Other Games - 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup Edition (+ warm-up matches): Villa-watch

[Dogtanian]

That was a great chance, needed to take it first time.

[Sexual Ealing]

The Canadians have no self-belief. I don't blame them.

[Villa Lew]

Just turned on for the second half   First thing I noticed? The enpty seats

Can't afford the scandalous ticket prices.

[ChicagoLion]

Just turned on for the second half   First thing I noticed? The enpty seats

Can't afford the scandalous ticket prices.

Without ice , skates and random violence

[cdbearsfan]

Why the fuck would anyone want to give up playing alongside Ollie Watkins in the Champions League so that they could play with that hod-carrier Jonathan David in the Europa League? Insanity.

[Dogtanian]

Just turned on for the second half   First thing I noticed? The enpty seats

Can't afford the scandalous ticket prices.

There’s an article in the Athletic about the empty seats in the South Korea match.

The Athletic asked FIFA if the attendance was based on ticket sales or numbers through the gate. In response, a FIFA spokesperson could not answer, stating they could only “refer to the official attendance”.

[Nev]

I base my opinion on the fact that Richards is utterly unsuited to the role of pundit

No insight, no tactical analysis, no wit, a lack of vocabulary or any sort of ability to watch a game and articulate his thoughts without resorting to cliche.

He still towers above Rooney though.

[cdbearsfan]

I base my opinion on the fact that Richards is utterly unsuited to the role of pundit

No insight, no tactical analysis, no wit, a lack of vocabulary or any sort of ability to watch a game and articulate his thoughts without resorting to cliche.

He still towers above Rooney though.

Fine by me. I don't watch enough punditry to form an opinion.

[Sexual Ealing]

Crowd has a tinderbox feel to it.

[Dave]

BBC reporting that they think the team for Costa Rica will be the same team for Croatia.

So Konsa and Stones in defence, Madueke and Bellingham in the attack.

[adrenachrome]

I have the sound off

Good call, they're playing I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) during the hydration break.

How can they play that dirge when you have Canada's most famous personality with 'I'm like a bird'?

I'm not sure she's their most famous personality, but she's definitely the greatest singer-songwriter to come out of Canada.

Leonard Cohen and Neil Young would disagree, and so would I.

[usav]

Just turned on for the second half   First thing I noticed? The enpty seats

Can't afford the scandalous ticket prices.

Corporate halfway line seats, they are occupied now.

[cdbearsfan]

I have the sound off

Good call, they're playing I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) during the hydration break.

How can they play that dirge when you have Canada's most famous personality with 'I'm like a bird'?

I'm not sure she's their most famous personality, but she's definitely the greatest singer-songwriter to come out of Canada.

Leonard Cohen and Neil Young would disagree, and so would I.

Don't give him the bite he was crying for, FFS.

[Dogtanian]

I must say it’s nice of Bosnia to give Obadiah Stane a shot at management after that unfortunate powersuit incident.

[Brazilian Villain]

Yesssss, 1-1.