Great save! That was a bullet* 📂 Archived Message Posted by bjl63 on July 3, 2026, 19:37:22, in reply to "2026 World Cup Thread: Round of 32" Previous Message let's knock em out Message Thread: | This response ↓ 2026 World Cup Thread: Round of 32/16 - assassin June 28, 2026, 14:22:00 FRA with a PK….. - timmer July 9, 2026, 15:29:48 That was awesome. * - harb July 9, 2026, 15:30:33 England red card getting a two match ban is very amusing* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 9, 2026, 11:57:15 time for FIFXIT* - assassin July 9, 2026, 13:26:02 Funny tweet I saw: Starmer called them up and they doubled it* - ECEIllinois July 9, 2026, 13:14:19 Cherundolo named US U-23 men's coach* - AintHatin July 9, 2026, 9:29:04 I hate that these games are all on during the day. The last few should all be night games. - Warrin'_Illini July 8, 2026, 10:26:32 yeah that would do wonders for worldwide viewing* - Poldark July 8, 2026, 10:29:06 Maybe they should get a taste of what US fans of European-based sports have to do* - ECEIllinois July 8, 2026, 11:31:45 Fuck them. We're hosting this thing, it should be on when we want.* - Warrin'_Illini July 8, 2026, 10:34:30 Hundo P* - illini21 July 9, 2026, 11:38:18 Gotta agree* - assassin July 9, 2026, 11:02:51 Somebody is always going to be mad no matter what time you play. It should always cater - Warrin'_Illini July 9, 2026, 11:28:20 I for one actually enjoyed getting up at 3 and 4 in the morning when the 2002 World Cup - BradUnderwoodforprez July 9, 2026, 11:52:36 Quite relevant New Yorker cartoon from yesterday - Potomac July 8, 2026, 7:56:42 LOL Belgium did the Trump dance and sang YMCA in their locker room - ECEIllinois July 7, 2026, 22:23:52 I always cheer for who knocked my team out (with some exceptions) - TarheelIllini July 8, 2026, 8:51:42 LOL, they just earnt a new fan.* - Warrin'_Illini July 8, 2026, 8:27:22 Just watched the Argentina/Egypt replay…holy shit that assist on the 3rd Argentina goal* - PapaDels July 7, 2026, 19:59:57 So, PK kickers only get one kick? If the ball bounces back, the kicker can’t kick it back in?* - bbonb July 7, 2026, 18:43:23 One touch in a shootout. If it’s during a game, the ball is in play* - OWWDig July 7, 2026, 20:08:52 Rule was refined regarding accidental immediate second touch* - Potomac July 7, 2026, 20:44:19 But shooter can’t be the 2nd touch* - OWWDig July 7, 2026, 20:09:30 If the goalie saves it, the shooter can absolutely be the second touch* - Sounder July 7, 2026, 20:11:43 That would be the third touch* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 7, 2026, 20:19:29 this* - OWWDig July 7, 2026, 20:40:51 It's the same rules as a direct free kick - Sounder July 9, 2026, 13:15:32 You've got the touch - IlliniSax05 July 7, 2026, 20:59:57 KC thought they were getting Messi v Ronaldo QF and nearly got Egypt v Swiss* - CWR10 July 7, 2026, 18:07:42 Colombia fans filled stadiums everywhere they went like no other, bummed to see them lose* - OB25 July 7, 2026, 19:12:54 According to a friend, Ballpark Village in STL was packed with them during the match. * - harb July 7, 2026, 23:58:16 Maybe no more PK’s for that guy* - OB25 July 7, 2026, 17:47:39 Swiss miss. * - VIV July 7, 2026, 17:47:28 Was coming here to post Swiss DON'T miss.* - Warrin'_Illini July 7, 2026, 17:52:11 ooo - ATL July 7, 2026, 17:47:51 Not sure about having a CB take your penalties * - ATL July 7, 2026, 17:46:37 Not until you have to anyway.* - SurfTheBoneyard July 7, 2026, 17:58:12 They're all missing off the crossbar or high* - UIHuskie July 7, 2026, 17:47:51 Some pretty good evidence lately against it* - OWWDig July 7, 2026, 17:47:31 With GER it was because four others chickened out. - SurfTheBoneyard July 7, 2026, 17:59:25 True* - OWWDig July 7, 2026, 18:22:54 It’s so bad that when I see a Colombian miss a PK, I think: he’s dead* - OWWDig July 7, 2026, 17:46:04 And that story ain’t really what people think* - Chilango July 7, 2026, 17:59:21 I’ve enjoyed how spicy this PBP guy has been all tournament. - OB25 July 7, 2026, 17:31:40 What a miss. * - VIV July 7, 2026, 17:29:59 Suggested rule change… - SurfTheBoneyard July 7, 2026, 16:47:07 After 90, both teams go down to 9 men. * - VIV July 7, 2026, 17:31:42 Granted I don't watch a lot of soccer - Sammich July 7, 2026, 17:04:51 There's almost always one team praying for penalties - ijustkrushalot July 7, 2026, 17:47:06 have the sprinklers go on randomly throughout the match* - bbonb July 7, 2026, 16:53:10 in Extra Time, 2 live balls are in play at all times* - bbonb July 7, 2026, 17:00:32 Johan BOHICA?* - VIV July 7, 2026, 16:25:09 I keep thinking the announcer is calling one of the players General Tso* - OB25 July 7, 2026, 16:47:49 What's the matter, General Tso? - Sammich July 7, 2026, 17:05:18 Looked it up, appears to be Djibril Sow* - OB25 July 7, 2026, 16:54:55 Go Colombia. Rooting for them and england* - CoronaTheirAss July 7, 2026, 16:06:52 Columbia has a huge home field advantage* - bbonb July 7, 2026, 16:47:31 rumour the USMNT Team manager and security head suspended - Poldark July 7, 2026, 15:24:17 did Balogun really get fined $40K for going on field after Bosnia game?* - Potomac July 7, 2026, 16:02:59 rumour is they flew to Azteca and greased up the barrier Jordan Henderson tried to leap* - Sammich July 7, 2026, 15:55:45 Still fighting the asymmetrical warfare of the American Revolution, I see* - ATL July 7, 2026, 15:58:22 The answer is Jay Cutler… - LeatherneckIllini July 7, 2026, 14:45:27 30m viewers for FOX. Nice, that’s a lot of people to see us shit the bed * - MC July 7, 2026, 14:31:08 Two teams, one World Cup.* - DT July 7, 2026, 16:29:30 What a crazy fucking game to get to watch. Brings up the age old question - CoronaTheirAss July 7, 2026, 13:26:14 At least 22 minutes old* - ATL July 7, 2026, 13:27:55 WC pet peeve that does not make sense - bbonb July 7, 2026, 13:16:33 ooo - ATL July 7, 2026, 13:18:43 Spanish doesn’t do that, right?* - Potomac July 7, 2026, 13:58:59 I don't believe so. I don't recollect the widespread use of collective nouns. - ATL July 7, 2026, 14:38:10 I think you could make a case that Mo was clipped in the box before Argentina scored* - OWWDig July 7, 2026, 13:00:53 a weak case* - cpsteine July 7, 2026, 13:18:04 but a case. I understand why Egypt would feel shorted after having their own goal called back - OWWDig July 7, 2026, 13:25:52 Is it worse to lose like this or lay a massive egg like last night?* - Potomac July 7, 2026, 13:04:24 This is worse. US was never in it last night* - OWWDig July 7, 2026, 13:06:48 respectfully disagree, we didn’t look like we belonged on the same field - memyselfandillini July 7, 2026, 15:10:30 This seems way worse. Hope is the worst * - MC July 7, 2026, 13:05:48 Seems like every day there’s a new Game of the Tournament* - Herman Blume July 7, 2026, 12:59:11 Similar to Belgium’s late rally from 2-0 vs Senegal* - Potomac July 7, 2026, 13:07:03 Old enough to remember when it was Netherlands/Japan group stage match* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 7, 2026, 13:00:23 wow wow wow wow wow* - Blazer July 7, 2026, 12:58:46 You just can’t kill them* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 7, 2026, 12:57:33 And now ARG winning. Beautiful pass and header. * - harb July 7, 2026, 12:57:18 What a cross* - OWWDig July 7, 2026, 12:57:06 He’s old* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 7, 2026, 12:49:11 HOLY FUCKING SHIT* - ATL July 7, 2026, 12:48:14 All square now. * - harb July 7, 2026, 12:47:38 Wowowow* - OWWDig July 7, 2026, 12:47:53 That was unreal. Messi is just so good. * - harb July 7, 2026, 12:48:46 He's on-side. * - ATL July 7, 2026, 12:44:28 Game on* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 7, 2026, 12:43:58 I'm going to miss Mo so much - ijustkrushalot July 7, 2026, 12:33:14 Damn I was looking forward to a Colombia/Argentina matchup* - OB25 July 7, 2026, 12:32:08 Imagine neither Brazil nor Argentina in quarters* - Potomac July 7, 2026, 12:34:29 we're a swiss win away from completely deleting the western hemisphere from this event * - ijustkrushalot July 7, 2026, 12:37:03 Awesome "fuck you" there * - ijustkrushalot July 7, 2026, 12:32:07 Wow Egypt* - ATL July 7, 2026, 12:31:52 No. 5 WTF are you even doing?* - ATL July 7, 2026, 12:32:45 Can’t take that one away. * - harb July 7, 2026, 12:31:30 but Messi is involved, they may find a way!* - shua July 7, 2026, 12:32:00 Nope. Another pretty effort* - OWWDig July 7, 2026, 12:31:48 That was picture perfect passing. * - harb July 7, 2026, 12:33:18 Replay lol* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 7, 2026, 12:27:19 VAR sucks* - Mrap24 July 7, 2026, 12:25:18 Wow…a gift of a lifeline to argentina* - OWWDig July 7, 2026, 12:25:03 Such a fantastic goal - crazy use of VAR* - Potomac July 7, 2026, 12:26:12 Such wonderful ball movement on these two goals, far superior to USA* - Potomac July 7, 2026, 12:32:18 Yes. Going to have to look at tightening things up with technology usage* - OWWDig July 7, 2026, 12:28:35 The use of VAR is literally perfect - the foul that started the break which resulted in Egypts gol - RD July 7, 2026, 13:01:23 We had a foul an hour ago that went uncalled* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 7, 2026, 12:25:43 A developing situation * - BradUnderwoodforprez July 7, 2026, 12:23:19 scenes, absolute * - ijustkrushalot July 7, 2026, 12:23:35 oh now it's getting fun - ijustkrushalot July 7, 2026, 12:23:09 Messi sucks - OWWDig July 7, 2026, 11:24:20 Not sure whether I should be insulted or flattered by this comp. - OB25 July 7, 2026, 10:11:03 September 2, 1995* - Sammich July 7, 2026, 10:30:30 There’s no reason to believe we are better than this right? Round of 16 seems to be - bjl63 July 7, 2026, 9:19:53 The difference between being a Top 8 side in the world and a Top 16-20 is ginormous... - uofi1998 July 7, 2026, 12:46:40 We were playing pretty well in the group stage, and on the front foot. Pressing, good movement - snipes824 July 7, 2026, 10:32:32 We looked so incredibly nervous and jittery early, and never got into the game. - uofi1998 July 7, 2026, 12:58:11 feel like we've been stalled out at the same spot for about 24 years - ijustkrushalot July 7, 2026, 9:57:58 I mean we were ranked 17th, so... - AintHatin July 7, 2026, 9:26:34 Doesn't the drain of athletes from other sports play a role, too? - IlliniOllie July 7, 2026, 10:58:49 It's kind of a lazy narrative. Athletes migrate to what they do best. - uofi1998 July 7, 2026, 12:48:04 yeah, that's not it IMO. players don't develop the same way here. they need more touches, smaller - cpsteine July 7, 2026, 12:39:44 Insofar as it limits the pool of available players, maybe - Blazer July 7, 2026, 12:03:34 It's a factor, but it should be one that can be overcome. - Sammich July 7, 2026, 11:39:33 Youth sports in our country need to be overhauled across the board - bjl63 July 7, 2026, 9:42:50 Anyone that knows anything about soccer knew this team was going nowhere with Ream as the CB. - gullit July 7, 2026, 6:32:23 We need to start harvesting athletic Dan Burns* - KCWildcat July 7, 2026, 7:54:05 I’m sure he wanted to but all the other options were also horrendous* - Carl Spackler July 7, 2026, 7:02:27 Yup. Our back ups looked even worse in game 3 vs. Turkey* - OWWDig July 7, 2026, 7:46:29 I still don't understand why Cameron Carter Vickers was not a part of this setup - ATL July 7, 2026, 7:06:55 He ain’t it. Slow. We are grasping at non-existent straws* - uofi1998 July 7, 2026, 7:41:10 Think he's injured* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes July 7, 2026, 7:12:55 Why did we come so nervy and anxious? Forget the press, we couldn’t connect on simple passes. * - MC July 6, 2026, 22:09:49 Tillman has been our key cog in the midfield. They crashed the shit out of him - VIV July 7, 2026, 8:09:05 100% this* - Blazer July 7, 2026, 13:01:15 It was wild to watch* - CWR10 July 7, 2026, 7:59:38 Great question. * - OWWDig July 7, 2026, 7:47:48 Everything Trump touches dies. See Knicks Game 3* - Sounder July 7, 2026, 0:03:58 Everything Trump touches dies. See Knicks Game 3* - Sounder July 7, 2026, 0:03:58 No surprise: player ratings on espn.com piece are grim - Potomac July 6, 2026, 22:02:56 The face that CV looked better vs fucking Argentina than we did at home vs Belgium is such shit* - MC July 6, 2026, 22:02:39 Was fun to watch the U.S. look pretty good in meaningful soccer for a month. - JFG July 6, 2026, 22:02:17 Good answer….now get better players* - TarheelIllini July 6, 2026, 22:34:40 Is 4-1 the equivalent of 35-3 in the NFL?* - bbonb July 6, 2026, 21:25:05 Going back to the Pulisic “hate.” He had one good half in the whole damn tournament and then a - LovetheChief July 6, 2026, 21:22:41 He just didn't turn out to be the player people thought he was going to be * - QcIlliniFan July 7, 2026, 1:43:57 Valid criticism is one thing. Reductive hyperbole absent context is another* - Blazer July 6, 2026, 21:41:44 He has had 1 goal and 4 assists this calendar year in 27 appearances - OrangeSox July 6, 2026, 23:26:50 Yes, all of that is fair to criticize. I'm not disputing that. - Blazer July 6, 2026, 23:48:25 I’d respond but ISDH will claim fan policing* - CoronaTheirAss July 6, 2026, 21:29:01 I do have to say I love Adams and McKennie. Warriors* - CoronaTheirAss July 6, 2026, 21:17:30 Def a Weston fan* - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 21:18:44 Agreed. Me too. Two tough guys.* - LovetheChief July 6, 2026, 21:18:19 Something tells me USMNT will be irrelevant for the next decade. I still cant get over the 3rd - LovetheChief July 6, 2026, 21:17:04 That was the goal where ya knew this wasn't happening * - QcIlliniFan July 7, 2026, 1:45:25 I guess we don’t have to worry about that asterisk that everyone was worried about with Balogun - harb July 6, 2026, 21:40:51 the second goal was worse. - memyselfandillini July 6, 2026, 21:31:40 I’ve seen better soccer in U10 games* - bbonb July 6, 2026, 21:19:44 Qualifying for the WC and the knockouts is now very, very easy.* - Carl Spackler July 6, 2026, 21:17:35 *Italian hand gestures* * - SurfTheBoneyard July 6, 2026, 21:19:47 So looking forward to 2030... - Carl Spackler July 6, 2026, 21:14:59 I can still see Tillman, Balo, Adams, McKennie, and Freeman starting * - MC July 6, 2026, 22:04:13 Go Cape Verde!* - memyselfandillini July 6, 2026, 21:35:22 Cavan Sullivan, Noahkai Banks, and Mathis Albert will be pretty exciting by then* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 6, 2026, 21:29:19 lol Ream* - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 21:16:12 has 2030 location been named yet?* - DanSaint July 6, 2026, 21:15:48 6 countries..3 continents * - QcIlliniFan July 7, 2026, 1:47:38 Spain Portugal and ?* - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 21:16:36 Morocco* - OrangeSox July 6, 2026, 21:18:55 Thank you* - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 21:24:05 And the random Uruguay match* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 6, 2026, 21:24:54 Excuse was the 100 year anniversary but allowed them to do 2034 in Saudi Arabia, right?* - illini222 July 6, 2026, 22:44:37 That + Morocco (Africa) for 2030 meant Cup would go to Asia or Oceania - Potomac July 7, 2026, 9:53:58 Lets FIFA count having a WC in South America without really having it* - Potomac July 6, 2026, 21:58:35 Right. Those are early games in those places* - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 21:27:55 Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina. I’m kinda excited about taking a trip to Iberia and Morocco.* - ATL July 6, 2026, 21:26:36 I'm dejected * - QcIlliniFan July 6, 2026, 21:08:57 Yep. This was supposed to be different * - MC July 6, 2026, 21:12:46 Same. Losing sucks worse when you know the team didn’t play as well as it could. - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 21:11:05 That was a worse ass kicking than the last time we played them* - CoronaTheirAss July 6, 2026, 21:07:14 So…keep Poch for the run to 2030 or no?* - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 21:05:03 We offered, I think. But I bet he declines. * - assassin July 6, 2026, 21:05:40 I don’t think it matters if he comes back* - CoronaTheirAss July 6, 2026, 21:06:29 Nah, prolly not. -* - assassin July 6, 2026, 21:12:34 The defending was complete amateur hour - UIHuskie July 6, 2026, 21:03:31 Agreed* - CoronaTheirAss July 6, 2026, 21:06:01 Chris Brady of Chicago Fire? #3 this tournament. - Poldark July 6, 2026, 21:05:46 He'd be a good place to start - UIHuskie July 6, 2026, 21:10:19 Yeah. Keeper and center backs. Just a massive hole in the program right now* - Blazer July 6, 2026, 21:05:33 That fucking sucked * - MC July 6, 2026, 21:03:01 Go Spain * - Randle McMurphy July 6, 2026, 21:02:23 Worst game the US has played but Belgium might have been part of that. * - harb July 6, 2026, 21:01:34 No sno cones after the game!