OT: The 2026 World Cup Thread

[Triumph]

Yes cause that definitely helps the viewers in an oval stadium. Lol

Amazing that your arguments are so poor that a non-fan is taking the positions to defend soccer. Lol

Nummy, the cameras are set up on 1 side of the stadium throughout the whole game. They have been for every soccer game that I have watched thus far. Ovals or circles have zero to to do with it.

Same for NFL football.

 

[Tunescribe]

Has that been done before? If it isn't routine, how can the rest of the world see it as anything other than a bully cheating?

Agreed. But as I suggested, $$$ ... Just my suspicion, based on Mr. Let's Make A Deal and FIFA's checkered reputation.

Plus, don't forget:

President Donald J. Trump awarded “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World”

The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, was presented with the inaugural “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World” by FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Washington DC.

inside.fifa.com

 

[Triumph]

On Fox, instead of a dot, a stripe beneath each country shows the color.

I noticed that with BRA vs NOR.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

Agreed. But as I suggested, $$$ ... Just my suspicion, based on Mr. Let's Make A Deal and FIFA's checkered reputation.

Plus, don't forget:

President Donald J. Trump awarded “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World”

The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, was presented with the inaugural “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World” by FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Washington DC.

inside.fifa.com

I'm not cheering against the US by any means, and maybe the red was bogus to start with, but this "suspension" and allowing him to play is absolutely absurd.
The only way this can seen is Trump cheating.
It's in plan view for all to see.
Absolutely ridiculous.

 

[Tunescribe]

Nummy, the cameras are set up on 1 side of the stadium throughout the whole game. They have been for every soccer game that I have watched thus far. Ovals or circles have zero to to do with it.

Same for NFL football.

I noticed that with BRA vs NOR.

Please stop posting. Besides, you have extra chores in the morning coming off a holiday weekend.

 

[bormio]

Has that been done before? If it isn't routine, how can the rest of the world see it as anything other than a bully cheating?

Done last year for Ronaldo, 2/3 games of a red card suspension were cancelled (red card was in WC qualifying).

 

[bormio]

Maybe Trump had someone read the rules - because no one else seemed to think there was a way to overturn it (analysts, US coaching staff, reporters) when there clearly was

 

[Tunescribe]

Maybe Trump had someone read the rules - because no one else seemed to think there was a way to overturn it (analysts, US coaching staff, reporters) when there clearly was

"Rule" 1A: $$$