Michael Kenrick 30/06/2026 51comments  |  Jump to last

Another batch of knockout games in the Round of 32 that has already thrown up a couple of shocks. Will there be any more on Day 20?

Tuesday 30 June 2026

18:00 Ivory Coast v Norway — BBC 1
22:00 France v Sweden — ITV 1
02:00 Mexico v Ecuador — ITV 1

 

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Dave Abrahams
1 Posted 30/06/2026 at 17:43:40
Brazil might want The Ivory Coast to win this game, they have never beat Norway in four meetings although three games were friendlies.
Alan McGuffog
2 Posted 30/06/2026 at 17:49:21
Surely FIFA should step in and punish the Norwegian supporters for their " Row" celebrations. This glorifies the aggression of the Norsemen centuries ago. Some people may see this as a bit of fun but to those of us who are still traumatised by the invasions from Scandinavia its in poor taste.
Michael Kenrick
3 Posted 30/06/2026 at 17:54:25
You raise a good point there in terms of triggering sensitivities, Alan. Perhaps there's a case to go for reparations and a fully fledged apology to all the women they raped and the villages they pillaged. Absolutely disgusting behaviour.

We shall never forget!
Liam Mogan
4 Posted 30/06/2026 at 18:33:20
You can say what you want about the Vikings but they did bring stability to the areas they conquered.
Les Callan
5 Posted 30/06/2026 at 18:55:00
Alan, my maternal great grandfather was Scandinavian. Perhaps you would accept this as a sincere apology for all past events that has caused you so much trauma.
Alan McGuffog
6 Posted 30/06/2026 at 19:09:10
As its you Les, cheers.
Danny Murphy the ref isn't pedantic. The ball has to be in the quadrant for a corner. It's called laws of the game
Les Callan
7 Posted 30/06/2026 at 19:17:21
Just said exactly that to my missus Alan. Murphy is a numpty.
Alan McGuffog
8 Posted 30/06/2026 at 19:22:12
I have to laugh at the arrogance of these players who believe they are so wonderful that pinching a couple of centimetres makes all the difference
Mark Ryan
9 Posted 30/06/2026 at 19:22:18
I agree about Danny Murphy but I'd take him all day long over Lee Dixon. That chopper personifies boring. Open a dictionary for the definition of dull and there's a picture of Lee Dixon. Wow he's shite at co-commentating
Jim Bennings
10 Posted 30/06/2026 at 19:43:57
The big man looks like he's won it for Norway
Jim Bennings
11 Posted 30/06/2026 at 19:45:21
60 goals in 53 games, what a fucking player.
Svein-Roger Jensen
12 Posted 30/06/2026 at 20:07:00
Yeeeeeeeeessssssssss!!!!!!!
Paul Griffiths
13 Posted 30/06/2026 at 21:16:07
Sevin-Roger is so Viking he didn't watch it live.
Paul Griffiths
14 Posted 30/06/2026 at 21:35:01
Have to agree about the profound mental impacts of Viking rowing. I was at the Yorvik Centre in York over the weekend and I collapsed at the longboat display.

A '-by' suffix indicates a viking settlement and coming from Crosby I have always been sensitive and triggered by the horrors my many many times removed descendants must have experienced at the brutal bloody hands of these ruthless Norsemen.

I guess that the Jorvik boat was just my latest trigger.
Christy Ring
15 Posted 30/06/2026 at 21:43:23
Should be a very nice match up of two close friends in the next round Haaland V Gabriel !
Paul Griffiths
16 Posted 30/06/2026 at 22:03:00
France might just be the only team in world football that could win the Premier League.
Paul Hewitt
17 Posted 30/06/2026 at 22:31:08
Vastly over rated that french lad.
Paul Griffiths
18 Posted 30/06/2026 at 22:34:47
Olise is very special.
Edward Rogers
19 Posted 30/06/2026 at 22:35:53
Sweden very much riding their luck, that Isak is one lazy b***ard
Paul Hewitt
20 Posted 30/06/2026 at 22:37:15
A lazy bastard that scored goals.
Eric Myles
21 Posted 30/06/2026 at 22:39:09
You in Crosby on Friday Paul #14?
Paul Griffiths
22 Posted 30/06/2026 at 22:40:32
And Koeman 'steps down' as the Dutch manager. That cheered me up.
Paul Griffiths
23 Posted 30/06/2026 at 22:42:58
'Bustard' Edward?

