Tickets go on sale next year, and I guarantee the bots will grab half of them. If you want to see a pool match in Albi, or get a decent seat in Toulouse, you have to be fast. So fast. I’m already setting alarms. The stadiums aren’t massive, so you’ll either get a primo spot or watch from a bar in the Alps. Either way, you’ll have fun.
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Prices haven’t been announced yet, but expect to mortgage a kidney for the final. Group-stage games will be cheap, though. Cheaper than a baguette. Seriously, you can probably afford to see Lebanon vs. Italy for the price of a sandwich. Do it.
My Hot Take (You Asked, So Here It Goes)
Look, Australia will probably win again. They always do. But this time, I think Samoa has a genuine shot. They’ve got the size, the speed, and that primal aggression that makes Kiwis nervous. If they avoid injuries, they could actually make the final. And wouldn’t that be the story? A tiny island nation taking down the kangaroo dynasty.
Or, England will choke in the semis. That’s also a solid bet. Sorry, Brits. You know it’s true. But maybe this year is different? I mean, 2026 feels like a lucky year. Star signs? Who knows.
Either way, the schedule is set, the venues are locked, and the hype train is leaving the station. Get your jersey, stock up on snacks, and prepare to yell “forward pass!” at a screen for three weeks. I’ll see you on the couch.
