome and Spain should receive negative points.
     
    #281 mtbrays, Jun 15, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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    Negative points for playing along and helping Cabo Verde.....nope.

     
    #283 daywalker02, Jun 15, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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    I would have lost it if he made that. I was ready with it.

    Belgium sub just scored in about 10 seconds of play.
     
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    Looks like Belgium's golden generation is vanishing for good and they're back to being mediocre. Group G seems to be the weakest next to B.
     
    #285 Raz, Jun 15, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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    Saudi with some good pressure and shots on goal. 1-0 at the half
     
    #286 Uprising, Jun 15, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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    I couldn't care less about soccer, but I feel sorry for those soccer fans who traveled from all over to watch their teams play in Houston. What a miserable experience it will be this week with this weather.
     
    #287 deb4rockets, Jun 15, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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    It will be fine. They game is indoors and I am sure the rain will keep the walk to stadium bearable. They invented the Umbrella in Europe.
     
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    this iran vs new zealand definitely rivals the japan vs neatherlands match
     
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    I wasn't speaking of the actual game, but more of the outdoor vendors and activities. Light rain and umbrellas is one thing, but downpours and lightning like forecasted would s*ck for those staying a few days and spending thousands.
     
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    Spain looks so damn overrated for being the no 1 seed. I was rooting hard for Cape Verde to humble them.
     
    #292 CrixusTheUndefeatedGaul, Jun 16, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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    France is the heavy favorite for most but I'm not sold on a Rabiot/Tchouameni midfield, Hernandez on left back or Maignan in goal. The offense is enviable though, even the bench players.
     
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    Close, questionable call on the PK just almost but not awarded to France.

    Senegal's keeper and defense are doing a solid Cape Verde impersonation
     
    #294 Buck Turgidson, Jun 16, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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    Mané is washed. Guess the coach doesn't have the balls to bring him off the bench. Got really lucky on that penalty situation, but France took care of business afterwards anyhow.
     
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    France just wore them down, then wore them out. Exact opposite of what Spain couldn't do vs Cape Verde.

    Senegal never really looked the same after that wide open (like 2/3 of the goal wide open) shot from 10m was sailed over the bar
     
    #296 Buck Turgidson, Jun 16, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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    Vamos los Iraqis!

    I will add, Telemundo's cameramen/producers do a much better job during breaks in action of showing important "action" in the stands than the Fox guys do.
     
    #297 Buck Turgidson, Jun 16, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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    Lol, that's the worst play by a WC keeper I've ever seen. He managed to **** it up twice in 4 seconds.
     
    #298 Buck Turgidson, Jun 16, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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    I am glad the visitors really like our country. It is a great and very diverse place. The media has really given us a bad rap.
     
    #299 Astrodome, Jun 16, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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    Techno Viking can't be stopped.
     
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