World Cup 2026 Australia thread

[HonestSpursFan]

Off topic but why don't mexico play in err Mexico?

Probably money. I bet they get more in ticket sales in the US at a big stadium with ex-pats buying in USD.

It's exactly that. They'll get a crowd anywhere in the USA and something of a pre tournament event for their US based fans would only be fitting.

Shoulda played it in East LA.

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

I reckon there would be a few particular Socceroos that would be especially fired up to beat the US. Irvine immediately comes to mind.

Its a spicy meatball...

Why Furious USMNT Star Wanted to Fight in Australia Friendly

The Australian player who injured Pulisic offered no apology to his stricken opponent.

www.si.com

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

Off topic but why don't mexico play in err Mexico?

Tarrifs? lol

 

[JS96]

Finally some footage of the players in camp. It's becoming real now.

 

[NoMates]

Lets hope there are no Woke BS videos coming out of camp like they did in Qatar. Focus on playing for the nation and not politics.

 

[grazorblade]

 

[patjennings]

Lets hope there are no Woke BS videos coming out of camp like they did in Qatar. Focus on playing for the nation and not politics.

It worked in 2022 - best result ever. If it works I don't care!!!

 

[patjennings]

Great to hear that broad Aussie accent Glad to have him back.

 

[HonestSpursFan]

Lets hope there are no Woke BS videos coming out of camp like they did in Qatar. Focus on playing for the nation and not politics.

I don’t think saying LGBTQI people should be allowed to exist without persecution is “woke BS”. Generally I do agree that politics and celebrities should remain separate but I don’t see that as being political, rather just standing up for basic human rights which Qatari citizens lack.

 

[Toebash]

Let’s hope there are no Woke BS videos coming out of camp like they did in Qatar. Focus on playing for the nation and not politics.

They’re just words mate, they can’t hurt your feelings if you don’t let them.

 

[Kitwally]

Jackson Irvine has already started hasn’t he with his anti-Trump rant?

 

[JS96]

Jackson Irvine has already started hasn’t he with his anti-Trump rant?

He's said his piece and it's all faded off and that's where it can all stay.

Popovic was also asked about concerns with entry and he said they'd already been there for two windows so it's bit even a discussion point.

 

[JS96]

 

[Kitwally]

We tested the new World Cup ball – this is what you need to know about how it will fly, dip and swerve

For two decades, researchers have studied soccer ball aerodynamics. Latest tests suggest the 2026 ball is more stable, but with a slightly shorter range.

theconversation.com

 

[grazorblade]

We tested the new World Cup ball – this is what you need to know about how it will fly, dip and swerve

For two decades, researchers have studied soccer ball aerodynamics. Latest tests suggest the 2026 ball is more stable, but with a slightly shorter range.

theconversation.com

Tldr long range shots are slightly harder with this ball

 

[NicCarBel]

Tldr long range shots are slightly harder with this ball

why they didn't use Teamgeist in this, I'm not sure. Should have also used either a Ferenova or Tricolore (as both used the standard panelling) as a base.

 

[Quicky]

Tldr long range shots are slightly harder with this ball

Yanks rigging it coz they're shitting themselves Irankunda will get a free kick within 50 yards.

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

Yanks rigging it coz they're shitting themselves Irankunda will get a free kick within 50 yards.

Dont tell them its 45 in meters they may never let him in the country.

 

[JS96]

Dont tell them its 45 in meters they may never let him in the country.

By the time they struggle to convert it to yards the tournament will be over.

 

[socceroosmad]

Guardian Football Weekly at 26 minutes in they discuss Group D. The whole 40 mins is great viewing if you like intelligent football commentary that doesn't ignore the political realities of the Biggest Show in Town being held in the capital of capitalism (eg dyfuckingnamic pricing). FIFA really is like an octopus with tentacles squeezing money out of fans, host cities, local governments, transport to games etc.