03/07/2026
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The final Round of 32 games take place this evening, including a match-up between world champions Argentina and World Cup debutants Cape Verde.
Cape Verde held Spain in the group stage and three consecutive draws have booked the African nation a glamour tie with Lionel Messi and Co.
It's just the six goals for Messi in two-and-a-bit games so far, with Argentine genius out to prove he's still the world's best at the ripe old footballing age of 39. However, in his path will be 40-year-old Cape Verde shot-stopper Vozinha, whose Instagram following has rocketed to over 17m after his heroics this summer.
First up on Friday's schedule is Australia against Egypt. The latter have reached the World Cup knockouts for the very first time, despite dominating at continental level.
In the early hours for UK audiences, James Rodriguez, Yerry Mina, and Colombia take on Ghana.
Friday 3 July 2026
20:00 Australia vs Egypt — BBC 1
00:00 Argentina vs Cape Verde — ITV 1
02:30 Colombia vs Ghana — ITV 1
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Alan McGuffog
2 Posted 03/07/2026 at 19:46:36
2 Posted 03/07/2026 at 19:46:36
Scouts Paul ? Do we have them ?
Paul Griffiths
3 Posted 03/07/2026 at 19:52:07
3 Posted 03/07/2026 at 19:52:07
And I also believe that he has shaved his fecking awful 'tache off
Paul Griffiths
4 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:06:29
4 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:06:29
He got carted off Hewey - knee by the look of it - probably crocked for a fair while - perfect buy for us
Darren Hind
5 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:16:28
5 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:16:28
Paul
Whats your take mate ? My lad's over there and reckons the Yanks are really ramping it up, but My kopite neighbour is in Mexico City (strategic planning) reckons the Mexicans are already completely off the scale
Whats your take mate ? My lad's over there and reckons the Yanks are really ramping it up, but My kopite neighbour is in Mexico City (strategic planning) reckons the Mexicans are already completely off the scale
Jeff Armstrong
6 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:19:03
6 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:19:03
England kick off time changed to a watchable hour, 7 pm Sunday, I can now watch us go out live.đ
Jeff Armstrong
7 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:20:21
7 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:20:21
Come on Aussie come on.
Salad cheating as usual.
The twins from Breaking Bad/BCS have aged.
Salad cheating as usual.
The twins from Breaking Bad/BCS have aged.
Les Callan
8 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:33:43
8 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:33:43
Aussie goal should have been crossed off. O’Neill cheated by moving the ball forward behind the refs backâŠâŠbit like that bastard McAllister did for the R/S all those years ago when he scored in the last minute at Goodison.
Tony Abrahams
9 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:39:37
9 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:39:37
The difference was that McAllister, moved the ball forward right in front of the Smog-Monster’s eyes Les.
Jeff Armstrong
10 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:40:09
10 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:40:09
I mean I’ve had a good holiday in Sharm, but Tim is an EFC legend, so on balance O’Neil moving the ball a couple of yards and not getting spotted is fine by me, not his fault that VAR didn’t call itđ€Łđ€Ł
Btw two shit teams going out by the next round anyway.
Btw two shit teams going out by the next round anyway.
Paul Griffiths
11 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:40:55
11 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:40:55
The Yanks are going ballistic DH, problem is some of them are not sure what for. The hype of course is World Cup and 250. I have to say, that the Yanks are by some distance tjhe worst kitted out fans in the contest. There is no such thing as a cool Yank fan at these games.
You'd prefer the Mexicans DH. Passion, raw (4 deaths FFS at the celebrations after the last win), 100% dedicated, Uncle Sam's poliitcal shadow and all that.
One thing on my mind Darren. Mexico have such an inbuilt advantage when they play in Mexico City with the oxygen snapping altitude. The Mexicans are completely used to it and prepared. Medical authorities say 2 weeks is needed to be prepared. England are travelling there today.
In brighter news. the last time someone scored two own goals in the same world cup England won it.
You'd prefer the Mexicans DH. Passion, raw (4 deaths FFS at the celebrations after the last win), 100% dedicated, Uncle Sam's poliitcal shadow and all that.
One thing on my mind Darren. Mexico have such an inbuilt advantage when they play in Mexico City with the oxygen snapping altitude. The Mexicans are completely used to it and prepared. Medical authorities say 2 weeks is needed to be prepared. England are travelling there today.
