World Cup Discussion Thread | June 25, 2026

The Daily Merengue is the spot for chatting about all things football. Expect a strong Real Madrid flavor—after all, it’s part of the name! Big thanks to the moderators who keep this place running smoothly: Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, Ezek Ix, and myself, Valyrian Steel.

This World Cup gives us plenty to dance about. Three matches, three Men of the Match awards—impressive stuff.

One thing though, I’m not so sure about that price tag attached to some players. Thoughts?

Photo credit: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrating Portugal's first goal in their Group K match against Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium on June 23, 2026. (Photo by Maja Hitij - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)