2026 FIFA World Cup Thread

myspace · 2026-06-29T18:17:33-0500

These two matches today have been incredibly fun. No doubt FIFA is pleased. They've been contrasts of styles, complexities, and emotions - the essence of the sport.

IlliniFaninHoosierLand · 2026-06-29T18:28:59-0500

MASSIVE upset as Germany is out on PKs 3:4.

DeeIL89 · 2026-06-29T19:18:37-0500

Germany:
2018: Group stage exit.
2022: Group stage exit.
2026: Round of 32 exit.

Fly Illini Fly! · 2026-06-29T20:24:35-0500

https://twitter.com/x/status/2071766130088124721

IlliniFaninHoosierLand · 2026-06-29T20:39:28-0500

van Hecke for the Dutch has quite the gusher on his forehead right now.

PizzaHutParkingLot · 2026-06-29T21:33:09-0500

Are we sure Brad and Ronald Koeman (Netherlands) aren’t related?

IlliniFaninHoosierLand · 2026-06-29T21:53:33-0500

As if this match hasn't been crazy enough.

Fly Illini Fly! · 2026-06-29T22:19:11-0500

https://twitter.com/x/status/2071789989428400369

IlliniFaninHoosierLand · 2026-06-29T22:58:08-0500

Canada vs. Morocco on Saturday in Houston. Kickoff is set for Noon.

Fly Illini Fly! · 2026-06-29T22:59:39-0500

Announcers on the FOX broadcast ripping the Nederlands coach.

DeeIL89 · 2026-06-29T23:00:10-0500

Penalty shootouts are great.

Fly Illini Fly! · 2026-06-29T23:15:18-0500

That second Morocco penalty is complete bonkers:

https://twitter.com/x/status/2071809255376830577

KBLEE · 2026-06-30T06:34:56-0500

My company has German owners and my wife's is one of the few in her office that isn't Dutch. Could be a rough day ahead...

Fly Illini Fly! · 2026-06-30T14:00:42-0500

Twas an awesome free kick, but what a save