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2026 FIFA Men's World Cup groups set: "A dream draw for the U.S."
CBS News ^ | December 5, 2025

Posted on 12/05/2025 3:57:55 PM PST by MinorityRepublican

The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup draw wrapped up in Washington, D.C., on Friday, and we now know some of the first opponents for Team USA. FIFA television analyst and former professional soccer player Jamie Watson joins to break down the U.S. path to victory.


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1 posted on 12/05/2025 3:57:55 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

Soccer is gay.


2 posted on 12/05/2025 3:59:24 PM PST by real saxophonist (Michael Bennet claps on 1 and 3.)
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To: real saxophonist

Especially men’s soccer.


3 posted on 12/05/2025 4:01:05 PM PST by real saxophonist (Michael Bennet claps on 1 and 3.)
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No disrespect, but this has to be about the softest draw possible. If the US doesn’t win the group there’s no hope for US Men’s soccer.


4 posted on 12/05/2025 4:08:22 PM PST by MoraBlack
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If the US doesn’t win the group there’s no hope for US Men’s soccer.

I can see USA losing all games.

5 posted on 12/05/2025 4:09:16 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

They’ve been playing well recently. Maybe stopping wearing those fag jerseys help.


6 posted on 12/05/2025 4:10:21 PM PST by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: MinorityRepublican

“Soccer, never could understand that, anything a five year old can do ain’t a sport.” Marcus.


7 posted on 12/05/2025 4:11:07 PM PST by kawhill (And the sea will bring each man new hope as sleep brings dreams of home. C.C.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Because FIFA would never fix a drawing.

And a “Peace prize?” What the hell is THAT about?

All to watch a bunch of grown men whine to refs like LeBron James? No thanks.


8 posted on 12/05/2025 4:11:18 PM PST by Vermont Lt
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To: MinorityRepublican

If Estevao is as good as advertised, Brazil might be back.

But my money is on Spain to win it all.


9 posted on 12/05/2025 4:11:36 PM PST by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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There is something intrinsically un-American in a sport that routinely ends in a tie.


10 posted on 12/05/2025 4:16:53 PM PST by Turbo Pig ('To close with and destroy the enemy")
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To: Vermont Lt
And a “Peace prize?” What the hell is THAT about?

If a French tire company can rate restaurants worldwide, a sports organization can determine peace prizes. Its sort of about good sportsmanship.
11 posted on 12/05/2025 4:17:16 PM PST by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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To: Vermont Lt
And a “Peace prize?” What the hell is THAT about?

Why not?

12 posted on 12/05/2025 4:20:24 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: Turbo Pig

Seems like they deemed a shootout like in hockey was beneath the spirit of the game.


13 posted on 12/05/2025 4:31:19 PM PST by crusty old prospector
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To: MoraBlack

No kidding.


14 posted on 12/05/2025 4:39:17 PM PST by KC_Conspirator
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To: real saxophonist

Here! Here!


15 posted on 12/05/2025 4:53:32 PM PST by TheGunny
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To: MinorityRepublican

I’m so excited for the World Cup that I flopped twice while reading this article.


16 posted on 12/05/2025 4:57:25 PM PST by KarlInOhio (I pray that the sleeping giant has finally awakened and been filled with a terrible resolve.)
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I’m so excited for the World Cup that I flopped twice while reading this article.

I'm not a big soccer fan but I enjoy watching the World Cup every 4 years.

17 posted on 12/05/2025 4:58:35 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: crusty old prospector

Now that they allow up to five substitutions in a game, there’s no reason they can’t just play until somebody scores, instead of going to penalty kicks.

Up to 1965, substitutions weren’t allowed, period.


18 posted on 12/05/2025 5:08:00 PM PST by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: MinorityRepublican

I am not a big soccer fan, but I have watched it long enough to know I need to change channels.


19 posted on 12/05/2025 5:13:00 PM PST by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: dfwgator

How much money? What odds?


20 posted on 12/05/2025 5:14:27 PM PST by nickcarraway
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