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We enter the third week of the 2026 World Cup with six games from three more groups to be decided in today's games:
Thursday 25 June 2026
21:00 Curacao v Ivory Coast (Group E) — BBC 2
21:00 Ecuador v Germany (Group E) — BBC 1
00:00 Japan v Sweden (Group F) — BBC 1
00:00 Tunisia v Netherlands (Group F) — BBC 2
03:00 Paraguay v Australia (Group D) — ITV 4
03:00 Turkey v USA (Group D) — ITV 1
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Mark Ryan
2 Posted 25/06/2026 at 20:58:39
2 Posted 25/06/2026 at 20:58:39
Just seen Enner Valencia is playing for Ecuador tonight.
He was with us 10 years ago!
He was with us 10 years ago!
Michael Kenrick
3 Posted 25/06/2026 at 21:04:58
3 Posted 25/06/2026 at 21:04:58
Good spot, Mark. One of so many...
Half-expected the Germany goal to be called back. I didn't think it should be for that high foot but it would have been if in the Premier League, methinks.
Half-expected the Germany goal to be called back. I didn't think it should be for that high foot but it would have been if in the Premier League, methinks.
Oliver Molloy
4 Posted 25/06/2026 at 21:45:30
4 Posted 25/06/2026 at 21:45:30
He does speak with a fork tongue Mark, did you hear him go on about the level of young talent in England -- that he would never play!
If Delap signs for Everton, I'm definitely sticking a few quid on McKenna to be our next manager.
If Delap signs for Everton, I'm definitely sticking a few quid on McKenna to be our next manager.
Mark Ryan
5 Posted 25/06/2026 at 21:56:32
5 Posted 25/06/2026 at 21:56:32
Have you seen the VT where he was talking to Jim White? He looks like he's sat in a stairwell of a YMCA.
What price did he pay for that hotel room? Has he not tried Trivago? He should have spoken with Bingo!
What price did he pay for that hotel room? Has he not tried Trivago? He should have spoken with Bingo!
Les Callan
6 Posted 25/06/2026 at 22:04:07
6 Posted 25/06/2026 at 22:04:07
Another woman who we have never heard of, spouting on.
Might as well have my Missus on.
Might as well have my Missus on.
Michael Kenrick
7 Posted 25/06/2026 at 22:06:09
7 Posted 25/06/2026 at 22:06:09
Not sure about that but it was from behind...
Called back anyway.
Called back anyway.
Tony Abrahams
8 Posted 25/06/2026 at 22:07:49
8 Posted 25/06/2026 at 22:07:49
I haven't watched that many games but, in the games that I have watched, the standard of refereeing has been so much better than it is in the Premier League.
The refs do seem a lot more in tune with the game with regards knowing when a player is trying to buy a foul, until I have just seen Harvetz, from the Premier League, just do exactly that in the penalty area.
The ref has given a penalty but I'm sure she will overturn this now she is looking at the television screen. Correct, but not for the reason I thought because I think it was a debatable foul, in the middle of the pitch that got the decision overturned in the first place.
Now I'm talking in riddles, because I'm now disagreeing with what I wrote about these refs getting conned by cheating in my first paragraph.
The refs do seem a lot more in tune with the game with regards knowing when a player is trying to buy a foul, until I have just seen Harvetz, from the Premier League, just do exactly that in the penalty area.
The ref has given a penalty but I'm sure she will overturn this now she is looking at the television screen. Correct, but not for the reason I thought because I think it was a debatable foul, in the middle of the pitch that got the decision overturned in the first place.
Now I'm talking in riddles, because I'm now disagreeing with what I wrote about these refs getting conned by cheating in my first paragraph.
Paul Griffiths
9 Posted 25/06/2026 at 22:33:02
9 Posted 25/06/2026 at 22:33:02
More people attending than at any other cup since USA '94. Record attendances. With a lot more games to come. And the Donald presenting the trophy - no country leader has done this before. Infantino said it was 'appropriate' and said that Donald was a 'great friend'.
By the way, does anyone know who won this year's FIFA Peace Prize?
By the way, does anyone know who won this year's FIFA Peace Prize?
Paul Griffiths
10 Posted 25/06/2026 at 22:39:04
10 Posted 25/06/2026 at 22:39:04
Brilliant for Ecuador. Robbie Savage is going crazy on the touchline.
When will FIFA make a statement about celebrating with subs who run onto the pitch which I believe they are not allowed to do and adds a minute or more to the celebrations?
When will FIFA make a statement about celebrating with subs who run onto the pitch which I believe they are not allowed to do and adds a minute or more to the celebrations?
Liam Mogan
11 Posted 25/06/2026 at 22:44:07
11 Posted 25/06/2026 at 22:44:07
Hopefully this World Cup will get better now that there is jeopardy in the games.
Mark Ryan
12 Posted 25/06/2026 at 22:44:26
12 Posted 25/06/2026 at 22:44:26
Cheers Les
Paul Griffiths
13 Posted 25/06/2026 at 22:49:37
13 Posted 25/06/2026 at 22:49:37
If things stay like this, England will play Ecuador if they beat Panama.