* - bbonb July 6, 2026, 21:00:23 Pretty much met expectations. Shrug* - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 21:00:14 2 word review - VIV July 6, 2026, 21:00:06 One word(?) review… - DocWalk20 July 6, 2026, 21:06:02 lol* - Blazer July 6, 2026, 21:06:55 Literally nobody played well. Just awful * - uofi1998 July 6, 2026, 21:02:34 Yea* - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 21:00:42 Oh well* - Blazer July 6, 2026, 20:59:23 4-1 actually flattered us. * - VIV July 6, 2026, 20:59:05 They scored 4 meh goals that really couldn’t have been easier.* - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 20:58:23 Dupe* - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 20:58:18 Trump’d. * - assassin July 6, 2026, 20:58:05 Everything he touches dies* - ATL July 6, 2026, 20:59:21 Just LOL* - VIV July 6, 2026, 20:57:33 Yeah, passing has been so poor* - Potomac July 6, 2026, 20:58:30 So "no big deal" just scored.* - SurfTheBoneyard July 6, 2026, 20:57:23 He’s a sub these days, not just today * - Potomac July 6, 2026, 21:00:08 Round of 16 is our ceiling I guess. * - MC July 6, 2026, 20:56:49 nm* - Blazer July 6, 2026, 20:56:48 Tillman had an excellent second half* - Blazer July 6, 2026, 20:56:47 Time to pick a bandwagon team* - LeatherneckIllini July 6, 2026, 20:53:30 Nah* - VIV July 6, 2026, 20:56:27 Go Norway - IlliniSax05 July 6, 2026, 20:54:25 Yep* - bjl63 July 6, 2026, 20:59:18 Also, Belgium was so sure they were better that they didn’t bother starting 3 starters? Is that what - LovetheChief July 6, 2026, 20:48:11 Played a squad designed to beat our press and attack Dest’s side. * - assassin July 6, 2026, 20:56:53 The goals came from the left, but they were equal opportunity abusers of our wingers.* - Carl Spackler July 6, 2026, 21:33:03 I think their strategy was to tire us out then bring in their big hitters - IlliniSax05 July 6, 2026, 20:51:08 No. They wanted them fresh for 2nd half - Stu July 6, 2026, 20:50:29 No, Lukaku isn't really fit enough anymore to start - UIHuskie July 6, 2026, 20:49:59 Is this the wet fart ending to Pulisics US career? Won’t be back in 4 years right? * - LovetheChief July 6, 2026, 20:44:44 Will depend a lot on whether his body is just breaking down or if he returns to full health - Blazer July 6, 2026, 20:49:40 He's 27, he'll be back* - UIHuskie July 6, 2026, 20:45:14 Oh goodie.* - LovetheChief July 6, 2026, 20:47:20 The Pulisic hate in this thread is really bizarre - Blazer July 6, 2026, 20:50:52 One of our best players playing terribly is gonna get some criticism* - Carl Spackler July 6, 2026, 20:55:39 When you’re the best player on the team, - VIV July 6, 2026, 20:55:36 This isnt the time to be the fucking fan police - ISeeDeadHawkeyes July 6, 2026, 20:53:33 Agreed* - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 20:52:00 Robinson has been so bad, what a dud performance * - MC July 6, 2026, 20:41:19 huh?* - Blazer July 6, 2026, 20:44:34 0.28 is higher than I thought * - ISeeDeadHawkeyes July 6, 2026, 20:40:19 My observations - TarheelIllini July 6, 2026, 20:39:10 It sucks being outclassed but they are just the better team. * - harb July 6, 2026, 20:35:25 I don’t know if we’ve won any matchup head to head. * - VIV July 6, 2026, 20:38:50 Belgium dominated the friendly earlier this year* - Potomac July 6, 2026, 20:36:35 Yep. Guess I need to pull out my Belgium jersey for the rest of the tourney. * - harb July 6, 2026, 20:37:15 We don’t have anyone who can win a duel with Lukaku or stay near Doku* - VIV July 6, 2026, 20:32:52 Doku gonna chew us up and spit us out* - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 20:30:07 have to at least be respectable to draw in fair weather and fringe fans - Nobster July 6, 2026, 20:27:35 I cannot believe we haven’t replaced Tim Howard * - MC July 6, 2026, 20:27:15 The ongoing lack of center backs is far more concerning - Blazer July 6, 2026, 20:30:23 Voldemort was respectable for a couple of years there. * - VIV July 6, 2026, 20:29:15 We had about 20 years or whatever it was of Keller, Friedel, and Howard - UIHuskie July 6, 2026, 20:28:49 Tough game for old man Ream* - Blazer July 6, 2026, 20:24:09 Partially at fault or worse for every goal* - Carl Spackler July 6, 2026, 20:27:08 That clearance attempt is wrong technically but the effort there is even worse - RD July 6, 2026, 20:33:08 Let’s not get crazy, Freeze was certainly the most at fault there.* - Carl Spackler July 6, 2026, 20:52:57 All he has to do is deflect it nearly anywhere. - VIV July 6, 2026, 20:34:10 Looks up and down bench for Diego Luna* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 6, 2026, 20:24:04 Why do they look like a Junior College soccer team? * - Randle McMurphy July 6, 2026, 20:23:57 Good news for Freese is he doesn’t play for Colombia* - LeatherneckIllini July 6, 2026, 20:23:27 Hell of a game to collectively shit our pants* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes July 6, 2026, 20:22:56 Thanks for hobbling around for 5 minutes when you clearly couldn't play, Pulisic!* - Carl Spackler July 6, 2026, 20:22:51 Insane by freese* - snipes824 July 6, 2026, 20:22:33 Truly unbelievable * - PapaDels July 6, 2026, 20:23:32 Did he kick the ground instead of the ball?* - gvibes July 6, 2026, 20:22:22 Yea* - Orangeillini July 6, 2026, 20:23:16 That is Rob Green embarrassing * - VIV July 6, 2026, 20:22:20 Uh, Freese, what are you doing* - Blazer July 6, 2026, 20:22:17 Embarrassing.* - voiceofreason July 6, 2026, 20:22:07 It was fun until it wasnt* - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 20:21:45 Time for the country to go back to not caring about the sport for another 4 years - IlliniSax05 July 6, 2026, 20:23:21 Nope - total amateur shit * - RD July 6, 2026, 20:21:44 Whatever Freese and Ream - loser shit * - RD July 6, 2026, 20:22:39 Wtf* - John Coctostan July 6, 2026, 20:21:38 lol* - gvibes July 6, 2026, 20:21:22 welp* - biclops July 6, 2026, 20:21:15 Berhalter for Pulisic * - RD July 6, 2026, 20:21:04 US really doesn’t wanna outlet through Freeman* - Carl Spackler July 6, 2026, 20:19:16 Man even as a novice, pretty clear that’s a ball bel is gonna do something with and we just don’t* - John Coctostan July 6, 2026, 20:18:57 Great diagonal ball. Abysmal first touch* - VIV July 6, 2026, 20:18:37 Pulisic is on tilt. So sped up* - CWR10 July 6, 2026, 20:13:47 Pulisic has to come off. He is killing every attack* - Blazer July 6, 2026, 20:13:45 Would be nice to win some of these 1 on 1 battles* - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 20:12:09 As a casual soccer guy at best, can someone explain why Pulisic is considered our best player? - bjl63 July 6, 2026, 20:09:20 When he’s fully healthy, nobody has the same combination of speed, skill, and power - Blazer July 6, 2026, 20:20:35 Also as a casual fan, I think he’s our most marketable. Not best. - tvillini July 6, 2026, 20:13:22 Pulisic hate is like frank williams hate* - CoronaTheirAss July 6, 2026, 20:15:01 The media treats him as our top guy. But is he? - bjl63 July 6, 2026, 20:18:01 Yes but we have lots of good guys. Bad game for him though* - CoronaTheirAss July 6, 2026, 20:20:26 Good sub* - CoronaTheirAss July 6, 2026, 20:09:09 I just don’t know who you bring in. Big drop off in talent. Gio? Haji?* - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 20:01:31 Berhalter probably should come on. Aaronson too* - OrangeSox July 6, 2026, 20:06:46 Not sure if Trusty is fit but he might be better than Ream, who was bad* - OrangeSox July 6, 2026, 20:07:43 Defense bench is thin; wasn’t good v Turkey* - Potomac July 6, 2026, 20:06:36 Freddy Adu* - bbonb July 6, 2026, 20:05:19 I’m not a soccer person so feel free to mock me, but Belgium’s collective ability - GMAW July 6, 2026, 20:00:45 Second balls is a huge part of the game. That’s intentional and that’s how you control the field * - MC July 6, 2026, 20:04:19 We’ve tried some one touch stuff that’s just gone directly into them. - assassin July 6, 2026, 20:06:42 Belgium is a top 10 team for a reason* - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 20:02:25 That’s why they are top 10 in the world. * - harb July 6, 2026, 20:01:40 List of guys playing well: . End of list. * - MC July 6, 2026, 20:00:00 These passes are terrible. Team is out of sync * - MC July 6, 2026, 19:58:08 The number of brick-footed touches…* - cpsteine July 6, 2026, 19:56:26 Pulisic doesn't deserve to play the 2nd half. he's been wretched* - OrangeSox July 6, 2026, 19:56:09 Same, but Dest.* - VIV July 6, 2026, 19:57:33 that's fine too* - OrangeSox July 6, 2026, 20:00:02 If Freese played with an ounce of confidence he punches away their second goal* - CWR10 July 6, 2026, 19:55:37 I don't think he could get to it* - UIHuskie July 6, 2026, 19:58:23 That was painful and depressing. But down 1…should be worse* - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 19:54:46 They’ve completely stifled both our attack and our press - snipes824 July 6, 2026, 19:53:51 Yeah, it's been both. They're obviously the best team we've played - UIHuskie July 6, 2026, 19:55:07 Yep* - snipes824 July 6, 2026, 19:59:46 Fitting end to Pulisics half* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes July 6, 2026, 19:53:01 Really sad to see. Wonder if he’s 100%. - Blazer July 6, 2026, 19:56:31 Either way he has to come off* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes July 6, 2026, 19:58:18 The attack is so disorganized on the rare occasion we get a breakaway* - Blazer July 6, 2026, 19:49:54 Everybody is way too hurried in possession* - UIHuskie July 6, 2026, 19:51:58 No comparison on passing* - Potomac July 6, 2026, 19:51:34 At this point, just get to the half down only one. Woof* - VIV July 6, 2026, 19:49:47 If I’m Poch I’m taking Pulisic off at half. He’s either hurt or tuned out. - Carl Spackler July 6, 2026, 19:49:27 Dest and Pulisic have to be off * - RD July 6, 2026, 19:50:37 If you’re gonna have a winger give the ball away every time, put Aaronson on. - Carl Spackler July 6, 2026, 19:54:09 It’s impossible to press them - they have 1 more every time and when they get close to - RD July 6, 2026, 19:56:45 That Pulisic corner maybe shows he’s hurt * - RD July 6, 2026, 19:53:09 Does Pulisic know the game started?* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes July 6, 2026, 19:50:03 lol what, I'll just barrel straight in and bounce off his chest* - RVA July 6, 2026, 19:48:45 I can't believe Dest played 70+ games for Barcelona in his early 20's* - UIHuskie July 6, 2026, 19:48:41 Should be 3. No one within 5 feet of him. What is going on?* - VIV July 6, 2026, 19:44:05 Everyone so fucking timid* - CoronaTheirAss July 6, 2026, 19:42:56 What is Pulisic doing defensively? Other than nothing.* - Carl Spackler July 6, 2026, 19:39:12 Really really bad* - Blazer July 6, 2026, 19:42:10 Let’s be honest…not much good from anyone* - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 19:42:56 Robinson the only one who hasn’t been actively bad - Blazer July 6, 2026, 19:44:59 Balo has been mostly fine too. Not much he can do under these circumstances* - Blazer July 6, 2026, 19:51:28 Fair in both cases. * - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 19:53:43 Is he playing today?* - VIV July 6, 2026, 19:40:37 More nothing - IlliniSax05 July 6, 2026, 19:40:26 he looks hurt still* - LeatherneckIllini July 6, 2026, 19:39:35 Beautiful goal from Tillman, but he’s a walking turnover otherwise* - Blazer July 6, 2026, 19:39:06 Go get the damn ball. Somebody* - CWR10 July 6, 2026, 19:35:33 That cross can’t come in. * - assassin July 6, 2026, 19:36:09 2 defenders and they both shade the cut back. Ooooof* - VIV July 6, 2026, 19:39:04 God dammit - Blazer July 6, 2026, 19:34:57 You can’t let that happen - if Freeman is helping you then pick a fucking lane and close him off - RD July 6, 2026, 19:34:56 Pulisic has been so bad you may have to take him off. my goodness* - OrangeSox July 6, 2026, 19:55:27 But he’s been so good going forward. - VIV July 6, 2026, 19:37:16 Yeah can not let that cross come off. Dest has been horrible* - Carl Spackler July 6, 2026, 19:36:04 To your point on Pulisic - he’s not getting at Castagne which is a release for Belgium - RD July 6, 2026, 19:40:25 I should’ve just refreshed cause you just said it again (rightfully) * - RD July 6, 2026, 19:41:06 Castagne free again and another cross. Pulisic nowhere to be found * - RD July 6, 2026, 19:49:41 Ream got manhandled. * - harb July 6, 2026, 19:34:37 Giving up 4” and 14 years. Not a good match for the back post. * - VIV July 6, 2026, 19:35:45 True story. * - harb July 6, 2026, 19:36:03 And then more shockingly bad defending. Tim. Wow. * - VIV July 6, 2026, 19:34:29 Fucj* - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 19:33:51 well fuck that * - biclops July 6, 2026, 19:33:46 First half hour didn’t matter. LFG* - VIV July 6, 2026, 19:33:17 Amen sir. * - harb July 6, 2026, 19:33:32 Fuk. Or not. * - harb July 6, 2026, 19:33:47 FUCK YES* - VIV July 6, 2026, 19:32:48 ROCK FLAG AND EAGLE* - biclops July 6, 2026, 19:32:30 That fucking rocked* - John Coctostan July 6, 2026, 19:32:09 Ok little lucky but still* - John Coctostan July 6, 2026, 19:33:04 Woooohooooo. Tillman is the man. * - harb July 6, 2026, 19:32:03 YESSSSSSSSDD! - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 19:32:02 Malik Messi * - assassin July 6, 2026, 19:32:00 Game on. LFG* - UIHuskie July 6, 2026, 19:31:59 Pulisic is really half passing it out there* - Carl Spackler July 6, 2026, 19:29:19 We look like vintage 2025-26 Tottenham out there right now * - ATL July 6, 2026, 19:24:49 What is Richards doing out there tonight - Blazer July 6, 2026, 19:23:42 Can’t complete basic passes* - CWR10 July 6, 2026, 19:22:46 More Belgians on the ground so far than WW1. * - VIV July 6, 2026, 19:21:35 So many turnovers in the middle 1/3. Getting out worked and outplayed. * - VIV July 6, 2026, 19:20:03 Onana was shadowing Tillman which was / is Belgiums focus - RD July 6, 2026, 19:25:51 Everything is short or long. Too nervy. Terrified. * - assassin July 6, 2026, 19:16:56 Looking a lot like the friendly right now* - CoronaTheirAss July 6, 2026, 19:19:53 somebody should tell the Belgium coach about undershirts. He is one, big pit stain* - bbonb July 6, 2026, 19:16:40 Sleepy in Seattle * - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 19:16:06 U.S. looks terrified* - CWR10 July 6, 2026, 19:15:50 Disaster start. Whole team looks completely lost* - Blazer July 6, 2026, 19:15:18 Worst 10 minutes they’ve played so far. Competition has something to do with that I suppose.* - voiceofreason July 6, 2026, 19:12:35 Horrible by Chris Richards on the goal* - Blazer July 6, 2026, 19:11:48 Dest also just ball watching * - assassin July 6, 2026, 19:13:01 And McKennie - neither go after the ball * - RD July 6, 2026, 19:26:27 Dest the one I was screaming at* - CoronaTheirAss July 6, 2026, 19:19:24 Yeah, as someone who knows nothing about anything, my first thought was - gvibes July 6, 2026, 19:13:57 Absolutely terrible defense the first 10 mins. * - VIV July 6, 2026, 19:11:00 We're playing hesitant, almost scared - IlliniSax05 July 6, 2026, 19:10:50 oh my, we look completely out of sorts* - OrangeSox July 6, 2026, 19:10:29 Horrific start* - UIHuskie July 6, 2026, 19:09:57 Shaky start* - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 19:09:06 F*ck* - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 19:10:06 Lalas saying lukaku is no big deal on the pregame as Henry just stares into the abyss* - snipes824 July 6, 2026, 18:49:19 I need to get off social media tonight. Too many Americans posting “I’ll be rooting for Belgium” - VIV July 6, 2026, 18:40:39 “Oh really, name 3 Belgian players!”* - shua July 6, 2026, 19:06:28 those people are idiots* - biclops July 6, 2026, 18:56:27 Euro trash wannabees* - KCWildcat July 6, 2026, 18:48:16 All virtue signaling performative nonsense. * - VIV July 6, 2026, 19:00:05 *runs through brick wall** - ISeeDeadHawkeyes July 6, 2026, 18:35:38 hey a Chicago Fire commercial * - Poldark July 6, 2026, 18:31:33 Tyler Adams is the key guy for me - RD July 6, 2026, 18:28:36 Weston has been a rock, but I think it’s his turn to do something special* - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 18:34:40 No Adams or Richards in that last matchup.Defense is so much better with both of them out there* - OrangeSox July 6, 2026, 18:32:47 I assume Onana is meant to cover grass and let Tielemans free … - RD July 6, 2026, 18:52:20 I’ve never been more excited for a soccer game* - opossum jenkins July 6, 2026, 18:14:17 they have waffles. we have entire waffle houses * - biclops July 6, 2026, 18:19:36 DeBruyne Lukaku and Doku on bench* - Poldark July 6, 2026, 17:41:32 Doku AND de Bruyne on the bench, what a gift to the US* - Carl Spackler July 6, 2026, 17:41:02 The legs in the middle is obvious so I can kind of see the strategy to withstand the power of - RD July 6, 2026, 18:24:28 This is so strange to me. 3 damn good players. I could see no Lukaku/KDB - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 18:09:10 Balogun starts * - Poldark July 6, 2026, 17:38:36 Woot. * - harb July 6, 2026, 17:47:34 But of course* - timmer July 6, 2026, 17:44:40 Soccer experts: so, Man City or PSG would win the WC pretty easily if they competed, right?