Since hosting the Polla 2026 application costs money, I created a static archive which now lives at https://polla2026.kirsch.mx and decomissioned the original polla.
I could have just taken it down, but I like keeping the historical tournament around. The original URL https://polla2026.com will redirect until I get tired or renewing it.
The MKX® wishes our readers a sweet 5787. May we have health and peace.
July 14, 2026, again in Dallas. This is the first time I go to semifinal. Exciting! This time no kids. I get to see France, and I get to see Spain again.
Spain ended up completely nullifying France who have by far the most impressive attack in the tournament and beat them 2-0. I don’t see how anyone can keep them from winning the World Cup.
Back in Dallas. In what turned out to be a low scoring game between titans, we got to see Cristiano Ronaldo’s last ever World Cup match.
Canada the host faced Morocco for Round of 32 in Houston. They were beaten 3-0. This was a fun one, 4th of July and lots of friends.
July 3 in Dallas, Round of 32. Egypt made it through lead by Mohamed Salah.
Yesterday in Houston. Tight game, Brazil came back from 1-0 deficit to win 2-1 in injury time. Our first Round of 32 match this year was a very good one.
People kept asking me in the last months if I was “ready for the World Cup”.
But I wasn’t.
The polla wasn’t ready. We hadn’t gotten our sticker album… Of course I got “ready” on time. But all the questions made me think of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs so I made this. Share if you feel similarly!
We arrived to this Houston game ready to see Portugal – a favorite to win the tournament. They didn’t look good, especially Cristiano Ronaldo; but the kids got to see him in person which they really wanted.
This marks the end of the first phase for me. At least as far as attending matches in person is concerned.
We attended Sweden vs Tunisia at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey aka the most beautiful stadium in the world home of the best team in the planet. Lots of goals: the game ended 5-1 to Sweden.
