I could have done without the boost of confidence Belgium will draw from winning this game.
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ErnestEndeavor said:
So weird watching a sport not knowing how much time is left. Can't seem to get used to it.
That's why I always count in my head any time there are any stoppages.
I think was a fair penalty. Seeming more bad luck than intentional, but doesn't matter
YokelRidesAgain said:
I could have done without the boost of confidence Belgium will draw from winning this game.
More importantly, We have a game to win tonight. If we have learned anything, it's do not underestimate teams at this World Cup.
I am now crushed for Senegal
YokelRidesAgain said:
I could have done without the boost of confidence Belgium will draw from winning this game.
We're better than Belgium. The goalie gifted them two goals and then the game winner was on a penalty. Senegal choked. Belgium didn't win.
Belgium rallied from a 2-0 deficit in the 85th minute to defeat Senegal 3-2 and will play the USA vs Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 16.
Guy at this bar does not how to operate a DTV controller and can't figure out game. JFC. He sucks at life.
LFG
Random thought, but anybody else think the ref near the injured keeper looks like the ex-con in Urban Cowboy?
Not a bot. Leave him be.
Dive..Dest isn't knocking THAT dude over!
Ref sucks
Go Mexico!!
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Brian Earl Spilner said:Go Mexico!!
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SHUT IT, HOBBIT, THE GROWNUPS ARE PLAYING
Brian Earl Spilner said:Go Mexico!!
— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) July 1, 2026
GO DRINK THEIR WATER!!! OH WAIT, YOU SHOULDNT!
Started watching late.....that red card was absolute BS.....completely changes the dynamics of two games
Tonight was an awesome, gutsy performance. The entire identity of this team is so much better than the pervious 10 years.
Tonight was an awesome, gutsy performance. The entire identity of this team is so much better than the pervious 10 years.
Brian Earl Spilner said:Go Mexico!!
— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) July 1, 2026
What a little ****
People think I'm an idiot or something, because all I do is cut lawns for a living.
Thursday, July 2nd
Spain vs. Austria
2:00 PM CT
SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
TV: Fox, Telemundo
Portugal vs. Croatia
6:00 PM CT
BMO Field, Toronto, Canada
TV: Fox, Telemundo
Switzerland vs. Algeria
10:00 PM CT
BC Place, Vancouver, Canada
TV: FS1, Telemundo
Spain vs. Austria
2:00 PM CT
SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
TV: Fox, Telemundo
Portugal vs. Croatia
6:00 PM CT
BMO Field, Toronto, Canada
TV: Fox, Telemundo
Switzerland vs. Algeria
10:00 PM CT
BC Place, Vancouver, Canada
TV: FS1, Telemundo
It will continue to annoy the **** out of me how Argentina got such an easy ass group and then an easy as quadrant.
Come on Croatia
Come on Portugal!
Come on Croatia.
wangus12 said:
It will continue to annoy the **** out of me how Argentina got such an easy ass group and then an easy as quadrant.
The entire soccer world has bowed down to Messi far too long... It's blatantly obvious and ridiculous. They want him to win at all costs. Just look at his non-card foul against Algeria.
I fully expect Cabo to get destroyed by Argentina but it would be the best day if they somehow pull a win.
My assumption is that Q is gonna end up Argentina vs Columbia. Think Columbia has a decent shot.
My assumption is that Q is gonna end up Argentina vs Columbia. Think Columbia has a decent shot.
chjoak said:
I fully expect Cabo to get destroyed by Argentina but it would be the best day if they somehow pull a win.
My assumption is that Q is gonna end up Argentina vs Columbia. Think Columbia has a decent shot.
That would be literally the biggest upset in World Cup history.
And I'm totally here for it.
James is not looking his best. Not going to beat Arg unless he finds his old form.
Milwaukees Best Light said:
James is not looking his best. Not going to beat Arg unless he finds his old form.
I think he has played well. The guy is 34.
Having played soccer my entire life, lived in Germany and started playing there. My dad was a TX HS football official for 35 years (white hat crew chief). So I usually have more fair judgments of officiating / refereeing than most.
All that to say I HATE the "extra time" BS. It would be very easy for the referee to signal to stop the clock like in American football, then it starts when the ball is back in play.
