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jterrell

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Ireland would top qualifying in Asia, Oceania, Concacaf and Africa. Would finish in the top 3 in South American qualifying.
No, they wouldn't.

People posted insipid stuff like this 4 years ago too then the US advanced to the round of 32 and Portugal went home.

Ireland isn't that good. They lost a play-in game 5-1 to Denmark.
IF there was combined Ireland and Northern Ireland then yes.
I'm Welsh btw.....

This tourney in Europe will favor European sides but the final 8 will likely be a Concacaf, 4-5 Euros and the rest south American.
Basically like usual.

I am rooting for Belgium.
 

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Chile would have easily qualified in UEFA.
They made it to the Finals of the Confed Cup by beating Portugal and lost 0-1 to Germany.

They've also beaten Serbia and Sweden in the last 3 months.
 

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Ireland would top qualifying in Asia, Oceania, Concacaf and Africa. Would finish in the top 3 in South American qualifying.

Not in South America. There are no weak sides in that region. They would have a tough time with Uruguay , Chile, Peru, and Columbia. And obviously, they are far outclassed by Brazil and Argentina.
 

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Who is everyone rooting for since US sucks? I’ll probably pull for Mexico just like Donovan.


BTW who’s going to World Cup 2026?
 

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Ireland would top qualifying in Asia, Oceania, Concacaf and Africa. Would finish in the top 3 in South American qualifying.

Ireland couldn't finish top 4 in Africa and South America. They were flat out embarrassed by Denmark in the qualifiers and don't have a single good player (Denmark have one - Eriksen).
 

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This is a match England should win by c.4-0. But will they have a meltdown?

Well, it's currently 1-1. A big reason is absolutely rubbish officiating! The penalty awarded to Tunisia was rubbish! Kane was tackled at least 3 times illegally that the ref missed. It's been absolutely dreadful officiating.
 

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Geez, Tunisia can't even get out of their own side of the field in the second half....I know England is pressing them but dayum....
 

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Well, it's currently 1-1. A big reason is absolutely rubbish officiating! The penalty awarded to Tunisia was rubbish! Kane was tackled at least 3 times illegally that the ref missed. It's been absolutely dreadful officiating.
should have could have.So far all the teams not that impressive
 

The Fonz

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Is it me or England trying to play south American style ? I missed the old English team fast and long balls.
 
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