World Cup: Group J: Argentina vs. Austria, 6/22/2026

[Jack Straw]

That woman is really 100 years old?

 

[koyvoo]

That woman doesn’t look a day over 92 years old

 

[Sweetnut]

Myself, I have a soft spot for Bolivia.

I don't Bolieve ya

 

[Shocker]

Not even for third place. It's meaningful for second place

Goal difference isn't the first tiebreaker in groups, but it's the first tiebreaker in 3rd place comparisons though

 

[bluesfan94]

Goal difference isn't the first tiebreaker in groups, but it's the first tiebreaker in 3rd place comparisons though

Right, but given the group dynamics, unless you think Jordan will beat Argentina and Algeria, the question is who would finish ahead of one another if Algeria and Austria tie in the last match, assuming Algeria beats Jordan.

 

[jcs0218]

Cristiano Ronaldo is furious!

 

[Shocker]

Messi's rapid demise has been alarming, first game he scored 3, now only 2, is Messi washed?

 

[gary69]

Worrying trend for Messi, 3 goals in the first match, 2 in second, which projects to only 1 in the last GS match and none in the knockout match.

Edit: Didn't see the post above mine, when I wrote this.

 

[Sweetnut]

Eh, he's not half bad looking, but he's no Henrik Lundqvist.

Swedes > The rest

 

[koyvoo]

Swedes > The rest

The only Canadian that compares in attractiveness to most Swedes is Bruce Cassidy

 

[jcs0218]

Postgame on TSN is talking about how Messi is all about the team and Ronaldo isn't.

Ronaldo has no self-awareness and doesn't realize how badly he is hurting his legacy by trying to hang on to the spotlight despite being washed-up.

 

[les Habs]

I will always have a soft spot for Austria

Me too! "G'day mate! Let's put another shrimp on the barbie!"

 

[NotCommitted]

As a football fan it's a privilige to get to watch this 39-year old Messi, it's like bonus time. He's no longer quite the player he once was, but he's still incredible and at this stage he has nothing left to prove, he just seems so relaxed and happy to play and brings only good vibes to the whole team.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

As a football fan it's a privilige to get to watch this 39-year old Messi, it's like bonus time. He's no longer quite the player he once was, but he's still incredible and at this stage he has nothing left to prove, he just seems so relaxed and happy to play and brings only good vibes to the whole team.

I mean, so far, he looks like he could still be a top player in a top league if he wanted to. Guy has 5 goals in 2 games and could have more

 

[Sdrawkcab321]

Remember when some were saying that Messi was going to hold this team back?

 

[TheGreenTBer]

I just realized that the best way to troll Ronaldo is to say "are you Lionel messi" when meeting him in person

 

[NotCommitted]

Remember when some were saying that Messi was going to hold this team back?

I don't think that's ever going to happen with him, there's no ego there that needs constant stroking. If it ever gets to a point where he potentially could be a detriment, I think he'll no longer join the national team or if he does it will be in a reduced role where it won't be an issue.

 

[elmaco]

As a football fan it's a privilige to get to watch this 39-year old Messi, it's like bonus time. He's no longer quite the player he once was, but he's still incredible and at this stage he has nothing left to prove, he just seems so relaxed and happy to play and brings only good vibes to the whole team.

Still the best player on the planet

 

[Shemoan Nemec]

Remember when some were saying that Messi was going to hold this team back?

If anything, the team is holding him back... obviously I'm just kidding

 

[robertmac43]

Best player on the planet at 39... Mind blowing from a dominance but also a longevity perspective.

 

[Power Man]

 

[cgf]

I just realized that the best way to troll Ronaldo is to say "are you Lionel messi" when meeting him in person

Just ask him a ton of questions about playing against Messi.

 

[cgf]

Manufactured star

 

[TheGreenTBer]

Just ask him a ton of questions about playing against Messi.

"What's it like to play against the greatest player of all time?"

 

[Evilo]

He's right.