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re: Is it just me or is the World Cup going to be a gigantic flop?
Posted on 7/6/26 at 5:39 pm to nola tiger lsu
Posted on 7/6/26 at 5:39 pm to nola tiger lsu
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This World Cup may be the best worldwide sporting event ever in history.
I'm not sure I would go that far because I think the increased attention in the US is due solely to the event being held (in part) here. I can't speak for the rest of the world, but Americans thinking it is "the best worldwide sporting event ever in history" (a pretty high bar) is because this is the first time in 32 years the average American (non-soccer fan) had much reason to pay attenion.
That said, it certainly hasn't been a "flop". The majority of people I know who aren't soccer fans in general are at least paying some degree of attention. Unfortunately, I think that falls WAY off if the US loses tonight.
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Posted on 7/6/26 at 6:06 pm to Alt26
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I'm not sure I would go that far because I think the increased attention in the US is due solely to the event being held (in part) here. I can't speak for the rest of the world, but Americans thinking it is "the best worldwide sporting event ever in history" (a pretty high bar) is because this is the first time in 32 years the average American (non-soccer fan) had much reason to pay attenion.
It’s literally the opposite of this. I think the fact that it’s here is hiding how big it’s been to us. Makes it seem like other big sporting events we have yearly.
This has been huge. The stadiums we have. What are country can effortlessly provide visitors.
Euros have been flabbergasted
Posted on 7/6/26 at 6:08 pm to Hester Carries
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Makes it seem like other big sporting events we have yearly.
Surely you jest? We have nothing like this and its why it has been so good
Posted on 7/6/26 at 6:09 pm to sgallo3
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We have nothing like this
Posted on 7/6/26 at 6:12 pm to FLTech
The amount of stupidity displayed in this thread should be studied. Holy shite.
Posted on 7/6/26 at 6:14 pm to sgallo3
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Surely you jest? We have nothing like this and its why it has been so good
You are missing the point
The average American, even one interested in this WC, turns on these games and just sees a big games and pageantry.
They are used to big games and pageantry. It’s not immediately obvious how big it is.
We didn’t have to build stadiums and infrastructure. The world just showed up and we put on the show.
Posted on 7/6/26 at 6:56 pm to Hester Carries
Well, my Knicks won, I'm fairly pleased with that still. Time to watch one of these World Cup games, I reckon. 
Posted on 7/6/26 at 7:15 pm to Saint Alfonzo
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Well, my Knicks won, I'm fairly pleased with that still. Time to watch one of these World Cup games, I reckon.
Turn it off immediately
Posted on 7/6/26 at 7:20 pm to Bama Bird
Belgium player just needed a wambulance.
Posted on 7/6/26 at 7:29 pm to OK Roughneck
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wambulance
Posted on 7/6/26 at 7:31 pm to OK Roughneck
Belgium is dirty as frick
Constantly holding and pulling players back stopping momentum
I don’t really watch soccer but these guys are bitches
Constantly holding and pulling players back stopping momentum
I don’t really watch soccer but these guys are bitches
Posted on 7/6/26 at 7:32 pm to Bama Bird
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Turn it off immediately
Hell, nah, all tied up, baby!
Posted on 7/6/26 at 7:35 pm to Saint Alfonzo
That was bad defense
Posted on 7/6/26 at 7:57 pm to Lawyered
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Belgium is dirty as frick Constantly holding and pulling players back stopping momentum I don’t really watch soccer but these guys are bitches
To a degree, but they are also more experienced and it is showing.
Their roster is peppered with Premiere League players who have been in many big games with big crowds.
Posted on 7/6/26 at 8:13 pm to kywildcatfanone
Belgium made it look easy 1st Half
U.S.A. gotta dig deep + hope fatigue sets in late 2nd half for Belgium
U.S.A. gotta dig deep + hope fatigue sets in late 2nd half for Belgium
Posted on 7/6/26 at 8:14 pm to RBTiger
First match I've watched, but Belgium looks way better as a team.
Posted on 7/6/26 at 8:17 pm to kywildcatfanone
We look slow and lazy compared to Belgium
Posted on 7/6/26 at 8:19 pm to kywildcatfanone
Yeah Belgium looks much better
Posted on 7/6/26 at 8:19 pm to Rhino5
We struggle making clean passes. When we do make a good pass, we can't do anything with it.
Posted on 7/6/26 at 8:21 pm to razorbackfan4life
Yeah our ball control is really bad right now… looks like 4 year olds
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