* - bbonb July 6, 2026, 17:26:49 I think generally the best club teams are a bit better than the best national teams. - VIV July 6, 2026, 18:53:42 Mbappe vs Shadow Mbappe? * - assassin July 6, 2026, 18:25:26 No and no * - MC July 6, 2026, 18:21:47 Yes* - Quiz July 6, 2026, 17:55:25 NO. Maybe* - Poldark July 6, 2026, 17:39:03 I can't wait to beat the fuck out of Spain. We are a goal scoring machine.* - Warrin'_Illini July 6, 2026, 17:20:17 Can you imagine how the Euros would react to our slaying a sacred cow like that?* - opossum jenkins July 6, 2026, 17:28:03 With Balogun…….* - harb July 6, 2026, 17:25:40 Portugal wasting great other talent by insisting on playing Ronaldo, hate to see it* - Carl Spackler July 6, 2026, 16:51:52 Javier Bardem having a grand old time tonight* - Sammich July 6, 2026, 16:04:29 dots - gvibes July 6, 2026, 16:22:35 that was Jeffrey Dean Morgan* - VIV July 6, 2026, 16:05:59 i used to feel like i knew what stoppage time was. but no clue anymore* - John Coctostan July 6, 2026, 16:02:07 keep talking like that, and they'll make you a soccer referee* - Sammich July 6, 2026, 16:03:45 Bye Ronaldo.* - SurfTheBoneyard July 6, 2026, 16:01:57 bernardo silva once again being a giant wank. what a shock* - VIV July 6, 2026, 15:59:46 Still love him, even if he was going after Rodri there.* - Chicago1995 July 6, 2026, 16:00:21 one of my least favorite PL opponents ever. * - VIV July 6, 2026, 16:02:08 His Liverpool "guard of honor" should get him a statue at the Ethiad. - Chicago1995 July 6, 2026, 16:03:33 he's a very good player, i just thought he was a dirty bitch* - VIV July 6, 2026, 16:05:09 Spain deserved this, but not a terribly compelling game.* - Chicago1995 July 6, 2026, 15:57:36 They have yet to concede a goal* - Sounder July 6, 2026, 16:05:09 I know. They also didn't look like they understood how to score one most of the game. - Chicago1995 July 6, 2026, 16:11:08 I thought Portugal were the best best they’ve been - and they hardly played for Ronaldo today - RD July 6, 2026, 16:40:50 Hope to see more of that in the quarters should we play them * - Potomac July 6, 2026, 16:14:06 Oops Portugal fell asleep * - assassin July 6, 2026, 15:54:49 Merinooooooo!* - SurfTheBoneyard July 6, 2026, 15:54:19 ooo - VIV July 6, 2026, 15:57:28 Taking out Vitinha for Silva is weird * - RD July 6, 2026, 15:47:17 agreed. same for pedri and olmo for merino and ruiz* - VIV July 6, 2026, 15:50:50 That made more sense to me because Ruiz has and can play more upfield and Merino is a true two way - RD July 6, 2026, 16:34:37 LOL, as I was saying. * - VIV July 6, 2026, 15:53:32 You should know Merino has that killer in him :horns: * - RD July 6, 2026, 16:35:26 yet another ball served right across the mouth of goal with no spanish attacker going for it* - VIV July 6, 2026, 15:43:19 Spain need a poacher * - assassin July 6, 2026, 15:42:47 you think CR7 re-applies his hair product at halftime? - Sammich July 6, 2026, 15:18:27 You think he applies it himself? - SurfTheBoneyard July 6, 2026, 15:41:13 ooo - Sammich July 6, 2026, 15:54:31 the names in the Spain/Portugal game remind me of "Arriaga, Arriaga 2, Barriaga..." * - illiniranger July 6, 2026, 15:09:36 LMFCO nice pull* - Jackie July 6, 2026, 15:12:54 Arriaga 2 gets me every time * - illiniranger July 6, 2026, 15:14:54 Saaaaame * - Jackie July 6, 2026, 16:11:15 Important thing to remember about anything you’re reading about this on social media - OB25 July 6, 2026, 15:06:00 Spain / Portugal - the best Rodri and Ronaldo have looked all tournament - RD July 6, 2026, 14:28:06 Infantino's statement on the suspension of the match ban - ATL July 6, 2026, 14:05:53 Do you believe him?* - Potomac July 6, 2026, 15:08:42 He’s not given me any reason to believe a word he says * - ATL July 6, 2026, 15:14:44 They got to the right decision. The problem was and is the arrogance of the USA - RD July 6, 2026, 14:18:01 I would be in favor of a rule change that says any red card suspensions are determined - ATL July 6, 2026, 15:16:02 Yep. You make a good point* - OWWDig July 6, 2026, 15:24:49 I think the system to appeal a suspension is in place in the best leagues - RD July 6, 2026, 15:20:39 Agreed. And I don’t understand the animosity towards the decision * - harb July 6, 2026, 17:13:39 What is the arrogance?* - CoronaTheirAss July 6, 2026, 15:00:50 This is where my head is at - Sounder July 6, 2026, 13:53:21 Dave....you don't deport US Citizens. That's kind of the point of citizenship.* - ATL July 6, 2026, 14:06:40 Well, sometimes a few will get caught up in the wash. - Sammich July 6, 2026, 14:30:47 Orange turd is corrupt and FIFA is corrupt. Expected nothing less* - TarheelIllini July 6, 2026, 13:16:13 Trump is the latest recipient of the prestigious FIFA Peace Prize* - bbonb July 6, 2026, 13:42:39 I do hope US wins but I can't help having a little part cheering for Belgium - DanSaint July 6, 2026, 13:13:23 No sign and my grandma mother is from Belgium and I usually root for them, but not tonight. * - harb July 6, 2026, 17:17:33 Oye. You can't be serious - OrangeSox July 6, 2026, 15:18:32 This * - illinijohn July 6, 2026, 15:23:42 lmao* - Ron McDon July 6, 2026, 14:51:29 fucking no* - VIV July 6, 2026, 14:24:41 wut* - cpsteine July 6, 2026, 14:22:50 wtf* - Blazer July 6, 2026, 14:11:10 Always sad to see a head pat denied.* - Chuck Woodaby July 6, 2026, 14:04:45 It doesn’t matter, neither team is beating Spain. And nobody will remember this* - shua July 6, 2026, 13:47:53 Probably. * - harb July 6, 2026, 17:18:05 well not with that attitude - IlliniSax05 July 6, 2026, 13:49:04 don't tell coach, I don't want him to take me out of the starting lineup!* - shua July 6, 2026, 13:50:45 Stop. Just stop. Performative nonsense* - CWR10 July 6, 2026, 13:40:17 People who haven't been soccer fans their whole lives - Sounder July 6, 2026, 13:47:27 I’m not a soccer guy but I would think this would be the actual USMNT fans’s reaction - CanHartlebHireSnider July 6, 2026, 13:54:22 Trump will not care at all if we lose so no reason to root for that scenario.* - OB25 July 6, 2026, 13:28:16 Just remember what they did to the Congo* - ATL July 6, 2026, 13:16:23 Look, I think it's ridiculous and corrupt that Trump intervened, but fuck off with that shit* - Sounder July 6, 2026, 13:14:34 You root who you want to root for, I'll root for who I want to.* - Stu July 6, 2026, 13:40:48 Again..read what i said. I want and hope US wins. But there is that tiny part - DanSaint July 6, 2026, 13:16:21 belgium winning isn't "chaos" - IlliniSax05 July 6, 2026, 13:33:24 I’m in Seattle, great scene. Pumped. Trump can eat a dick, but let’s go fucking win.* - cpsteine July 6, 2026, 12:54:04 ok snipes, I do now agree with you that this will be remembered by everyone - IlliniSax05 July 6, 2026, 11:15:36 This game just got a lot more interesting, and should be a better game - Warrin'_Illini July 6, 2026, 13:32:10 they don't play a man down for the following game - IlliniSax05 July 6, 2026, 13:35:17 Ok, good to know. I thought I heard on tv that the US would be down a man for Belgium as well. - Warrin'_Illini July 6, 2026, 13:40:01 well, they'd be a "man down" in the sense that the player who received the card - IlliniSax05 July 6, 2026, 13:43:48 He's just a horse's ass and always will be... and it's embarrassing... - uofi1998 July 6, 2026, 13:16:42 The energy and vibes around this USMNT is incredible - Sounder July 6, 2026, 13:25:35 The Julius Randle of presidents... gotta get in there and make it about him* - uofi1998 July 6, 2026, 13:39:32 Add a scar to England - CoronaTheirAss July 6, 2026, 12:19:47 Mexico also threw a fit - assassin July 6, 2026, 12:49:32 That’s not the prevailing story - RD July 6, 2026, 14:11:46 Exactly. It was a shitty red. Never should have been given. And there should be an actual appeal - snipes824 July 6, 2026, 11:52:19 judging by the reactions, it doesn't appear to suck for very many people - Sammich July 6, 2026, 12:07:31 Right, it sucks for the rest of the world, and a small portion of woke pussies in the US* - snipes824 July 6, 2026, 12:57:24 You guys are way overthinking this. It was a bullshit red to begin with. Is this the first time a - voiceofreason July 6, 2026, 11:41:33 Cosign. * - harb July 6, 2026, 17:33:54 I now think Flo should sit for his long term earning potential. Playing in Europe - JacobRDaugherty July 6, 2026, 11:24:32 I think Qatar should have given up the World Cup cause the process was tainted* - CoronaTheirAss July 6, 2026, 11:38:46 There were three people playing in this World Cup actively accused of rape. - assassin July 6, 2026, 11:36:33 Do you think PSG will suspend Hakimi during his eventual trial?* - Potomac July 6, 2026, 12:47:17 This includes Cape Verde team who was the feel good story as recently as 3 days ago* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 6, 2026, 11:48:05 Yeppppp. Thankfully the goalie is the hero. * - assassin July 6, 2026, 12:02:15 Scout?* - Chuck Woodaby July 6, 2026, 11:31:52 LOL.* - DocWalk20 July 6, 2026, 11:55:51 I would be shocked if that has any impact on him at all. - OB25 July 6, 2026, 11:27:16 Belgium granted right to appeal Balogun ban reversal. - ATL July 6, 2026, 7:14:06 Appeal rejected. - assassin July 6, 2026, 12:01:46 Franz Kafka would fucking love this shit. * - doubledown July 6, 2026, 16:03:56 just need to find a judge that did study abroad at Belgium Tech* - ijustkrushalot July 6, 2026, 12:45:20 who are the parties to the proceedings? - Sammich July 6, 2026, 12:05:57 so the lawyers can get paid* - bbonb July 6, 2026, 13:17:31 This whole thing fucking sucks. What a vibe killer* - snipes824 July 6, 2026, 10:30:39 Meh. Just win baby* - opey8 July 6, 2026, 11:08:51 Fuck that. Fuck the world haters. This happens* - CoronaTheirAss July 6, 2026, 10:32:26 This definitely does happen* - snipes824 July 6, 2026, 10:39:46 The continued bragging about it and credit taking isn’t making things better* - Mrap24 July 6, 2026, 9:37:58 I'm just sad how this is may tarnish the prestigious FIFA Peace Prize.* - KingTalkyTiki July 6, 2026, 10:17:48 don't worry, he'll still always have the official FIFA Club World Cup trophy* - shua July 6, 2026, 10:52:59 Don’t watch this interview - RD July 6, 2026, 9:58:54 OMG, it's andrew fucking giuliani* - VIV July 6, 2026, 10:44:59 done and done - Sammich July 6, 2026, 10:08:03 Here we go - Sounder July 6, 2026, 9:42:49 "Making things better" isn't really his thing. * - doubledown July 6, 2026, 9:40:38 His ability and need to make everything about himself is remarkable* - Sounder July 6, 2026, 9:45:46 The patting on the back this morning has been something* - Mrap24 July 6, 2026, 9:42:19 He didn’t know what a red card was a week ago* - Sounder July 6, 2026, 9:43:47 I'm curious who in the admin cared enough to alert him - Sammich July 6, 2026, 9:59:45 Andrew Guliani. * - assassin July 6, 2026, 10:16:47 Somebody dig up Chris Farley. - Chuck Woodaby July 6, 2026, 10:39:13 No takebacks. * - doubledown July 6, 2026, 9:34:17 Seriously eff that original ref for causing all of this in the first place. - OB25 July 6, 2026, 9:25:47 Loser talk from Belgium.* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes July 6, 2026, 8:56:32 Lot of loser talk from US too - CanHartlebHireSnider July 6, 2026, 9:05:44 right, this means we've arrived on the world football stage if we can bribe FIFA!! :)* - shua July 6, 2026, 9:12:10 heartwarming: these two criminal empires came together to make dreams come true* - Sammich July 6, 2026, 9:19:30 NY Times: Trump tried to end birthright citizenship, but his support for Fol Balogun shows his - Warrin'_Illini July 6, 2026, 9:23:27 Lol* - reggiedunlop July 6, 2026, 10:04:51 Everything Teump touches dies* - Sounder July 6, 2026, 8:42:06 Except in this case, where he made the good thing happen.* - Warrin'_Illini July 6, 2026, 8:58:04 The whole thing has become a massive distraction - Sounder July 6, 2026, 9:06:55 From your words to God’s ears. - assassin July 6, 2026, 10:14:43 I hope he plays and does hit the winning goal. Then I get to watch more handwringing about it. * - harb July 6, 2026, 10:03:59 Meh, the red card was BS. I want to see the best play and we deserve this "break".* - Warrin'_Illini July 6, 2026, 9:13:23 Suck it, losers. He's playing.* - Warrin'_Illini July 6, 2026, 8:38:47 I feel bad for Balo, who has handled himself magnificently, and is now at the center of the circus* - CWR10 July 6, 2026, 8:28:45 I know nothing about soccer. I didn't realize he is is unironically a product of birth tourism - gvibes July 6, 2026, 8:30:33 We could go back to the servicemen impregnating German women player pool model - Jersey July 6, 2026, 9:34:52 Kavanaugh would not have him in the USMNT * - ATL July 6, 2026, 8:42:23 depends on how you define "birth tourism" as subset of birthright citizenship - Potomac July 6, 2026, 8:41:22 I would say that I could get behind, in theory, an exception for cases like his - ijustkrushalot July 6, 2026, 8:45:59 A bright line rule is easiest to enforce. If you're born on US soil, you're a citizen, unless your - ATL July 6, 2026, 8:58:02 This whole thing is gross. Ridiculous to be a straight red. More ridiculous that Trump intervened - Desert July 6, 2026, 8:23:41 they can't promise/threaten what we can, so they're shit out of luck* - Sammich July 6, 2026, 8:21:08 Go Belgium! Defeat the forces of the evil dictator Trump - Stu July 6, 2026, 8:12:17 Any word to if the US can appeal the appeal to the reversal - BradUnderwoodforprez July 6, 2026, 8:07:10 It's going to be finally decided on the Supreme Court's shadow docket by an opinion by Alito - ATL July 6, 2026, 8:11:57 They should just sit Flo to be a martyr* - KCWildcat July 6, 2026, 7:38:33 if he's eligible, what are the odds he starts?* - Potomac July 6, 2026, 7:42:00 100%* - uofi1998 July 6, 2026, 7:46:36 Feature on "Country Roads" song (edit: added 2nd link) - Potomac July 6, 2026, 6:59:56 This song is on the way to becoming like Sweet Caroline - bjl63 July 6, 2026, 9:04:49 I tried to drop some knowledge about this Saturday when I was visiting with a vendor at the farmer's - Jackie July 6, 2026, 8:14:41 Many years ago, singer on Afternoon Delight was a regular singer at my former church - Potomac July 6, 2026, 10:24:36 Wait! Is that true? TIL* - TarheelIllini July 6, 2026, 8:37:05 You can read the link in what I posted above - Potomac July 6, 2026, 9:03:00 Yes, discussed in this thread below * - Jackie July 6, 2026, 8:39:56 A dirty old hippie apartment in *checks notes* Georgetown * - ATL July 6, 2026, 7:11:22 well, it was 1970* - Potomac July 6, 2026, 7:12:22 Jason Whitlock denounces “the globalism World Cup” - ATL July 6, 2026, 6:42:47 ABC* - Sammich July 6, 2026, 8:12:11 to paraphrase Dave Chappelle... - IlliniSax05 July 6, 2026, 7:03:18 I need Ja Rule's take on it.* - MojoJojo July 6, 2026, 7:50:53 Could 7pm Central be any farther away? This day is going to drag.* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes July 6, 2026, 6:18:48 Henderson got a yellow card and suffered a ‘quite serious’ wrist injury in a game he didn’t play in* - OB25 July 5, 2026, 23:24:53 Here’s the video - assassin July 5, 2026, 23:25:35 Correct action: ban jumping* - TarheelIllini July 6, 2026, 7:28:59 Bellingham was absolutely amazing* - Mrap24 July 5, 2026, 22:33:03 MoTM, but Pickford was nails too. Deserves credit for setting up the second half pen* - Blazer July 5, 2026, 23:04:32 I’d go with Pickford… but it’s nitpicking. He was beyond fantastic. - uofi1998 July 6, 2026, 8:02:14 One of the best performances of the tournament* - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 22:53:54 The day after this tournament ends is going to be depressing* - Herman Blume July 5, 2026, 22:30:32 Harry Kane's voice is shot... - SurfTheBoneyard July 5, 2026, 22:21:39 I wonder how he felt about being subbed out at the time* - Potomac July 5, 2026, 22:23:37 Kane’s voice lulz * - MC July 5, 2026, 22:21:20 That was hilarious * - assassin July 5, 2026, 22:21:43 Only Spain Portugal up next, NBD* - assassin July 5, 2026, 22:14:43 There were ten urine bombers in the air... - SurfTheBoneyard July 5, 2026, 22:12:04 Wonderwall just isn’t as cool as the Viking row * - VIV July 5, 2026, 22:10:06 Lulz - OB25 July 5, 2026, 22:09:36 LOL. F Mexico! - illinijohn July 5, 2026, 22:29:53 Can’t believe England was able to cling to life for 30 minutes. Unreal effort* - Mrap24 July 5, 2026, 22:08:58 Absolutely agree* - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 22:11:52 That was an absolute clinic on how to do it. Mexico had no ideas except launch. * - assassin July 5, 2026, 22:11:11 Incredible match * - MC July 5, 2026, 22:08:02 Fun. Ok…let’s go USA!!* - OWWDig July 5, 2026, 22:06:59 Whew* - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 22:06:36 Bellingham looks like kendall gills kid* - LeatherneckIllini July 5, 2026, 22:06:30 How do you just roll off the pitch there? Leg gotta be amputated - CanHartlebHireSnider July 5, 2026, 22:06:26 Looked like a full on high ankle sprain in slow motion * - assassin July 5, 2026, 22:12:52 Yeah looked bad. Could barely get off the field* - CoronaTheirAss July 5, 2026, 22:22:12 pretty much, here's a pic of the ankle... - Orangeillini July 5, 2026, 22:15:54 and here's a tweet with the video (ouch!)