FIFA WC 26 - Other Nations LIVE Match Thread ⚽

[JS96]

Imagine if NZ hadn't given away the lead twice! Egypt and NZ have a massive chance here.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

10-man Belgium played out a scoreless draw with Iran in their second World Cup group G match.

 

[booney52]

Belgium can't take a trick in WC games.Loads of talented players but no end product.De Bruyne played his heart out and looked shattered.

 

[erogenouszone]

Cape Verde !!!

 

[booney52]

Cabo Verde takes the lead with a well hit free kick though the Uruguayan wall was pitiful.

 

[TJMitchell]

Amazing save (or terrible miss lol) from the Iranian keeper vs Belgium

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Cabo Verde takes the lead with a well hit free kick though the Uruguayan wall was pitiful.

Kevin Lenini scores in the 21st minute for Cape Verde to give them a 1-0 lead.

 

[TJMitchell]

Cabo Verde takes the lead with a well hit free kick though the Uruguayan wall was pitiful.

What was that "wall"? 2 man and they split. Went from arms linked to a metre apart

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Maximiliano Araujo scores in the 44th minute for Uruguay to level the scores at 1-1.

 

[HonestSpursFan]

Cape Verde might still win here!

 

[HonestSpursFan]

Belgium might get grouped again. Could that possibly lead them on the path of Denmark and Italy?

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Agustin Canobbio scores in the sixth minute of first half stoppage time for Uruguay to give them a 2-1 lead. Maximiliano Araujo with the assist.

 

[HonestSpursFan]

Uruguay score again! Cape Verde trail for the first time ever at a World Cup. Vozinha encouraging the Cape Verdeans to play better.

 

[booney52]

Cabo Verde switch off before half time and give up a second goal.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Uruguay leading Cape Verde 2-1 at the half.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Belgium might get grouped again. Could that possibly lead them on the path of Denmark and Italy?

Belgium have a strong enough playing list so should still be able to qualify for future World Cup cycles though.

 

[HonestSpursFan]

The commentators just mentioned Kevin Pina's goal and it sounded like they said "penis" lol.

 

[HonestSpursFan]

Belgium have a strong enough playing list so should still be able to qualify for future World Cup cycles though.

True, but so do Cameroon, Denmark, Italy, Nigeria, etc.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

True, but so do Cameroon, Denmark, Italy, Nigeria, etc.

Even though Belgium have world-class players like Cameroon, Denmark, Italy and Nigeria clearly something is going wrong with the tactical system if they're dropping points against a team like Iran.

 

[HonestSpursFan]

Half time fact: Cape Verde is an archipelago of 10 volcanic islands (nine of which are inhabited by humans) in the Atlantic Ocean, about 570km off the coast of Africa. Having gained independence in 1975 from Portugal, its population of 500,000 and more than 1 million abroad is a unique blend of West African and Portuguese cultures. Their national music genre is a folk genre called morna, while cachupa (a slowly-cooked stew of corn, beans, cassava and meat such as fish) is the national dish. Despite its small size, it’s one of the most stable, free and tolerant African democracies, focusing heavily on its coastal tourism industry for the economy. The official language is Portuguese, though Cape Verdean Creole (Kriolu) is the primary language spoken. English and French are taught in schools and used in the tourism industry. Praia is the country's capital.

As for their national team, their nicknames are the Tubarões Azuis (the "Blue Sharks") and the Crioulos (the "Creoles"). While some of their players were indeed born in Cape Verde, others were born overseas, with the team including plays born in France, Ireland, the Netherlands, Portugal and the US. Cape Verde are at their maiden World Cup, but have played in four AFCONs. The men's national team have never lost by more than four goals, while the women's national team have only lost by five on one occasion.