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2026 World Cup (Official Thread)

This is setting up for the greatest swan song ever. Messi will get the winning goal to pass Mbappe again and win the Golden Boot and the World Cup as he rides off into retirement.

Then Mbappe completely obliterates it next World Cup as we all hold our breaths for Yamal to try to beat them all.

I'm here for all of that.
 
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Has anyone ever come back from a 4-0 HT deficit? In the world cup that is.
Google AI: The biggest come-from-behind win in World Cup history is shared by two legendary matches where teams rallied from three goals down.
  • Austria vs. Switzerland (1954): In the quarter-finals, Switzerland took a 3-0 lead within the first 19 minutes. Austria remarkably leveled the score by the 27th minute and went on to win the highest-scoring match in tournament history 7-5.
  • Portugal vs. North Korea (1966): During the quarter-finals, tournament debutant North Korea shocked Portugal by taking a 3-0 lead by the 25th minute. Portugal's Eusébio took over, scoring four goals to lead his team to a 5-3 victory.
 
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In case you wondered too:

Did you know these @FIFAWorldCup trophy facts?


Google AI: The FIFA World Cup trophy contains roughly 5 kilograms (about 11 pounds) of pure gold.
Here is how the trophy's composition breaks down:
  • Total Weight: The entire trophy weighs 6.142 kilograms (13.54 pounds).
  • Gold Purity: It is made of 18-karat gold, meaning the precious metal is a mix of 75% pure gold and 25% other strengthening metals (to prevent it from denting when handled).
  • Hollow Design: The trophy is hollow. If it were completely solid, it would weigh well over 150 pounds and be too heavy for players to lift.
  • Raw Gold Value: Thanks to climbing precious metal markets, the physical gold inside the trophy is intrinsically valued at around $713,000.
  • Total Worth: Once you factor in its historical significance, rarity, and the malachite stone at its base, the trophy is estimated by FIFA to have an overall heritage value of about $20 million.
Just sayin': The Stanley Cup is still the best trophy.
 
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