FIFA WC 26 - Other Nations LIVE Match Thread ⚽

rebelliousfeminist974 · 2026-06-12T07:06:28+1000

grazorblade said:
There was contact and it was the last defender so seemed fair to me?

There was contact on the South African player but he seemed to have dived to ground as soon as contact was made.

JS96 · 2026-06-12T07:08:18+1000

I'm glad Australia has sensible times for a change.

rebelliousfeminist974 · 2026-06-12T07:17:08+1000

Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane suspended for South Africa's next match against the Czech Republic on Thursday, June 18th local time, as is Cesar Montes for Mexico's second group stage match against South Korea, also on June 18th local time.

Pub League Champion · 2026-06-12T08:21:51+1000

First red had to be given. Saw the replay for the second numerous times but didn’t see the hand to face, so I’d need to see it again.

A loss and two reds has really ruined SA’s tournament in the first game. Long way back from here and feel for their travelling fans.

melbcityguy · 2026-06-12T08:23:08+1000

Pub League Champion said:
First red had to be given. Saw the replay for the second numerous times but didn’t see the hand to face, so I’d need to see it again.

A loss and two reds has really ruined SA’s tournament in the first game. Long way back from here and feel for their travelling fans.

I don't get the first red it looked accidental?

Pub League Champion · 2026-06-12T08:26:42+1000

melbcityguy said:
I don't get the first red it looked accidental?

Yes it was, but I thought last defender taking out an opponent through on goal was a red?

Likely a goal without a foul.

Beretta · 2026-06-12T08:54:50+1000

3 reds in the first game, the last two world cups only had 4 in total lol.

VAR has already fucked up, 1 game in. How that was a red card on the South African player is beyond me.

just a shame we are already talking about shit refs and VAR calls

Monoethnic Social Club · 2026-06-12T09:43:59+1000

JS96 said:
Is that goal music in the stadium or being played by the broadcaster?

I think in stadium.

Monoethnic Social Club · 2026-06-12T09:45:51+1000

JS96 said:
Happens all the time in top 5 leagues now with it's unwatchable fake injuries and keepers lying down so a tactic talk can be done.

Sure it's about money but the heat is also a concern. Pre season games have drink breaks as do early season matches.

Sure when it is hot enough to warrant them .. today didnt look like it was.

Monoethnic Social Club · 2026-06-12T09:49:15+1000

LFC said:
Macca’s match break after a goal and drinks break !
Joke

Seeing Dinho sitting next to Ronald McDonald at 6am wasnt what I expected. hahahahah

socceroosmad · 2026-06-12T09:49:26+1000

JS96 said:
Don't like it but it's shorter than some injuries or faking it to take the wind out of their sails. At least throws and goal kicks are sped up.

It's not even the time issue, it's the creeping intrusion of blatant capitalism into the sacred temple of The World Game

Monoethnic Social Club · 2026-06-12T09:50:03+1000

rebelliousfeminist974 said:
There's another delay of game for the second of two hydration breaks this match.

But FIFA is "speeding up" the game for US audiences by doing away with time wasting throw ins..... lol

highkick05 · 2026-06-12T09:55:08+1000

rebelliousfeminist974 said:
Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane suspended for South Africa's next match against the Czech Republic on Thursday, June 18th local time, as is Cesar Montes for Mexico's second group stage match against South Korea, also on June 18th local time.

wtf, 2 reds in the first game that doesn't sound good for them lol
How tf do you get a red in the first half anyway

Monoethnic Social Club · 2026-06-12T09:55:46+1000

rebelliousfeminist974 said:
Official attendance 80,824 at the Estadio Azteca for the opening match of the World Cup.

Azteca looked amazing.... 3 World Cups now.... definitely a temple of football.

highkick05 · 2026-06-12T09:56:51+1000

Shit I wanna book a flight for a Socceroos game that would be too good

Monoethnic Social Club · 2026-06-12T09:57:00+1000

grazorblade said:
3 reds! Should give 4 reds in the first half to make sure there are more goals to please the american audience haha

Hard to argue eith the third red mind u

Its hard to argue any of them by the strict letter of the law...

Monoethnic Social Club · 2026-06-12T09:58:51+1000

melbcityguy said:
I don't get the first red it looked accidental?

Doesnt matter, even if he apologises mate its still denial of a clear goal scoring opp....

Monoethnic Social Club · 2026-06-12T09:59:23+1000

highkick05 said:
wtf, 2 reds in the first game that doesn't sound good for them lol
How tf do you get a red in the first half anyway

both were straight reds too.

socceroosmad · 2026-06-12T10:06:04+1000

I wonder who will get the first red card for speaking to an opponent in a confontational situation while covering their mouth with a hand or shirt. I'd put my money on a Uruguayan

HonestSpursFan · 2026-06-12T10:46:16+1000

Fuck, that game was NUTS! Three reds in one match? Absolute insanity.

Up next: South Korea vs Czech Republic today at 12:00pm. Will watch while I work.

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