... - Orangeillini July 5, 2026, 22:58:27 Okay, fine. Garden variety ankle sprain. * - illinijohn July 5, 2026, 23:06:16 Ummm, looks more like his shoe is coming off. - illinijohn July 5, 2026, 22:33:44 ANKLES DO NOT BEND THAT WAY. GOOD NIGHT. * - assassin July 5, 2026, 22:28:06 Any reply link? I didn’t see it* - TarheelIllini July 5, 2026, 22:14:54 Holy shit that was tense. And fuck you, el tri!!!* - VIV July 5, 2026, 22:05:44 Ditto. * - illinijohn July 5, 2026, 22:35:00 what a game* - LeatherneckIllini July 5, 2026, 22:05:24 What’s the reason for eng to not use all subs when down to 10 men?* - John Coctostan July 5, 2026, 22:03:20 Was thinking same. Bellingham was gassed. - SurfTheBoneyard July 5, 2026, 22:05:46 They did use all their subs* - Mrap24 July 5, 2026, 22:05:16 Screen showed they had one left.* - SurfTheBoneyard July 5, 2026, 22:06:10 Used all the windows, right?* - Potomac July 5, 2026, 22:09:15 I think that’s the window to make subs * - MC July 5, 2026, 22:07:37 Oh. There was one little notch under ENG on the score bug, thought that was subs* - John Coctostan July 5, 2026, 22:05:55 I thought when Kane came out they showed 0 subs left* - Mrap24 July 5, 2026, 22:08:04 Checked. They had 1 sub but no windows left.* - SurfTheBoneyard July 5, 2026, 22:10:48 So yeah my point stands. Not using all 5 - for any reason - seems dumb. But what do i know* - John Coctostan July 5, 2026, 22:12:30 Yeah they used just 1 of 2 at 90' - SurfTheBoneyard July 5, 2026, 22:13:33 Seems like maybe Mexico should try something else at least once?* - OB25 July 5, 2026, 21:59:14 Way too many crosses * - MC July 5, 2026, 21:57:54 It seems like England doesn’t know how to kill a clock* - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 21:57:19 These Mexican players keep letting Pickford get settled again after he comes out. Just shoot.* - Carl Spackler July 5, 2026, 21:55:00 And to think that we still have a new episode of After Hours with James Corden tonight too* - OB25 July 5, 2026, 21:54:16 Speaking of an eternity.* - SurfTheBoneyard July 5, 2026, 21:55:08 11 minutes. Good lord* - Mrap24 July 5, 2026, 21:53:18 Seems excessive. PK but almost no injury time lost* - Potomac July 5, 2026, 21:54:02 2 reviews* - Mrap24 July 5, 2026, 21:55:00 I mean* - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 21:53:46 Why are Alvarado legs 2 different colors?* - ATL July 5, 2026, 21:51:34 Tats?* - John Coctostan July 5, 2026, 21:53:40 Control the ball* - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 21:47:22 Can England really hold on to this for another 15 minutes* - Mrap24 July 5, 2026, 21:42:32 They are playing way, way, way too deep. And unlike Bosnia, Mexico can actually threaten.* - Carl Spackler July 5, 2026, 21:44:27 Not like this* - VIV July 5, 2026, 21:42:44 ¡¡¡Todos reciben la tarjeta amarilla!!!* - ATL July 5, 2026, 21:34:58 They can't even keep that camera steady.* - Carl Spackler July 5, 2026, 21:33:43 That’s probably my favorite part of Azteca tbh, respect the crowd noise * - MC July 5, 2026, 21:34:33 Or the poor constructions standards* - Herman Blume July 5, 2026, 21:35:56 It’s probably fine. Like most things, it was built by Mexicans. * - VIV July 5, 2026, 21:49:21 I wish that they’d turn down the crowd noise on the audio feed - TarheelIllini July 5, 2026, 21:31:29 It’s probably loud as shit there * - VIV July 5, 2026, 21:33:07 England is getting the full CONCACAF experience* - UIHuskie July 5, 2026, 21:31:16 Ha Ha. Yep. Not just that one play. - illinijohn July 5, 2026, 22:41:23 Yeah, that’s a foul. It’s kind of unfortunate and they need to rethink the rules of the game. - ATL July 5, 2026, 21:33:59 What is Kane supposed to do there? The guy came from behind* - Blazer July 5, 2026, 21:31:07 Bullshit he’s trying to play the ball * - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 21:30:54 Shouldn’t be a penalty, but it is a penalty because he kicked the foot and not the ball.* - ATL July 5, 2026, 21:30:53 I hate that. It’s a foul yes but he wasn’t gonna lead to anything * - MC July 5, 2026, 21:29:49 There should be a materiality test* - Herman Blume July 5, 2026, 21:33:32 Why even kick up there if you’re kane. That was just dumb* - John Coctostan July 5, 2026, 21:31:17 If they call a pen on Kane that’s rigged * - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 21:29:44 Holy shit. They’re gonna give them a pen* - VIV July 5, 2026, 21:29:12 He was already kicking when Mexican got leg over him* - Potomac July 5, 2026, 21:30:30 That’s not a pen* - OWWDig July 5, 2026, 21:29:09 Great 1st half from Mexico, only to shit the bed in the first 15 of the 2nd* - OWWDig July 5, 2026, 21:25:04 These England fans at the stadium... good luck to them.* - Carl Spackler July 5, 2026, 21:24:48 I was at the gold cup final against them at the rose bowl. God that sucked* - CoronaTheirAss July 5, 2026, 21:27:51 A fair number know how to mix it up... - SurfTheBoneyard July 5, 2026, 21:27:12 Probably glad they have ponchos* - shua July 5, 2026, 21:25:16 I love that England hired the most English looking German man in history to be their manager* - John Coctostan July 5, 2026, 21:23:33 Makes sense as the royal family is actually german* - LeatherneckIllini July 5, 2026, 21:26:21 I love the stat that every World Cup winner to date had a manager of the same nationality.* - SurfTheBoneyard July 5, 2026, 21:24:30 Security doing a great job of watching people throw shit.* - SurfTheBoneyard July 5, 2026, 21:23:31 In fairness, it’s probably only piss* - Herman Blume July 5, 2026, 21:24:26 Piss bags!* - Mrap24 July 5, 2026, 21:25:02 This game is bananas* - Blazer July 5, 2026, 21:23:16 I could not dislike this bitchy Mexico team more* - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 21:22:01 First time watching Mexico? * - MC July 5, 2026, 21:23:50 No, I could have said this any time I watched them* - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 21:24:31 Same. They’re by far my least favorite team in the tourney. Fucking hate them. * - VIV July 5, 2026, 21:23:33 If your favorite team is USMNT and you don’t hate Mexico the most of any - MC July 5, 2026, 21:29:22 Cosign* - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 21:25:58 So red card on goalie?* - shua July 5, 2026, 21:21:28 Can’t be. Yellow at most. * - VIV July 5, 2026, 21:23:01 What if he went in spikes up? Or covered his mouth while spiking him?* - shua July 5, 2026, 21:23:45 No, yellow is right call * - MC July 5, 2026, 21:21:56 This match … * - MC July 5, 2026, 21:21:09 ABSOLUTE CINEMA* - LeatherneckIllini July 5, 2026, 21:20:46 Holy crap this is nuts* - John Coctostan July 5, 2026, 21:20:36 This is wild* - VIV July 5, 2026, 21:20:14 Remember when fifa pretended to care about the “puto” chant?* - VIV July 5, 2026, 21:19:31 Cared so much, they awarded Mexico hosting honors* - OWWDig July 5, 2026, 21:21:49 So the Mexican shithesds are still doing the P* chant? Fuck them.* - ATL July 5, 2026, 21:19:24 Re: So - VIV July 5, 2026, 21:19:55 While the correct call that likely will ruin this half* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 5, 2026, 21:18:51 Or not* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 5, 2026, 21:21:04 If they thought the elevation was a challenge before, with 10 men it should be a blast.* - Carl Spackler July 5, 2026, 21:18:39 Correct call* - Mrap24 July 5, 2026, 21:17:12 England cursed by the red again. * - VIV July 5, 2026, 21:16:47 Just a terrible tackle * - MC July 5, 2026, 21:16:08 Bet you want Djed Spence now, England.* - Carl Spackler July 5, 2026, 21:15:26 That's red* - UIHuskie July 5, 2026, 21:15:24 That’s gonna be a red * - MC July 5, 2026, 21:14:57 This is like the all drug olympics* - CoronaTheirAss July 5, 2026, 21:14:03 Mexico has no answer for Gordon on the wing* - Blazer July 5, 2026, 21:13:57 Best half of the tournament so far? * - MC July 5, 2026, 20:54:45 Gonna be hard to beat extra time between Argentina and Cape Verde… but that was great. - uofi1998 July 5, 2026, 21:07:38 #truth* - OWWDig July 5, 2026, 21:16:44 The 2nd half is going to be insane/electric* - Mrap24 July 5, 2026, 20:52:07 Save for 2 brilliant minutes from Jude, that was pretty dominant from Mexico* - OWWDig July 5, 2026, 20:51:56 What a fucking half* - CoronaTheirAss July 5, 2026, 20:51:33 Bellingham with a tremendous save on top of two goals* - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 20:51:02 What’s with the eyepatch on the side of the head?* - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 20:50:02 Fractured his skull years ago* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 5, 2026, 20:50:47 Thank you* - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 20:51:17 Get your shit together England* - Blazer July 5, 2026, 20:49:36 My goodness, so close to a tie game* - OWWDig July 5, 2026, 20:49:35 Pickford with 2 now* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 5, 2026, 20:49:22 Holy wow Jude what a save * - MC July 5, 2026, 20:49:21 What an incredible last 20 minutes* - Carl Spackler July 5, 2026, 20:49:18 England barely holding on* - VIV July 5, 2026, 20:48:25 What a response. What a tournament.* - ATL July 5, 2026, 20:43:43 They got right back up from the canvas* - Potomac July 5, 2026, 20:47:20 “An explosion of Mexican passion”* - VIV July 5, 2026, 20:43:27 Buckle up* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 5, 2026, 20:43:23 WILD* - LeatherneckIllini July 5, 2026, 20:43:02 Action has certainly picked up. * - VIV July 5, 2026, 20:42:51 Revival at Azteca* - OWWDig July 5, 2026, 20:42:45 If Mexico can’t do anything before halftime, they’re players… - shua July 5, 2026, 20:42:21 Hola no muerto!* - SurfTheBoneyard July 5, 2026, 20:43:19 No urine bath for Tu* - OWWDig July 5, 2026, 20:44:04 Don’t worry, you’re always a goal away from a urine bath!* - shua July 5, 2026, 20:44:52 DOS A CERO *clap clap clapclapclap* - VIV July 5, 2026, 20:41:38 As you were saying?* - Potomac July 5, 2026, 20:43:13 It was briefly correct. * - VIV July 5, 2026, 20:44:04 Not for long* - UIHuskie July 5, 2026, 20:43:04 Dos a cero fittingly enough * - BradUnderwoodforprez July 5, 2026, 20:41:02 Too bad they didn’t score when they looked better. Since they don’t have… - shua July 5, 2026, 20:39:37 Give up a 3rd soon and this will have major Brazil/Germany 2014 vibes* - OB25 July 5, 2026, 20:39:20 lol fuck off Mexico* - ATL July 5, 2026, 20:39:15 This* - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 20:40:12 BANG BANG. lol, suck it Mexico. * - VIV July 5, 2026, 20:38:38 Great ball from Kane, too. * - VIV July 5, 2026, 20:39:19 OMG* - LeatherneckIllini July 5, 2026, 20:38:37 Haha. Fuck Mexico! - shua July 5, 2026, 20:38:37 Wow* - CoronaTheirAss July 5, 2026, 20:38:36 Eeets comming hayom!* - SurfTheBoneyard July 5, 2026, 20:38:35 Disaster at Azteca* - OWWDig July 5, 2026, 20:38:33 Trademark rhat* - LeatherneckIllini July 5, 2026, 20:39:00 Nice delivery by Saka. Really bad defense to have no one back post. * - VIV July 5, 2026, 20:37:42 It was a great design using Kane as a decoy - Blazer July 5, 2026, 20:39:19 That was a beautiful counter attack* - TarheelIllini July 5, 2026, 20:36:58 Mexican players making some fantastic turns with the ball so far. Great skill* - OWWDig July 5, 2026, 20:35:51 I can’t figure what England is trying to do…serious Brazil vibes right now* - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 20:34:46 Mexico in control and then holy sh*t* - Potomac July 5, 2026, 20:38:50 I feel like I manifested that* - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 20:39:41 LOL * - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 20:37:14 Safe bet that Mora ends up at Real or Barca eventually * - MC July 5, 2026, 20:19:30 In theory eligible after he turns 18 in October* - Potomac July 5, 2026, 20:30:30 Key word being eventually - BradUnderwoodforprez July 5, 2026, 20:29:32 That save was outstanding. Really good header too * - MC July 5, 2026, 20:18:34 Great save* - VIV July 5, 2026, 20:16:02 For real* - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 20:16:25 Could have been red* - CoronaTheirAss July 5, 2026, 20:04:38 So they’re allowed to say Azteca? * - Potomac July 5, 2026, 20:02:04 They called KC “arrowhead” a few times. And Azteca is a legendary stadium for world soccer. * - VIV July 5, 2026, 20:05:00 I understand but FIFA has rules. Good to hear it* - Potomac July 5, 2026, 20:06:19 I think the rules are more strict about sponsorship names on stadiums - VIV July 5, 2026, 20:13:01 That’s the way I understood it as well* - OWWDig July 5, 2026, 20:20:32 Choose your fighter: England or Mexico?* - ATL July 5, 2026, 20:00:46 I want England, but think Mexico wins. 2-1* - TarheelIllini July 5, 2026, 20:26:46 2-1 England * - MC July 5, 2026, 20:03:51 Looking good! * - MC July 5, 2026, 20:43:04 I like Mexico in this game. 2-0* - Carl Spackler July 5, 2026, 20:01:51 I’m not super familiar with MEX players but by my count the best 6 players are English - MC July 5, 2026, 19:57:13 Mexico are slight underdogs* - Carl Spackler July 5, 2026, 20:00:09 At the Azteca, England hasn’t been impressive, and they tend to choke as a country. * - VIV July 5, 2026, 19:59:19 Mexico tends to choke too, no? * - MC July 5, 2026, 20:00:19 Holy shit at the national anthem for Mexico. * - VIV July 5, 2026, 19:55:35 If Cena wins we riot* - chorizo July 5, 2026, 20:01:52 Top 5 vs Bottom 5 anthem matchup* - ijustkrushalot July 5, 2026, 20:01:18 Cheapest seat tonight? Just over $4500…. - LeatherneckIllini July 5, 2026, 19:51:53 Alexi Lalas’ transition to Lee Marvin is nearly complete* - opossum jenkins July 5, 2026, 18:58:36 Not until he joins the Marines, gets filled with shrapnel and becomes an insane drunk… - LeatherneckIllini July 5, 2026, 19:22:09 I like how Marvin and Joe Louis are buried next to each other @ Arlington* - Potomac July 5, 2026, 19:32:41 Yup. My buddy took me to that spot.* - LeatherneckIllini July 5, 2026, 19:34:45 Zlatan is funny. Never heard of him before this WC, but I like him* - bbonb July 5, 2026, 18:53:01 ooo - timmer July 5, 2026, 19:10:15 ........wat* - VIV July 5, 2026, 19:20:05 Bummer on delay for Mexico v England* - Potomac July 5, 2026, 18:29:47 Great Viking row. - LeatherneckIllini July 5, 2026, 17:45:25 That’s awesome. * - harb July 5, 2026, 19:27:33 That's what some English historians call the reign of Alfred the Great* - Sammich July 5, 2026, 18:29:57 Thanks Vikings and Old Norse for helping to simplify English - Potomac July 5, 2026, 18:36:30 The rape, pillage and mass enslavement was a small price to pay for that. * - larue33 July 5, 2026, 18:42:07 Yeah, there was that, too, and more* - Potomac July 5, 2026, 18:44:30 that Tim Robbins looking dude is pretty good, but Brazil played defense like Harden* - bbonb July 5, 2026, 17:11:20 We have this sport where they measure the smallest motion of the ball with microchips - IlliniRunner July 5, 2026, 17:06:05 In soccer it seems like a solution in need of a problem. In cricket it’s very understandable.* - ATL July 5, 2026, 17:29:06 Imagine if they had blown that.* - Warrin'_Illini July 5, 2026, 17:05:09 Why is this game still going?* - John Coctostan July 5, 2026, 17:04:37 Dude, just end the fucking game already - IlliniSax05 July 5, 2026, 17:04:24 LOL Neymar. What a wank* - VIV July 5, 2026, 17:03:53 Neymar: Not relevant since 2023* - shua July 5, 2026, 17:06:26 This is like an Illinois DB flexing after a tackle on a 30 yard gain while down 40* - IlliniRunner July 5, 2026, 17:03:42 Me not dead yet* - LeatherneckIllini July 5, 2026, 17:03:34 Keeper should have pointed out the scoreboard * - ATL July 5, 2026, 17:03:20 Exactly. Wonder what Neymar could even say * - Potomac July 5, 2026, 17:04:11 What* - UIHuskie July 5, 2026, 17:01:54 Sassy rename this thread * - ATL July 5, 2026, 16:59:26 Reminds me a lot of Morocco/Netherlands - VIV July 5, 2026, 16:57:15 What a strike from Haaland. * - VIV July 5, 2026, 16:55:24 I mean that placement was surreal * - MC July 5, 2026, 16:53:34 Blouses.* - Warrin'_Illini July 5, 2026, 16:52:46 Wow* - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 16:52:35 wowiezowie* - IlliniRunner July 5, 2026, 16:52:30 Superman. * - assassin July 5, 2026, 16:52:28 A super nutmeg. * - assassin July 5, 2026, 16:53:31 Erling Targaryan* - VIV July 5, 2026, 16:55:51 LOL that's unreal. Absolute laser* - UIHuskie July 5, 2026, 16:52:23 WOOOOOW * - MC July 5, 2026, 16:52:00 WOOOOOOOOOWWW* - LeatherneckIllini July 5, 2026, 16:52:30 Passes 556-230 Norway * - MC July 5, 2026, 16:45:23 Princess Ingrid should make a good looking queen some day * - Potomac July 5, 2026, 16:44:03 He.is.inevitable* - shua July 5, 2026, 16:43:46 Haaland spent so much time standing around, and then..* - Potomac July 5, 2026, 16:43:14 Soccer Gronk* - LeatherneckIllini July 5, 2026, 16:43:39 All he does is score goals* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 5, 2026, 16:42:47 No matter what - IlliniSax05 July 5, 2026, 16:45:08 NO(R)WAY!* - Warrin'_Illini July 5, 2026, 16:42:37 This Brazil team is lacking something big time. Guessing it’s an apex midfielder * - MC July 5, 2026, 16:42:02 I know they’ve been in the dumps for a decade now - snipes824 July 5, 2026, 16:46:54 They beat the crap out of Belgium and were highly unlucky in 2018 - RD July 5, 2026, 19:36:31 To be clear - dumps being final 8 appearances every WC * - MC July 5, 2026, 16:50:07 Not anymore!