In brighter news. the last time someone scored two own goals in the same world cup England won it.
Jeff Armstrong
12 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:46:47
12 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:46:47
I wish Mcallister had signed for us and done the same btw
Aussies want this more than Egypt.
Aussies want this more than Egypt.
Paul Hewitt
13 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:54:01
13 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:54:01
Big Nev save that. Brilliant
Paul Griffiths
14 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:54:09
14 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:54:09
WHAT A FECKING SAVE
Jeff Armstrong
15 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:55:07
15 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:55:07
What a save from Beach, fantastic
Paul Griffiths
16 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:56:55
16 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:56:55
It was Dave Lawsonesque Jeff. Astonishing.
Les Callan
17 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:58:26
17 Posted 03/07/2026 at 20:58:26
Like that Paul @ 13.
Jeff Armstrong
18 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:00:45
18 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:00:45
If Dave Lawson could have made saves like that we’d have been champions in 74,and 75, I honestly can’t remember Lawson making a WOW save.. ever
him and Dai the drop cost us trophies, a decent keeper back then was worth 12 points a season (2 points a win)them two cost us big time.
Cups and leagues
him and Dai the drop cost us trophies, a decent keeper back then was worth 12 points a season (2 points a win)them two cost us big time.
Cups and leagues
Paul Griffiths
19 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:01:37
19 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:01:37
We took to Georgie Wood very quickly Jeff, in hope.
Jeff Armstrong
20 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:03:52
20 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:03:52
If Shilton had signed in 73 it would’ve been so different
Paul Griffiths
21 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:04:46
21 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:04:46
Did we actually have a top keeper between Gordon and Neville?
Jeff Armstrong
22 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:05:49
22 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:05:49
Drew Brand, oh and I think Mick Lyons had to go in goal once, both better than the aforementioned !
Paul Griffiths
23 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:11:15
23 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:11:15
Twice, I think Jeff, West Brom and Man-U mate.
Jeff Armstrong
24 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:13:14
24 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:13:14
PG what’s your opinion of our lack of decent keeper in the mid seventies ?
This WC game is boring as.
This WC game is boring as.
Liam Mogan
25 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:15:44
25 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:15:44
Neil Warnock didnt put a sub gk on the bench as Phil Jagielka was so adept between the sticks.
Moyes would have still put 2 keepers as subs
Moyes would have still put 2 keepers as subs
Jeff Armstrong
26 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:17:55
26 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:17:55
So Moyes with 2 keepers on the bench, Jags in defence and Howard in goal basically had 4 players coveting the position, sack him now.
Paul Griffiths
27 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:19:46
27 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:19:46
Was there a more general dearth of good keepers Jeff? When I think back to them times it's all Clemmence and Shilton. Joe Corrigan?
Liam Mogan
28 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:21:37
28 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:21:37
Georgie Wood was visually impaired wasn't he?
Jeff Armstrong
29 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:22:15
29 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:22:15
Probably Paul, no one was looking at the foreign market back then,we should have signed Jan Yongblood in 74 after his Dutch WC heroics đ€Łđ€Ł
Liam Mogan
30 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:22:46
30 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:22:46
The RS and Forest won everything by virtue of having good keepers. Lots of clean sheets.
Jim Bennings
31 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:23:01
31 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:23:01
Irankunda up front for Aussies is dreadful, every time they get into a good position he can't find a pass, cross, how do they make it as internationals I ask you
Jeff Armstrong
32 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:24:18
32 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:24:18
Even as a blind man Geordie Wood was an upgrade on what came before him, eventually we got to big Nev a few years later!
Paul Griffiths
33 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:27:36
33 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:27:36
https://www.google.com/search?q=george+wood+blind+keeper&sca_esv=63ec7e79828cdf8c&source=hp&ei=PRtIauLkD77Mp84PqovLqQs&iflsig=ABILxe8AAAAAakgpTZY5JDrBWYX0dahhntaBn4CqtIpl&ved=0ahUKEwii942NrLeVAxU-5skDHarFMrUQ4dUDCDA&uact=5&oq=george+wood+blind+keeper&gs_lp=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&sclient=gws-wiz#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:1242fd22,vid:Z1XmOaQzAvQ,st:0
Paul Hewitt
34 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:28:38
34 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:28:38
If this goes to pens. I fancy Australia
Liam Mogan
35 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:28:54
35 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:28:54
Irankunda reminds me of Thierno Barry, Jim. Ball just doesnt stick.
