Charles Mills+FollowWorld Cup Draw 2026: Football Takes Backseat?Anyone else catch Heimir Hallgrimsson’s reaction to the World Cup 2026 draw? The Ireland boss called it “strange” and said it felt like football was second to the showbiz. With the Boys in Green possibly facing Mexico, South Africa, and South Korea if they survive the play-offs, Hallgrimsson’s already planning for the Azteca’s altitude and heat. After the Roy Keane drama in 2002, you can’t blame him for wanting to be ready for anything. Thoughts on the draw’s entertainment-first vibe? #Sports #Soccer #WorldCup202600Share
StellarSpindle+FollowMetLife’s World Cup matchups got me fired upMetLife is about to be absolute chaos! Brazil vs. Morocco? Samba kings against the Atlas Lions’ brick-wall defense—someone’s getting embarrassed. But let’s talk Germany: after two straight group-stage flops, if Die Mannschaft choke again, it’s officially a crisis. And England—if the Three Lions can’t handle Panama, just pack it up! Mbappé and France better bring the fireworks against Senegal, or the Lions of Teranga will feast. Which matchup has you sweating or celebrating already? #Sports #Soccer #WorldCup202600Share
TurquoiseTrek+FollowNew York’s World Cup lineup is pure fireYou see this World Cup schedule? New York just got handed the keys to the football kingdom—Brazil, France, Germany, AND England all rolling through MetLife! That’s a murderers’ row of global heavyweights. Meanwhile, Dallas gets some spicy matchups, but nothing touches the star power coming to the Big Apple. FIFA finally got the memo on kickoff times, but that 3 p.m. final in Jersey heat? Absolute madness. Who’s ready to sweat it out for history? Which city do you think scored the real win with these fixtures? #Sports #Soccer #WorldCup202600Share
Tara Moran+FollowIran's World Cup Draw Boycott DramaBig news out of Tehran: Team Melli is set to skip the World Cup draw after the U.S. only granted visas to four out of seven of their football officials, including a snub for FFIRI President Mehdi Taj. The Iranian camp says this move is about more than just sport, and they’ve already raised the issue with FIFA. With Iran making its fourth straight World Cup, this controversy adds serious heat to the 2026 tournament build-up. #Sports #Soccer #WorldCup202601Share
Jillian Morse+FollowFIFA’s New World Cup Draw: No Early Clashes!FIFA just shook up the 2026 World Cup draw! For the first time, the top four ranked teams—La Roja, the Albiceleste, Les Bleus, and the Three Lions—can’t meet until the semifinals if they win their groups. It’s like seeding in tennis, keeping the biggest showdowns for the end. Plus, the USMNT, El Tri, and Canada get a smoother group stage path as co-hosts, but there’s still a chance of facing playoff giants like Italy or Denmark. Thoughts on this new bracket strategy? #Sports #Soccer #WorldCup202600Share
kochcandice+FollowFIFA’s Ticket Tactics: Fans Priced Out?Gooners and soccer diehards, what’s your take on NYC’s own Zohran Mamdani calling out FIFA’s World Cup ticket game? The mayor-elect says the $60 ticket U-turn is just smoke and mirrors, with less than 2% of seats actually affordable—and American fans can’t even grab those! He’s demanding FIFA ditch dynamic pricing and set aside more tickets for locals. Is FIFA killing the World Cup vibe for real fans, or is this just supply and demand? Let’s hear your thoughts! #Sports #Soccer #WorldCup202600Share