* - Blazer July 5, 2026, 17:05:42 They had no desire to grab the game, keep or retrieve the ball. - assassin July 5, 2026, 16:44:46 I mean they’re still not really pressuring * - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 16:47:19 This is so so strange to watch * - assassin July 5, 2026, 16:47:43 And getting stranger!!* - assassin July 5, 2026, 16:49:20 This game has been played at such a bizarre leisurely pace * - assassin July 5, 2026, 16:38:52 Perhaps that will change things. * - assassin July 5, 2026, 16:42:09 Really good keeper play in this game* - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 16:38:10 Scattershooting while wondering whatever happened to vuvuzelas?* - bbonb July 5, 2026, 16:17:26 Banned by FIFA * - Potomac July 5, 2026, 16:24:40 That’s a shame* - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 16:34:40 Less annoying than the fans that whistle when the other team has the ball * - assassin July 5, 2026, 16:39:30 I’d say equally for me* - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 16:42:40 Rather odd halftime subs for Norway * - BradUnderwoodforprez July 5, 2026, 16:12:25 I kinda love the keeper’s strategy of just bombing it to Haaland…go win the ball, buddy* - PapaDels July 5, 2026, 15:53:14 I'm enjoying the stutter step penalty disasters in this tournament - UIHuskie July 5, 2026, 15:23:52 I thought you were not allowed to come to a complete stop when taking a penalty* - ECEIllinois July 5, 2026, 15:18:24 Brazil sad* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 5, 2026, 15:14:22 Clear penalty* - Mrap24 July 5, 2026, 15:11:58 There have been horrific challenges made in the box this WC. Like what are you thinking type fouls* - MC July 5, 2026, 15:11:55 Definitely a pen* - VIV July 5, 2026, 15:11:39 How did that ref miss that on the field* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 5, 2026, 15:13:29 It appears Balogun will be available to play tomorrow - illini21 July 5, 2026, 11:38:09 Ooo - Herman Blume July 5, 2026, 18:24:13 Another data point for FIFA being corrupt as shit. * - VIV July 5, 2026, 15:34:44 What’s corrupt about it? They’re getting right what was wrong - RD July 5, 2026, 19:34:27 Well said. * - harb July 5, 2026, 19:37:13 Who cares? Great for the US. Plus they misused VAR. * - harb July 5, 2026, 19:29:26 Belgium statement: seems like they're protesting this decision - DanSaint July 5, 2026, 14:59:06 I mean, there wasn’t legal standing for overturning the red, either. * - VIV July 5, 2026, 15:48:31 Article 27? - harb July 5, 2026, 19:49:16 100% agree. Just don't know what else can be done by Belgium - DanSaint July 5, 2026, 15:50:49 Belgium and lots of countries are uh not happy * - MC July 5, 2026, 14:36:56 Hope they are crying into their waffles.* - Toonces July 5, 2026, 15:08:05 The lack of transparency intra-tournament is a major problem * - ATL July 5, 2026, 14:47:14 Astounding corruption. I’d sit him anyway (I know that won’t happen)* - snipes824 July 5, 2026, 13:27:39 FIFA is so corrupt it’s no longer corrupt if that makes sense. There are no rules * - MC July 5, 2026, 14:25:19 C'mon* - Carl Spackler July 5, 2026, 14:08:42 ...why? - IlliniSax05 July 5, 2026, 13:55:53 Because it’s an asterisk now if we win - snipes824 July 5, 2026, 14:04:16 I think Belgium would get an asterisk if they won it without Balogan out there. - Warrin'_Illini July 5, 2026, 15:20:26 Meh. No one will remember or care if we win - IlliniSax05 July 5, 2026, 14:08:14 Everyone will remember. No one in the US will care - snipes824 July 5, 2026, 14:12:25 Portugal and Ronaldo right before the tournament.* - Carl Spackler July 5, 2026, 14:14:58 Exactly. Ronaldo. How many other players and nations?* - snipes824 July 5, 2026, 14:15:50 Have you heard much about that prior to today? I sure hadn't.* - Carl Spackler July 5, 2026, 14:16:56 I hadn’t* - snipes824 July 5, 2026, 14:39:47 Talksport London pundits are not happy the White House pressured FIFA. To put it mildly* - opossum jenkins July 5, 2026, 13:23:31 they’re still butt hurt that we kicked they’re ass at Vicksburg 250 years ago* - bbonb July 5, 2026, 14:52:49 Talksport blows. They can eat a bag * - MC July 5, 2026, 14:25:57 More like Talkshite * - KCWildcat July 5, 2026, 13:44:44 I can’t imagine Trump has watched a minute of the World Cup* - shua July 5, 2026, 13:27:06 Do you think he reads the EOs or legislation he signs?* - opossum jenkins July 5, 2026, 13:28:06 Considering how unhinged the EOs are, I’m sure he writes those!* - shua July 5, 2026, 13:29:32 Suck it, zebras!* - bbonb July 5, 2026, 13:22:03 My thoughts…. - LeatherneckIllini July 5, 2026, 13:21:27 FREEDOM 250 is $2,000,000 poorer* - timmer July 5, 2026, 12:07:50 I mean this is corrupt as hell - BradUnderwoodforprez July 5, 2026, 12:07:22 We don't know at what level the decision was made, do we? - Potomac July 5, 2026, 14:11:51 So your theory is that infantino was in a good mood and violated FIFA rules?* - ATL July 5, 2026, 14:18:50 I was joking, sorry, although almost nothing would surprise me with him* - Potomac July 5, 2026, 14:21:08 Got it. He is supposed to have no say in such matters. The red card was harsh. - ATL July 5, 2026, 14:27:04 SHOCKING * - MC July 5, 2026, 12:04:43 Woot. Good news. * - harb July 5, 2026, 11:51:00 Woot. Good news. * - harb July 5, 2026, 11:50:59 I’m not sure how this fits within the rules but I like it* - Carl Spackler July 5, 2026, 11:46:54 The red card was extremely harsh. And maybe there needs to be something where the player is sent off - ATL July 5, 2026, 12:43:02 Exactly where I’m at. Absolutely insane that a red necessarily carries another game suspension… - opossum jenkins July 5, 2026, 13:02:50 FIFA makes their own rules. Meaning, there are no rules. * - MC July 5, 2026, 12:05:30 Here's some text from The Athletic - Potomac July 5, 2026, 11:58:15 “We’ve got rules, but really, we can do whatever we want”* - Carl Spackler July 5, 2026, 12:00:33 True but this time, there is legit cause to overturn bc the VAR wasn’t supposed to happen. - OWWDig July 5, 2026, 12:09:37 It taking 3 days is the problem. Rules weren’t followed, they knew it, decision could have been made - Mrap24 July 5, 2026, 12:52:45 They also haven't provided the reason for suspending the ban - UIHuskie July 5, 2026, 12:54:43 Considering the VAR protocol’s argument has been mentioned for days… - shua July 5, 2026, 13:31:59 They don’t have to admit anything. * - harb July 5, 2026, 12:56:37 FIFA is shameless. We already knew this. At least this time it’s to right a wrong* - CWR10 July 5, 2026, 12:02:53 They did the same thing with Ronaldo - UIHuskie July 5, 2026, 11:52:54 Yeah. Feels political but… - SurfTheBoneyard July 5, 2026, 11:49:00 Political is letting that Uzbekistan referee do any more games* - Poldark July 5, 2026, 11:49:52 If you hate Paraguayan soccer you should also hate Houston Cougars basketball because it’s the same* - ATL July 4, 2026, 21:32:23 fair comp. Beat Belgium * - Poldark July 4, 2026, 22:44:56 It's been said before but I'll say it again...this studio crew is fantastic - IlliniSax05 July 4, 2026, 18:19:52 Rebecca Lowe and Henry are great. Zlatan is growing on me* - JacobRDaugherty July 5, 2026, 6:33:56 A perfect example of more than one way to play the game. - BradUnderwoodforprez July 4, 2026, 18:19:34 That was shameful* - opossum jenkins July 4, 2026, 18:09:19 Fuck them* - Sounder July 4, 2026, 18:10:53 I’m glad France was not provocated (Zlatanisms)* - OWWDig July 4, 2026, 18:08:44 Stay classy, Paraguay* - Sounder July 4, 2026, 18:06:50 We beat them 4-1, France* - ATL July 4, 2026, 21:33:41 These guy are nasty * - illini July 4, 2026, 18:05:01 No yellows for Paraguay is a travesty * - Potomac July 4, 2026, 18:02:48 #23 has been a menace* - OWWDig July 4, 2026, 18:04:48 #4 has hacked Mbappe all game * - Potomac July 4, 2026, 18:03:59 Facts * - PapaDels July 4, 2026, 18:03:18 Flop - IlliniSax05 July 4, 2026, 18:02:00 Paraguay’s keeper doing work * - PapaDels July 4, 2026, 18:01:21 Yea. Shouldn’t get lost in the mess of the rest of the game* - OWWDig July 4, 2026, 18:01:57 How is that not a yellow?* - UIHuskie July 4, 2026, 17:37:20 Man, i hate this Paraguay team. * - VIV July 4, 2026, 17:34:00 Yep, chippy little shits* - PapaDels July 4, 2026, 18:04:37 We could be watching France vs. Germany right now instead* - OB25 July 4, 2026, 17:46:15 Just came here to say the same. All this bullshit they're pulling just makes me want them to lose - IlliniSax05 July 4, 2026, 17:34:36 What a dumb foul. Going away from goal* - Carl Spackler July 4, 2026, 17:32:07 Clear penalty* - UIHuskie July 4, 2026, 17:31:01 Knee on knee. * - assassin July 4, 2026, 17:31:16 Yeah that’s a pen * - MC July 4, 2026, 17:30:19 Didn’t even try for the ball* - Potomac July 4, 2026, 17:31:36 As solid a low block as you will see from Paraguay* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 4, 2026, 16:51:49 How can the manager wear a suit in the upper 90s?* - Potomac July 4, 2026, 16:09:51 age is just a number* - bbonb July 4, 2026, 17:20:56 They practice that all the time* - PapaDels July 4, 2026, 17:16:23 Very carefully - IlliniSax05 July 4, 2026, 16:53:37 lol at Zlatan’s shades. * - assassin July 4, 2026, 14:44:12 and then Fox outros with Fortunate Son. Perfect. * - assassin July 4, 2026, 14:46:33 So long Canadia* - OWWDig July 4, 2026, 13:46:32 What a misleading 2-0* - Potomac July 4, 2026, 13:48:07 Sorry, eh.* - SurfTheBoneyard July 4, 2026, 13:47:10 I know he’s banged up but did Davies die. - BradUnderwoodforprez July 4, 2026, 13:44:57 Officially doesn’t matter* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 4, 2026, 13:47:23 Relax on the yellows, Michael Oliver. Barely any contact there.* - Carl Spackler July 4, 2026, 13:32:22 He pulled it with some zealous, swing and a miss on his part * - BradUnderwoodforprez July 4, 2026, 13:33:20 So the number that is out there in several places is 2.4 billion people watched the Argentina/Cape - BradUnderwoodforprez July 4, 2026, 13:05:14 Half that would make more sense given time zones - Potomac July 4, 2026, 13:18:41 pretty good first half for Canada. Morocco's gonna need to change something* - assassin July 4, 2026, 12:53:38 I like how this referee has taken control of the Canada / Monaco game* - TarheelIllini July 4, 2026, 12:48:59 Argentina v CV was certainly cleaner and more fun than this* - Potomac July 4, 2026, 12:47:20 I’ll put this here because it’s a World Cup city- - I’m sitting in Miami’s airport is AWFUL. Legit - LovetheChief July 4, 2026, 12:30:15 It’s always reminded me of an Indian airport from the 1990s - ATL July 4, 2026, 14:02:35 There is a Cuban restaurant there inside the international terminal that I love - TarheelIllini July 4, 2026, 12:50:13 I’m half Cuban so I enjoy the coffee and the cafeteria style Cuban restaurant is decent. - nash July 4, 2026, 12:48:16 This one* - TarheelIllini July 4, 2026, 12:50:35 It’s a terrible airport* - Sounder July 4, 2026, 12:31:08 I didn’t know that the Mad Max style motorcycling teacher from “Weird Science” - timmer July 4, 2026, 12:15:49 I would like to take this time to say something nice about Ken Griffin. Thanks for bankrolling Poch. - ATL July 4, 2026, 7:53:22 Greatest Mariner ever?* - bbonb July 4, 2026, 10:55:10 Character on Family Guy* - ATL July 4, 2026, 11:17:23 This would be a great letter to the editor of your local newspaper.* - Poldark July 4, 2026, 10:24:31 It wouldn’t surprise me if you had vast experience in that field * - ATL July 4, 2026, 11:16:04 Stadium question - TarheelIllini July 4, 2026, 7:01:44 Unreal display of Messi rules - Chilango July 4, 2026, 6:20:07 RIP three match days* - assassin July 3, 2026, 22:37:56 Thanks Ghana for being a massive buzzkill after the high of Argentina/Cape Verde - OB25 July 3, 2026, 22:33:51 Not Ghana work here anymore.* - Toonces July 3, 2026, 23:37:51 The strategy by Ghana to play as if they're tied and didn't need a goal was not a good. Listless* - Carl Spackler July 3, 2026, 22:31:42 I love this Colombia kit* - CWR10 July 3, 2026, 21:40:08 Colombia fan engagement is just insane to see* - CoronaTheirAss July 3, 2026, 21:36:42 Best fan game experience I’ve experienced - RD July 5, 2026, 12:08:53 They're amazing. We were surrounded by some of them for the England/DR Congo match - ATL July 4, 2026, 11:20:01 didn't realize Ghana had fallen so far in the world rankings* - assassin July 3, 2026, 20:48:24 Almost the same ranking gap as the previous match* - Potomac July 3, 2026, 20:56:05 Yeah huge talent drop off from their prime.* - Carl Spackler July 3, 2026, 20:51:49 Yeah I was surprised too. - SurfTheBoneyard July 3, 2026, 20:49:01 The studio show is so good. Lowe, Henry and Zaltan are amazing together - Mrap24 July 3, 2026, 20:07:05 I gotta nosign this. Zlatan is a train wreck.* - Carl Spackler July 3, 2026, 22:33:59 I'm enjoying all of this so much* - DiamondDazzle July 3, 2026, 20:01:37 So i have a friend who was terribly wounded in Afghanistan. Lost a foot and had nearly every bone… - LeatherneckIllini July 3, 2026, 20:01:17 Amazing. * - uofi1998 July 3, 2026, 20:07:17 *Likes** - KingTalkyTiki July 3, 2026, 20:01:51 That draw v Spain was no fluke* - Potomac July 3, 2026, 19:53:25 I love this game* - OWWDig July 3, 2026, 19:52:11 I still hate this game. - KingTalkyTiki July 3, 2026, 19:55:59 Ummm....You're responding to an Italy fan. At least you were invited to the party* - OWWDig July 3, 2026, 20:36:01 Ah, respeckt. Still crazy they haven't made it the last three - KingTalkyTiki July 3, 2026, 21:09:16 Italy has four titles* - assassin July 3, 2026, 20:42:59 and has missed the last 3 WCs. But you're right* - OWWDig July 3, 2026, 20:43:51 A bit like IU in hoops* - Potomac July 3, 2026, 20:57:21 PKs in early game, this in middle game, now what?* - Potomac July 3, 2026, 19:55:35 Just a remarkable game* - Blazer July 3, 2026, 19:50:23 That was just so special. What a damn game. * - uofi1998 July 3, 2026, 19:49:05 Great setting for it too. Seemed more fitting than if it was in a dome in Houston or Atlanta* - OB25 July 3, 2026, 19:55:38 Cosign this and several posts below. Just wow* - PapaDels July 3, 2026, 19:51:12 A billion people probably watched that. Incredible * - uofi1998 July 3, 2026, 19:52:30 Time for a hydration break before the next game* - Potomac July 3, 2026, 19:50:24 I can never actually hear Henry or Zlatan in these postgame segments with the stadium audio on* - OB25 July 3, 2026, 19:47:53 Zlatan much clearer than Henry though* - OB25 July 3, 2026, 19:49:13 today's winner was football..and Cape Verde* - Poldark July 3, 2026, 19:47:27 My goodness* - illini21 July 3, 2026, 19:45:25 what a fucking spectacle of sport* - assassin July 3, 2026, 19:45:09 That was fun* - Carl Spackler July 3, 2026, 19:45:03 The whole country might show up for whatever parade they have* - Potomac July 3, 2026, 19:43:45 One dude is never buying a drink again.* - SurfTheBoneyard July 3, 2026, 19:44:18 Ow my balls* - illini21 July 3, 2026, 19:42:28 Hey chorizo.* - SurfTheBoneyard July 3, 2026, 19:43:19 These last three minutes are absolutely drunk* - PapaDels July 3, 2026, 19:41:12 Wondo flashbacks* - UIHuskie July 3, 2026, 19:40:42 2 of us in office just said that - assassin July 3, 2026, 19:41:48 Fun fact the xG on Wondos miss was only .63* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 3, 2026, 19:52:53 I'll go let him know* - assassin July 3, 2026, 20:14:13 #TeamWondo Always. Never thought it was as easy as people like to remember - BradUnderwoodforprez July 3, 2026, 20:58:15 What a shot and save * - ATL July 3, 2026, 19:37:47 So this Lopes Cabral guy is the best player in the world I guess* - OB25 July 3, 2026, 19:37:46 Plays in Türkiye and worth £4 million before this match - ATL July 3, 2026, 19:40:57 Is about to* - Potomac July 3, 2026, 19:42:00 dang, he RIPPED that* - assassin July 3, 2026, 19:37:35 Wow great save* - PapaDels July 3, 2026, 19:37:33 Great save! That was a bullet* - bjl63 July 3, 2026, 19:37:22 After two hours* - Potomac July 3, 2026, 19:41:03 For real* - PapaDels July 3, 2026, 19:38:10 OMG* - Carl Spackler July 3, 2026, 19:36:55 Man that’s wide if not for the deflection* - Carl Spackler July 3, 2026, 19:32:59 Changed to an own goal* - Mrap24 July 3, 2026, 19:42:17 Holden said that too, but I think it was going closer to the keeper and was deflected wider - ATL July 3, 2026, 19:36:43 Are you not entertained * - BradUnderwoodforprez July 3, 2026, 19:26:21 Wouldn’t want to be a real time oddsmaker* - Potomac July 3, 2026, 19:35:27 Every time they show the ref within 2-3 minutes of something fun happening, I get nervous* - OB25 July 3, 2026, 19:20:58 lol, same* - IlliniRunner July 3, 2026, 19:21:56 Total Worldie. - SurfTheBoneyard July 3, 2026, 19:20:35 This is unreal. And awesome. * - harb July 3, 2026, 19:20:06 At this point, GO CV!!!!* - timmer July 3, 2026, 19:19:10 Holy fuck, what a goal - IlliniSax05 July 3, 2026, 19:18:44 Holy Shnikes!!!!