2026 FIFA World Cup

[daftandbarmy]

Well, considering they've beaten both of them on the field of battle...

In reality, I think they want to face the Argies to avenge the "hand of god" goal of 1986.

 

[The Bread Guy]

Some take this shit seriously ....
"I wrote my doctoral thesis on soccer and homeland. It has made me a sort of permanent interviewee in the Argentine press on the subject of soccer and nationalism, especially whenever the World Cup rolls around ..."

The Ghosts of the 1982 Falklands War Haunt the Argentina-England Match

For many, the World Cup showdown is much more than a game of soccer — it recalls a long history between the two nations

newlinesmag.com

 

[dapaterson]

If Britain wins they keep the Falkland islands, but the final will decide if they have to give back Gibraltar.

 

[dapaterson]

Watching the game, may the best team win, but if they don't, congratulations England.