World Cup 2026

[TunnelKing089]

Wow what a screwup...good grief.

3-1

Where is the goalie going?

 

[TomTeacher19]

Man that is the ugliest thing I've seen all tournament

 

[TomTeacher19]

The “was it a red or not” debate is irrelevant in this context.

The rules of the Tournament are that if you get a red card, you serve a ban. There is no right to appeal. Whether you agree with that rule or not doesn’t really matter, those are the rules as they stand and every team knows that at the start of the World Cup.

Every other player sent off so far has served a ban as per those rules. So for a politician to get directly involved with FIFA is highly questionable. For FIFA to then suspend the ban for a player is unprecedented and leaves a very sour taste.

When someone is starting by saying "this is why it is a red card" then the context of that is pretty relevant.

And for many people who see the overturned suspension as justice or correction for a wrongly given red card, it's probably hard to convince them it's not relevant.

But even as an American I wish that had never happened. FIFA and Trump are very corrupt and it's a terrible thing to see that

 

[TiedbyChris]

When someone is starting by saying "this is why it is a red card" then the context of that is pretty relevant.

And for many people who see the overturned suspension as justice or correction for a wrongly given red card, it's probably hard to convince them it's not relevant.

But even as an American I wish that had never happened. FIFA and Trump are very corrupt and it's a terrible thing to see that

Fair enough dude. VAR is horrible when it slows things down to “frame by frame” and usually makes things look a lot worse than in realtime. It is sad that the Trump intervention has overshadowed the team’s efforts and taken the focus away from the game

 

[TomTeacher19]

Agreed. I don't want to take anything away from Belgium, but I do wonder if the USA would have played much better without all that overturned red card distraction.

 

[Rebel5soul]

I think there was a US soccer league way back in the 70s that signed an aging Pele. How did that work out

New Jersey Nets I think. And the funny thing about that was that even though Pele' was over the hill he was still the most exciting player to watch.

 

[TiedbyChris]

Agreed. I don't want to take anything away from Belgium, but I do wonder if the USA would have played much better without all that overturned red card distraction.

I suspect you’re completely right. All the noise about the off field stuff will have had an impact.

 

[Taegul]

I just heard that being the big golf fan that he is, Trump is now contacting tournament officials to change the game to "the lowest score wins" as he is used to in golf. Sorry, but the USA will be advancing after all.

Sorry lol.

 

[TunnelKing089]

A 4-1 beatdown,that was a pitiful performance.

Congrats Belgium.

 

[Adrian81]

Well done Belgium, now we await any follow up bullshit from trump and co

 

[MuffandNonsense]

New Jersey Nets I think. And the funny thing about that was that even though Pele' was over the hill he was still the most exciting player to watch.

New York Cosmos: Pele, Beckenbauer, Chinaglia.
Cosmos wanted George Best but he was on a downward spiral with alcohol by then, so they signed Pele instead.
Pele and Best actually played against each other when Best signed for Los Angeles Aztecs in 1976. Best later played for Fort Lauderdale Strikers (1978-79).

 

[MuffandNonsense]

Belgium extinguish USA 4-1.
Justice was done.
Jared Kushner is no longer running the VAR system for his father-in-law.

From the BBC website:
Belgium captain Youri Tielemans insisted the affair had boosted his side.
"We told ourselves we had to respond on the pitch. That's what we did," he said.
After Belgium scored their fourth goal several of their players were pictured dancing in a style similar to the 'Trump dance' - where he rocks his hips and slowly pumps his arms - which gained notoriety during the 2024 US presidential campaign.
Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia told reporters that Balogun "came to talk" after the game.
"I really liked that," he said. "It's not his fault, he's not the one to blame and that's what I told him."

 

[Orwellian69]

I disagree, justice was not done. The US team nor Balogun are not to blame for this farce.
It is Infantino and FIFA who have allowed the integrity of the sport to be damaged. Until he's held to account, with consequences, there isn't justice.

 

[SparkleFur]

Wow what a screwup...good grief.

3-1

Where is the goalie going?

I know- what was that?

 

[LucieLou007]

Belgium extinguish USA 4-1.
Justice was done.
Jared Kushner is no longer running the VAR system for his father-in-law.

From the BBC website:
Belgium captain Youri Tielemans insisted the affair had boosted his side.
"We told ourselves we had to respond on the pitch. That's what we did," he said.
After Belgium scored their fourth goal several of their players were pictured dancing in a style similar to the 'Trump dance' - where he rocks his hips and slowly pumps his arms - which gained notoriety during the 2024 US presidential campaign.
Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia told reporters that Balogun "came to talk" after the game.
"I really liked that," he said. "It's not his fault, he's not the one to blame and that's what I told him."

Agree now we wait to see if USA want a review of every goal they conceded, anything to stay in the cup!

 

[SparkleFur]

can we please just move on.
Team Magritte !

 

[ReallyRandyReader]

I’m pumped for Argentina vs Egypt

Two truly awesome players both facing what would feel like their last dance tonight. I’d personally love Messi to take Argentina to another WC and really seal his status at the very top of the GOAT list. Mo Salah has been a true great in the Premier League, awesome impact in Liverpool’s success led by Klopp.

Switzerland vs Columbia I dunno, could be a dark horse of a game

 

[TheMrBurns]

I know- what was that?

Hilarious

 

[ReallyRandyReader]

According to a FIFA press release USA are back in the WC courtesy of their new 51st State

 

[LucieLou007]

 

[Dribble]

I disagree, justice was not done. The US team nor Balogun are not to blame for this farce.
It is Infantino and FIFA who have allowed the integrity of the sport to be damaged. Until he's held to account, with consequences, there isn't justice.

Exactly right. My Country will never recover from Trump. We will cease to exist as a unified Country. States WILL leave the Union and form new Countries. Other Countries, however, their doom is not controlled by Trump....but by you. If you love your sport...and make no doubt about it...this is YOUR sport...the Infant must go and politics must not be a factor. I am sorry my pedophile in chief caused this reality for you...but make no mistake...even though he caused this...it is your job to fix. I have faith in you....where I do not have faith in my Country to do the right thing.

 

[ReallyRandyReader]

Never understood why they give Messi pens, he’s a wizard with the ball but he’s a nervous lad from 11 metres

 

[Orwellian69]

Well...this is a bit of a shock

 

[TomTeacher19]

Argentina has not looked as sharp or aggressive on either side as their other games. Are they just having a bad game, does Egypt deserve all the credit, or is there hangover from that huge cape Verde game? Maybe all three

 

[jason28053]

It should be Egypt 3 and Argentina nil

What a horrible use of VAR to take away that goal!!!