21 Jun 2026 18:34:24
Now that we've had all teams play. Has anyone's opinion changed on who they think will win the WC?
I haven't been too impressed with what I've seen so far.
For me, football has become very slow and passive.
No one has really stood out massively for me
21 Jun 2026 18:46:10
I totally agree, football is a shadow of its former self. I've said a few times England are my favourites to win, however, I've not seen enough of all teams to rule out someone else.
I thought Mexico looked good for example, but whether they have the squad to get to the end and win, dunno. Would like to see an honest team do well without any egos.
21 Jun 2026 18:47:45
100% agree, Gazza.
It is slow and boring these days, all the tippy happy stuff Pep brought in that everyone copied. Bring back the direct fast attacking footy we used to see.
21 Jun 2026 19:13:33
Honestly think the quarter breaks are killing the games, whenever there's momentum, the break happens. International football has always been slow imo & rarely lives up to the big game hype. Think the finishing 3rd & getting through are making teams look for draws too.
Morocco & Japan are my two dark horses.
Morocco haven't got out of first gear, & Japan are always good, just lack physicality. Not sure about the usual big nations, none look convincing & probably are holding back for later. Germany, if they start Undav, look a decent team & the Dutch look decent too.
21 Jun 2026 19:28:37
Brazil 1970 and 1982 are my 2 favourite teams in the WC. But it's a different world now and that kind of flair can only be dreamt about. If I was a betting man, my money is on France. If they play well, they will win it. England won't win it as they don't have the necessary flair.
21 Jun 2026 19:33:37
I most definitely wouldn't rule England out under Tomas Tuchel. ?
21 Jun 2026 19:47:00
I haven't seen many games at all, I have watched France and Germany and thought both looked pretty decent.
21 Jun 2026 20:00:44
Good chance the big boys meeting each other in run up to final. Still think France will end up the winners with more quality in top end of pitch.
21 Jun 2026 20:19:34
Fancied France to go deep & Norway as dark horses pre-tournament.
France played well within themselves to see off Senegal, who are decent themselves.
They're still the main fancy.
There are quite a list of sides that are pleasing on the eye.
Holland & Norway have done fine.
Germany came back well last night against a decent outfit.
Morocco have been quick out the blocks in their matches, producing some excellent football.
Need to maintain that though.
Really like to watch Japan as well. Their players leave everything on the park.
The USA side have built a bit of momentum as well. They are shaping up nicely as one of the home nations.
England played well against Croatia. They have ability to hurt any side, but will need to shore that defence up against the top boys.
21 Jun 2026 20:50:32
I think Holland looked really good yesterday.
Still, France for me at the moment purely in the players they have.
England too, but I do think it will be defense where they fall short.
21 Jun 2026 21:20:16
Argentina or Holland for me.