FIFA WC 26 - Other Nations LIVE Match Thread ⚽

[JS96]

A surprise draw between Belgium and Egypt which flattens the group a bit.

 

[JS96]

I said it before and will say it again, the European teams are really struggling.

Disastrous results this morning.

I think they thought it was a North American vacation and the world cup is in their calendar for next year. Refreshing UEFA aren't doing well as yet.

It's interesting how late the teams got in compared to some other nations so slight adjustments to be made. Might have little to do with it though.

 

[Beretta]

I think they thought it was a North American vacation and the world cup is in their calendar for next year. Refreshing UEFA aren't doing well as yet.

It's interesting how late the teams got in compared to some other nations so slight adjustments to be made. Might have little to do with it though.

I dont buy that, players travel around the world all the time.

I think its more the attitude and underestimating their opposition in these opening fixtures.

 

[JS96]

I dont buy that, players travel around the world all the time.

I think its more the attitude and underestimating their opposition in these opening fixtures.

I think so and it's a mix of attitude and acclimatising. Then again all the other teams have come from Europe or farther so what's their excuse?

Belgium probably having another camp rift.

 

[Beretta]

The Saudi's are up and deserved 1-0

 

[LFC]

yep good on them

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

The Saudi's are up and deserved 1-0

Abdulelah Al-Amri scores in the 41st minute for Saudi Arabia to give them a 1-0 lead.

 

[HappyGuus]

How good's Asia doing?!

 

[LFC]

How good's Asia doing?!

maybe the temps are in Asia's favour - who knows

 

[Beretta]

i dont think anyone has won a multi bet on this world cup so far.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Saudi Arabia leading Uruguay 1-0 going into the half.

 

[HonestSpursFan]

WHAT A RESULT by Cape Verde!!!

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

WHAT A RESULT by Cape Verde!!!

Cape Verde managing to hold Spain to a scoreless draw on tournament debut.

 

[Decentric]

I don't think Scotland can outplay either Morocco or Brazil to be honest but they've got enough to scrape at least one draw out of those two games and I bet that's exactly how Steve Clarke planned it.....

If Brazil have another wobble against Haiti and Scotland get a draw against Morocco the jocks might even fancy themselves to get another point in their last group game...

Although the heat in Miami could be a factor.

I think Scotland will struggle to draw either game.

Like many UEFA teams they don’t look comfortable outside Europe,

 

[Decentric]

WHAT A RESULT by Cape Verde!!!

Incredible!

 

[HappyGuus]

WHAT A RESULT by Cape Verde!!!

Thoughts and prayers for the person who put $1 million on a Spain win

 

[Decentric]

Asia teams going well ATM.

Japan draw 2-2 with powerhouse Dutch.

South K 2 - Czech Rep 1.

Aus 2 - Turkey 0.

Qatar 1 - Swiss 1.

At 67 mins, Saudi 1 Uruguay 0.

 

[Decentric]

A surprise draw between Belgium and Egypt which flattens the group a bit.

It does.

Belgium have struggled outside Europe.

 

[highkick05]

Got dragged back to bed. What an effort by Cabo Verde.
Puzzled to say the least. Spain looked well in control of that one and the Cabo Verde defense definitely looked piss weak

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

It does.

Belgium have struggled outside Europe.

Belgium lost to Morocco and were grouped last World Cup cycle which shows that they have struggled against non-European opposition previously and are continuing to do so throughout their campaign this time round.