Paul Griffiths
14 Posted 25/06/2026 at 22:57:16
14 Posted 25/06/2026 at 22:57:16
Well done, Ecuador.
Brilliant.
Brilliant.
Les Callan
15 Posted 25/06/2026 at 22:57:36
15 Posted 25/06/2026 at 22:57:36
I wish we played with half the sprit, effort and energy that those Ecuadoreans played with.
Mark Ryan
16 Posted 25/06/2026 at 22:58:16
16 Posted 25/06/2026 at 22:58:16
That's how to put a shift in when playing football.
Loved it, great effort from the Ecuador players. A lot of teams could learn from that.
Loved it, great effort from the Ecuador players. A lot of teams could learn from that.
Tony Abrahams
17 Posted 25/06/2026 at 23:05:05
17 Posted 25/06/2026 at 23:05:05
You have got to be an athlete to succeed at the highest level of the sport nowadays. My wish for every single Evertonian, is that I hope we can have the same emotions as those Ecuador fans are having right now, because it will mean that we have won a cup.
The absolute joy of being a football fan is definitely on sight in that stadium right now. It's beautiful to watch, when you witness such joy on the terraces.
The absolute joy of being a football fan is definitely on sight in that stadium right now. It's beautiful to watch, when you witness such joy on the terraces.
Neil Tyrrell
18 Posted 25/06/2026 at 23:06:47
18 Posted 25/06/2026 at 23:06:47
Great from Ecuador, that was a good watch.
Do the cameras love their manager Fabio Jr. or what? He got Klipperty level face time on my telecast.
Do the cameras love their manager Fabio Jr. or what? He got Klipperty level face time on my telecast.
Liam Mogan
19 Posted 25/06/2026 at 23:17:56
19 Posted 25/06/2026 at 23:17:56
Great to see a team playing with bravery get their just rewards. Well done Ecuador.
If they hadn't got that win, it would have given Scotland the not so brave (they have stunk the gaff out) more chance of going though.
Sometimes, good things happen when you have a go.
If they hadn't got that win, it would have given Scotland the not so brave (they have stunk the gaff out) more chance of going though.
Sometimes, good things happen when you have a go.
Paul Griffiths
20 Posted 25/06/2026 at 23:44:44
20 Posted 25/06/2026 at 23:44:44
And I can't wait to see Japan in 15 minutes or so. A treat. My top footy playing team so far with the US not that far behind.
Still, the best match I have seen, however, is Iran v New Zealand. We should be in for that Motherwell lad Elijah Just.
Still, the best match I have seen, however, is Iran v New Zealand. We should be in for that Motherwell lad Elijah Just.
Paul Griffiths
21 Posted 25/06/2026 at 00:01:37
21 Posted 25/06/2026 at 00:01:37
Really nice anthem, the Japan one, never clocked that before.
Paul Griffiths
22 Posted 25/06/2026 at 00:17:47
22 Posted 25/06/2026 at 00:17:47
Japan v Brazil in the Round of 32 if things stay the same.
Japan need to get a better result than Koeman's lot who are up 2-0.
Japan need to get a better result than Koeman's lot who are up 2-0.
Mike Gaynes
23 Posted 26/06/2026 at 01:15:24
23 Posted 26/06/2026 at 01:15:24
That's the team goal of the tournament so far.
Passing by Japan simply elegant.
Passing by Japan simply elegant.
Paul Griffiths
24 Posted 26/06/2026 at 01:21:17
24 Posted 26/06/2026 at 01:21:17
What a non-save!
What you talking about MG? It's 0-0, isn't it?
What you talking about MG? It's 0-0, isn't it?
Paul Griffiths
25 Posted 26/06/2026 at 01:23:29
25 Posted 26/06/2026 at 01:23:29
05:23 am I am 8 minutes behind hang on
Mike Gaynes
26 Posted 26/06/2026 at 01:24:02
26 Posted 26/06/2026 at 01:24:02
I guess we get quicker streams on the West Coast!
1-1.
1-1.
Paul Griffiths
27 Posted 26/06/2026 at 01:24:21
27 Posted 26/06/2026 at 01:24:21
I just refreshed, I was, and shite the Swedes have scored
Paul Griffiths
28 Posted 26/06/2026 at 01:35:53
28 Posted 26/06/2026 at 01:35:53
It was a brilliant team goal. But, alas, Koeman's lot are 3-1 up and Japan will play Brazil. I want to see Japan in the last 8, but, mind you, this years Brazillian team is a shadow of others and Japan beat them last year and were 2-0 down, I think.
Paul Griffiths
29 Posted 26/06/2026 at 01:54:25
29 Posted 26/06/2026 at 01:54:25
What a save.
Paul Griffiths
30 Posted 26/06/2026 at 03:02:38
30 Posted 26/06/2026 at 03:02:38
Book each one of those subs for encroachment.
Paul Griffiths
31 Posted 26/06/2026 at 03:31:02
31 Posted 26/06/2026 at 03:31:02
Lovely 2nd goal Turkey; shocking US defending.
