2022 World Cup - Qatar

[Bada-Bing!]

Good finish.

And now Portugal are motoring. Thought he might have been just offside but given.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Wake up call! This team could be dangerous if Felix and Bruno hit their stride.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Wake up call! This team could be dangerous if Felix and Bruno hit their stride.

They also have a very nice route to the semis.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Went to sleep there. Let’s see how much stoppage time there is.

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

Wake up call! This team could be dangerous if Felix and Bruno hit their stride.

hmmmmmmmmmm

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Cancelo has been shite.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

9 minutes.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

I can see why Milian are keen to keep Leão.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

hmmmmmmmmmm

I take it back. So sloppy at the back

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Almost threw it away at the end.

Next up let’s see how Brazil do.

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

Feels like there is a bigger gulf between contenders and others this time around. Portugal don't even look to be on the same level as Spain or England.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

‘Too much drama in buildup’: Germany spreads blame for World Cup loss

The pre-game gesture by the players and the armband row were picked out as Germany media sough to fine who and what were to blame for the loss to Japan

www.theguardian.com

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

starting to think that the November World Cup will be good for the bigger nations. Playing after a summer break and before the Champions League knockout stages means that the guys playing in tough competitions won't be as knackered.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

starting to think that the November World Cup will be good for the bigger nations. Playing after a summer break and before the Champions League knockout stages means that the guys playing in tough competitions won't be as knackered.

I think come May next year there’ll be loads of injured players, especially in the Premier league.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Phil Foden can exploit USA gaps but England’s bench offers a vital edge | Karen Carney

Gareth Southgate’s team selection worked perfectly against Iran but also showcased the importance of England’s finishers

www.theguardian.com

About the finishers. England have their bomb squad.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Finally for Brazil. Serbia been difficult to break down.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

That was special.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Crazy finish, like a capoeira kick

 

[TRF_Olyy]

For all the talk of Messi/Neymar/Ronaldo going into this tournament they've all been poor in the opening round

Can chuck Kane and Bale in that as well, tbf, though they're not on that level

 

[Bada-Bing!]

England reporter notebook: Gareth Southgate to stick with the team which beat Iran against USA

Harry Kane and Harry Maguire set to start again for England against USA after suffering injury and illness against Iran; Kyle Walker pushing Kieran Trippier at right-back but Gareth Southgate expected to stick with winning team with World Cup knockout rounds within reach

www.skysports.com

Same again for England tomorrow night.

First round of matches competed for each group. Most impressed by Spain, England, France, Brazil. Holland eventually finished off good opposition in Senegal.

Bring on the second round of the group stages.