OT: 2026 FIFA World Cup (June 22 - ARG v. AUT / FRA v. IRQ / NOR v. SEN / JOR v. ALG)

[windycity]

Hup Oranje Hup!!

 

[windycity]

Because they don't know anything about the sport and buy into all the media hype.

True but the U.S. has a solid squad

 

[Rapala]

Because it's the hottest country anywhere on Earth, you know.

FIFA believed them and stuck us with these ridiculous hydration breaks.

 

[montreal]

FIFA believed them and stuck us with these ridiculous hydration breaks.

well technically it is if you go by 1 spot as it has the hottest recorded temp in the world at 134F/56.7C. I did hear that some players were getting heat strokes in practice. But it's crazy cause it's not even been that hot yet. I'm near philly and it can get brutal here with that damn humidity but so far I haven't needed the ac too much outside of a few really hot ones here and there. I know they are saying it could be the hottest fall in recorded history but I don't trust anything I hear anymore from anyone about anything.

 

[Rapala]

well technically it is if you go by 1 spot as it has the hottest recorded temp in the world at 134F/56.7C. I did hear that some players were getting heat strokes in practice. But it's crazy cause it's not even been that hot yet. I'm near philly and it can get brutal here with that damn humidity but so far I haven't needed the ac too much outside of a few really hot ones here and there. I know they are saying it could be the hottest fall in recorded history but I don't trust anything I hear anymore from anyone about anything.

I think most people are all for Hydration Breaks when it's necessary but that just hasn't been the case which is frustrating.
You would think they could make a pre-game determination.

 

[windycity]

Stupid advertising break allowed the Swedes to get back into the game

 

[Rapala]

Stupid advertising break allowed the Swedes to get back into the game

Shush before this money making scheme makes it's way into league play...
We saw what happened with the Subs after Covid.

 

[windycity]

Shush before this money making scheme makes it's way into league play...
We saw what happened with the Subs after Covid.

Moron Lalas was basically endorsing playing soccer in quarters. I’m not necessarily a traditionalist for some changes but that’s a material change to the game not just a tweak.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Orange dominated the 1st Quarter with 2 fantastic goals, but Sweden had chances to tie it in 2nd Quarter. The "hydration break" really helped settle them down.

That was great header into the net off the free kick by Sweden. Hilarious that they were pretty much ALL offside. Like you're only responsibility in that situation is not going offside...


Anyways, 2-0 Netherlands over Sweden at halftime.

 

[Rapala]

Moron Lalas was basically endorsing playing soccer in quarters. I’m not necessarily a traditionalist for some changes but that’s a material change to the game not just a tweak.

The USA would try to Americanize Cricket if they could.

 

[JianYang]

Haiti first team eliminated. They have one more game to play against Morocco, but they're done.

Too bad. I thought they deserved a better fate against the Scots.

 

[JianYang]

Moron Lalas was basically endorsing playing soccer in quarters. I’m not necessarily a traditionalist for some changes but that’s a material change to the game not just a tweak.

Zlatan seems to enjoy calling him out lol.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Dutch have something here with Brobey and Summerville.

Malen can't start over Summerville again

 

[windycity]

The USA would try to Americanize Cricket if they could.

That’s baseball lol

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Well, that will do it. 3-0 Netherlands.

 

[windycity]

Dutch have something here with Brobey and Summerville.

Malen can't start over Summerville again

Supposedly Summerville has a bit of a knock. Malen has been solid imo but agree Summerville is more electric

 

[Redux91]

Netherlands sure look as formidable as they normally do
Can't ever forget about that oranje army lol

 

[red devil]

Right now Canada would play Belgium

 

[Rapala]

Netherlands sure look as formidable as they normally do
Can't ever forget about that oranje army lol

Yup and for any team to win it they are going to need the saves they got 2 or 3 excellent saves in this one.

 

[windycity]

Verbruggen has been excellent

 

[WeThreeKings]

Supposedly Summerville has a bit of a knock. Malen has been solid imo but agree Summerville is more electric

Looked fantastic both games

 

[WeThreeKings]

Verbruggen has been excellent

Makes up for being poor in game 1. Absolutely should have had that header.

 

[windycity]

Makes up for being poor in game 1. Absolutely should have had that header.

Yup

 

[WeThreeKings]

Summerville!!

 

[windycity]

Going on a hunch here but I think this one is over.

Summerville has to start, kid is electric