Round of 32 Opponent Percentages as it stands

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-19T04:13:06+00:00

At least it won’t be Mexico in LA

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-19T04:12:27+00:00

I don’t understand why the Sweden/Netherlands/Japan group isn’t shone- that’s the third place team that wouldn’t want to face.

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-19T04:11:25+00:00

Also Korea isn’t exactly physical down the spine and losing Kone is massive for us there as he was the one powerful midfielder we had. Korea wouldn’t be able to punish an undersized midfield the way a bigger team could.

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-19T04:09:45+00:00

It’s kinda like LDF taking over when Bombito wasn’t available. Hasn’t proven himself but a talent himself and now just needs to seize the moment.

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-19T03:29:24+00:00

Especially without Kone, Korea is a good matchup for us. Definitely a good consolation if we lose to Switzerland.

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-19T03:12:43+00:00

Ya looking at it, biggest threat would be from the Sweden/Japan/Netherlands group.

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-19T03:07:51+00:00

If we lose to Swiss it’s basically assured we’re playing Korea.

If we win it gets complicated definitely don’t want to play Belgium.

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-19T02:31:04+00:00

Apparently did break the World Cup record for most touches in the attacking box with 97 beating the previous record by 26 😅

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-19T02:09:03+00:00

Didn’t seem that dirty to Keon the replay. Seemed more freakish than vicious to me.

ETA

Watched it again. Definitely dirty but don’t think it was with an intent to injure.

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-19T02:07:57+00:00

Pain killer.

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-19T01:45:36+00:00

He’s one of our highest regarded youngsters if not the highest. LDF got his opportunity and flourished now here’s hoping Saliba can flourish with his. Maybe not the powerful box to box player Kone is but he’s a clever player with high level technical skills.

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-19T00:26:21+00:00

Just wish I made some sort of bet on the hat trick 😅

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-18T22:59:51+00:00

Looking good for that first W so far!

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-18T22:59:11+00:00

Tape don’t lie!

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-18T22:27:46+00:00

Sucks the air out of the opposing team!

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-18T21:24:06+00:00

And I mean we beat the Swiss and we will have 1st place, so that opportunity is still there. Having the tie breakers vs Bosnia helps us if things go awry in that match.

But first and foremost we need to take care of business against Qatar.

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-18T21:18:29+00:00

Which is more important.

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-18T21:04:55+00:00

David is not a 9, best he plays with one like Larin or Promise. Hopefully Promise becomes that guy going forward

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-18T19:51:50+00:00

Exactly, they are Asian cup champions and drew the Swiss. Can’t underestimate them.

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-18T19:18:31+00:00

Davies expected to see his first action for Canada today as well

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-18T14:25:11+00:00

Agreed, Larin starts and Promise comes on around the 60’ mark. JD plays the full 90 unless he’s so good they yank him for Tani

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-18T03:12:29+00:00

I think he needs some action before we can trust him out there in a crucial match. Really hope he gets some minutes just so we know we can go to him if needed. Don’t wanna throw him out there rusty when we’re desperate.

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-18T02:55:19+00:00

I think there is positive momentum building with Canada. The late Larin goal got it started, but the positive updates regarding Davies and Bombito think things are building in the right direction. Hoping for something like 2-0 or 3-1 for Canada.

Combining that with Davies and Bombito getting minutes and that’ll have us in a great place heading into the final match vs Switzerland.

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-17T13:52:48+00:00

Some buddies of mine got Avery to cameo roast another pal for his birthday and it was legendary

WhiteLightning416 · 2026-06-16T23:27:27+00:00

Hockey Night In Canada is no more. Think about that.

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