it's because it's become so over saturated by tv
one thing i miss about the world cups of the '70s, '80s and '90s is their simplicity. back then, there was very little build-up, you'd tune in shortly before kick-off, get a brief introduction, and then the football took centre stage.
now it's just hours of previews, montages, endless opinions from panels of pundits, celebrity cutaways, multiple co-commentators and analysis of every tiny detail.
for me, all of that has diluted the experience. more choice hasn't necessarily made it better; it's taken away some of the purity and anticipation that made the world cup feel so special.
Posted By: Tombs on June 30th 2026 at 10:35:03
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- Posts below are a bit depressing. Can anyone think of things they like about this WC? (Other Football) - Tricky Hawes, Jun 30, 10:09:57
- It does feel like it's improved, now we are in the knock out rounds (Other Football) - Kev, Jun 30, 14:47:42
- Grown men tilting is quite entertaining... (n/m) (Other Football) - usacanary, Jun 30, 12:44:19
- I think it’s been generally entertaining. Some shit games as expected due to (Other Football) - Legacy Fan, Jun 30, 12:14:45
- There are always rubbish matches (Other Football) - SimonOTBC, Jun 30, 16:15:43
- … (Other Football) - APB, Jun 30, 11:44:48
- The refs letting the game flow and not blowing up for every minor bit of contact (Other Football) - mr carra, Jun 30, 11:38:41
- I'm loving that bit (n/m) (Other Football) - paulg, Jun 30, 11:44:22
- The one minute off the pitch has worked a treat (Other Football) - jamesward, Jun 30, 11:39:47
- Hydration breaks (n/m) (Other Football) - footymadman, Jun 30, 11:13:06
- Ref cam (Other Football) - Kangol Canary, Jun 30, 10:58:57
- I’m really enjoying it (Other Football) - Old Git, Jun 30, 10:48:21
- I totally agree with all the negatives (Other Football) - APB, Jun 30, 10:28:57
- Too expensive for the yobs to go (n/m) (Other Football) - jamesward, Jun 30, 10:32:14
- I alluded to this last week. (n/m) (Other Football) - Augustus Pablo, Jun 30, 11:26:17
- Plus risk of being tasered or shot (Other Football) - Old Git, Jun 30, 10:49:03
- I think you'll find that you've got this wrong (Other Football) - Henclrikus, Jun 30, 10:52:21
- Just like Wimbers (n/m) (Other Football) - SCC 28, Jun 30, 10:47:23
- Too expensive for the yobs to go (n/m) (Other Football) - jamesward, Jun 30, 10:32:14
- I like seeing footy played in the ridiculously big NFL stadiums. The ball too. (Other Football) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Jun 30, 10:27:02
- I don’t think the ref cam has been used too much, doesn’t bother me, bit of fun. (n/m) (Other Football) - Augustus Pablo, Jun 30, 11:34:45
- Refcam is cool but a bit fuzzy (n/m) (Other Football) - Old Git, Jun 30, 10:50:39
- The prem one is better though (Other Football) - SCC 28, Jun 30, 10:46:47
- I didn't realise they had it in the prem. (Other Football) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Jun 30, 10:55:10
- Ive stopped watching it (Other Football) - Lentil Weaver, Jun 30, 10:26:37
- yep, the bbc giving the option to synch the tv comms over to the 5 live radio comms (Other Football) - Tombs, Jun 30, 10:23:40
- I don't think it's bad really. I just dont get excited by (Other Football) - Azteca, Jun 30, 10:21:01
- That's because we're old and jaded (n/m) (Other Football) - jamesward, Jun 30, 10:21:59
- Troo dat (n/m) (Other Football) - Azteca, Jun 30, 11:55:34
- I hope there’s never a time (Other Football) - SCC 28, Jun 30, 10:39:40
- I'm still pumped for it tbf (n/m) (Other Football) - jamesward, Jun 30, 10:44:28
- it's because it's become so over saturated by tv (Other Football) - Tombs, Jun 30, 10:35:03
- Thatr's football in general though (Other Football) - jamesward, Jun 30, 10:39:30
- I think maybe styles have become a bit homogenised too (Other Football) - paulg, Jun 30, 10:39:04
- Not sure that's true. There's been a clear distinction between those that like a high (Other Football) - The Gaffer, Jun 30, 10:44:22
- Far fewer unknown quantities though (Other Football) - jamesward, Jun 30, 10:49:20
- Not sure that's true. There's been a clear distinction between those that like a high (Other Football) - The Gaffer, Jun 30, 10:44:22
- You can just switch on before kick-off and avoid all that cr@p. Simples... (n/m) (Other Football) - The Gaffer, Jun 30, 10:36:49
- stupid idea, then i would have nothing to moan about (Other Football) - Tombs, Jun 30, 11:02:27
- I loved watching qualifying for the Euros when the season ended (Other Football) - Lentil Weaver, Jun 30, 10:32:48
- That's because we're old and jaded (n/m) (Other Football) - jamesward, Jun 30, 10:21:59
- Knock games have been good so far apart from Canada (Other Football) - jamesward, Jun 30, 10:17:04
- The official ball is very nice looking (n/m) (Other Football) - Jumbo1, Jun 30, 10:16:23
- I'm actually really enjoying it. The US know how to stage a large event. (Other Football) - Tony Martin, Jun 30, 10:14:24
- Yeah dunno what people’s problem is tbh (n/m) (Other Football) - SCC 28, Jun 30, 10:35:14
- I think there's a tremendous amount of fake propaganda (Other Football) - Lentil Weaver, Jun 30, 10:29:19
- That’s a possibility, might look into that. But I suppose you could look as that as a (Other Football) - Augustus Pablo, Jun 30, 11:48:43
- Centre court is an all day ticket (Other Football) - SCC 28, Jun 30, 12:01:10
- Yes,I know, I’ve done it. But yes that’s what I was meaning, when the ticket holder goes (Other Football) - Augustus Pablo, Jun 30, 13:39:56
- Centre court is an all day ticket (Other Football) - SCC 28, Jun 30, 12:01:10
- That’s a possibility, might look into that. But I suppose you could look as that as a (Other Football) - Augustus Pablo, Jun 30, 11:48:43
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