2026 Rokslide World Cup Thread

[mwoolsey5]

For those that hate simulation. The game was stopped for video review and player was carded for diving.

I’m glad they are finally doing something to address flopping.

 

[nettereo16]

I’m glad they are finally doing something to address flopping.

Is this a new thing? One of the things that makes me not enjoy soccer so much is how they act like they’re dying then 5 seconds full sprint. I watched that call get pulled back after review and was glad to see

 

[CJ19]

Is this a new thing? One of the things that makes me not enjoy soccer so much is how they act like they’re dying then 5 seconds full sprint. I watched that call get pulled back after review and was glad to see

Yes. They are working with technology morre to try and address certain problems. Most people hate the obvious simulation. Its cheating plain and simple.

 

[HuntHarder]

USA looked solid.

 

[butcherboy]

USA! Let’s goooooooooooo!

 

[TxxAgg]

The fan experience in Kansas City was a lot of fun. It wasn‘t too crowded, and the weather was great.

The games today have been very good.

 

[7mm-08]

The fan experience in Kansas City was a lot of fun. It wasn‘t too crowded, and the weather was great.

The games today have been very good.

You must be a real soccer fan - you're traveling to games and paying real money to see them. Good for you. Soccer is a great sport that (sadly) fails to get its honorable due in the USA.

 

[Pharmseller]

It’s a great sport but the greater sports get the best athletes in the U.S.

 

[dirtshooter]

Damn Cabo Verde 0-0 Spain what a game. So good actually and I can't stand Spain so I'm happy to see them held to a tie.

 

[CJ19]

The fan experience in Kansas City was a lot of fun. It wasn‘t too crowded, and the weather was great.

The games today have been very good.

Are tickets any cheaper now? 280 was the cheapest i could find for later group games in my area

 

[TxxAgg]

Are tickets any cheaper now? 280 was the cheapest i could find for later group games in my area

We lucked out with our Argentina tickets b/c of the lottery. They were $160 each but the seats are just ok. Our family of 4 is going.

Japan vs Sweden we paid $400 each ( but only my wife and I are going) and we already live in Dallas.


For $280, I would grab a ticket or two even if you don’t necessarily care about the teams playing. The fan atmosphere has been the best part. People from around the world are here experiencing American hospitality. People are live streaming, google translating, cheering, etc. everywhere you go.

Here in KC, the KU marching band learned the Algerian national anthem and played it for them when they arrived. Stuff like that is pretty cool politics and religion aside.

 

[butcherboy]

It’s a great sport but the greater sports get the best athletes in the

It is a great sport but I don’t think other sports get the best athletes. Soccer players are just as good and even better. They just don’t get the recognition like they do in other sports.

Messi had an awesome game tonight with a hat trick! He looks like he is just having fun.

 

[TxxAgg]

What. A. Game.

My kid’s 10th bday and we got a Messi hat-trick in person!

 

[Pharmseller]

It is a great sport but I don’t think other sports get the best athletes. Soccer players are just as good and even better. They just don’t get the recognition like they do in other sports.

Messi had an awesome game tonight with a hat trick! He looks like he is just having fun.

You think football players in the U.S. aren’t better athletes than soccer players?

 

[butcherboy]

You think football players in the U.S. aren’t better athletes than soccer players?

I think they both produce great athletes but yes, I don’t think football players are better. T

 

[Jimbuck]

You think football players in the U.S. aren’t better athletes than soccer players?

The two sports are so vastly different it's just a silly comparison to make. Most Soccer players can't block a 300lb. lineman. Conversely, most NFL players can't run 7-11 miles over the course of a 90 minute match.

 

[butcherboy]

What. A. Game.

My kid’s 10th bday and we got a Messi hat-trick in person!

Messi is my 15 year old son’s favorite player.

 

[Pharmseller]

If soccer paid more than football or basketball, and carried the same social clout as football or basketball, you’d see much better athletes playing soccer instead of football or basketball.

The U.S. would win the World Cup with boring regularity.

 

[TX_Diver]

Good to see England win today.

Seems like there is always a lot of excitement for them that fizzles out. Cautiously optimistic but ready to be disappointed again as usual

 

[TxxAgg]

If soccer paid more than football or basketball, and carried the same social clout as football or basketball, you’d see much better athletes playing soccer instead of football or basketball.

The U.S. would win the World Cup with boring regularity.

Soccer does pay more on a global scale.

The real issue is that in other countries soccer is basically free for the best kids based on the country’s academy system. Much like high school football or basketball plays out here.

Instead, in America to play soccer at a high level requires a ton of financial support (upper middle class parents). It’s sooo much more club based. We get some solid athletes but could do way better.

In other words, the funnels are set up differently.