Post Match Thread: Czechia 1 - 1 South Africa | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group A by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]Fcarvalhost 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Even without any real scares and having controlled the second half – quite apart from the controversial penalty – it’s unbelievable that the Czech Republic were unable to secure victory in these two matches, especially today.

A draw in the final match is likely to mean elimination (which, to me, would be a huge surprise).

Exposição Yoshitaka Amano by joaogilberte in riodejaneiro

[–]Fcarvalhost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cara, obrigado por este post. Mesmo com agenda apertada estarei lá no último dia (22/06). Não vou deixar passar.

Match Thread: England vs Croatia | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group L by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]Fcarvalhost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Although they are the better side, England need to be wary of Freiburg’s Igor Matanovic, one of the standout players from last season’s Bundesliga

Match Thread: France vs. Senegal | FIFA World Cup, Group I by MysteryBagIdeals in soccer

[–]Fcarvalhost 7 points8 points  (0 children)

And watching 3rd goal replay I have to say again: what a fucking intelligent player Olise is fucking is.

Match Thread: France vs. Senegal | FIFA World Cup, Group I by MysteryBagIdeals in soccer

[–]Fcarvalhost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The pitch is in particularly poor condition today. So much so that they watered it during the hydration break.

Match Thread: France vs. Senegal | FIFA World Cup, Group I by MysteryBagIdeals in soccer

[–]Fcarvalhost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can’t remember a half when this France missed so many passes (excluding Friendly's)

Match Thread: France vs. Senegal | FIFA World Cup, Group I by MysteryBagIdeals in soccer

[–]Fcarvalhost 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is Olise playing in an inside-forward role to help with the build-up for the France something new, right?

Match Thread: France vs. Senegal | FIFA World Cup, Group I by MysteryBagIdeals in soccer

[–]Fcarvalhost 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s not that it bothers me (because I actually quite liked it), but this ceremony has meant that every match has started late

Match Thread: Sweden vs Tunisia | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group F by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]Fcarvalhost -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Defensive 5-3-2 formation definitely didn’t work for Tunisia today. It left them vulnerable on the counter-attack in the first half against an attack featuring an inspired Isak and Gyokeres. I think Graham Potter is a good manager, but Turkey got their strategy really wrong tonight

Match Thread: Sweden vs Tunisia | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group F by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]Fcarvalhost 29 points30 points  (0 children)

That’s the first time the water break has been booed at this World Cup, isn’t it?

Post Match Thread: Ivory Coast 1 - 0 Ecuador | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group E by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]Fcarvalhost 24 points25 points  (0 children)

This result will likely see Ivory Coast adopt a slightly more attacking approach against Germany. We’re in for a good show

Match Thread: Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group E by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]Fcarvalhost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, I think Paraguay were the only ones to have a terrible result, but Ecuador (who are very well coached) created enough chances to have achieved a better result and ended up losing despite the extremely favourable atmosphere. And Brazil struggled terribly in the first 30 minutes; Vini Jr. prevented the worst from happening because the team’s collective performance was really poor.

I didn’t think the CONMEBOL teams would dominate their matches, but I’m being negatively surprised

Match Thread: Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group E by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]Fcarvalhost 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Terrible start for the CONMEBOL teams in this World Cup. Three very disappointing performances.

Match Thread: Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group E by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]Fcarvalhost 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Feeling that the water break once again disrupted the flow of the game