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World Cup 2026: Mexico, USA and Canada

Glenda's Legs said:
Oh my GHod. I am shaking with nerves.
How we hung on I don’t know but it worked. Superb defending.
And breathe….
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You were actually relatively comfortable if you’d watched it through neutral eyes which is impossible when you’re emotionally invested.

It reminded me of the Dippers against us when they went down to 9 under Ange. England defended the box brilliantly so every player deserves immense credit for that. So too does the manager for his changes in personnel and tactics.
 
Well done England, didn't think they had that in them. Mexico panicked. Try something different after the 50th cross doesn't work!
 
revlis said:
Well done England, didn't think they had that in them. Mexico panicked. Try something different after the 50th cross doesn't work!
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You’re absolutely right. Was like watching a Thomas Frank team. But England made it really difficult for them. There was no space to try and exploit in the England defence. Tuchel deserves so much credit for that last 20 mins.
 
I don’t know why, but I just didn’t think we’d lose. Before the game and during, I just believed we were winning that game.

I look at this tournament and the only team I can see being a coin flip against England is France. Everyone else I think England will eventually beat physically or technically. The issue is France have both to a high level.

Agree with @DeanoAustin , I almost was viewing it like a neutral even though I’m not, and felt totally comfortable. We defended so well. Some of the blocks were so good that the ball was sent back into their half. Of course you can always get unlucky with a bounce of a ball but we earned our luck for that not to happen.
 
Performance showed great spirit in difficult situation, I thought we defended too deep and were inviting trouble particularly at set pieces where there is so much going on. Stones was a good substitution and replacing Kane was brave and the right thing to do.
 
I'm not a big fan of Pickford but he was superb the whole game tonight, didn't put a foot wrong.
Spence when he came on was brilliant and Jude, what a player.
That whole game is just an instant classic. At altitude, delayed ko, down to 10 and in a stadium with so much world cup history it brings it's own pressure even before you account for the Mexican fans. Amazing game.
 
SissokoWasGood (BoL) said:
I don’t know why, but I just didn’t think we’d lose. Before the game and during, I just believed we were winning that game.

I look at this tournament and the only team I can see being a coin flip against England is France. Everyone else I think England will eventually beat physically or technically. The issue is France have both to a high level.

Agree with @DeanoAustin , I almost was viewing it like a neutral even though I’m not, and felt totally comfortable. We defended so well. Some of the blocks were so good that the ball was sent back into their half. Of course you can always get unlucky with a bounce of a ball but we earned our luck for that not to happen.
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The way the bracket's going also will help. Way I see it, England have enough to overcome Norway. Then it's probably Argentina in the semis, and they really are nothing special in this tournament - they were praying for full-time against Cabo Verde, and they lack a bit of cohesiveness, relying heavily on moments of magic. This side should be making the final, which in itself is something no England side has done since '66.

My heart was broken when my boys went out against Morocco. But after this game, there's none I'd rather see on the podium than this England side. Heart, resolve, togetherness, skill - everything you want to see, from a team from all backgrounds!
 
DubaiSpur said:
The way the bracket's going also will help. Way I see it, England have enough to overcome Norway. Then it's probably Argentina in the semis, and they really are nothing special in this tournament - they were praying for full-time against Cabo Verde, and they lack a bit of cohesiveness, relying heavily on moments of magic. This side should be making the final, which in itself is something no England side has done since '66.

My heart was broken when my boys went out against Morocco. But after this game, there's none I'd rather see on the podium than this England side. Heart, resolve, togetherness, skill - everything you want to see, from a team from all backgrounds!
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You’re probably right about Argentina, but I still wouldn’t write them off. They have a knack for turning every stadium into a home game. They could play in Timbuktu or Antarctica and still have 30,000 fans in the stands. Then there’s Messi, who alone could be the difference.

On paper, we’re arguably the better team, but with their winning mentality, experience, street smarts and know-how, I think it’s basically a coin toss.

That said, given how unpredictable this World Cup has been, I also wouldn’t be shocked if they somehow lost to Egypt or Colombia.
 
Beyond the obvious 'three lions' spirit there wasn't a lot to get excited about from England in that game (albeit the game itself was exciting/enthralling).

Shearers punditry is laughable, opinions driven by the scoreline. 'great' 'excellent' analysis of the first half. Eh?. Mexico passed it round us, and not just for the sake of it, they created chances as well. We had 2 minutes of 'great' play and scored twice.

The second half was largely a clichéd backs to the wall/park the bus performance once we were down to 10. We did that well, but its not hard to when you're 5-3-1 and have the best players from England to choose from.

I briefly hear Tuchel moaning about the ref? Not sure why, everything the ref gave appeared fair enough?

Bellingham was brilliant and Gordon very good.
I think Pickford is as crazy as a box of frogs BUT he was excellent, really imposed himself on all situations. The subs did well, especially our Djed.(who I thought was listed as injured?)

I'm sure we can grind it out with the best, and we do have a little bit of stardust...no clue how far that can take us though.
 
Might not have felt like it but I felt pretty relaxed past 80 minutes, lots of balls into the box and a heated atmosphere but no real danger. They didn't have the pace to work real openings to cross and also seemed reluctant to cross early as well.

Must say atmosphere sounded incredible, what a stadium - can imagine what an intimidating place it is to play especially under the lights against a home crowd.
 
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