* - OWWDig July 3, 2026, 19:18:40 OMG* - ATL July 3, 2026, 19:18:37 OH MY GOD* - IlliniRunner July 3, 2026, 19:18:31 Sweet sassy molassey* - OB25 July 3, 2026, 19:18:19 OMG* - Orangeillini July 3, 2026, 19:18:14 Oh. My. God. What a goal* - UIHuskie July 3, 2026, 19:18:12 OH MY GOD* - assassin July 3, 2026, 19:18:08 GAME ON - tvillini July 3, 2026, 19:17:54 the offside guy made a play for the ball and wiped out the defender - assassin July 3, 2026, 19:09:52 he straight up tackled him, intentional or not.* - IlliniRunner July 3, 2026, 19:12:31 ah, he was onside. thanks VAR!* - assassin July 3, 2026, 19:14:01 poop* - IlliniRunner July 3, 2026, 19:09:15 Well shit. - tvillini July 3, 2026, 19:08:10 Said every Egyptian fan* - Potomac July 3, 2026, 19:09:56 Almost literally the worst spot on the field Cape Verde could concede a free kick* - UIHuskie July 3, 2026, 18:56:01 uh oh* - assassin July 3, 2026, 18:55:10 Don’t fucking do it* - Carl Spackler July 3, 2026, 18:50:42 I was sure they were going to call the handball there.* - IlliniRunner July 3, 2026, 18:52:48 Whew* - Carl Spackler July 3, 2026, 18:50:50 thank god, another man allowed to have arms* - assassin July 3, 2026, 18:51:13 Would this be like a 16 over 1? If it happened? * - illini July 3, 2026, 18:45:34 More like a D2 team beating Duke* - Carl Spackler July 3, 2026, 18:51:05 Mmmm, I'd stay with 16. They would have qualified under the 32 team format too* - assassin July 3, 2026, 18:52:18 Would be largest gap in rank in knockout game history * - Potomac July 3, 2026, 18:50:53 what a save!* - assassin July 3, 2026, 18:35:17 Messi Rules: CV still setting their wall and the ref blows for the free kick to be allowed * - VIV July 3, 2026, 18:34:50 five Argentina defenders just watched him. - assassin July 3, 2026, 18:21:42 Whoa!!!!* - OWWDig July 3, 2026, 18:21:29 Cabo Verde!!!* - ATL July 3, 2026, 18:20:59 Holy chit.* - SurfTheBoneyard July 3, 2026, 18:20:24 Their passing isn’t good, but that time it sure was* - Potomac July 3, 2026, 18:21:23 lol, Messi insanity,* - voiceofreason July 3, 2026, 17:31:28 He must be happy playing this in his new city* - Potomac July 3, 2026, 17:34:05 that ball in was just as filthy* - assassin July 3, 2026, 17:33:39 Yep. Great all around.* - voiceofreason July 3, 2026, 17:44:22 That was absurd* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 3, 2026, 17:29:54 rumors churning the Mexico game is not moving after all* - assassin July 3, 2026, 17:26:54 Also not moving. CB for Cabo Verde #3. 1-0 Messi.* - SurfTheBoneyard July 3, 2026, 17:30:12 MLS strikes again* - assassin July 3, 2026, 17:31:08 Let's go Cabo Verde!* - ATL July 3, 2026, 17:13:36 as a great man once said - bbonb July 3, 2026, 15:58:02 Unlikely either team would beat Argentina, but I'm happy to see Egypt rather than Australia - Orangeillini July 3, 2026, 15:55:57 No idea if it be would have mattered, but switching keepers certainly didn’t help* - Blazer July 3, 2026, 15:50:39 that keeper was falling before the ball was kicked - Poldark July 3, 2026, 16:03:32 old people fall* - bbonb July 3, 2026, 16:12:34 heavy metal* - assassin July 3, 2026, 16:16:57 Once saw it work in high school - BradUnderwoodforprez July 3, 2026, 15:56:27 I did it once in a rec league playoff :) - Potomac July 3, 2026, 15:59:29 Having a teenager take one seemed odd * - Potomac July 3, 2026, 15:52:23 Thierry and Zlatan feel bad for him; admire his courage to try* - Potomac July 3, 2026, 16:07:04 Keeper didn’t miss the kicks though * - ATL July 3, 2026, 15:52:13 I think the choice of 2 center backs to take kicks will be the story* - assassin July 3, 2026, 15:51:47 Egypt literally did the exact same thing, and won with two PKs from center backs* - Blazer July 3, 2026, 19:52:40 Yep* - OWWDig July 3, 2026, 16:04:09 Landon is with you * - Potomac July 3, 2026, 15:55:46 that first pen was a complete disaster* - assassin July 3, 2026, 15:48:59 That's much more of a red card than Balogun's* - Carl Spackler July 3, 2026, 15:36:15 Dang, risky move switching keepers* - Potomac July 3, 2026, 15:35:54 This is unorthodox * - ATL July 3, 2026, 15:35:35 If they lose, second guessing will be brutal* - Potomac July 3, 2026, 15:44:01 what’s the purpose of having flagpoles at the 4 corners of a soccer field? - bbonb July 3, 2026, 15:35:09 To tell wind direction * - ATL July 3, 2026, 15:36:32 And other spatial awareness, but I think he knows that* - Potomac July 3, 2026, 15:38:50 Balogun not missing any additional games beyond Belgium for the red card * - ATL July 3, 2026, 15:25:09 unless he oversleeps* - bbonb July 3, 2026, 15:29:38 World Cups are fun. Let’s do this every summer.* - ATL July 3, 2026, 15:00:22 holy shit what a save* - assassin July 3, 2026, 14:55:50 unreal. huge block by the defender a minute after that too* - Orangeillini July 3, 2026, 15:00:50 Australia really just taking Egypt out of the game * - ATL July 3, 2026, 14:25:32 Socceroooooos!* - OWWDig July 3, 2026, 14:18:42 Brits likely to now have to play in early afternoon extreme heat in Mexico City - OB25 July 3, 2026, 14:12:22 Better for fans back in England I guess. But they’re calling for a high of 75 in CDMX.* - ATL July 3, 2026, 14:20:27 Greetings - ATL July 3, 2026, 13:05:49 Nagelsmann OUT! - ghost_of_clt July 3, 2026, 12:55:26 Ooo* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 3, 2026, 15:36:01 What's the current body count? Eight? - Potomac July 3, 2026, 13:07:06 Türkiye’s manager still has a job? Why?* - ATL July 3, 2026, 13:28:07 Snick-o-meter - ATL July 3, 2026, 6:28:06 how do we know this wasn't the second head strike - TarheelIllini July 3, 2026, 11:18:01 excerpt about that from WSJ's Jason Gay - Potomac July 3, 2026, 10:05:15 Hair of God. That’s genious* - CoronaTheirAss July 3, 2026, 12:34:06 Replay ruins sports* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 3, 2026, 10:30:12 If something like that is what they're going on, is that feed available live? - RVA July 3, 2026, 8:13:22 Agreed * - ATL July 3, 2026, 8:29:48 It mentions cricket, not football, is it the same for football?* - TarheelIllini July 3, 2026, 8:03:50 Yes That’s what they’re relying on. As an ultra casual cricket viewer I’m familiar with it - ATL July 3, 2026, 8:29:33 “Aouar” is how I imagine you would write the “Tim Allen Question Grunt” noise. * - VIV July 2, 2026, 22:22:34 USA game outdrew NBA Finals - Potomac July 2, 2026, 20:58:23 The comparison to the Finals is very relevant, the rest is methodically impossible to truly assess - OB25 July 2, 2026, 21:32:14 She is displeased - ATL July 2, 2026, 20:17:51 My son saw it and said…‘that’s a F* you, no doubt’* - TarheelIllini July 3, 2026, 8:05:28 What does “f*ck you” mean in Croatian?* - OWWDig July 2, 2026, 20:26:09 Maybe it’s just because it’s the World Cup but I might be a soccer guy now* - illini21 July 2, 2026, 20:12:03 That’s how I started 20 years ago. - SurfTheBoneyard July 2, 2026, 20:16:54 About the same time* - TarheelIllini July 3, 2026, 8:05:52 Ronaldo winning = the rest of the world losing. * - VIV July 2, 2026, 20:10:06 +1 * - RD July 3, 2026, 10:57:17 I like watching great players. He doesn’t bother me. - OWWDig July 2, 2026, 20:17:25 I usually am in the same boat, I think he specifically is an insufferable wank, though. * - VIV July 2, 2026, 22:23:32 I’m sure you have your reasons. I get it* - OWWDig July 2, 2026, 22:33:43 Same* - cpsteine July 2, 2026, 22:16:11 Same here on the great players thing.* - voiceofreason July 2, 2026, 21:23:34 I hope Spain takes them out* - Potomac July 2, 2026, 20:12:23 They must have a better angle to have overturned it instantly like that. I still can’t see shit* - OB25 July 2, 2026, 20:09:51 That Chip must be making shit up like AI* - ATL July 2, 2026, 20:11:10 Certainly seems a bit oversensitive if nothing else. That’s nuts.* - DocWalk20 July 2, 2026, 20:12:54 Apparently there’s a chip in the ball so they could tell for sure the ball was touched? - illini21 July 2, 2026, 20:11:03 If the chip says it’s true, it must be true* - OWWDig July 2, 2026, 20:10:44 Sure didn’t look like he touched it or the bal changed flight. * - assassin July 2, 2026, 20:10:12 Crazy game* - OWWDig July 2, 2026, 20:09:09 Goal scored two and a half minutes past stoppage time gets waved off by the chip in the ball - RVA July 2, 2026, 20:07:19 Yeah, I hate it - IlliniSax05 July 2, 2026, 20:08:34 And based on that last replay from behind the goal I refuse to believe he touched it - IlliniSax05 July 2, 2026, 20:09:53 It was past the end of stoppage because there was another goal. * - VIV July 2, 2026, 20:08:27 I blame the hydration breaks - RVA July 3, 2026, 8:20:11 Oh my god. Wow* - snipes824 July 2, 2026, 20:07:15 Offsides sure does ruin a lot of fun, eh? Seems to be happening constantly in this tournament* - OB25 July 2, 2026, 20:06:59 Offsides is an enormous buzzkill. Wiped out an amazing Ronaldo goal too. * - Orangeillini July 2, 2026, 20:08:25 That's a fuckin dick punch - IlliniSax05 July 2, 2026, 20:06:40 That’s brutal.* - voiceofreason July 2, 2026, 20:06:39 WARRRRRGARBL.* - SurfTheBoneyard July 2, 2026, 20:05:22 He's offside isn't he?* - UIHuskie July 2, 2026, 20:04:38 Would like to see a closeup of #20* - Potomac July 2, 2026, 20:07:49 I think he has a gf* - VIV July 2, 2026, 20:09:18 Depends if the -ic touched it or if it came only off the defender. * - VIV July 2, 2026, 20:05:27 Must have just grazed his hair. * - VIV July 2, 2026, 20:07:13 I think you are right* - Potomac July 2, 2026, 20:10:28 This game is drunk. Wow!* - voiceofreason July 2, 2026, 20:04:16 HOLY SHIT!!* - VIV July 2, 2026, 20:03:52 Holy shit - IlliniSax05 July 2, 2026, 20:03:50 portugal/croatia got good quick* - snipes824 July 2, 2026, 19:37:10 Dude was surrounded and still got the header and goal * - Potomac July 2, 2026, 19:58:09 This has been fun as hell* - illini21 July 2, 2026, 19:43:42 Like a group stage mismatch in first half* - Potomac July 2, 2026, 19:43:35 Second half has been great * - ATL July 2, 2026, 19:37:47 Portugal’s D better quit retreating so badly allowing Croats to drive and shoot at will* - OWWDig July 2, 2026, 19:43:32 Well that’s one way for Ronaldo to get his first knockout goal * - Potomac July 2, 2026, 19:34:30 And subbed off so he’ll need help to get a chance for more. - SurfTheBoneyard July 2, 2026, 19:43:37 Wouldn’t mind this being the end of his WC career * - Potomac July 2, 2026, 19:45:58 Same. He’s a prick. - SurfTheBoneyard July 2, 2026, 19:51:15 WTF is this defender doing?* - ATL July 2, 2026, 19:26:49 That was amazing - had to be so close* - OWWDig July 2, 2026, 19:21:57 If he was offside it could have only been by, like, a finger - IlliniSax05 July 2, 2026, 19:22:44 A shoulder. Too bad. It was a thing of beauty* - OWWDig July 2, 2026, 19:29:03 Slava Hvratska!* - ATL July 2, 2026, 19:16:12 Almost twice!* - ATL July 2, 2026, 19:17:27 that guy for Croatia is pretty good. Not sure of his name but it ends in -ic* - bbonb July 2, 2026, 19:15:09 Maybe Gvardial?* - ATL July 2, 2026, 19:16:40 it's not football, it's Oyarzaball* - Sammich July 2, 2026, 15:51:21 I keep thinking of Olazabal the golfer* - Potomac July 2, 2026, 16:46:13 They’re a machine* - opossum jenkins July 2, 2026, 15:51:13 Hey Spackler - BBC with analysis of Tottenham's summer spend and why they can spend more. - ATL July 2, 2026, 12:44:47 Spurs have now spent £280m more than Arteta since he took over at Arsenal - Poldark July 2, 2026, 14:22:14 Happy 10th Anniversary of this amazing soccer moment to all who celebrate. - ATL July 2, 2026, 10:21:23 What % of our current roster would we lose in Stephen Miller’s America? - OB25 July 2, 2026, 9:23:26 No. Zendejas is naturalized. Other foreign-born had a citizen parent* - Potomac July 2, 2026, 11:24:14 Weah was born in America and I don’t think his parents were citizens - CanHartlebHireSnider July 2, 2026, 12:28:38 Weah's dad was a foreign diplomat for the UN - Sounder July 2, 2026, 12:40:50 his mother is a US citizen; it's not clear to me when she became one* - Potomac July 2, 2026, 12:45:49 I love how you're completely ignoring the larger point - RVA July 2, 2026, 14:43:27 And what point is that? Why the crack? * - Potomac July 2, 2026, 16:02:51 Mother is a Jamaican immigrant, not sure when she was naturalized* - Sounder July 2, 2026, 13:06:47 Yeah so many would argue that wouldn’t qualify as he’d be under foreign jurisdiction - CanHartlebHireSnider July 2, 2026, 12:45:34 His mom immigrated to the US with her family as a child (1960s/70s) and she attended CUNY - ATL July 2, 2026, 13:00:13 father was still playing ball when Tim was born; politics, etc. came later* - Potomac July 2, 2026, 12:48:20 you are probably right; I was focused on foreign-born* - Potomac July 2, 2026, 12:40:23 Miller's America probably would exclude Dest's dad though* - assassin July 2, 2026, 12:27:28 All of them, because they like soccer* - Herman Blume July 2, 2026, 10:37:02 I didn't know his name 2 weeks ago but I would fight and die for Flo Balogun.* - Warrin'_Illini July 2, 2026, 8:25:44 Thank goodness his mother was once too pregnant to fly. You can make the case that - BradUnderwoodforprez July 2, 2026, 9:22:23 And thanks to Harry Kane ensuring Flo wouldn't see the field as a 9 for England* - Blazer July 2, 2026, 12:50:41 I'm not sure why it's even an argument, no disrespect to McBride. - uofi1998 July 2, 2026, 10:44:20 He’s who Josh Seargeant was supposed to be* - CoronaTheirAss July 2, 2026, 10:39:27 Regarding Country Roads song - Potomac July 2, 2026, 7:51:39 Stupid boardhost* - Jackie July 2, 2026, 10:15:39 Oooh, is this song having a moment? One of my favorite songs in the world to sing! - Jackie July 2, 2026, 10:15:13 Articles all over about ranch dressing and WC visitors* - Potomac July 2, 2026, 13:18:43 I’ve seen that, incredibly heartwarming, can’t get enough * - Jackie July 2, 2026, 18:23:54 Watching our Argentina coach sing it after yesterday's game was heartwarming and hilarious* - Blazer July 2, 2026, 12:46:29 If you weren't aware, American fans have been singing it after WC games* - Potomac July 2, 2026, 11:16:58 I was not aware until today—haven’t paid attention to the games* - Jackie July 2, 2026, 18:25:19 wanna spend a little more than 40 minutes being entertained and infuriated? - Sammich July 2, 2026, 10:23:10 I do not, and BOOOOOOOOOOO and why is Jelly Roll always everywhere * - Jackie July 2, 2026, 10:29:58 that John Denver is full of SHIT, man - IlliniSax05 July 2, 2026, 8:48:56 ooo - ATL July 2, 2026, 9:02:46 The Shenandoah River does, in fact, spends some time in West Virginia - timmer July 2, 2026, 8:17:24 yes, I know. I have been to Harper's Ferry, but that's not the association with the river* - Potomac July 2, 2026, 8:27:06 And regarding the Blue Ridge mountains... - timmer July 2, 2026, 8:21:58 "If you're Messi, you don't get it called. If you're Balogun, you get it called." - Potomac July 2, 2026, 6:21:17 regarding the Messi play, it was most likely accidental. Does that come into play for the decision?. - shua July 2, 2026, 7:33:53 regarding the Messi play, it was most likely accidental. Does that come into play for the decision?. - shua July 2, 2026, 7:29:53 It wasn't intentional, but it was in the act of making a tackle. Balogun's wasn't even that* - uofi1998 July 2, 2026, 10:44:57 I think that’s what bothers me most about Balogun’s. It was two guys actively engaged trying to play - DocWalk20 July 2, 2026, 11:13:16 In the moment, a yellow would’ve been perfectly reasonable. In retrospect, it’s not an equitable… - uofi1998 July 2, 2026, 8:27:06 No. Balogun's was also accidental. One thing I did hear is that the VAR used slo-mo and stills in - ATL July 2, 2026, 7:52:43 I saw the actual language for this... it appears misuse of VAR is the proper angle for us to try* - uofi1998 July 2, 2026, 10:42:34 I wasn't saying that Balogun's wasn't accidental* - shua July 2, 2026, 8:27:02 duplicate* - Potomac July 2, 2026, 8:06:19 Some relevant procedural text... - Potomac July 2, 2026, 8:04:25 Intent holds no value - BradUnderwoodforprez July 2, 2026, 7:34:37 the Balogun play was accidental too. doesn't seem like intent is factored into the decision - IlliniSax05 July 2, 2026, 7:32:28 There might be a chance for the US to appeal on the grounds that VAR was not applied properly: - IlliniRunner July 2, 2026, 4:00:01 Seth Abrahamson sucks and I can't believe it* - JacobRDaugherty July 2, 2026, 7:09:27 That guy is an elite doomer. Maybe the best I’ve seen * - MC July 2, 2026, 9:26:08 This is absolutely a situation Trump could get involved in. He would do something like this* - opossum jenkins July 2, 2026, 4:50:16 Maybe he can trade his “peace” prize for Balo’s red* - AintHatin July 2, 2026, 9:03:08 helping a birthright citizen?* - Gene Parmesan July 2, 2026, 8:53:01 If there was ever a time to address that 30-something approval rating…* - uofi1998 July 2, 2026, 6:56:29 Never mind on that appeal chance. - assassin July 1, 2026, 21:53:25 Is there an exception if someone from your country won the FIFA Peace Prize?* - Herman Blume July 1, 2026, 22:48:29 Counterpoint?… - DocWalk20 July 1, 2026, 22:20:19 USA can appeal if FIFA suspends him for more than one game* - Potomac July 2, 2026, 6:14:08 terribly written article. FIFA can overturn but it can't be appealed... "Therefore, he will be - Orangeillini July 1, 2026, 22:30:30 Yeah. It was. In retrospect seems rushed and not grounded in much reality.