Jeff Armstrong
36 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:29:03
36 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:29:03
Oh gosh
That’s some link
That’s some link
Alan McGuffog
37 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:30:32
37 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:30:32
Dunno about George but I think Dave Thomas is registered blind
Jeff Armstrong
38 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:32:12
38 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:32:12
Did well back in the day though AM, obviously could find the Latch without even looking.
Paul Hewitt
39 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:32:32
39 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:32:32
WTF are Australia doing?
Neil Tyrrell
40 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:32:33
40 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:32:33
Power went off here at a really inconvenient time, couldn't make it up.
Jeff Armstrong
41 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:34:35
41 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:34:35
Put 50p in the meter
Paul Griffiths
42 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:34:57
42 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:34:57
Yes tragically Alan
Jim Bennings
43 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:44:33
43 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:44:33
Argentina play the winner of this, so you can safely say they are in the Quarter Final
Jim Bennings
44 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:45:34
44 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:45:34
So much for bringing Matt Ryan on to save pens lol
Paul Hewitt
45 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:47:49
45 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:47:49
This Aussie gk is shit.
Jim Bennings
46 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:49:02
46 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:49:02
Aussie team is basically shite, gone are the days of Cahill, Viduka, Kewell etc etc
It's an unrecognizable pile of shite this team lol
It's an unrecognizable pile of shite this team lol
Paul Griffiths
47 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:49:45
47 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:49:45
And the two Ozzie central defenders sky pens
Liam Mogan
48 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:50:54
48 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:50:54
Matt Ryan looked so small in that goal
Jim Bennings
49 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:51:19
49 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:51:19
Well, that was the most inspired substitution ever from Australia manager eh, the lad Beech in goal had a good game, Ryan the expert comes on and sits down for all the pens lol.
Argentina to play Egypt in the last 16, by the time that's over I'd expect Messi to be on some cricket score of goals.
Argentina to play Egypt in the last 16, by the time that's over I'd expect Messi to be on some cricket score of goals.
Jeff Armstrong
50 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:51:39
50 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:51:39
Who stands by and lets an 18 year old step up for a penalty in a World Cup knockout game?
A fucking gang of losers that’s who.
A fucking gang of losers that’s who.
Paul Griffiths
51 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:52:11
51 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:52:11
Bringing Ryan on was a stroke of pure genius.
An 18-year-old central defender taking that pen FFS The Ozzie forwards and midfielders are a brave fecking bunch. Cowards
An 18-year-old central defender taking that pen FFS The Ozzie forwards and midfielders are a brave fecking bunch. Cowards
Paul Griffiths
52 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:54:05
52 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:54:05
Ozzie gaffer needs sacking. Subbing goalies and letting 2 central defenders take pens.
Liam Mogan
53 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:54:31
53 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:54:31
Felt for that kid. Had an impressive game for an 18 Yr old CB.
Jeff Armstrong
54 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:56:04
54 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:56:04
But Mo you’re going out next round
Paul Griffiths
55 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:58:51
55 Posted 03/07/2026 at 21:58:51
Egypt are my least favourite African team. Ghana number one,
Darren Hind
56 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:02:59
56 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:02:59
Nice one Paul.
If I want an honest stateside perspective, I'm always happy to go all the way to Crosby to get it.
Mexicans sound like my kind of people, but I'm sticking with the Yanks,
If I want an honest stateside perspective, I'm always happy to go all the way to Crosby to get it.
Mexicans sound like my kind of people, but I'm sticking with the Yanks,
Andrew Ellams
57 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:06:39
57 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:06:39
The Bobble claiming a deal is agreed for Tyrique George
Paul Griffiths
58 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:09:48
58 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:09:48
Another smaller amount up front deal
Jeff Armstrong
59 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:10:16
59 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:10:16
Hewey #34 strikes again !
