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

[Proposition Joe]

Does anyone else think that the best part of a tournament like the WC is always the group stage? Or is it just me? I like having multiple games in a day, I like the variety of fixtures. And the games tend to be more fun.

[Dogtanian]

Does anyone else think that the best part of a tournament like the WC is always the group stage? Or is it just me? I like having multiple games in a day, I like the variety of fixtures. And the games tend to be more fun.

I do like the volume of games in the groups, and I miss it when there’s no games some days later on.

But this one is frustrating as I can’t watch a lot of the games if they’re on late.

[Dogtanian]

Good save, that was sneaking in.

[Dogtanian]

Grrr nearly a good line-up of pundits, too. 

[Dogtanian]

Not a foul.

[Dogtanian]

I think that’s that, ain’t it?

[Tony Daleys Shorts]

Does anyone else think that the best part of a tournament like the WC is always the group stage? Or is it just me? I like having multiple games in a day, I like the variety of fixtures. And the games tend to be more fun.

Yeah, being the miserable old git I am, I was absolutely determined not to enjoy this World Cup, but I’m lovin’ it. It’s a proper football overdose in the best possible way.

[Behind Bluenose Lines]

Does anyone else think that the best part of a tournament like the WC is always the group stage? Or is it just me? I like having multiple games in a day, I like the variety of fixtures. And the games tend to be more fun.

Yeah, being the miserable old git I am, I was absolutely determined not to enjoy this World Cup, but I’m lovin’ it. It’s a proper football overdose in the best possible way.

Only problem is when your sleeping patterns and diet begin to take a hit: I'm worried I'll turn into a giant Pringle!

[devilla]

Dutch looking very good but big gap in the Sweden defence there. And after they gave the ball away on the edge of the Dutch box.  I can't believe how easily they gave it away. A real brain fart.

[Dogtanian]

I really struggle sleeping, I often average only about 4 hours a night.

So I’ve been trying to be really good with bed times this year, and decided it isn’t worth it to stay up and watch anything aside from any England matches.

[devilla]

Wow that's a cracking goal.

[Dogtanian]

Yep, great goal. Shame it couldn’t have come before the Netherlands got another couple.

[devilla]

FIFA brings you World Cup hydration breaks sponsored by The Killers.

They seem to play Mr Brightside during every one of these silly breaks.

[Flamingo Lane]

Does anyone else think that the best part of a tournament like the WC is always the group stage? Or is it just me? I like having multiple games in a day, I like the variety of fixtures. And the games tend to be more fun.

That's a good point. Hopefully the knock out round of 16 games will continue that momentum.

[Dogtanian]

They should play Money, Money, Money.