Mike Gaynes
32 Posted 26/06/2026 at 03:33:47
32 Posted 26/06/2026 at 03:33:47
Finally, seeing the real reason why the USA is not a true contender. The depths in defense is simply nonexistent. Scally, Trusty and McKenzie are not remotely World Cup quality defenders.
The USA will beat Bosnia in the next round, but that's as far as they go.
The USA will beat Bosnia in the next round, but that's as far as they go.
Paul Griffiths
33 Posted 26/06/2026 at 04:54:41
33 Posted 26/06/2026 at 04:54:41
9 changes to be fair MG. Better 2nd half for USA.
Turkey, who ought not to be going home, are better opponents. USA ought to beat Bosnia.
Turkey, who ought not to be going home, are better opponents. USA ought to beat Bosnia.
Paul Griffiths
34 Posted 26/06/2026 at 05:01:26
34 Posted 26/06/2026 at 05:01:26
Well MG, a lovely build up on the right for Turkey's winner.
Mike Gaynes
35 Posted 26/06/2026 at 05:07:03
35 Posted 26/06/2026 at 05:07:03
Certainly, PG, but when it comes time to meet up with the Netherlands or Germany or England, a US back line built around Tim Ream simply won’t be able to hold up.
Mike Gaynes
36 Posted 26/06/2026 at 05:09:25
36 Posted 26/06/2026 at 05:09:25
What a tough break for Japan drawing Brazil in the round of 32. That’s a quarterfinal quality game if I’ve ever seen one.
Paul Griffiths
37 Posted 26/06/2026 at 05:32:47
37 Posted 26/06/2026 at 05:32:47
Totally MG. Brazil have looked shaky and are not the fluent team of the past. Without Vinny JR they would be second-tier; perhaps they are with him.
Japan will annoy Brazil and make them unccomfortable. Could see them winning.
Japan will annoy Brazil and make them unccomfortable. Could see them winning.
Tony Abrahams
38 Posted 26/06/2026 at 07:53:47
38 Posted 26/06/2026 at 07:53:47
You can see that the gap is closing all the time with so many nations now producing very good football, Mike, but I suppose we won’t get a real true reflection of this until the knockout stages start.
Japan v Brazil, what a game that should be. I love watching the movement of Japan, so hopefully the game is not on in the middle of the night, English time🤞
Japan v Brazil, what a game that should be. I love watching the movement of Japan, so hopefully the game is not on in the middle of the night, English time🤞
Steve Brown
39 Posted 26/06/2026 at 08:47:55
39 Posted 26/06/2026 at 08:47:55
Tony, the winner of Japan and Brazil might play England in a later round.
Honestly, I would rather we played Brazil.
Honestly, I would rather we played Brazil.
Paul Griffiths
40 Posted 26/06/2026 at 08:56:35
40 Posted 26/06/2026 at 08:56:35
Agree Steve mate
Tony Abrahams
41 Posted 26/06/2026 at 11:03:39
41 Posted 26/06/2026 at 11:03:39
I haven’t watched that much football Steve, but I watched the last twenty minutes of the Germany game and it was so refreshing watching the Ecuador left back treating the ball with such ease. The premier league is allegedly the best league in the world but when I watch either of our fullbacks needing at least two, often three touches of the football to get it out of their feet, and play forward, no wonder I haven’t missed watching Everton, even one tiny little bit.
I have loved watching Japan playing for years now. I love their work rate and their energy, but most of all I love watching their movement. I haven’t watched Brazil, they might have lost a little bit of their aura, but they are still Brazil, and although I have long thought that the greatest skill in the world, is watching a team playing with collective movement, sometimes there is no substitute for individual skill, and this is something that gets drilled into a lot of Brazilian footballers from a very early age.
This tournament is going to change, there are too many games, to keep playing the same eleven, twelve or thirteen players imo, so on that basis, the competition hasn’t even really started just yet for the teams who want to go very far. We will see.
I have loved watching Japan playing for years now. I love their work rate and their energy, but most of all I love watching their movement. I haven’t watched Brazil, they might have lost a little bit of their aura, but they are still Brazil, and although I have long thought that the greatest skill in the world, is watching a team playing with collective movement, sometimes there is no substitute for individual skill, and this is something that gets drilled into a lot of Brazilian footballers from a very early age.
This tournament is going to change, there are too many games, to keep playing the same eleven, twelve or thirteen players imo, so on that basis, the competition hasn’t even really started just yet for the teams who want to go very far. We will see.
Edward Rogers
42 Posted 26/06/2026 at 19:49:59
42 Posted 26/06/2026 at 19:49:59
No Illy again must have seriously pissed someone off. Must win game as well
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1 Posted 25/06/2026 at 19:53:09
White asks, "What did you think of Scotland's performance against Brazil?
Moyes, who is being paid for his punditry, replies, "Well, I thought for the first 10 minutes, Scotland looked really good."
Odd comment from Moyes because Brazil scored in the 7th minute. Tool!