WORLD CUP OPEN THREAD | June 26, 2026

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KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 16: Nico Paz #18 of Argentina runs on midfield during the game between Algeria and Argentina at Kansas City Stadium on June 16, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Fernando Leon/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) | ISI Photos 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.

The club with the most goals so far.​

Guler makes it 10 and counting.

Most goals by club at FIFA World Cup 2026:

• Real Madrid — 10 Goals
• Crystal Palace — 6 Goals
• PSG — 6 Goals pic.twitter.com/hrAdHDKFSJ

— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) June 26, 2026

OFFICIAL: Arda Güler is MAN OF THE MATCH. pic.twitter.com/OnO2pOHlPQ

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 26, 2026

Odegaard fiasco all over again.​

️ BREAKING: Real Madrid officially inform Como they activate €9m buy back clause for Nico Páz.

Nico returns and the club gives Como the chance to buy him for €60m from now to Monday.

Otherwise, next week Nico will be back to Real Madrid — and on the market again for MORE… pic.twitter.com/bk4vNcPc54

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 25, 2026

JUST IN: Inter Milan is working to SIGN Nico Paz.

Real Madrid want more than €70 MILLION. @DiMarziopic.twitter.com/PObbIQFXa4

— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) June 25, 2026

Knockout bracket taking shape​

14 teams are locked into their Round of 32 spots at the World Cup pic.twitter.com/GpyuHaOPwG

— B/R Football (@brfootball) June 26, 2026

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