I think he’s employed by Bet Fred
I think he’s employed by Bet Fred
Jeff Armstrong
60 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:13:12
60 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:13:12
I kind of like George when he came on in his cameos, would have been gutted if he’d have gone somewhere and tore it up, if he’s gonna fail, I want to see it with my own eyes!
Jeff Armstrong
61 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:16:09
61 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:16:09
We still need a couple of full backs and a striker
Darren Hind
62 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:18:16
62 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:18:16
Jeff
Nobody could ever convince me that Hewey does not work for a major bookie.
The law of averages tell us that NOBODY, can be that wrong, That often
Nobody could ever convince me that Hewey does not work for a major bookie.
The law of averages tell us that NOBODY, can be that wrong, That often
Jack Convery
63 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:22:50
63 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:22:50
Lucas Herrington, the LCB who had the balls to take a pen, when all those hard Aussie men disappeared, is on the Radar of AC Milan, Barca and Napoli. Colorado Rapids bought him for £900,000 in Jan from Brisbane, He plays CB and RB, There are gems out there. WHY CAN'T WE SPOT THEM ?
Brendan McLaughlin
64 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:23:51
64 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:23:51
Posts are not appearing on this thread for me.
Will the edit function make a difference?
No!
Will the edit function make a difference?
No!
Brendan McLaughlin
65 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:35:12
65 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:35:12
I don't just mean my posts are not appearing
No-one's are
No-one's are
Jeff Armstrong
66 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:35:33
66 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:35:33
Hewey is a one off,he can’t even predict what will happen in his favourite sport, egg chasing, his football predictions are legendary, if you want to win money go against Hewey, EVERY time.
Its a knocker
Its a knocker
Jeff Armstrong
67 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:38:41
67 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:38:41
At last!!đ„ł
Dale Self
68 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:38:55
68 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:38:55
Paul Hewitt, please state emphatically that Moyes won't get the Scotland job. ; )
Paul Griffiths
69 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:40:27
69 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:40:27
That's happening to me in Microsoft Edge Brendan, but it is fine in Chrome.
Paul Griffiths
70 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:41:57
70 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:41:57
Well big Ange has signed the Faustian contract and will be managing Ronaldo next season. so that opens the doors for Moysey and Dyche.
Jeff Armstrong
71 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:44:48
71 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:44:48
Ronaldo manages himself, Martinez subbed him last night and is in the naughty corner until the next game, woe betide Bobby, woe betide!
Brendan McLaughlin
72 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:44:51
72 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:44:51
Jeff #67
Can't fecking tell if that was aimed at me but if it was...brilliant!
Can't fecking tell if that was aimed at me but if it was...brilliant!
Jeff Armstrong
73 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:46:56
73 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:46:56
Brendan I’ll say one thing,
You’re quick
đ€Łđ€Ł
You’re quick
đ€Łđ€Ł
Brendan McLaughlin
74 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:51:20
74 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:51:20
Jeff #73
Have you been talking to my wife?
Have you been talking to my wife?
Jeff Armstrong
75 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:54:34
75 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:54:34
Ha ha, don’t even talk to my own !
Jeff Armstrong
76 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:56:10
76 Posted 03/07/2026 at 22:56:10
David v Goliath just about to kick off
Brendan McLaughlin
77 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:05:39
77 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:05:39
Jeff #75
Not nearly as quick as you mate
Not nearly as quick as you mate
Jeff Armstrong
78 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:13:21
78 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:13:21
Hewey âCape Verde will win this â
Paul Hewitt
79 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:13:29
79 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:13:29
I didn't know the bloody Aussie manager would change his goalie. If Beach had be in goal they would have won.
Jeff Armstrong
80 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:16:36
80 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:16:36
PH, if you’re gonna make bold predictions you need to consider every possible scenario.đ€
Jeff Armstrong
81 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:18:24
81 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:18:24
Cape Verde to win this.
Come on Paul don’t make the same mistake again!
Come on Paul don’t make the same mistake again!
Paul Hewitt
82 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:25:29
82 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:25:29
I can be sure of one thing. Cape Verde ain't winning this. 100%
Paul Griffiths
83 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:26:36
83 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:26:36
Not with their picks for pens Hewey. That Ozzie gaffer Bruce whatever needs binning and the erm 'elder' Ozzie cowardly forwards and midfielders ought to be ashamed of themselves.
