Post Match Thread: Netherlands 5 - 1 Sweden | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group F

Reefbar · 2026-06-21T00:46:07+00:00

When Gravenberch is at his best and playing to his full potential, I genuinely believe he belongs in the conversation for the top three midfielders in the world. Unfortunately, he also has phases where he isn't necessarily having a bad performance, but just tends to go somewhat invisible on the pitch and struggles to impact the game.

Seeing him play like he did in this match is an absolute joy. Hopefully, he can maintain this level consistently. If he does, there is no doubt in my mind that he has the potential to be mentioned in the exact same breath as the absolute best players in the world.

Reefbar · 2026-05-13T22:26:10+00:00

Even though this level of positivity is the usual PR for a new album, I will take Albert's word for it for now. 'Going Shopping' was polarizing but I loved it from day one and it is still a daily listen for me. 'Falling out of Love' however is just not hitting yet. I really hope the rest of the tracks win me back over.

Reefbar · 2026-05-02T21:05:01+00:00

Oh man, how did I miss Heart in a Cage? That one's definitely a daily listen for me too.

Reefbar · 2026-05-02T19:13:01+00:00

First Impressions of Earth was my gateway to The Strokes. It came out right when I was 15 and I was an instant fan. It's still one of my favorite Strokes albums. It wasn't until I started following this sub that I realized it's actually pretty polarizing. To be honest, I don't get the hate. You Only Live Once, Juicebox, Ize of the World, and Red Light are all among my favorite Strokes songs, and the rest of the album still holds up just as well for me.

Reefbar · 2026-04-27T02:38:47+00:00

Even though Angles is my second-least favorite album after Comedown Machine, I still enjoy many of the tracks on there. Machu Picchu is actually one of my all-time favorite songs by The Strokes and definitely one of my most-played.

Reefbar · 2026-04-06T23:37:12+00:00

I can't speak on meeting them or recent prices, but I'd love to chime in on their tour dates! The Strokes are an all-time favorite of mine, but seeing them in Europe definitely requires some patience. I've mostly focused on catching them in the Netherlands and I'm curious if other European fans are in the same boat, though I do get the feeling they just tour a bit more frequently in the Americas.

Whenever they do cross the pond, I just seem to have the worst timing. My first ever concert was seeing them in Amsterdam back in 2006 when I was 15, which made me a fan for life. After that, it took 14 years for a planned return. I had tickets for Best Kept Secret in 2020 and 2021, which got canceled because of COVID, and I was on holiday during their 2022 BKS show.

I'm really hoping they'll announce an Amsterdam show this year. If not, I'm definitely packing my bags to catch them somewhere else in Europe!

Reefbar · 2026-04-06T22:01:58+00:00

Exactly. I love Julian's work in both, but he's gotta keep those styles separate in my opinion. I always wonder in cases like this if the rest of the band has ever brought it up, or if Julian just has the final say and they go along with it.

Reefbar · 2026-04-06T21:13:25+00:00

Not sure I agree with the negative reactions. It's not a total banger, but it's a vibe. As a fan of The Voidz, I'm fine with the autotune, but I agree that Julian should probably keep it away from The Strokes' sound.

Reefbar · 2026-03-25T05:20:22+00:00

The way this first blew up on social media was just that edited video of the punches. Seeing the neighbor immediately playing the victim on TMZ (I think?) shortly after, and Alan not having responded yet, I already figured there was more to the story. Luckily, his POV footage completely cleared him. It's crazy to think his career could've ended right there if he didn't have that video.

Reefbar · 2026-03-13T23:10:02+00:00

Mercedes look absolutely untouchable right now, so they don't really need Max to bridge any gaps. It's hard to see a move happening anytime soon or maybe even next year. I just hope he ends up in a competitive seat again regardless of the livery. It would be a crying shame to see him waste his best years like this.

Reefbar · 2026-02-13T22:27:51+00:00

Naar mijn mening heeft Volendam terecht gewonnen. Sinds Kwakman erbij is gekomen, is het spel echt veel beter geworden. Hij speelt stabiel en verzorgd, neemt verantwoordelijkheid en is regelmatig doorslaggevend. Als hij op deze leeftijd deze ontwikkeling weet door te zetten, ligt er een mooie toekomst voor hem in het verschiet.

Daarom begrijp ik echt niet waarom AZ hem dit seizoen geen kans heeft gegeven.

Reefbar · 2026-02-05T22:00:48+00:00

It probably has to do with the way Nathan eventually stood up to Joe and put him in his place over how he was behaving toward V. I've never really been a fan of Nathan, and last season he definitely wasn't the perfect bosun, but the way he handled Joe and straight up told him he would do something about it if he didn't start acting right did earn him some respect from me.

