World Cup draw criticized around the world
The conduct of the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony was widely criticized. “A hellish sorting” for the Daily Mirror. The choice to present the new FIFA Peace Prize to the American president this Friday, before the drawing, further reinforces the perception of an institution that is too permeable to political agendas. For the Parisian, the “draw had the air of a meeting”. President Trump almost stole the show from the players in the game. On social networks, too, the draw aroused anger. Some have categorized the moments before the boules are drawn as “pathetic” or even further, “a circus”. The lack of clarity was also pointed out. The drawing of lots has often created confusion. Example with the moment when Argentina first inherited Group I, before leaving it to France and recovering J. A situation difficult to understand at the time, but which was ultimately linked to a rule integrated this year: first and second in the FIFA ranking, Spain and Argentina should not be placed in the same part of the table, so as not to face each other before a possible final. The overwhelming position of the United States was also talked about. Mexico and Canada were not highlighted enough during this evening.
OM is no longer moving forward
In Ligue 1, OM lost to Lille yesterday. Authors of a dismal performance, the Olympians were punished by Lille who caught up with them. A bad evening and a very bad operation from which they will quickly have to draw the consequences. “Double punishment” for the Teamwho writes that the Marseillais, already disappointing against Toulouse last weekend, once again missed the boat against a very serious Lille which, in addition, comes back to them in 3rd place in Ligue 1. The Marseillais conceded the only goal of the match in the 10th minute of play by Ethan Mbappé. For Provenceat the Stade Pierre Mauroy, “Rulli is on cursed ground”. In the same area where he offered the equalizer to Lille last May, the Argentine goalkeeper, guilty of the only goal of the match, sinned again.
The Blues not varnished by the draw
France was placed with Senegal, Norway and an opponent from an intercontinental play-off. A group that could be cataloged as a small “death group”. For the Parisianit’s “a tough group, but within their reach”. Senegal was part of one of the most difficult teams in hat 2 and Norway was for many the strongest in hat 3. For coach Didier Deschamps, this group is the most complicated of the tournament. The Blues should play their first group match against Senegal as in 2002 when the France team lost their first match against the Lions of Téranga. A big entry test for the EDF players, because Senegal is a big player today and could pose a lot of problems for Didier Deschamps’ men. For the TeamHaaland will be “threat number 1”. The Norwegian coach made tactical changes to favor the interests of his star who scored 16 times during qualifying. Norway’s flaws, on the other hand, are in their defense where the players lack high-level credentials. For the third opponent, the Blues and their fans will have to wait until March to find out who from Iraq, Bolivia or Suriname will join the group.
