Another objectively incorrect decision by VAR to rob Colombia of the win.

I suppose this is what justice looks like in Florida. May the President swim in underage trim forever. He is dancing, dancing. He says that he will never die.

1 minute ago, fun2sh said:

That was goal for Colombia ..VAR is probably corrupt

I know angles can be deceiving, but this is something else

Another record for Messi, just scored from a free kick. That’s a goal in seven consecutive World Cup games - a new record. 123 goals for Argentina - what a career.

After last night's results, Iran are going home despite not losing a game. Bit of a shame as I was quite enjoying the idea of the organisational chaos their qualification might create ...

BBC Sport

Scotland: Steve Clarke resigns after World Cup exit

Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach following the nation's group exit from the World Cup.

1 hour ago, Boyne said:

BBC Sport

Scotland: Steve Clarke resigns after World Cup exit

Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach following the nation's group exit from the World Cup.

For the best. The SFA's contract extension before the cup even started was insanity. The SFA is more responsible than anyone for Scotland's plight.

Rashford better than Gordon at left wing though who do we bring on when he fades, perhaps Gordon.

Not sure if starting Saka was better than Madueke .......

I wondered if Kane would score later after that shot he took straight to the keeper, good to see him score with a goal in play.

Bellingham was important maybe a lucky goal on the corner as the ball fell kindly yet provided a good cross for Kane.

Pickford rarely tested, sometimes his concentration wanders we might get caught out later with him off his line.

Anderson looks decent did not seem to miss Rice, Rogers did not shine perhaps holding while Bellingham went forward.

Eze, not sure why he is being played, I see him as an attacking mid or forward and it looks like we are using him as a holding midfielder.

Good to see he recovered from his body check versus Ghana and wonder if Kane taking out the defender was Captain's business, you mess with us we will with you.

I like O'Reillly who seems to work hard and is decent in the air and Djed Spense is becoming Mr.versatile, he is one I think is better than I expected.

At HT wondered if Watkins would come on for a 442 after 15 mins yet we scored.........

For me this is likely to be the best match of the knockout phase

Tuesday 30th June

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Agree with the comments on here about England and the "job done" attitude of pundits etc. No wonder some of the more exciting football comes from the "smaller" nations. I often think that more English players might benefit by playing abroad to get different experiences of different styles of football. Most of the national teams have players who play all over Europe/the world. We have 3.

Top half of the draw looks brutal

5 minutes ago, Blue Ram said:

Top half of the draw looks brutal

Meanwhile England's half features only two top 10 nations. Yet another charmed run.

20 hours ago, Caps_Lock_King said:

So the idea of playing games at the same time for each group was to stop teams fixing results - after Germany and Austria both went throug

Step forward AUSTRIA

a draw tonight against Algeria sends both teams through

So get down the bookies and fill your boots for a 0-0

Like a fool I took this advice and put my house on a 0-0. I am currently living in an abandoned badgers sett off the A449. Any Sunday dinner leftovers would be most welcome. And some water . Be gamble aware kids. 😥

1 minute ago, BewareoftheDrog said:

Like a fool I took this advice and put my house on a 0-0. I am currently living in an abandoned badgers sett off the A449. Any Sunday dinner leftovers would be most welcome. And some water . Be gamble aware kids. 😥

You took his advice seriously despite it written in upper and lower case. His account was hacked by someone with a shift key.

22 minutes ago, dermott said:

You took his advice seriously despite it written in upper and lower case. His account was hacked by someone with a shift key.

Damn it yes. I see that now. Tbh despite the worms, the poor WiFi signal and being dragged out to fight other sett dwelling humans, it's quite cosy.

Breakdown by Confederations:

1 minute ago, dermott said:

Breakdown by Confederations:

Oops.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup halftime show on July 19, 2026. Shakira, Madonna, and BTS will headline the first halftime performance ever staged at a World Cup final. Half time is scheduled to be 25 minutes - but they might over run a bit like they do in the Hydration breaks. Advertising dollars will be at a record HIGH.

Just a reminder: Capitalism doesn't care about you or your game or your club or your country.

4 hours ago, dermott said:

Meanwhile England's half features only two top 10 nations. Yet another charmed run.

It's amazing how many times they get a gift of a run to the final. ...( And f**k it up )

So we finally arrive at the knock out stage where 32 of the worlds finest footballing nations battle it out

first up....South Africa v Canada. 😂🤣😂😂😂🤣😂

Meanwhile that footballing super power USA have just written the Bosnians team talk for them with a media comment dissing them. I do hope than doesnt come back to haunt them.😐

The media backlash erupted after the journalist remarked she "doesn't know one thing about Bosnia" and admitted she could not point it out on a map.

Edited June 28Jun 28 by OTL
Eat sh*t USA

I though Canada should have had a penalty about 42/43 mins a tackle from behind impeding the shooter.

Anyone else?

Edited June 28Jun 28 by strider6004

Just shown again from diff angle and does not look like one...........

Best thing to happen at this World Cup is some shirter throwing their phone during a Mexican wave just now. Suitable punishment for the crime.

I'm hoping the Stamford Bridge faithful adopt the pre Kick off countdown next season. It's fab and not at all childish

Well, this is sh*t. Can they not just agree to go straight to penalties?

5 hours ago, TheCeleryKing said:

The 2026 FIFA World Cup halftime show on July 19, 2026. Shakira, Madonna, and BTS will headline the first halftime performance ever staged at a World Cup final. Half time is scheduled to be 25 minutes - but they might over run a bit like they do in the Hydration breaks. Advertising dollars will be at a record HIGH.

Just a reminder: Capitalism doesn't care about you or your game or your club or your country.

I do sincerely hope Shakira, Madonna and BTS will all be wearing Traffic Cones on their heads!😀