WORLD CUP OPEN THREAD | June 24, 2026

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 23: Cristiano Ronaldo #7 of Portugal celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium on June 23, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Maja Hitij - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) | FIFA via Getty Images

The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, Ezek Ix and yours truly, Valyrian Steel.

We’re lucky to still witness greatness.​

Cristiano Ronaldo is incredible. Enjoy the ride.

️: @kiyansopic.twitter.com/cNjDPd4WGF

— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) June 23, 2026

CRISTIANO RONALDO MOTM. pic.twitter.com/aZf9kClOro

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 23, 2026

what an honour to see this football artist in person (maybe) one last time. @lukamodric10pic.twitter.com/D1moAlPBYS

— Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) June 23, 2026

: Luka Modrić reaches 200 appearances for CROATIA.

Only 4 players in football HISTORY have achieved 200+ international caps. pic.twitter.com/R2FmmXSSHU

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 23, 2026

Brace Yourselves!!​

There’s more to come.

KYLIAN MBAPPÉ BRACE
CRISTIANO RONALDO BRACE
ERLING HAALAND BRACE
LEO MESSI BRACE

WHAT A WORLD CUP MATCHWEEK! pic.twitter.com/aGBFzROVsZ

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 23, 2026

Twists and Turns.​

CONFIRMED: Nico Schlotterbeck’s injury has COMPLICATED his signing for Real Madrid.

His €50M release clause expires at the END OF JULY. @diarioas pic.twitter.com/RECdI9LewR

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 23, 2026

JUST IN: Real Madrid WILL activate their buy-back clause for Nico Paz (€10M) in the next few days.

Como will meet with Real Madrid on Thursday to explore if there's any way where he could stay at Como for another season, but it seems UNLIKELY. @SkySportpic.twitter.com/x4loyQuxuq

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 23, 2026

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