Obviously with the hydration breaks all halves are now 48 minutes, so be it. But otherwise have the referee stop the clock, so 1H ends when it hits 45 (or 48) and 90 (or 93). I think that is most fair to the players as well as they can see the time. Also then there is no BS of "well, time is up, I need to blow the whistle, but the losing team has the ball in the other half and is 30 yards away from the goal and they might shoot after the next pass" BS.
There is precedent for this. I attended the men's final 4 at FCD stadium, and this is exactly what happened, the referee stopped the clock as needed and it restarted when the ball was put back in play.
I also think it makes more sense to my American brain for the clock to count down to 0, but it will never change counting up to 45 then to 90.
All that to say I HATE the "extra time" BS. It would be very easy for the referee to signal to stop the clock like in American football, then it starts when the ball is back in play.
Obviously with the hydration breaks all halves are now 48 minutes, so be it. But otherwise have the referee stop the clock, so 1H ends when it hits 45 (or 48) and 90 (or 93). I think that is most fair to the players as well as they can see the time. Also then there is no BS of "well, time is up, I need to blow the whistle, but the losing team has the ball in the other half and is 30 yards away from the goal and they might shoot after the next pass" BS.
There is precedent for this. I attended the men's final 4 at FCD stadium, and this is exactly what happened, the referee stopped the clock as needed and it restarted when the ball was put back in play.
I also think it makes more sense to my American brain for the clock to count down to 0, but it will never change counting up to 45 then to 90.
One more thing, much like the universal DH in baseball (short term thing which became permanent) be prepared for the 3 minute hydration breaks to be implemented in all the major leagues around the world. It will significantly boost advertising revenue without much interruption to the game. I also think it will have the support of players and coaches even if fans both in attendance and at home don't like it.
I actually like it. And given the level of play in Bundesliga, EPL, La Liga, MLS, Ligue 1, etc. I think it is warranted and deserved. All except the GK run about 6 miles in each game, lots of sprinting, high impact collisions, so there is a health component as well. One could argue you don't need it in 50-75 degrees vs 80+, but the temp doesn't change what the body is enduring to play at this level.
This will follow along similar lines of 3 subs expanding to 5.
PS - regarding the heat, FIFA was stupid to put the final in NYNJ, it should have been in Texas or LA. There will be complaints about the heat for the final match.
I actually like it. And given the level of play in Bundesliga, EPL, La Liga, MLS, Ligue 1, etc. I think it is warranted and deserved. All except the GK run about 6 miles in each game, lots of sprinting, high impact collisions, so there is a health component as well. One could argue you don't need it in 50-75 degrees vs 80+, but the temp doesn't change what the body is enduring to play at this level.
This will follow along similar lines of 3 subs expanding to 5.
PS - regarding the heat, FIFA was stupid to put the final in NYNJ, it should have been in Texas or LA. There will be complaints about the heat for the final match.
Jarrin Jay said:
Having played soccer my entire life, lived in Germany and started playing there. My dad was a TX HS football official for 35 years (white hat crew chief). So I usually have more fair judgments of officiating / refereeing than most.
All that to say I HATE the "extra time" BS. It would be very easy for the referee to signal to stop the clock like in American football, then it starts when the ball is back in play.
Obviously with the hydration breaks all halves are now 48 minutes, so be it. But otherwise have the referee stop the clock, so 1H ends when it hits 45 (or 48) and 90 (or 93). I think that is most fair to the players as well as they can see the time. Also then there is no BS of "well, time is up, I need to blow the whistle, but the losing team has the ball in the other half and is 30 yards away from the goal and they might shoot after the next pass" BS.
There is precedent for this. I attended the men's final 4 at FCD stadium, and this is exactly what happened, the referee stopped the clock as needed and it restarted when the ball was put back in play.
I also think it makes more sense to my American brain for the clock to count down to 0, but it will never change counting up to 45 then to 90.
They don't stop it on the exact second because they allow the run of play to finish and I'm OK with that. It would be like having 3 seconds left in a football game, completing a pass and as the receiver is running calling the game before he reaches the endzone.
It's a fluid game and that is very different from the precision that most American sports are played with (ball spotting in football withstanding)
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