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World cup

Posted by Nick NBH <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/lutonoutlaws/info/user=Nick+NBH' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 3/5/2026, 23:34:28

since the season is done..

Is anyone really that excited for it? Pleasant distraction yes. But will be some hideous kick off times. Infantino gets to lick trumps areshole.

Pricing structure (tickets and local transport" show that its a commercial enterprise and it doesn`t care. Something very wrong when the yanks who dont do football get the world cup twice - both times since we had it

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Posted by Nearly a Genius <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/lutonoutlaws/info/user=Nearly+a+Genius' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 4/5/2026, 14:01:57, in reply to "World cup"
Legend of Outlaws

I'll be keeping an eye out for England and Wales (my grandad was Welsh) but I'm not sitting up till stupid o'clock to watch.

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Posted by Godders <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/lutonoutlaws/info/user=Godders' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 4/5/2026, 15:18:47, in reply to "Re: World cup"

Wales didn't make unfortunately. Lost the playoff final against Bosnia or somewhere. Even less reasons to engage with the whole thing.

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Shame

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Posted by Fife Hatter <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/lutonoutlaws/info/user=Fife+Hatter' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 4/5/2026, 11:00:54, in reply to "World cup"
Come on England

Know quote a few from underestimated going to Scotland games bit just like the referendum it is once in a generation ...until they lose that is

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Posted by Ronnies Finger <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/lutonoutlaws/info/user=Ronnies+Finger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 4/5/2026, 10:37:51, in reply to "World cup"

Zero interest in it, made even worse with FIFAs cock sucking of Trump.
Last football for me today, off to see Hitchin v Biggleswade play off later, over 3000 going!
Then Cricket season for summer.

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Posted by J in C <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/lutonoutlaws/info/user=J+in+C' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 4/5/2026, 9:56:22, in reply to "World cup"
WUM Extraordinaire

Got a friend considering going over to enjoy the World Cup atmosphere, i dont think he can get a ticket for a game .Hope he enjoys the experience if he goes

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Posted by Honey Badger <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/lutonoutlaws/info/user=Honey+Badger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 4/5/2026, 9:25:41, in reply to "World cup"

Looking forward to it, but I hate the way its turning into a bit of a circus, the ridiculous money involved, corruption and no real fans at games.

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Posted by J in C <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/lutonoutlaws/info/user=J+in+C' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 4/5/2026, 9:27:27, in reply to "Re: World cup"
WUM Extraordinaire

Watch Trump Hijack it and infantino suck up to him .

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Posted by Nick NBH <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/lutonoutlaws/info/user=Nick+NBH' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 4/5/2026, 9:35:11, in reply to "Re: World cup"

He already has.

He says he is the only reason its in the US.
Infantino with that ridiculous FIFA peace prize

It will be all about him - everything always is

And they ay have to turn down the crowd microphones for some games...

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1st one ever where im not bothered. Even those when England haven't qualified I've been interested in but this is a damping indictment of modern football.

The masses priced out of it for plastic supporters, ill watch what I catch and probably England games but pretty indifferent to it

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Posted by Godders <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/lutonoutlaws/info/user=Godders' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 4/5/2026, 8:44:32, in reply to "Re: World cup"

+1

That's pretty much where I'm at with it too. It's following on from my general falling out of love for the game except things related to us.

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Posted by Jake <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/lutonoutlaws/info/user=Jake' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 4/5/2026, 12:31:02, in reply to "Re: World cup"

+2 same.

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Posted by The Outsider <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/lutonoutlaws/info/user=The+Outsider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 4/5/2026, 1:48:51, in reply to "World cup"
VIP

Not at all excited - I can honestly say that I don't even know when it starts and, until I saw the post below, I had forgotten who is in England's group.

It is now a money making scheme rather than a football tournament and a chance for self publicity for Infantino and Trump.

The extra teams taking part just means many more meaningless games between two teams that nobody would ever dream of watching at any other time.

Suddenly offices, factories and shops will be full of people who have never been to a football match becoming master tacticians who know exactly what all the experienced managers are doing wrong and what they should be doing differently.

I'm more looking forward to a PSF at Hitchin than the world cup.

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Posted by Godders <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/lutonoutlaws/info/user=Godders' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 4/5/2026, 8:45:48, in reply to "Re: World cup"

Suddenly offices, factories and shops will be full of people who have never been to a football match becoming master tacticians who know exactly what all the experienced managers are doing wrong and what they should be doing differently.

