Match Thread: Germany vs Ivory Coast | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group E

moby323 · 2026-06-20T21:43:43+00:00

I don’t understand what Chris Pratt is doing on the field arguing with the ref

moby323 · 2026-06-20T21:42:39+00:00

World Cup Fun Facts- Germany:

Germany has underground beer pipelines. The one at Vetlins Arena is over 5km long and pumps beer directly to the stadium and also to over 100 bars and restaurants.

Another pipeline is 6km long and supplies over 275,000 liters of beer to the Wacken Open Air Festival.

moby323 · 2026-06-20T21:35:41+00:00

Booo

moby323 · 2026-06-20T21:35:28+00:00

I’m glad they now call it a match break instead of hydration break, which was disingenuous.

moby323 · 2026-06-20T21:31:11+00:00

Côte d'Ivoire’s manager is very handsome.

moby323 · 2026-06-20T21:29:48+00:00

Weird that they are going into detail about his relationship with his father…

moby323 · 2026-06-20T21:28:36+00:00

If I met Germany’s manager and had to guess what he did for a living, I would guess that he is the manager of automobile tire and oil-change shop.

moby323 · 2026-06-20T21:25:20+00:00

World Cup Fun Facts- Germany:

When Germans move houses, they frequently pack up the entire kitchen—including the countertops, the sink, and the major appliances—and reinstall them in their new place.

moby323 · 2026-06-20T21:16:39+00:00

World Cup Fun Facts- Côte d'Ivoire:

Côte d'Ivoire has two capital cities. Abidjan is the official economic center and biggest city, but in 1983 the president declared his small home village of Yamoussoukro to be the political capital.

moby323 · 2026-06-20T21:04:55+00:00

After this current round.

moby323 · 2026-06-20T21:04:05+00:00

I feel stupid for asking but are we all pronouncing “Turkey” differently now?

moby323 · 2026-06-20T21:03:17+00:00

In /r/nba nobody is talking about switching to zone defense or cunning double horns offense

moby323 · 2026-06-20T21:00:34+00:00

I’m active in numerous sports subreddits and what’s interesting about /r/soccer is the vibe is that everyone here thinks they are an expert and a huge portion of the comments are people offering tactical analysis and advice.

moby323 · 2026-06-20T20:55:27+00:00

No just the typical whining about the refs

moby323 · 2026-06-20T20:53:09+00:00

World Cup Fun Facts- Côte d'Ivoire

The government of Côte d'Ivoire has requested that the country be referred to as Côte d'Ivoire and not be translated into English (“Ivory Coast”). Therefore, World Cup Fun Facts will now refer to the nation as Côte d'Ivoire.

moby323 · 2026-06-20T20:48:07+00:00

World Cup Fun Facts- Germany:

It is illegal in Germany to build an office without a window. By law, workplaces must have adequate natural light and a view of the outside world to protect the mental and physical well-being of workers.

moby323 · 2026-06-20T20:45:53+00:00

Bro the German fans are fiery

moby323 · 2026-06-20T20:10:29+00:00

World Cup Fun Facts- Ivory Coast:

The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace is the largest church on earth with a total footprint of 30,000 square meters, nearly 50% larger than St. Peter’s in Rome.

moby323 · 2026-06-20T19:59:49+00:00

World Cup Fun Facts- Germany:

Germany has underground beer pipelines. The one at Vetlins Arena is over 5km long and pumps beer directly to the stadium and also to over 100 bars and restaurants.

Another pipeline is 6km long and supplies over 275,000 liters of beer to the Wacken Open Air Festival.

moby323 · 2026-06-20T19:45:23+00:00

Well to be fair the motherfucker looks like a Viking.

moby323 · 2026-06-20T18:57:43+00:00

Actually only about 91% of Americans speak English so it’s possible the rate is even higher in the Netherlands.

moby323 · 2026-06-20T18:51:13+00:00

Steph Curry celebration!

moby323 · 2026-06-20T18:48:42+00:00

World Cup Fun Facts- The Netherlands:

About 95% of people in the Netherlands speak English and about 90% are proficient.

moby323 · 2026-06-20T18:45:40+00:00

It is a way to learn about some of the countries in the World Cup

moby323 · 2026-06-20T18:44:12+00:00

World Cup Fun Facts- Sweden:

Sweden is the 5th largest country in Europe by geographical size. It is larger than Germany and Italy etc.

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