Jim Bennings
84 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:26:59
84 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:26:59
Messi again with another moment of sheer majestic class.
Jim Bennings
85 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:27:38
85 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:27:38
Imagine Barry or Beto trapping a ball like that haha
Paul Hewitt
86 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:33:31
86 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:33:31
I would still put maradona over Messi.
Liam Mogan
87 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:37:51
87 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:37:51
Cape Verde coach looks like Smokey Robinson.
I
I
Liam Mogan
88 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:41:38
88 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:41:38
If I wanted to go on a bender for 3 days I'd take Maradona over Messi.
Paul Hewitt
89 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:50:27
89 Posted 03/07/2026 at 23:50:27
Messi can't lace maradona's boots. Messi couldn't cope to play in maradona's era. He'd get kicked to shit.
Les Callan
90 Posted 03/07/2026 at 00:00:00
90 Posted 03/07/2026 at 00:00:00
Pele and Eusebio better than either.
Liam Mogan
91 Posted 03/07/2026 at 00:10:11
91 Posted 03/07/2026 at 00:10:11
Dixie Dean and Pongo Waring even better
Liam Mogan
92 Posted 03/07/2026 at 00:18:56
92 Posted 03/07/2026 at 00:18:56
Quite brilliant by Capo Verde!
Paul Griffiths
93 Posted 03/07/2026 at 00:20:17
93 Posted 03/07/2026 at 00:20:17
OMG beautiful
Liam Mogan
94 Posted 03/07/2026 at 00:33:21
94 Posted 03/07/2026 at 00:33:21
The ref has been so biased towards Argentina. Shocking.
Paul Griffiths
95 Posted 03/07/2026 at 00:35:31
95 Posted 03/07/2026 at 00:35:31
FIFA do not want to see Argies/Messi knocked out
Liam Mogan
96 Posted 03/07/2026 at 00:37:29
96 Posted 03/07/2026 at 00:37:29
They haven't impressed me Argentina. Very slow and ponderous at times. Look to lack legs, especially in the midfield
Mike Gaynes
97 Posted 03/07/2026 at 00:44:15
97 Posted 03/07/2026 at 00:44:15
I just checked the bracket to see who Cape Verde plays next!!!!!!
Paul Griffiths
98 Posted 03/07/2026 at 00:59:44
98 Posted 03/07/2026 at 00:59:44
This stunning. The largest gap in rankings ever in the WC.
It's like us drawing with the shite.
It's like us drawing with the shite.
Liam Mogan
99 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:02:38
99 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:02:38
Cape Verde have been superb. Won nearly every 50/50. Broke well. GK doing keepy uppies đ
Mike Gaynes
100 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:05:12
100 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:05:12
And there it is.
Liam Mogan
101 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:16:18
101 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:16:18
What a fucking goal!!!
Paul Griffiths
102 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:17:10
102 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:17:10
What are we watching
Mike Gaynes
103 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:19:40
103 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:19:40
With apologies to Timmy Cahill, that might be the best WC goal I have ever seen.
Liam Mogan
104 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:22:07
104 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:22:07
That was just magical
Don Alexander
105 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:22:23
105 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:22:23
Argentina's population of fit young male adults is about 2mill. Cape Verdi's is about 30k, and yet we watch a draw in extra time.
To me it exemplifies the lack of heart, skill and courage of the so-called legendary mega-players of this century, long since bleeding genuine fans to the bone as they ponce about
only interested in their next pay packet.
Fans? Who gives a fuck?
To me it exemplifies the lack of heart, skill and courage of the so-called legendary mega-players of this century, long since bleeding genuine fans to the bone as they ponce about
only interested in their next pay packet.
Fans? Who gives a fuck?
Paul Griffiths
106 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:26:20
106 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:26:20
Don 30K is one-third of CV population; 2M is less than 5 per cent of Argentina's population.
Paul Griffiths
107 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:30:43
107 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:30:43
FUCK FUCK
Paul Griffiths
108 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:31:57
108 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:31:57
Do those Argie fans realise that their team has been absolutely humiliated and embarrassed.
