***** Official World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Thread *****

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Brian Earl Spilner
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8:57p, 6/30/26
Nothing better than the himno nacional at Azteca.
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Enrico Pallazzo
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8:59p, 6/30/26
Spent a few weeks in Ecuador working on an oil and gas client 30 years ago, my first year of public accounting. One of the items I noted on my visit was an inordinate number of dick and balls graffiti'd on buildings and walls around there. I mean, it was like the scene early in Superbad; some folks must have been obsessed with it. All that said, I hope they paint one on Team Mexico's forehead tonight. Go Ecuador
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YokelRidesAgain
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8:59p, 6/30/26
Yokel's anthem reviews
I had both of these rated in mid-20s among the 40 something anthems I've heard during the World Cup, and I think I have overrated both.

Ecuador's is an odd, almost waltz like number that is eminently forgettable.

Mexico's tune is pompous, melodically challenged and difficult to sing.

I guess I would give it to Mexico, narrowly.
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RED AG 98
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In reply to Thunderstruck xx • 8:59p, 6/30/26
Thunderstruck xx said:
Brian Earl Spilner said:
Imo first extra time should be final if someone has the lead after it ends.

Second extra time should be golden goal.

Then penalties if needed.


They got rid of the golden goal because teams play too cautious and more often than not there is little action that would decide the game, so they're just wasting time.

And it was only used twice in WC, 98 and 02, not some long-running history from the 30s or something. What we have now is far far better.
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Who?mikejones!
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In reply to Brian Earl Spilner • 9:03p, 6/30/26
Brian Earl Spilner said:
Nothing better than the himno nacional at Azteca.


I can think of a long list of better things
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boogieman
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9:05p, 6/30/26
Here comes the Mexicans!

Sounds wrong when he says it like that. Lol
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YokelRidesAgain
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9:07p, 6/30/26
In a perfect world, I would like to see ties after 120 minutes go to a replay, but that's obviously logistically impossible from a TV and venue standpoint.
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boogieman
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9:07p, 6/30/26
Lovely build up for Jimenez. Needs to get that on frame.
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birdman
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9:08p, 6/30/26
Mexican team looks great.

Perfect cross. Poor header. They should have scored there.
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carl spacklers hat
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9:08p, 6/30/26
And already started with the "Puto" chant. Such classless clowns.
People think I'm an idiot or something, because all I do is cut lawns for a living.
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YokelRidesAgain
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9:08p, 6/30/26
Set it up for him on a silver platter.
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The Ex Officio Director
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In reply to carl spacklers hat • 9:11p, 6/30/26
carl spacklers hat said:
And already started with the "Puto" chant. Such classless clowns.

Mexican fans better be careful

On-Field Protocol: Escalating beyond monetary fines, FIFA implemented a strict, multi-step protocol for referees. If the chant persists, officials are instructed to:
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  • Halt the match and issue a public address warning.
  • Suspend the match temporarily and send players to the locker rooms.
  • Suspend or forfeit the game entirely
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    My gummy-bear died. My unicorn ran away. My imaginary friend got kidnapped. The voices in my head wont talk to me.
    I've got a red bull. So I got that going for me.
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    YokelRidesAgain
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    In reply to carl spacklers hat • 9:13p, 6/30/26
    carl spacklers hat said:
    And already started with the "Puto" chant. Such classless clowns.

    I can't help myself, I think it's funny.

    It's like LSU and STTDB during "Neck". It fits the trashy vibe of the program perfectly.

    There are a lot of genuinely hateful and disturbing things in soccer, above all in Eastern Europe, but literally no one really thinks that the intent is to promote hatred of gay people.
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    wangus12
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    In reply to The Ex Officio Director • 9:13p, 6/30/26
    FIFA is never gonna do it to a host nation
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    birdman
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    9:15p, 6/30/26
    I thought Mexico handled that ball that ended up leading to corner.
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    PatAg
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    9:15p, 6/30/26
    Mexico needs to get a goao while they have all the pressure. Ecuador the type of team wants to linger
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    boogieman
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    9:16p, 6/30/26
    Did not miss by much.
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    boogieman
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    9:18p, 6/30/26
    Nice nutmeg.
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    wangus12
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    9:19p, 6/30/26
    That should have been a corner for Ecuador
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    oragator
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    9:20p, 6/30/26
    I hate Mexican soccer so very very much.
    The Whole rest of the world is having a giant party and finding ways to get along, and Mexican fans are busy calling their opponents wh***res and b***tches in unison.

    It would be amazing if they got a warning and it became world wide news. Would overshadow much of what they have done roght in this WC and couldn't happen to a better bunch.

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    boogieman
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    In reply to wangus12 • 9:21p, 6/30/26
    wangus12 said:
    That should have been a corner for Ecuador


    Yeah, why wasn't it? the keeper got his hand on it!
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    Z3phyr
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    9:21p, 6/30/26
    Thats a weight room problem
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    Who?mikejones!
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    9:22p, 6/30/26
    Freaking play actor
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    birdman
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    9:22p, 6/30/26
    Wasn't he offside by a mile?

    Great goal.
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    boogieman
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    9:22p, 6/30/26
    What a clean finish!
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    Peter Piper
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    9:23p, 6/30/26
    Almost offside.
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    boogieman
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    9:23p, 6/30/26
    He was way off!
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    birdman
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    In reply to birdman • 9:23p, 6/30/26
    birdman said:
    Wasn't he offside by a mile?

    Great goal.

    Never mind, he was on the other side of midfield.
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    Brian Earl Spilner
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    9:23p, 6/30/26
    GOOOOOL
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    f1ghtintexasaggie
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    9:23p, 6/30/26
    We just not calling offside now???
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    wangus12
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    9:23p, 6/30/26
    Damn. Perfect timing
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    Peter Piper
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    In reply to boogieman • 9:23p, 6/30/26
    boogieman said:
    He was way off!

    He hadn't crossed the midline yet.
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    mAgnoliAg
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    9:24p, 6/30/26
    oh no
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    9:25p, 6/30/26
    The foul given for the flop before the goal told me enough about this ref.

    Was a nice finish and good timing on the ball in before the half line on the goal though
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    boogieman
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    In reply to Peter Piper • 9:25p, 6/30/26
    Peter Piper said:
    boogieman said:
    He was way off!

    He hadn't crossed the midline yet.


    Oh. Didn't know that part of the rule.
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