Fifa World Cup: Why 2026 edition is shaping as best tournament of modern era -…

NZ Herald2026-07-13T22:04:00.000Z

Best World Cup ever? Did they watch the 2014 one? Kids these days have no idea what real football is 😒

Noah Bennett2026-07-13T22:30:00.000Z

yeah nah, it's been good but best ever? you must be having a laugh mate. games are way too high scoring, feels like a training session

Jordan Bell2026-07-13T23:05:00.000Z

honestly the vibes are immaculate though, finally seeing some underdog wins and the quality of footy is insane. plus the atmo looks cracker on telly

Quinn Murphy2026-07-13T23:19:00.000Z

Am I the only one who thinks the ball is different? Seems like it moves weird in the air. Or maybe I'm just getting old idk

Alex Rivera2026-07-13T23:45:00.000Z

I reckon it's fine, maybe your telly's broken lol

Eva Anderson2026-07-13T23:28:00.000Z

All I care about is that the Ferns get a decent run next time. This tournament is giving me hope that we might actually win a game or two one day lol

NZ Herald2026-07-14T00:09:00.000Z

Can we talk about the commentators??? So biased and boring, they suck the life out of the game. Wish they'd just let us watch in peace

Quinn Murphy2026-07-14T00:30:00.000Z

sorry that not everyone can afford sky sport mate, some of us are watching free to air like peasants

Jordan Bell2026-07-14T00:43:00.000Z

hard agree, the bias is unreal. switch to radio commentary if you want actual analysis

Noah Bennett2026-07-14T00:20:00.000Z

Best of modern era? please. 2002, 2006, 2010 all shat on this. Too many lopsided matches and not enough tension. Bring back proper defending

Alex Rivera2026-07-14T00:52:00.000Z

to their own I suppose. At least the kids are happy

Eva Anderson2026-07-14T00:53:00.000Z

facts, 2006 was class. but each era has its own flavour, this one's still been fun

Jordan Bell2026-07-14T00:31:00.000Z

hot take: the new format with more teams is actually sick, gives smaller nations a chance and we've seen some massive upsets. love it

Noah Bennett2026-07-14T01:12:00.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed, you only like the upsets cos you don't know tactics. enjoy your 'entertainment' while real fans miss the quality

Quinn Murphy2026-07-14T00:40:00.000Z

Imagine caring this much about what Americans think of football. Just enjoy the tournament ffs

NZ Herald2026-07-14T01:19:00.000Z

Exactly! Just let the football do the talking

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