FIFA World Cup 2026

[bremsstrahlung]

I turned on with 20 left and England haven’t fired a shot in that time.

It’s been a pretty tough battle. Physical in midfield. Lots of pressure. Both teams pressing. Lots of “tactical” fouls.
England managed to keep Messi pretty quiet.

But yeh, not too many shots. Once England got the lead, they’ve just been set up to try and defend that lead.

Argentina just can score from anywhere and play til the final whistle. How many late goals have they scored this tournament.

 

[jamesgould]

England needed a bit of good old attacking Bazball after they scored that goal.

 

[mozza]

Wow they totally bottled it. Very on brand for England.

 

[Lefty]

Dear @Thieves Like Us and the @The Artist Formerly Known as Aku'd: keep calm and carry on!

There is always the home Ashes next year to build your hopes up for.

 

[Seano]

As Knights fans, ie., followers of a team that has spent a long time out in the wilderness, I think we can empathise with the English fans.

That said, I don't think England were going past Spain anyway. And if Argentina is reliant on late game heroics again (I think they said in post-match commentary that Argentina have scored 8 goals in the last 10 minutes of games), they will find Spain much harder to break down.

 

[Thieves Like Us]

Argentina must have been watching old videos of Wally Lewis in Origin. Play it tight until the last 20 minutes then go and win the game. Fair play to them, they deserved the win. Hit the post twice and had numerous other chances.

60 years of hurt…..and counting….

 

[Celticman98]

Had a feeling France and England would both lose.

Spain I think win the final.

 

[Owey]

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Have you guys seen this photo of Messi bathing a baby Lamine Yamal in 2007? That's crazy!! Did the bathwater somehow transfer Messi skills in to the infant? If any of you have kids, get Andrew Johns to give them a bath. I've got to post this in one of the main threads...

 

[The Artist Formerly Known as Aku'd]

Dear @Thieves Like Us and the @The Artist Formerly Known as Aku'd: keep calm and carry on!

There is always the home Ashes next year to build your hopes up for.

Our resident Anglophobe. Imagine the tears and whining we would have to endure on this forum from you if your old boss Cowboyman ridiculed your beloved Knights. You have very low standards fella and a real lack of class. That’s always been apparent when the red and blue isn’t on you.

Hurt losing that game. Not going to lie. Thank you for twisting the knife.

Viva Espana

 

[The Artist Formerly Known as Aku'd]

Argentina must have been watching old videos of Wally Lewis in Origin. Play it tight until the last 20 minutes then go and win the game. Fair play to them, they deserved the win. Hit the post twice and had numerous other chances.

60 years of hurt…..and counting….

Mate, I’ve only just come out of a broken hearted haze…..! I think we would’ve struggled to beat Spain, but why we didn’t go for the second goal immediately is beyond me. Got what we deserved with those tactics but as the pain dissipates, we can enjoy a some decent memories. Just zero with the old Jules Rimet.

Viva Espana

 

[Thieves Like Us]

Mate, I’ve only just come out of a broken hearted haze…..! I think we would’ve struggled to beat Spain, but why we didn’t go for the second goal immediately is beyond me. Got what we deserved with those tactics but as the pain dissipates, we can enjoy a some decent memories. Just zero with the old Jules Rimet.

Viva Espana

The thing is I had given up hope of England winning a major tournament. For some reason I started to believe again this WC making the fall even more painful.

We definitely showed a poorer mentality compared the Spanish when going 1 up. They maintained their composure and shape to push for the second. We went completely into our shells and paid the price. They were there for the taking but we **** the bed.

Viva Espana indeed!