Alas no Eric. Seeing this I imagine that you will be. It would have been very nice to meet up if you are. Can you have one for me at the Crows.
Paul Griffiths
24 Posted 30/06/2026 at 22:44:55
Had to come. Sweden have offered nothing. Class goal.
Dave Abrahams
25 Posted 30/06/2026 at 22:52:53
That linesman’s flag for offside saved Digne the embarrassment of giving a stupid penalty away there.France should have been at least three up though by then.
Paul Griffiths
26 Posted 30/06/2026 at 22:59:34
Digne taken apart there.
Mike Powell
27 Posted 30/06/2026 at 23:01:10
Gary Neville,Lee Dixon and especially Danny Murphy,talk absolute bollocks, I think Ally McCoist is much better, I really do
Paul Griffiths
28 Posted 30/06/2026 at 23:02:23
'kin Hell. Spurs are notching up signings. Three today, including West Ham's Fernandes (85M).
Paul Griffiths
29 Posted 30/06/2026 at 23:03:15
Thiery Henry and Chris Sutton are the best pundits in my opinion.
Paul Griffiths
30 Posted 30/06/2026 at 23:11:21
Olise, just fabulous again.
Jim Bennings
31 Posted 30/06/2026 at 23:11:37
It's not so much a case of how do France win this World Cup but more a case of how do France NOT win this World Cup?
Dave Lynch
32 Posted 30/06/2026 at 23:16:09
Why the fuck the shite payed so much for Isaac is a mystery.

He looks bang average.
Edward Rogers
33 Posted 30/06/2026 at 23:17:42
Will our manager come back from the World Cup with the 'new' Olise and Hakimi or the 'new' Barry & Beto ??
Edward Rogers
34 Posted 30/06/2026 at 23:28:10
If France do have a weakness, it's the fullbacks. Good going forward, not so good going backwards. But when you've got their frontline who cares?
Paul Griffiths
35 Posted 30/06/2026 at 23:33:04
Olise again. What a fecking pass. He and Mbape are brilliant mind-brothers.
Les Callan
36 Posted 30/06/2026 at 23:34:13
Magnificent third goal. Football as it should be. To think that years ago, we played like that.
Paul Griffiths
37 Posted 30/06/2026 at 23:35:37
Ali or Grealish?
Edward Rogers
38 Posted 30/06/2026 at 23:40:35
Davey would probably start Olise at Right Back.
Paul Griffiths
39 Posted 30/06/2026 at 23:41:46
Cherki coming on now. What a squad.
Edward Rogers
40 Posted 30/06/2026 at 23:47:17
Quickest Isak has moved all match, couldn't wait to get off!
Jack Convery
41 Posted 01/07/2026 at 03:18:19
Pickford, Gueye and N'Diaye still involved.

Isak, Van Dick, Gakpo, Wirz or is that Worse and Gravenberch, are no longer involved. Only Allison and MacAllister remain. I don't count Munoz as he's only just joined the RS.

Yrs, I know that Gueye is out of contract but he may still sign another. Any way it means we have 3, whilst the RS, only have 2. Small victories.
Paul Griffiths
42 Posted 01/07/2026 at 03:22:02
Great goal Mexico 1-0
Paul Griffiths
43 Posted 01/07/2026 at 03:23:25
Has Munoz joined the red shite? I missed that, Crap, unlike Kerkez, Munoz is a great player. Crap.
Paul Griffiths
44 Posted 01/07/2026 at 03:33:10
I believe I'm right to say that England will play Mexico in the Azteca if we win tomorrow. On the basis of our last game and this game right now I think that might be the end of the road for the - what is England's nickname, do we have one?
Derek Thomas
45 Posted 01/07/2026 at 03:50:22
Paul @ 44; Los Fracasados ?
Paul Griffiths
46 Posted 01/07/2026 at 03:58:03
HAHA Derek, they did sneak past Panama mate.

Tell yer what, one game Gaynsey does not want to see is USA v Mexico
Mike Gaynes
47 Posted 01/07/2026 at 06:11:32
First, congratulations to former TW poster Jamie Lenard. His restaurant, TJ Hudsons, home of the Chicago Evertonians, was featured tonight on James Corden After Hours in a story about the American Outlaws. Well in Jamie, well deserved!

PG, tonight was Mexico‘s 50th official national team tournament match at Azteca Stadium. That’s World Cup matches and qualifiers, and CONCACAF matches and qualifiers. Their record is now 41 wins, seven draws and two losses. In actual World Cup matches, they are 8-2-0. With all my heart I wish England the very best of luck in that game. I just hope they bring oxygen tanks for the hydration breaks.
Paul Griffiths
48 Posted 01/07/2026 at 06:24:27
Jesus, that's impressive MG. The crowd is immense there, enjoyed the emotion tonight. On the other hand, Haaland and the lads rowing with the crowd was embarrassing to watch for me at any rate.

I don't expect England to beat Mexico MG even with their Championship Wolves number 9. And whoever wins is likely to play Brasil in the QF, again, I believe, at the Azteca.

I missed TJH on the box. I can't stand Corden. Will track it down on Ytube.

Who will the Yanks play next if you beat BH?
Mike Gaynes
49 Posted 01/07/2026 at 07:01:49
The winner of Senegal-Belgium.
Eric Myles
50 Posted 01/07/2026 at 07:33:17
Got to dash through to Crosby for the day Paul to see a sick mate. What was supposed to be a relaxing 3 days in Manchester before going home has turned into 2 days hospital visits with a trip to Stoke also to see a sick sister.
Paul Griffiths
51 Posted 01/07/2026 at 08:16:53
Sorry Eric mate. All the very best to your mate and sister. Crap, you probably could have used a drink in the Crows. The love of my life was from Newcastle-Under-Lyme before I crossed the ocean and how awful it is to see what Stoke and Hanley have become.

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