Liam Mogan
109 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:43:44
109 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:43:44
Brilliant that game
Paul Griffiths
110 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:44:26
110 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:44:26
CABO VERDE THANK YOU
Paul Griffiths
111 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:46:00
111 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:46:00
Taylor is married.
Liam Mogan
112 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:47:27
112 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:47:27
Cape Verdes performances show how truly embarrassing Scotland were at this World Cup.
Run like hell and have a go. Football is about glory, not KITAP1
Run like hell and have a go. Football is about glory, not KITAP1
Paul Griffiths
113 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:49:43
113 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:49:43
Or Everton/Moyes against the top 6 Liam.
Don Alexander
114 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:50:52
114 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:50:52
Paul, due respect to the website you're relying on, but my point is valid, or do you believe that Pitcairn island could mount a credible challenge to any so-called "top" club in any contest with a history in the likes of the World Cup?
Paul Griffiths
115 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:53:10
115 Posted 04/07/2026 at 01:53:10
Nope Don, in my head it's been repeated so often today. Your point was valid but your figures were all over the place and extremely misleading. Or, would you like to dispute my estimations?
Liam Mogan
116 Posted 04/07/2026 at 02:24:49
116 Posted 04/07/2026 at 02:24:49
You just have to credit Cape Verde.
Argentina were poor (they have been all competition imo) and Cape Verde played out of their skins.
On paper they should never have had a chance, but games aren't played on paper. They were committed and showed real quality at times. When they went behind they took it to the opposition and actually tried to score.
They deserved to get to penslty kicks.
Argentina were poor (they have been all competition imo) and Cape Verde played out of their skins.
On paper they should never have had a chance, but games aren't played on paper. They were committed and showed real quality at times. When they went behind they took it to the opposition and actually tried to score.
They deserved to get to penslty kicks.
Liam Mogan
117 Posted 04/07/2026 at 02:27:13
117 Posted 04/07/2026 at 02:27:13
One of the VAR officials in the Colombia game is called Fu Ming. Brilliant.
Paul Griffiths
118 Posted 04/07/2026 at 02:35:21
118 Posted 04/07/2026 at 02:35:21
Spot on Liam. Now let's see what my Ghana can do.
Paul Griffiths
119 Posted 04/07/2026 at 02:38:37
119 Posted 04/07/2026 at 02:38:37
Liam did you know that we have an U18 player called Goodness Gospel-Eze,?
Paul Griffiths
120 Posted 04/07/2026 at 04:41:09
120 Posted 04/07/2026 at 04:41:09
Actually Don, I got my CV population figure wrong.
Gerry Quinn
121 Posted 04/07/2026 at 14:09:47
121 Posted 04/07/2026 at 14:09:47
All of this whining and whinging - honestly, would anything compare to the corruptness of the 1966 tournament where England's semi-final against Portugal was switched a day before from Goodison Park to Wembley allowing a lack of sleep and NO training for the Portugese who had to travel urgently? Stanley Rouse decision - oh, he was English too!!!!!!!! Don't believe me? Look it up to see the cheat trick that went on...never mentioned at all when the biased and uneducated media and English stars boast about such an "achievement"
Les Callan
122 Posted 04/07/2026 at 17:20:55
122 Posted 04/07/2026 at 17:20:55
I remember that well Gerry. When we bought our group of tickets at the beginning of the tournament, it was on the basis that should England make the semi final, it would be at Goodison. But as you say, it was switched at the last minute. We saw West Germany v Russia, which I recall was a poor game.
Dave Abrahams
123 Posted 04/07/2026 at 17:44:32
123 Posted 04/07/2026 at 17:44:32
Gerry (121)Gerry I think Stanley Rouse was president of FIFA at the time and he had a big say on plenty things about that 1966 tournament including having a meeting with the referees and asking them to consider the different type of tackling between European and South American countries, not sure if he had anything to do with England playing the majority of their games at Wembley.
I thought Argentina had the best squad of players in that World Cup and England were lucky to beat them with Argentina playing a big part of the game with ten men, the controversy of the third goal, a supporter on the pitch when they scored the fourth etc etc!
I thought Argentina had the best squad of players in that World Cup and England were lucky to beat them with Argentina playing a big part of the game with ten men, the controversy of the third goal, a supporter on the pitch when they scored the fourth etc etc!
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