If I've got this right, providing this stays a draw, Germany will go definitely go through if they win by two or more against Costa Rica and Japan fail to beat Spain
After Spain, Belgium and Japan all fail to win today, France remain the only team to have won both their first two games.
Brazil, Switzerland and Portugal can still join that group tomorrow. But it won’t be easy: Brazil and Switzerland play each other while Portugal have to play Uruguay.
After Spain, Belgium and Japan all fail to win today, France remain the only team to have won both their first two games.
Brazil, Switzerland and Portugal can still join that group tomorrow. But it won’t be easy: Brazil and Switzerland play each other while Portugal have to play Uruguay.
Any would think getting 4 points and a plus 4 GD was a failure.
Another great day in Qatar. 15 hours out and about across two games.
Firstly, Japan vs Costa Rica. Admittedly was a terrible game for the most part, and probably came across even worse on television.
However…When Costa Rica scored and then went on to win, there were unbelievable scenes in the stands around where I was sat. Not necessarily in big numbers - but just pure, unhinged joy.
One fella sat in the seat behind me called his parents to tell them the news, with tears streaming down his face. A proper moment seeing that.
Then after a few hours sightseeing in Lusail I went to Al-Bayt for Spain/Germany. Resisted the temptation to partake in the Salsa vs Bavarian pre match dance-off outside the stadium, as we can’t be seen to be showing them up now, can we.
Intriguing game, and Spain’s midfield/attacking play was great fun to watch.
Got back to my apartment to see the building nearby fully lit up with the Moroccan flag. They have a big following out here.
Would love to know how that could be construed as racist.
And the comparison with Pickford and Pope, both household names in the UK and instantly recognisable, to the two Moroccan shoppers.
Watching Ebbsfleet vrs Fleetwood and the commentators corrected himself a couple of times, getting mixed up with players. Could've been black players or could've been white players, it's not in my lexicon to notice things like that tbh
Your 'Moroccan shopper' is the starting goalkeeper for Sevilla. So should really be known by a semi-researched commentator.
Meant "stopper" ffs
No you didn't. You knew all along that those pesky hagglers in the Souks of Marrakesh would blag their way into a nations football team if it meant it would bag them a bargain
Spain look like they are trying to play like the great team of 5-10 years ago. But the players aren’t Iniesta, Xavi etc
Admittedly they will have to go some to match Xavi and Iniesta who are 2 of the all time great midfielders, but Pedri (20 last week) and Gavi (only turned 18 in August) are insane talents for their age and will run their midfield for the next decade.
A draw against USA now doesn’t look a bad result minus a completely ridiculous score we are through, I hope we win the game I’m personally going for 2-0 England. Watched the last England game down the yacht in long lane a good crowd
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I actually have a signed Tonton shirt :-)
Would've made for some excellent drama.
If I'm Hansi Flick, I'm starting Sane against Costa Rica. He was the best player on the pitch for that last 20 minutes.
Brazil, Switzerland and Portugal can still join that group tomorrow. But it won’t be easy: Brazil and Switzerland play each other while Portugal have to play Uruguay.
Firstly, Japan vs Costa Rica. Admittedly was a terrible game for the most part, and probably came across even worse on television.
However…When Costa Rica scored and then went on to win, there were unbelievable scenes in the stands around where I was sat. Not necessarily in big numbers - but just pure, unhinged joy.
One fella sat in the seat behind me called his parents to tell them the news, with tears streaming down his face. A proper moment seeing that.
Then after a few hours sightseeing in Lusail I went to Al-Bayt for Spain/Germany. Resisted the temptation to partake in the Salsa vs Bavarian pre match dance-off outside the stadium, as we can’t be seen to be showing them up now, can we.
Intriguing game, and Spain’s midfield/attacking play was great fun to watch.