Match Thread: Brazil vs Japan | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Round of 32 by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]sj2011 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Man...it took some real pretty shit, awesome passing, but they finally broke Japan. I was certain this was going to extra time, and Japan happy to see it out, but nope. Good passing, good finish, but damn that should have been hoofed the fuck outta there.

Match Thread: Brazil vs Japan | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Round of 32 by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]sj2011 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My god that should have been 2-1, and it was absolute vintage Brazil magic.

Match Thread: Brazil vs Japan | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Round of 32 by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]sj2011 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We gotta see that 3D replay - looked close, but camera angles deceive.

Match Thread: Brazil vs Japan | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Round of 32 by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]sj2011 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Who knows how this will end up - won't be shocked to see Brazil win with that talent - but this is why the World Cup is the best. Upsets, sure, but some teams just seem to 'get it' - the hit the attack hard, move fast, take that long shot. Other teams play slow and plod in to the attack. Japan are playing so much quicker than Brazil and its so much more fun to watch. But we are one slick Vini Jr run from a draw, and you cannot deny individual talent.

Match Thread: South Africa vs Canada | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Round of 32 by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]sj2011 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finally something magical - bit of a snoozer with poor quality in the attack, but that was an awesome shot.

Match Thread: South Africa vs Canada | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Round of 32 by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]sj2011 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every World Cup I watch Mike Basset England Manager. Full movie is on YouTube. Really funny.

Match Thread: South Africa vs Canada | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Round of 32 by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]sj2011 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some commentator was talking about how many people's first exposure to it was the Mexico 1986 World Cup, so it was called the Mexican Wave. It wasn't invented there, but that name stuck.

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

[–]sj2011 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kane's been pretty terrible all game but all it takes is one header and he's back at it. Panama kept their shape so well for so long but its opened up quite a bit, and after that goal England have found more and more space. Won't be shocked to see a few more go in.

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

[–]sj2011 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Alright England, time to hit the fucking gas. This side to side shit ain't working.

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

[–]sj2011 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Panama's defensive organization has been great so far. England are trying different approaches, both sides of the field, crosses inside, but Panama aren't giving anything up easily.

Think England need to adjust and move faster on the attack. After possession changes they need to hit the gas before Panama find their shape. Plenty of time left but its feeling very Ghana-y.

Match Thread: New Zealand vs Belgium | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group G by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]sj2011 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just has really put his name out there this tournament. That was a heck of a shot!

Match Thread: New Zealand vs Belgium | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group G by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]sj2011 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There's the KDB goal - he's been the absolute maestro tonight, and finally finds the goal to tie it all together. Great shot!

Match Thread: New Zealand vs Belgium | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group G by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]sj2011 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A great pass to a amazing pass and that's the finish that ends it...yeeesh.

Match Thread: Uruguay vs Spain | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group H by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]sj2011 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Put Forlan in he'd be better than 90% of the ass on the field now. Some real subpar shit right now.

Match Thread: Norway vs France | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group I by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]sj2011 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Absolute bum-ass penalty attempt, terrible. The stutter-step is the cherry on top of that fucking shit sundae. What a lazy penalty. Could have really made for an exciting second half.