England vs. Senegal, Netherlands vs. USA.The first seeds will be the favourite in each game but I would expect each match to be very competitive and decided by one goal.
Argentina beat Mexico 2-0It was laboured but deserved against a stubborn (but VERY limited) Mexico team who played for the 0-0.
Credit to the USMNTWell deserved draw against England and arguably the better team over the 90 minutes. England needs to improve.
Germany is in serious danger if getting knocked out.They basically have to beat Spain or hope that Japan don't beat Costa Rica. My team for the sweepstake is looking screwed. I think Argentina will probably go through.
In this World Cup, we've had some great giant killing and also so epic pixie crushing.How romantic for Spain to beat Costa Rica 7-0. Get those little guys down and keep stomping on them. It's a beautiful game. ๐
Qatar vrs FIFA: A match report.The Match began with the typical pre-match handshake. It also involved the somewhat strange sight of two large briefcase being passed by the Qatari captain to the referee. Somewhat surprisingly, the entire FIFA team not only gave the thumbs up, but...See More ยป
Ask me if you have a question about football. World Cup or otherwise.I don't know everything but I am fairly knowledgable about the game and I follow it internationally. I also love talking about it.
England turn up to the tournament.I was genuinely worried, given England's abysmal Nation's League form but that was a serious statement win.. Iran are not great but they are not the worst side in the WC so to beat them in this manner is genuinely impressive. Tougher tests await.
Well done EcuadorI'm not going to lie, I want Qatar knocked out in the first round and now it looks likely. ๐
Elon Musk?If some random troll took over and actually decided to try to destroy it in twenty days, they would not have been more effective.
I'm supporting Canada as my second team in the World CupPartly because I'm friends with some Canadians on here, partly because they have an English coach. Also, I have Germany in the sweepstake and Canda looks like a competent underdog.
Are you underwhelmed by this World Cup?I am. Partly it's down to England's poor form leading into the contest but mostly it's about other things. Clearly the WC should never have gone to Qatar. It has no population or football legacy and most probably only got the contest by somewhat...See More ยป
Owen Jones on the Elon Truss catastrof**k He compares Musk to Liz Truss too. Maybe he got it from me? ๐
Is Elon Musk the Liz Truss of media moguls?https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/nov/10/exodus-twitter-elon-musk-possible-bankruptcy
Americans: What impact did the SC decision to overturn Roe Vs Wade impact the mid-terms?I'm interested.
How will Elon Musk's political views impact Twitter?From what I have read, it is pretty obvious that he is right-libertarian. His takes on economics, foreign policy and the culture war all put him firmly in that camp. Even his idea of the political centre (that includes himself) depicts the Democrats...See More ยป