2026 World Cup bollix

[redebreck]

FIFA are also banning fans bringing in reusable water bottles into the grounds. Despite claiming that water will be kept at regular prices, that still means that a bottle of water will still cost $5 on average, never mind the cost of any other beverages or cooling foodstuff that will be available.

Money, money, money, it's always sunny, in Infantino's world.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c302gelj8evo

USA has to be the most money-obsessed nation in the world, as far as I'm aware.

[fiordearg]

48 countries. A lot of shit matches until the knockout stages.

[Insidious]

First question has to be..
does anyone here give a shit?

I'll be amazed if I watch more than 2-3 matches.

[faridtoxteth]

I saw a video short that said Portugal have included Diogo Jota in their squad, as a symbolic gesture because he was part of the qualifying campaign. Is it a beautiful gesture, or is it just an AI slop video? Anyone know?