* - DocWalk20 July 2, 2026, 10:24:04 US/Belgium opens as a straight up pick’em on the gambling apps* - OB25 July 1, 2026, 21:45:32 They've sucked for like 75% of their matches so far. - SurfTheBoneyard July 1, 2026, 22:08:43 They looked old and bad yesterday. - AintHatin July 2, 2026, 9:04:46 Landon found some hair.* - SurfTheBoneyard July 1, 2026, 21:27:25 And looks weird. But good for him. * - harb July 1, 2026, 21:31:40 Maybe they shouldn’t put a “before” graphic up with his name.* - SurfTheBoneyard July 1, 2026, 21:32:51 Turn off the stadium audio, please* - bjl63 July 1, 2026, 21:16:23 They keep going that, and with people who can be difficult to follow* - Potomac July 1, 2026, 21:23:13 Who should start in place of Balogun, not named Pepi* - shua July 1, 2026, 21:16:17 Gio Reyna, move Pulisic to a false 9* - JacobRDaugherty July 1, 2026, 21:58:37 I wish we had a better keeper too * - Potomac July 1, 2026, 21:25:38 Haji Wright* - Blazer July 1, 2026, 21:23:54 7 touches when 2 will do… no thx * - uofi1998 July 1, 2026, 22:37:39 hi Blazer! I agree!* - Poldark July 1, 2026, 21:28:33 I hope this ref is done for the tournament * - Potomac July 1, 2026, 21:12:19 Fuming we won’t have Balogun vs Belgium * - MC July 1, 2026, 21:11:49 Is there no mechanism to appeal that down to a yellow?* - voiceofreason July 1, 2026, 21:14:22 There is but your success rate is minuscule. * - assassin July 1, 2026, 21:15:09 So you're tellin me there's a chance... - IlliniSax05 July 1, 2026, 21:16:53 Nah. * - assassin July 1, 2026, 21:25:38 Yeah I feel horrible still. * - assassin July 1, 2026, 21:13:52 I’d unleash Wright ahead of Pepi * - MC July 1, 2026, 21:12:13 100%* - Blazer July 1, 2026, 21:24:30 yup Coventry legend* - Poldark July 1, 2026, 21:13:31 Any chance the red gets downgraded by FIFA? - GrandmotherPearlsJam July 1, 2026, 21:10:34 Bosnia has absolutely nothing in attack* - UIHuskie July 1, 2026, 21:01:49 How good was the back line tho* - Blazer July 1, 2026, 21:13:40 Embarrassing offensive performance up a man* - Carl Spackler July 1, 2026, 21:09:57 Yes I have a complete lack of concern - BradUnderwoodforprez July 1, 2026, 21:03:56 It does make things easier* - shua July 1, 2026, 21:03:21 Tillman MOTM* - assassin July 1, 2026, 21:01:35 Even if he doesn’t score the worldie * - BradUnderwoodforprez July 1, 2026, 21:09:29 thankfully Džeko is off the pitch* - Poldark July 1, 2026, 20:59:41 10 fucking minutes? They really want BIH to come back - IlliniSax05 July 1, 2026, 20:57:25 Fortunately Bosnia does not have Belgium’s comeback talent * - Potomac July 1, 2026, 20:55:26 Goalie should have saved that.* - DT July 1, 2026, 20:49:57 LFG, what a moment* - UIHuskie July 1, 2026, 20:48:58 HOLY SHIT!!!!* - VIV July 1, 2026, 20:48:48 FUCK YEAH.* - voiceofreason July 1, 2026, 20:48:47 Golazo! * - RD July 1, 2026, 20:48:44 SUBLIME* - assassin July 1, 2026, 20:48:44 Hell yeah. Tillman does it. Woooohoooo. * - harb July 1, 2026, 20:48:43 TILLMAN!!* - shua July 1, 2026, 20:48:40 Woooo!* - DT July 1, 2026, 20:48:39 Malik FUCKING Tillman!!* - DocWalk20 July 1, 2026, 20:48:35 The ref continues to lose control * - shua July 1, 2026, 20:47:37 Ref has completely lost control* - Mrap24 July 1, 2026, 20:47:26 Fucking finally. * - assassin July 1, 2026, 20:47:03 Cool that the Bosnia coach is time wasting. Keep it up.* - DT July 1, 2026, 20:46:44 Since the Pulisic foul he’s cooled everything down and it’s at 80+ - RD July 1, 2026, 20:48:17 Offsides, but that was exquisite.* - voiceofreason July 1, 2026, 20:46:36 Offsides calls can eat a fucking bag - IlliniSax05 July 1, 2026, 20:45:56 Especially in the box* - shua July 1, 2026, 20:46:46 Cosign. * - harb July 1, 2026, 20:46:24 Wow. US will not get this call. * - harb July 1, 2026, 20:45:29 He was off. * - harb July 1, 2026, 20:45:43 Pulisic is close to done - he should be coming off soon - RD July 1, 2026, 20:42:20 We got fucked but you HAVE to make better passes* - PapaDels July 1, 2026, 20:38:45 Yeah, our weakest part of the game today* - Potomac July 1, 2026, 20:42:44 The more I see it the more upset I am * - MC July 1, 2026, 20:38:28 Completely.* - DocWalk20 July 1, 2026, 20:40:34 It's absurd, it's completely accidental* - UIHuskie July 1, 2026, 20:39:44 Fuck FIFA, I hope Trump takes your trophy!* - shua July 1, 2026, 20:37:06 Well he does like ugly shit. * - doubledown July 1, 2026, 20:38:57 I’m still at a loss* - snipes824 July 1, 2026, 20:37:04 Referee loses control of game. Overreacts with game and tourney impacting overreach. - uofi1998 July 1, 2026, 20:36:30 Yep. First half was a huge indicator of his ineptitude. * - harb July 1, 2026, 20:37:33 I mean, how? How is that even justifiable as a red?* - JFG July 1, 2026, 20:36:25 Everything looks worse if you break it down and slo mo it* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 1, 2026, 20:36:05 I’m still in shock over how bad that call was. * - VIV July 1, 2026, 20:35:58 It’s no different (or very similar) to the Messi slight touch on the Algerian player - RD July 1, 2026, 20:37:45 And he’s out for next game too. Ducking great * - MC July 1, 2026, 20:34:34 What’s the sub strategy here?* - Potomac July 1, 2026, 20:34:30 Someone that can defend for Dest. * - assassin July 1, 2026, 20:35:49 Trusty? He was decent last game* - Potomac July 1, 2026, 20:36:33 Probably. And then Aaronson for CP with about five left for fresh legs. - assassin July 1, 2026, 20:39:40 Listed as doubtful for this game per footmob* - ATL July 1, 2026, 20:39:28 Oh. You could actually bring Aaronson in for Dest at some point then. - assassin July 1, 2026, 20:42:00 absolutely fucking disgraceful decision. Balogun deserves better* - OrangeSox July 1, 2026, 20:34:07 Wasn’t even looking at the guy* - Potomac July 1, 2026, 20:34:53 And he was in the air. Where is he supposed to land?* - shua July 1, 2026, 20:36:21 Simply trying to regain his balance after the defender knocked him off balance. Ridiculous.* - DocWalk20 July 1, 2026, 20:36:08 The amount of the shirt grabbing that didn’t get yellows and then this red!?!?* - shua July 1, 2026, 20:33:38 Not to mention the pick play on Adams at the end of the 1st half - IlliniSax05 July 1, 2026, 20:36:13 Absolute bullshit.* - DocWalk20 July 1, 2026, 20:34:01 If he hadn’t broken his ankle that’s not a red card.* - DT July 1, 2026, 20:32:27 Bosnia has gotten everything they've needed from the ref* - UIHuskie July 1, 2026, 20:31:59 Maybe some big money changing hands. * - harb July 1, 2026, 20:38:56 So he’d be out for next game if we win too, right?* - OB25 July 1, 2026, 20:31:57 Yes* - Potomac July 1, 2026, 20:32:15 Crooked ass shit.* - voiceofreason July 1, 2026, 20:31:50 GTFO* - Blazer July 1, 2026, 20:31:24 Absurd red card * - ATL July 1, 2026, 20:31:22 Dogshit call* - Mrap24 July 1, 2026, 20:31:21 Atrocious call* - Carl Spackler July 1, 2026, 20:31:13 That is absurd. Absolutely absurd. * - VIV July 1, 2026, 20:31:06 Bulllshit red* - PapaDels July 1, 2026, 20:30:52 Fuck* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 1, 2026, 20:30:51 Bullish!t * - aimlessillini July 1, 2026, 20:30:51 USA just got skull fuked. * - harb July 1, 2026, 20:30:44 So we're just going to get fucked right out of the tournament. Great - IlliniSax05 July 1, 2026, 20:30:42 C’mon with this shit.* - voiceofreason July 1, 2026, 20:30:32 Take it down a notch, Alexi. They aren’t putting you in.* - voiceofreason July 1, 2026, 20:04:32 Dominant first half. Would love to have 2, but BIH has not been close to us * - VIV July 1, 2026, 19:57:19 Need to avoid giving them set plays. They looked dangerous on those but not in open play.* - DT July 1, 2026, 20:01:55 Also, Bosnia is an incredibly unlikable team. Borderline dirty physicality and divers - DT July 1, 2026, 20:05:43 I recommend scoring again. * - assassin July 1, 2026, 20:27:26 It’s all they’ve got. * - assassin July 1, 2026, 20:04:57 Good half. Clearly the better team. Bosnia’s bus parking is highly annoying. This ref - voiceofreason July 1, 2026, 19:57:17 Not liking this referee. Obvious pick play on Adam’s after the goal. Grab on Pulisic. * - harb July 1, 2026, 19:55:39 Yeah, the dude just looked right at Adams and trucked him. Somehow ref blames Adams for it.* - DocWalk20 July 1, 2026, 20:02:11 Yeah, the dude just looked right at Adams and trucked him. Somehow ref blames Adams for it.* - DocWalk20 July 1, 2026, 20:02:07 This guy is terrible and the game will get dirty because he’s letting it happen. * - uofi1998 July 1, 2026, 19:57:44 Bosnia player basically signaled that he was coming for a cheap shot in the 2nd half.* - voiceofreason July 1, 2026, 20:02:12 Agreed. He’s not controlling things and it’s starting to escalate.* - DT July 1, 2026, 19:59:45 this referee inconsistent* - Poldark July 1, 2026, 19:55:26 This ref is completely lost. Just absolutely no idea what he's doing* - UIHuskie July 1, 2026, 19:55:16 Is this ref a clown? - tvillini July 1, 2026, 19:55:08 Glad I'm not alone in thinking this dude has no clue - IlliniSax05 July 1, 2026, 19:56:25 This whole game is full on CONCACAF* - assassin July 1, 2026, 19:55:35 Need to start converting on these chances. Feels like we’re going to break through.* - voiceofreason July 1, 2026, 19:44:32 Need to start converting on these chances. Feels like we’re going to break through.* - voiceofreason July 1, 2026, 19:44:10 Our passing is just off. Either too far ahead or too far behind - IlliniSax05 July 1, 2026, 19:42:11 He was indeed offside * - ATL July 1, 2026, 19:32:46 They should wave it off when the defenders obviously dog it. * - doubledown July 1, 2026, 19:36:37 Please win tonight; we can beat Belgium* - Potomac July 1, 2026, 17:46:39 Cosign. * - harb July 1, 2026, 18:32:35 No Pepi tonight, thank goodness - Blazer July 1, 2026, 18:04:24 Onana - VIV July 1, 2026, 17:45:50 I know the adrenaline's high, but you can't waste a potential chance like that* - Sammich July 1, 2026, 17:45:38 Gotta be soul crushing for Senegal. * - harb July 1, 2026, 17:44:29 What a nonchalant top bins dart * - VIV July 1, 2026, 17:43:36 No stutter step nonsense... just a clean finish.* - uofi1998 July 1, 2026, 17:45:03 Yeah. Made that look easy. * - harb July 1, 2026, 17:44:52 Unsaveable location. * - VIV July 1, 2026, 17:46:27 Shameless stuff from Senegal now. * - VIV July 1, 2026, 17:42:01 Clear pen but what a heartbreak for Senegal.* - ATL July 1, 2026, 17:40:15 From a very late 2-0 lead to this* - Potomac July 1, 2026, 17:41:55 Penalty every time. * - VIV July 1, 2026, 17:39:35 Clear penalty. Split second, but interfered with the Belgium player making a play on the ball* - Blazer July 1, 2026, 17:39:32 That may have been the least helpful dr Joe discussion ever - ATL July 1, 2026, 17:38:48 Looks like a pen * - assassin July 1, 2026, 17:38:05 The overhead angle is a no doubter* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 1, 2026, 17:39:11 R32 has been incredible* - CWR10 July 1, 2026, 17:37:56 This WC is drunk * - BradUnderwoodforprez July 1, 2026, 16:53:53 Hell yesssssss* - opey8 July 1, 2026, 16:52:42 That’s not how you play goalie* - assassin July 1, 2026, 16:52:15 Oh no. Disaster.* - SurfTheBoneyard July 1, 2026, 16:51:49 Wow. All square. * - harb July 1, 2026, 16:51:20 <Romelu Lukaku> HELLO ME NOT DEAD <\Romelu Lukaku>* - IlliniRunner July 1, 2026, 16:51:18 Oh no. * - harb July 1, 2026, 16:49:18 Is it too late to want to play Belgium?* - shua July 1, 2026, 16:38:44 I think your monkey paw already curled * - assassin July 1, 2026, 16:41:40 Turns out Belgium is bad, actually. * - assassin July 1, 2026, 16:18:18 Wow. That’s two for SEN. Huge for them. * - harb July 1, 2026, 16:14:04 Great individual effort* - OWWDig July 1, 2026, 16:15:30 So is the 3rd Africa/Europe game to be 1-0 Africa at the half? - OWWDig July 1, 2026, 15:53:33 Guess not* - OWWDig July 1, 2026, 16:15:08 We got a runner!* - ATL July 1, 2026, 15:32:10 Oo* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 1, 2026, 15:27:14 De Cuyper be ball watching* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 1, 2026, 15:27:13 Well well wellngeal. * - assassin July 1, 2026, 15:26:11 Slight touch saved a goal * - assassin July 1, 2026, 15:14:54 Somebody please tell Peter Schmeichel that you don’t button both buttons on a 2-button suit.* - ATL July 1, 2026, 14:39:56 Tonali to Spurs: here we go - ATL July 1, 2026, 13:59:06 Man so expensive… but I guess not my money. Base of midfield is covered. - Carl Spackler July 1, 2026, 14:01:07 Some Spurs podcast are convinced me that maybe Savinho is not the answer - ATL July 1, 2026, 14:15:03 Please take Savinho. Please.* - Chicago1995 July 1, 2026, 15:44:24 Getting some money back. Vuscovi&#263; to Brighton. - ATL July 1, 2026, 14:57:18 Congo coach failed them should have made subs sooner.* - gullit July 1, 2026, 13:36:13 Congo Bongo* - Sounder July 1, 2026, 13:50:44 Henry, Zlatan and Rebecca are incredible TV* - assassin July 1, 2026, 13:16:58 Thierry reminds me of Dennison from the show The Diplomat* - CWR10 July 1, 2026, 13:44:01 They work so well together* - Sounder July 1, 2026, 13:18:13 Harry rejoins the golden boot race* - Potomac July 1, 2026, 12:51:19 GD Kane* - CoronaTheirAss July 1, 2026, 12:51:12 The way he created that opportunity was incredible* - Sounder July 1, 2026, 12:52:04 the stars are truly shining this cup, my goodness* - assassin July 1, 2026, 12:51:10 "Everyone’s laughing and riding and cornholing except Yamal"* - shua July 1, 2026, 13:04:38 It’s just ridiculous* - CoronaTheirAss July 1, 2026, 12:52:23 wow* - illiniranger July 1, 2026, 12:50:41 Ballgame. Vamos El Tri!* - Chilango July 1, 2026, 12:50:24 The three lions vs el tri at Azteca is going to be epic* - Sounder July 1, 2026, 12:51:40 World class* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 1, 2026, 12:50:16 Mexico vs England will be fun * - RD July 1, 2026, 12:50:10 Enjoy that altitude, England* - timmer July 1, 2026, 12:52:11 Feels like the onslaught will now begin* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 1, 2026, 12:40:00 That was a helluva strike by Harry. * - harb July 1, 2026, 12:49:51 He's a wizard* - Chilango July 1, 2026, 13:00:12 tough angle* - Sammich July 1, 2026, 12:50:37 England have been knocking at the door for a while. Keeper has been great.* - ATL July 1, 2026, 12:42:23 Right after announcer overpraises DRC, they give one up* - Potomac July 1, 2026, 12:41:16 Cajun chicken pasta * - ijustkrushalot July 1, 2026, 11:55:36 Pretty sure Lumumba Vea would have broken down and wept at that save * - ijustkrushalot July 1, 2026, 11:55:29 Cipenga is the business* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 1, 2026, 11:49:58 Ask your doctor if Cipenga is right for you* - Sammich July 1, 2026, 11:51:52 Dr Congo?* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes July 1, 2026, 11:55:06 Must be weird for Kane to not get the PK * - ijustkrushalot July 1, 2026, 11:45:10 I like that no penalty. Kane isn’t getting to that ball.* - Carl Spackler July 1, 2026, 11:45:00 Agree and he started his dive before the very minimal contact.* - OWWDig July 1, 2026, 12:00:08 Would like to see super-slow replay we get in other sports * - Potomac July 1, 2026, 11:48:13 I could see it being given... but he clearly was trying to get it. - ijustkrushalot July 1, 2026, 11:46:59 if he just stays up and plays through the contact, he gets it - assassin July 1, 2026, 11:49:22 I don’t know how much their past counts but Kane is a known diver - RD July 1, 2026, 11:53:56 he was also already falling down* - assassin July 1, 2026, 11:45:40 Last angle showed he didn't really get his foot, either* - Chilango July 1, 2026, 11:45:40 Halftime replay looks like ankle to me* - Potomac July 1, 2026, 12:00:21 Lobot-ass ref* - Sammich July 1, 2026, 11:44:46 oh my god, how do you not finish. * - assassin July 1, 2026, 11:43:21 TWSS* - bbonb July 1, 2026, 12:44:01 Wow on the highest of levels* - BradUnderwoodforprez July 1, 2026, 11:44:02 Sack Thomas Tuchel* - Poldark July 1, 2026, 11:21:45 The DR is in!* - assassin July 1, 2026, 11:07:48 Let the hand wringing begin * - BradUnderwoodforprez July 1, 2026, 11:13:43 I wonder if they want Gareth Southgate now* - CoronaTheirAss July 1, 2026, 11:26:14 It is kind of amazing how panicked they are playing this early. - BradUnderwoodforprez July 1, 2026, 11:28:44 The difference between a manager managing vibes vs give and gos* - CoronaTheirAss July 1, 2026, 11:31:50 This may be a very painful Marta ride home * - ATL July 1, 2026, 11:20:00 I love you all, Marta* - Sammich July 1, 2026, 11:35:32 Sidejack: Spurs have been crazy active early in this transfer market. - Carl Spackler July 1, 2026, 10:51:18 Getting business done before a star run during the World Cup inflates the market value - Jersey July 1, 2026, 11:00:10 Daniel Levy. He was the problem. Fernandes got a here we go so I assume it’s happening. - ATL July 1, 2026, 10:56:08 Ehhhh… also the guy that put the pieces in place that lets them do this! - Carl Spackler July 1, 2026, 11:00:05 Mora is awfully impressive for a 17 year old * - MC June 30, 2026, 22:31:50 He will hit minimum 18 to transfer to La Liga this fall * - Potomac July 1, 2026, 11:26:21 He could be a problem for a long time - BradUnderwoodforprez June 30, 2026, 22:59:22 Norway was ok earlier, but today’s games def not as fun as yesterday. * - OWWDig June 30, 2026, 22:31:15 Lucky Ecuador didn't score there. - SurfTheBoneyard June 30, 2026, 22:25:12 Mexico is swarming.