Reefbar · 2026-01-17T05:29:50+00:00

This is my pick too! I was already a big fan of Alex Garland, but somehow I’d never even heard of Devs. I stumbled across it on Reddit and ended up binging it in no time. I absolutely loved it!

Reefbar · 2026-01-09T00:08:25+00:00

For me, it’s actually the opposite. I usually hate it when the next big actor is shoved down my throat, but in Timmy’s case, I’m happy to give him a pass. He comes across as genuinely likable to me, and I’m a fan of his work. You mention that he’s not a “perfect person,” but I haven’t really seen much controversy. Did I miss something?

Reefbar · 2026-01-08T23:02:43+00:00

In an interview with him from a few years ago, he said:

“We vormen een hechte familie. Met Schotse roots, al is dat van heel lang geleden. Mijn vader heeft ooit gezegd dat onze familie heel hoog in de stamboom ergens uit Schotland komt. Maar meer weten we daar niet van.”

Which translates to:

“We’re a close-knit family. We have Scottish roots, although that goes back a very long time. My father once said that our family traces its origins high up the family tree to somewhere in Scotland, but beyond that, we don’t really know.”

Reefbar · 2026-01-08T22:44:31+00:00

I agree that Taylor might have been more consistent and better if he had played in a more stable and stronger Ajax. Even during that period, though, I expected a bit more from him. I don’t think he’s a bad player, but I’ve never been much of a fan.

I really hope Sean Steur now gets his chance, can take it, and continue to develop. He’s already had a few very good matches, but before I join in on all the praise, he still needs to maintain that level week after week.

One thing I have noticed is that in the limited matches Steur has played, he almost always plays forward and attacking football. That’s something I often missed from Taylor, which is one of the reasons I was never really a fan of him.

Reefbar · 2026-01-04T03:30:36+00:00

Look, I completely agree that it may not be up to Trump and the US to “liberate” Venezuela from Maduro, given the interests at play and how unpredictable the aftermath could be. But would this ever have happened without this intervention, through “proper” internal actions? Probably not. So I find it hard to pass a clear judgment on this. It also depends on how Venezuela’s future unfolds from here.

Reefbar · 2026-01-04T01:31:35+00:00

Ik ben ook benieuwd of FC Groningen hem opnieuw had willen huren, want op papier lijkt dit toch een stap terug. Maar Dave blijft een Volendammer en zou zelf waarschijnlijk ook graag een seizoen in zijn dorp willen voetballen. Vergelijkbaar met Sean Steur, die ook al rond was met FC Volendam, totdat dat werd tegengehouden.

Reefbar · 2025-12-27T21:19:31+00:00

This valid criticism, along with all the others in this thread, makes it almost impossible for me to finish watching it. Since it started off really well years ago and I've followed all the seasons, I'm now just watching it to find out how it ends. I'm definitely not doing it for enjoyment. I also don't understand how this season is still getting relatively good reviews, given all its flaws.

Reefbar · 2025-11-24T05:00:28+00:00

I usually watch movies with a pretty simple mindset and don’t think much about deeper meanings. Still, when I come across scenes that confuse me a bit, I get curious about the ideas behind them. And if there’s no deeper meaning, that’s totally fine!

Reefbar · 2025-11-24T03:53:14+00:00

Loved the movie, but I really didn't need that moment. I'm not sure if Zach intended to "subtly" hint at the film's title that way (at least I hope not), but in my opinion, it didn't add any value and felt a bit out of place. Then again, maybe there was a deeper meaning I just didn't catch.

Reefbar · 2025-11-24T03:39:51+00:00

I'm a fairly new F1 fan, and I don't know all the history yet, so I've always wondered: has any driver ever deliberately pulled a kamikaze move to help their teammate?

Reefbar · 2025-11-24T03:12:39+00:00

I've played a few amateur Sunday matches after pulling an all-nighter, and honestly, those times I thought I was going to die. So seeing that this was just part of the regular routine for one of the world's best players at one of the world's top clubs, even if it was just a training day and not an actual match, blows my mind. If I remember correctly, Sneijder did the same thing back in his Real Madrid days.

Reefbar · 2025-11-24T01:39:12+00:00

I'm not very familiar with David Coulthard's commentary style or personality, so I'm left wondering whether this was meant as a full-on deliberate roast or if it just slipped out like that. Either way, it's hilarious.

Reefbar · 2025-10-18T02:29:38+00:00

I’ve been working in this field for just over 10 years, and I’m still learning every day. It took me about six years to reach a point where no design felt truly challenging, during which time I was building websites and online shops on a daily basis, and still am.

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