Exactly this!

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Posted by Farhat <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/lutonoutlaws/info/user=Farhat' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 4/5/2026, 11:47:12, in reply to "Re: World cup"

The Outsider has perfectly described Outlaws.

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Posted by Round Green Hatter <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/lutonoutlaws/info/user=Round+Green+Hatter' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 4/5/2026, 1:39:06, in reply to "World cup"

Zero interest in it, the last 2 world cups were shite, this will be a shambles. International football is on its arse

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Posted by MG <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/lutonoutlaws/info/user=MG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 3/5/2026, 23:46:47, in reply to "World cup"

No, I'll watch the games and hope England do well but it's become a circus.

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Posted by Nick NBH <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/lutonoutlaws/info/user=Nick+NBH' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 3/5/2026, 23:51:12, in reply to "Re: World cup"

I did actually check potential kick off times if we progress. Think one of them is midnight on a sunday night! Thats going to be a productive monday for the nation then..

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Posted by MG <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/lutonoutlaws/info/user=MG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 3/5/2026, 23:54:56, in reply to "Re: World cup"

Not good, doesn't bother me but that's a right pain for anyone with an early start to their working week.

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England is in Group L for the 2026 World Cup, alongside Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. Because the tournament is being held across North America, the kick-off times for UK fans vary between late evening and early morning.
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Here are the confirmed group stage times and the potential knockout slots in British Summer Time (BST):

Group Stage Fixtures
Match Date Kick-off (BST) Venue
England vs. Croatia Wednesday, 17 June 9:00 PM Arlington (Dallas)
England vs. Ghana Tuesday, 23 June 9:00 PM Foxborough (Boston)
Panama vs. England Saturday, 27 June 10:00 PM East Rutherford (NY/NJ)
Potential Knockout Stages
England's path through the tournament depends on their group finish. As you can see, finishing first or second generally leads to much better viewing times for the UK, while a third-place finish could mean some very late nights.

If England Wins Group L:

Last 32: Wednesday, 1 July – 5:00 PM

Last 16: Sunday, 5 July – 1:00 AM (Monday morning)

Quarter-final: Saturday, 11 July – 10:00 PM

If England Finishes 2nd in Group L:

Last 32: Thursday, 2 July – 12:00 AM (Midnight)

Last 16: Monday, 6 July – 8:00 PM

Quarter-final: Friday, 10 July – 8:00 PM

If England Finishes 3rd (and qualifies):

Last 32: Friday, 3 July – 2:30 AM

Last 16: Tuesday, 7 July – 9:00 PM

Quarter-final: Saturday, 11 July – 2:00 AM (Sunday morning)

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Posted by MG <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/lutonoutlaws/info/user=MG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 4/5/2026, 0:08:48, in reply to "Re: World cup"

2:30am . . . though if we're playing so badly we finish third in the group it probably won't be worth staying up for anyway

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2nd is porbabky better for kick off times (midnight on a thursday better than 1 am on a monday morning). I can imagine some pubs thinking wtf as presumably they will have licence extensions to show them

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Posted by Poster from the past <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/lutonoutlaws/info/user=Poster+from+the+past' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 3/5/2026, 23:48:59, in reply to "Re: World cup"

outlaws is not the barometer of sanity. You're either Luton full tilt or you are nothing. We have spunked way too much money on shite. The end.

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Posted by crumpsall <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/lutonoutlaws/info/user=crumpsall' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 3/5/2026, 23:42:51, in reply to "World cup"
MIB

I'm looking forward to the World Cup that really matters, the Street Child one which so many Outlaws, and the club, have generously supported with our fundraising to get a team from the favelas of Rio there.

It kicks off next Saturday in Mexico City and I will update. Such a wonderful expression of what sport - football- is all about and the complete ying/yang to the greed of FIFA and co.

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decent post. I wasn't aware of it before that . Might be worth pinning a little bit about it to the top of the board

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It was up there as a pin when we were fundraising and when the club/community trust hosted the Pakistan street child team at The Brache.

I'll try to get info out again as it is such an amazing initiative, making a positive difference to literally millions of kids worldwide

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Posted by Godders <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/lutonoutlaws/info/user=Godders' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 4/5/2026, 8:52:54, in reply to "Re: World cup"

Yes, please do. Like Nick NBH I must have missed it too. Sounds like a superb thing to support.

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