* - Toonces June 30, 2026, 21:33:11 (/Stephen Miller)* - VIV June 30, 2026, 22:27:29 Now that the Court has ruled, I hope it’s all pregnant ladies 10’ over the Border.* - Toonces June 30, 2026, 22:31:42 Hey Ecuador the match started 30 minutes ago* - BradUnderwoodforprez June 30, 2026, 21:33:05 Freight train * - assassin June 30, 2026, 21:32:30 No hydration breaks this time. - SurfTheBoneyard June 30, 2026, 21:32:18 And number two for Mexico. Laser kick. * - harb June 30, 2026, 21:32:18 Wow. Nice goal. Looks maybe offsides. * - harb June 30, 2026, 21:23:26 Guess not. * - harb June 30, 2026, 21:24:24 Goodness * - BradUnderwoodforprez June 30, 2026, 21:23:25 Mexico used a starman out the gate * - assassin June 30, 2026, 21:08:31 Delayed. * - harb June 30, 2026, 20:14:51 I’m still salty about the Dutch abandoning their footballing identity and adopting haramball - ATL June 30, 2026, 18:05:41 Looking forward to France v Morocco in quarters * - Potomac June 30, 2026, 18:00:07 France has been so impressive. They could have 6* - VIV June 30, 2026, 17:35:10 I like this Bobby Barcola guy. Been running a train on Sweden.* - Warrin'_Illini June 30, 2026, 17:41:41 It's his hobby. Why you gotta belittle it?* - Sammich June 30, 2026, 17:44:41 Quasimodo predicted all this. * - VIV June 30, 2026, 17:46:21 Bayern might not be able to keep Olise for three more years - Potomac June 30, 2026, 17:35:07 Sweden can’t afford to miss opportunities like that * - ATL June 30, 2026, 16:47:40 Mbappe just undressed that man in public. Have mercy. * - assassin June 30, 2026, 16:47:06 That’s just not fair! Cheat code * - shua June 30, 2026, 16:46:04 nearly an all timer from Olise. bicycle kick off the post* - VIV June 30, 2026, 16:38:09 That was crazy close. * - harb June 30, 2026, 16:40:54 Really sweet. Inches away* - OWWDig June 30, 2026, 16:39:54 Haaland seemed to be a bit sheepish about that goal. Seemed like he biffed the 1st touch - IlliniRunner June 30, 2026, 14:03:24 Warren Barton sometimes you don’t have to say anything - BradUnderwoodforprez June 30, 2026, 13:47:26 Norway are begging to be scored on* - assassin June 30, 2026, 13:24:16 and there it is* - assassin June 30, 2026, 13:34:25 That Norway watch party looks like fun. * - harb June 30, 2026, 12:54:30 Norway with the FIFA RB button goal* - assassin June 30, 2026, 12:40:51 If they stick with 48 teams, they should reseed for this round* - memyselfandillini June 30, 2026, 7:00:14 I wish it was going to 24 and the top 1st place finishers get a bye - JacobRDaugherty June 30, 2026, 13:27:17 I don't know how you reseed based on 3 games in 12 groups. Best I can come up with - ijustkrushalot June 30, 2026, 13:02:10 I kinda want 64 countries if we are gonna have a round of 32. No 3rd place sides* - uofi1998 June 30, 2026, 7:40:21 I think you can make an argument it would strengthen the field rather than weaken it… - uofi1998 June 30, 2026, 7:41:49 Now that they've broken the dam on 32 teams, I'd rather go all the way to 64.* - mrkoolaid June 30, 2026, 12:20:47 fuck everything, we're doing 128 teams - IlliniSax05 June 30, 2026, 12:25:45 Don’t give the NCAA tournament any ideas* - DocWalk20 June 30, 2026, 13:16:20 Fans and teams need to plan ahead; can't wait til group stages are done* - Potomac June 30, 2026, 7:02:38 They’ve been done for 3 days…* - Carl Spackler June 30, 2026, 7:50:59 Canada v Saudi taking place the day after the group stage ended couldn't happen w/ reseeding. - mrkoolaid June 30, 2026, 12:18:19 I am a dumb dumb and didn’t read the subthread properly* - Carl Spackler June 30, 2026, 12:28:18 That's an all-time World Cup day - UIHuskie June 29, 2026, 23:00:58 Not good for the economy, though - timmer June 30, 2026, 6:40:18 Bonkers* - Sounder June 29, 2026, 23:04:02 *Hat tip to Morocco* Enjoy the rest of your cup, Gents. - KingTalkyTiki June 29, 2026, 22:57:02 I get why people hate penalties. Completely understand - BradUnderwoodforprez June 29, 2026, 22:56:46 I find it fascinating and fun as hell. Anyone can win if you get to the kicks. * - harb June 29, 2026, 22:58:45 Seems to me that the 30 minutes before it gets to penalties are usually a lot more objectionable* - OB25 June 29, 2026, 22:57:35 Yeah, both teams just trying not to fuck up* - Herman Blume June 29, 2026, 23:04:58 Deutsch = out on PKs. Dutch = out on PKs. * - VIV June 29, 2026, 22:54:19 That was fun. Morocco moving on. * - harb June 29, 2026, 22:54:11 Morocco GK mentally dominating this * - assassin June 29, 2026, 22:53:16 They deserved the win* - VIV June 29, 2026, 22:54:49 Absolutely. * - harb June 29, 2026, 22:55:48 That was a really good save there. * - harb June 29, 2026, 22:53:08 This is great theater* - Carl Spackler June 29, 2026, 22:51:45 Just wow. * - harb June 29, 2026, 22:52:13 Shitty kicks, but yeah.* - SurfTheBoneyard June 29, 2026, 22:52:11 True. When did pros get so bad at PKs? - illinijohn June 29, 2026, 23:01:55 when practices became all fouling goalkeepers on set pieces* - ATL June 30, 2026, 12:56:17 Some really bad bad takes* - OWWDig June 29, 2026, 22:55:19 GAK* - assassin June 29, 2026, 22:51:20 GAKKK* - assassin June 29, 2026, 22:51:49 OH MY* - VIV June 29, 2026, 22:51:02 WHAT IN THE WORLD* - VIV June 29, 2026, 22:51:39 On to kicks….* - harb June 29, 2026, 22:42:30 Wow. What a save but it rolls in. * - harb June 29, 2026, 22:48:34 Two doinks and an own goal in the first 4* - VIV June 29, 2026, 22:48:57 Good stuff. * - harb June 29, 2026, 22:49:34 That’s crazy* - OWWDig June 29, 2026, 22:48:54 LOL, my daughter thinks NED coach looks like Brad Underwood. - DocWalk20 June 29, 2026, 22:21:34 If Underwood and mark Davis had a kid* - snipes824 June 29, 2026, 22:31:27 No, that’s Bred Onderhout* - VIV June 29, 2026, 22:26:23 LOL* - DocWalk20 June 29, 2026, 22:31:46 That’s funny* - OWWDig June 29, 2026, 22:24:16 Holy hell* - BradUnderwoodforprez June 29, 2026, 22:11:21 Massive save by the Dutch keeper. * - harb June 29, 2026, 22:10:32 Unreal. * - OWWDig June 29, 2026, 22:10:51 Lulz. * - harb June 29, 2026, 22:11:19 FUN! Lol* - OWWDig June 29, 2026, 22:11:44 Save of the tournament * - VIV June 29, 2026, 22:10:29 Unreal. * - harb June 29, 2026, 22:10:47 Fun games today!* - OWWDig June 29, 2026, 22:01:04 True story. Fun stuff. * - harb June 29, 2026, 22:05:43 These two teams should never be meeting this early - BradUnderwoodforprez June 29, 2026, 21:58:37 So much more pace than the German team* - Potomac June 29, 2026, 22:01:00 Either team should dominate Canada in the next round* - Potomac June 29, 2026, 21:56:30 I mean, wow. - KingTalkyTiki June 29, 2026, 21:53:45 Wow what a ball* - BradUnderwoodforprez June 29, 2026, 21:53:39 And an incredible header. * - VIV June 29, 2026, 21:54:21 Yep. One for the books. * - harb June 29, 2026, 21:54:42 The body control on that finish was insane * - assassin June 29, 2026, 21:54:16 All square now…..wow. * - harb June 29, 2026, 21:53:16 Oooooooh baby. * - assassin June 29, 2026, 21:53:13 OH MY* - VIV June 29, 2026, 21:53:03 As good a 1v1 defender as there is* - BradUnderwoodforprez June 29, 2026, 21:49:10 This Yassine guy has quite a look.* - Carl Spackler June 29, 2026, 21:45:02 Good reffing not calling the foul.* - Carl Spackler June 29, 2026, 21:34:30 Wait... was that an intentional pass by Summerville?!* - Carl Spackler June 29, 2026, 21:36:01 Crazy. * - harb June 29, 2026, 21:36:53 This is fun....right?!? - KingTalkyTiki June 29, 2026, 21:27:15 It is a pretty entertaining 0-0* - BradUnderwoodforprez June 29, 2026, 21:28:33 Agreed. Moroccan coach is pantsing Koeman so far this half. * - VIV June 29, 2026, 21:31:24 And a great tactical change there. * - VIV June 29, 2026, 21:37:06 I don’t think it’s entertaining for the Dutch or Moroccan fans * - assassin June 29, 2026, 21:30:50 Exactly.* - KingTalkyTiki June 29, 2026, 21:38:18 Feels like one of these poor clearances is gonna bite Morocco* - assassin June 29, 2026, 20:44:26 People appear to be trying to scalp Van Hecke* - ATL June 29, 2026, 20:39:01 a bit jarring to see the trainer stapling his head* - Orangeillini June 29, 2026, 21:05:07 Strong finish to that Moroccan anthem * - assassin June 29, 2026, 19:57:16 I was not familiar with this Monterrey stadium’s game.* - OB25 June 29, 2026, 19:54:38 Stunning* - JacobRDaugherty June 29, 2026, 21:29:17 What drama* - CoronaTheirAss June 29, 2026, 18:30:49 Tah goes from the winning goal to the final failure* - Potomac June 29, 2026, 18:46:01 Germans had to be thinking they had them where they wanted them when it went to PKs* - ATL June 29, 2026, 18:35:11 Now they are thinking they basically just lost to Atlanta United* - CoronaTheirAss June 29, 2026, 18:40:00 MLS having a hell of a tournament* - assassin June 29, 2026, 18:41:31 Maybe not with a GK age 40 and an uninspiring season* - Potomac June 29, 2026, 18:39:00 How often does a pro sky one 10 yards high like that in that scenario? * - illini June 29, 2026, 18:30:28 Obviously in negotiations for a move to Arsenal * - ATL June 29, 2026, 18:31:04 Insane shit. Brutal loss.* - Toonces June 29, 2026, 18:30:14 You’re going to have some angry Germans. You don’t want angry Germans. * - VIV June 29, 2026, 18:29:33 Cinderella story* - timmer June 29, 2026, 18:29:21 Fake rally by Germans * - Potomac June 29, 2026, 18:29:16 What a match. Congrats to Paraguay. * - harb June 29, 2026, 18:29:16 Should I not read too much into the fact that the US pounded this team 4-1?* - Sounder June 29, 2026, 18:29:13 you should feel good we had a great game plan against them - assassin June 29, 2026, 18:33:24 You should not* - OWWDig June 29, 2026, 18:31:58 the Baggio!* - Sammich June 29, 2026, 18:28:53 The pressure is absolutely crushing these guys* - UIHuskie June 29, 2026, 18:28:28 OHHHHH NOOOOOOO lol* - VIV June 29, 2026, 18:28:13 What an epic choke job. Holy.* - voiceofreason June 29, 2026, 18:28:11 Wow. Epic choking * - OWWDig June 29, 2026, 18:27:42 Wow. This is crazy. * - harb June 29, 2026, 18:27:42 This is the greatest sport in the world* - Sounder June 29, 2026, 18:27:30 AY DIOS MIO* - assassin June 29, 2026, 18:27:20 OH MY WORD* - VIV June 29, 2026, 18:27:17 Dude, cmon. Put it on goal at least.* - voiceofreason June 29, 2026, 18:26:28 That wasn't even close* - UIHuskie June 29, 2026, 18:25:35 DER BONK* - VIV June 29, 2026, 18:24:36 These Paraguay penalties are straight up disrespectful of Neuer* - VIV June 29, 2026, 18:23:58 60 million down the drain* - CoronaTheirAss June 29, 2026, 18:19:36 that was poor* - Poldark June 29, 2026, 18:19:14 Londoner was right all along. * - VIV June 29, 2026, 18:19:50 Todd Boehly represent!* - Poldark June 29, 2026, 18:22:22 Someone edited Gill’s wiki page to 3m height; since reverted* - Potomac June 29, 2026, 18:15:37 Nasty tackle from Musiala* - VIV June 29, 2026, 18:06:23 And the retaliation* - OWWDig June 29, 2026, 18:08:20 How about the hit to the nuts?* - timmer June 29, 2026, 17:50:05 In the plums!* - VIV June 29, 2026, 17:53:30 Don’t like the call. That was a sick header* - Mrap24 June 29, 2026, 17:49:55 And it ruined my perfectly good 90s one hit wonder reference. * - VIV June 29, 2026, 17:54:28 Thank god, need more of this to prevent meat wall from taking over the world* - Carl Spackler June 29, 2026, 17:49:26 Also all of Germany’s corners and free kicks are pick plays. Happened in the US game* - Carl Spackler June 29, 2026, 17:50:54 Not a foul* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes June 29, 2026, 17:47:58 Yes it is* - ibdoc June 29, 2026, 17:49:01 guess you're not world cup quality. * - assassin June 29, 2026, 17:48:56 I could have told you that weeks ago * - ISeeDeadHawkeyes June 29, 2026, 17:50:01 Thats soft* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes June 29, 2026, 17:48:55 2 hands on the keeper with the ball in the air. It’s a foul. * - VIV June 29, 2026, 17:48:46 Keeper initiated contact. No push, but obstruction* - Potomac June 29, 2026, 17:50:00 Attacker takes a step towards the keeper, keeper is going out for the ball - VIV June 29, 2026, 17:52:25 Anton did not use his hands; the call was obstruction * - Potomac June 29, 2026, 17:55:00 LOLOLOL - VIV June 29, 2026, 18:01:29 It was an easy call. Keeper likely gets to the ball if not pushed to the ground. * - harb June 29, 2026, 21:39:06 didn't need to initiate contact like that* - assassin June 29, 2026, 17:49:49 Fair enough * - ISeeDeadHawkeyes June 29, 2026, 17:49:32 Not so fast!* - ibdoc June 29, 2026, 17:47:58 That was pretty sick.* - Toonces June 29, 2026, 17:46:52 Geggy Tah! All I want to do is thank you for scoring* - VIV June 29, 2026, 17:46:48 BUT WAIT* - VIV June 29, 2026, 17:47:44 Old man Neuer not ideal in a shoot out* - Potomac June 29, 2026, 17:37:46 Seems like we had more team speed than Germany v Paraguay* - Potomac June 29, 2026, 17:36:14 anyone else hoping for a draw?* - bbonb June 29, 2026, 17:27:46 you already made this joke yesterday. boring. * - assassin June 29, 2026, 17:32:08 I don’t think that was me* - bbonb June 29, 2026, 17:56:14 60 million down the drain - VIV June 29, 2026, 16:48:19 A lot of former Leverkusen players in the Germany team. Sigh.* - ATL June 29, 2026, 16:49:20 A lot of current Arsenal players scoring important goals today* - VIV June 29, 2026, 16:57:59 Is the Motherland going to lose?* - Warrin'_Illini June 29, 2026, 16:23:51 They have gone full guay.* - SurfTheBoneyard June 29, 2026, 16:17:59 German ball-watching on D* - Potomac June 29, 2026, 16:13:56 neuer nailed to his spot* - VIV June 29, 2026, 16:13:25 absolute perfect header though* - assassin June 29, 2026, 16:14:24 bold choice to leave him unmarked* - VIV June 29, 2026, 16:17:35 Germany shouldn't be doing that anymore* - RVA June 29, 2026, 17:12:41 Ach du lieber!!!* - ATL June 29, 2026, 16:12:55 hm, not dull no more* - assassin June 29, 2026, 16:12:35 man, i hate watching paraguay play* - VIV June 29, 2026, 16:01:44 Rather dull game* - Potomac June 29, 2026, 16:06:25 And the US scored 4 on these mugs* - ATL June 29, 2026, 16:04:28 Ian Crocker looks like he's about to have heat stroke* - ATL June 29, 2026, 14:44:29 he also loves yelling WIRTZ* - assassin June 29, 2026, 15:46:08 It's supposed to get to 104 in Philly on July 4th* - Sounder June 29, 2026, 14:49:49 Philly fans will still boo the hydration break* - assassin June 29, 2026, 15:29:24 ref knows he's got a whistle, right?* - Sammich June 29, 2026, 14:01:35 Wow.* - ATL June 29, 2026, 13:58:18 LOL at having Dr. Joe on to explain that* - ATL June 29, 2026, 14:00:46 Weird explanation too* - Carl Spackler June 29, 2026, 14:03:25 That is the sound of inevitability* - Sammich June 29, 2026, 13:57:58 Japan needs to get to the hydration break* - BradUnderwoodforprez June 29, 2026, 13:21:53 How the hell did that ball stay out?* - ATL June 29, 2026, 13:17:05 keeper caught a piece and altered the trajectory toward the post* - Sammich June 29, 2026, 13:21:08 Japan seems perfectly comfortable giving Brazil opportunities to cross the ball. - Carl Spackler June 29, 2026, 12:55:34 knockout games are a type of relegation battle and relegation ritchie is awesome* - ATL June 29, 2026, 12:58:09 I say damn* - BradUnderwoodforprez June 29, 2026, 12:30:27 NIHON* - assassin June 29, 2026, 12:30:15 That was great!* - ATL June 29, 2026, 12:30:29 inch perfect* - assassin June 29, 2026, 12:31:00 I know I’m alone but I really think Japan has a chance to win this* - BradUnderwoodforprez June 29, 2026, 12:01:16 they're really good. definitely have a chance* - assassin June 29, 2026, 12:12:13 Brazil feels like the opposite of the whole is greater than the sum of the parts* - Sounder June 29, 2026, 12:23:33 Brazil feels like a flamout is inevitable - Sounder June 29, 2026, 12:06:01 Canada is really gonna need to step it up next round. - SurfTheBoneyard June 28, 2026, 16:24:22 This sucks. Fuck Canada* - opossum jenkins June 28, 2026, 15:57:15 You know what, FUCK YOU!* - Warrin'_Illini June 29, 2026, 12:14:26 so when does S. Africa play next?* - bbonb June 28, 2026, 16:00:23 October. * - assassin June 28, 2026, 16:00:46 I would love to know if there have been more stoppage times goals at this World Cup - Blazer June 28, 2026, 15:56:14 Also larger stoppage times for the breaks.* - SurfTheBoneyard June 28, 2026, 15:57:41 Speeding up substitutions and the one-minute sit-outs have helped get time back* - Potomac June 28, 2026, 16:08:41 but I feel like they haven't been longer - yes, they have the 3 min minimums for the breaks - ATL June 28, 2026, 16:02:32 Oh wow* - illini21 June 28, 2026, 15:53:06 Purrrrrrrrrre. * - assassin June 28, 2026, 15:53:42 Snowflakes* - timmer June 28, 2026, 14:47:44 Unrelated to the WC but the Fire are signing Lewandowski* - UIHuskie June 28, 2026, 14:29:38 Glad they were able to keep him from the Saudis. * - assassin June 28, 2026, 14:34:22 Marketing in Chicago will be huge.* - SurfTheBoneyard June 28, 2026, 15:05:56 « Index   Searching