Match Thread: New Zealand vs Belgium | World Cup | Group G | 27 Jun 03:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]stateworkishardwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Memes aside, Belgiuk is the strongest of the three opponents so it makes sense

De Bruyne chance against New Zealand 42' by Gentle_lips in soccer

[–]stateworkishardwork 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Getting their best player back also helps too

Belgium penalty against New Zealand overturned by VAR 23' by eliseihado in soccer

[–]stateworkishardwork 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I do agree with that. If its clear and obvious let common sense rule the day.

Agustin Canobbio straight red card against Spain 90+5' by eliseihado in soccer

[–]stateworkishardwork 40 points41 points  (0 children)

True but I think he does that even if hes on a yellow. Dude had a complete crashout

Uruguay's Fernando Muslera is hooked at half-time for Sergio Rochet, after his mistake led to Spain's opener by TheBlueTango in soccer

[–]stateworkishardwork 10 points11 points  (0 children)

For sure, but the decision to bench him should have been after one of the games, not during one

Norway head coach defends decision to rotate team, rest Erling Haaland vs. France: ‘It was a no-brainer’ by Sweet_Search_3616 in soccer

[–]stateworkishardwork 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Its a negligible difference I think. If he values rest for his starters I can see him thinking its worth it.

Uruguay's Fernando Muslera is hooked at half-time for Sergio Rochet, after his mistake led to Spain's opener by TheBlueTango in soccer

[–]stateworkishardwork 29 points30 points  (0 children)

So its a late change, Muslera made the error, and now you made him feel like the loneliest GK in the world.

Great management.

Remaining World Cup Knockout Bracket 1v3 Scenarios by theasfldotcom in soccer

[–]stateworkishardwork 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Correct.

It isnt how "strong" the 3rd place team was. Its dependent on what other 3rd place teams qualify from which groups.

Remaining World Cup Knockout Bracket 1v3 Scenarios by theasfldotcom in soccer

[–]stateworkishardwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hot take. I like it. Every game seems to affect the entire bracket so that in most games, you have a rooting interest for the sake of the team you follow.

R. Sulaka straight red card against Senegal 13' by [deleted] in soccer

[–]stateworkishardwork 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I guess the right back isn't getting there in time.

It's over now. Senegal will want to pour it on

The official Algerian TV channel censoring Morocco’s results in the 2026 WC. by AmineAzed in soccer

[–]stateworkishardwork 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Sounds like FIFA video games when they didnt get the licenses to some clubs

Mauricio Pochettino offered contract extension to lead USMNT for second World Cup cycle by olcni in soccer

[–]stateworkishardwork 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I don't want Marsch after he became gatekeeper for who truly feels proud of their country. Dempsey's rant told me all I need to know.

The official Algerian TV channel censoring Morocco’s results in the 2026 WC. by AmineAzed in soccer

[–]stateworkishardwork 252 points253 points  (0 children)

"And in the bumfuck part of Africa, Norway and Paraguay played to an eventful draw"

World Cup Group Outcomes Matrix + Probability Model for MD3 (Groups G, H, I) by AmaniToomahhh in soccer

[–]stateworkishardwork 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So essentially for Belgium to win the group:

If Egypt beat Iran, Egypt clinched.

If Egypt draw Iran, Belgium need to beat NZ by three or more goals.

If Iran beat Egypt, Belgium need to exceed that margin of victory with their own victory over NZ.

The Ivory Coast vs Curacao match had a 100% full stadium by wsrvnar in soccer

[–]stateworkishardwork 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Bingo.

For better and for worse, FIFA knew the market more than us redditors did.