05/07/2026
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Sunday night's World Cup action features some fascinating clashes, including England's visit to the iconic Azteca Stadium.
First up, it's Brazil vs Norway, as the five-time world champions take on Erling Haaland and co. Brazil have not quite convinced under ex-Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti and were fortunate to sneak past a valiant Japan side in the Round of 32.
That said, Vinicius Junior has finally come alive in a major tournament for the South Americans, with Matheus Cunha and Bruno Guimaraes providing able support.
Norway are back on this stage for the first time in 28 years, but have impressed to date. It helps, of course, to have Haaland in your ranks, with the Manchester City goal machine making a push for the Golden Boot.
In the early hours, Jordan Pickford and England must handle altitude and a hostile home crowd if they are to progress to the quarter-finals.
Mexico are unbeaten in 13 years in competitive games and the Azteca, and have lost only twice in 89 games since its opening in 1966. However, the calibre of opposition has somewhat shewed those statistics...
Sunday 5 July 2026
21:00 Brazil vs Norway — ITV 1
01:00 Mexico vs England — BBC One
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Gerry Quinn
2 Posted 05/07/2026 at 18:39:52
2 Posted 05/07/2026 at 18:39:52
It has always been corrupt - and the annoying thing is how quiet everything is kept - take 1966 as an example. I attended all 3 Group games at Goodison and all 3 at Old Trafford (Brazil, Hungary, Portugal and Bulgaria - Pele, Eusebio et al). Went to the North Korea v Portugal with the Asian going 3-0 until Eusebio scored 4 in their 5-3 win. Great team and Goodison/Merseyside took to them warmly. England next - at Goodison...hang on though, let's switch it to Wembley for "safety" reasons - Englishman Stanley Rous was FIFA President, makes me wonder how and why that decision came about, eh? So, England fans, stop whinging and whining about cheating, or ground problems - you are even more guilty regarding this WC cheating crap - I often wonder why the media, etc., never mention anything other than how great Ingerlund were in 66!!!!!!!!
Mike Gaynes
3 Posted 05/07/2026 at 18:41:38
3 Posted 05/07/2026 at 18:41:38
WooHoo!!!
Big break for the US.
Big break for the US.
Gerry Quinn
4 Posted 05/07/2026 at 18:47:15
4 Posted 05/07/2026 at 18:47:15
The Portugal v England semi-final was scheduled to be played at Goodison Park. However, on the day before the game was to be played, English officials decided to change the venue to be Wembley Stadium, with the reason being Wembley's larger capacity.
This forced the Portuguese National Team to get back on the team bus and make the journey from Liverpool to London. The Portuguese players ended up only getting 2-3 hours of sleep, heavily decreasing them from their peak performance.
During the match, it was evident the Portuguese weren't playing to their full strength due to the lack of sleep, which eventually caused England's star striker Bobby Charlton to net two goals. The game finished 2-1, with Eusebio getting a late goal.
This forced the Portuguese National Team to get back on the team bus and make the journey from Liverpool to London. The Portuguese players ended up only getting 2-3 hours of sleep, heavily decreasing them from their peak performance.
During the match, it was evident the Portuguese weren't playing to their full strength due to the lack of sleep, which eventually caused England's star striker Bobby Charlton to net two goals. The game finished 2-1, with Eusebio getting a late goal.
Dale Self
5 Posted 05/07/2026 at 19:13:32
5 Posted 05/07/2026 at 19:13:32
Thanks Gianni. Best Cup ever.
Andrew Ellams
6 Posted 05/07/2026 at 19:16:09
6 Posted 05/07/2026 at 19:16:09
If cheating and corruption is the best you can do Mike then you can shove it
Liam Mogan
7 Posted 05/07/2026 at 19:17:54
7 Posted 05/07/2026 at 19:17:54
Farcical and a complete disgrace.
Gerry Quinn
8 Posted 05/07/2026 at 19:23:33
8 Posted 05/07/2026 at 19:23:33
"Giani Infant" has been got at by the "orange faced cheat" of the US
Mike Gaynes
9 Posted 05/07/2026 at 19:34:03
9 Posted 05/07/2026 at 19:34:03
It’s not like that red card was remotely justifiable. Not even a yellow until VAR froze the photo.
Mike Gaynes
10 Posted 05/07/2026 at 19:37:31
10 Posted 05/07/2026 at 19:37:31
Andrew 6, just the sort of sniveling comment I would have expected from you.
Ha ha ha, I'll be watching for that mass tournament walkout.
Sit on it and twist.
Ha ha ha, I'll be watching for that mass tournament walkout.
Sit on it and twist.
Brent Stephens
11 Posted 05/07/2026 at 19:41:05
11 Posted 05/07/2026 at 19:41:05
The red didn't look justified to me. A minor foul.
Mike Gaynes
12 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:00:10
12 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:00:10
Gerry, the mutual boot-licking between those two pocket-lining scumbags has turned the world's stomach. But at least this one good thing came out of it.
Darren Hind
13 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:03:08
13 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:03:08
Stanley Rouse was quite up front about why he switched the World Cup Semi-Final in 1966.
He never said it was for safety reasons. He said he did it for "commercial reasons"... in other words, he wanted to generate more money. There's never been any secret as to how and why the decision came about.
There was clearly a measure of greed involved in the decision, but the England players had no say in it, neither did the manager. They too had their plans disrupted.
Portugal were exhausted after their lung-bursting efforts to turn around a 3-0 North Korean lead but the fact is they were just not up to beating that England team. The late consolation goal they got from a Eusebio penalty was about as much as they deserved. They were pretty much a one man team and England were better in just about every other position.
I don't see any England fans whinging and whining about cheating.
The US can't be accused of cheating simply because a controversial decision has gone their way.
The players and the managers have no say in these decisions. They simply have to live with the rough and the smooth.
He never said it was for safety reasons. He said he did it for "commercial reasons"... in other words, he wanted to generate more money. There's never been any secret as to how and why the decision came about.
There was clearly a measure of greed involved in the decision, but the England players had no say in it, neither did the manager. They too had their plans disrupted.
Portugal were exhausted after their lung-bursting efforts to turn around a 3-0 North Korean lead but the fact is they were just not up to beating that England team. The late consolation goal they got from a Eusebio penalty was about as much as they deserved. They were pretty much a one man team and England were better in just about every other position.
I don't see any England fans whinging and whining about cheating.
The US can't be accused of cheating simply because a controversial decision has gone their way.
The players and the managers have no say in these decisions. They simply have to live with the rough and the smooth.
Andrew Ellams
14 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:06:15
14 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:06:15
Cheats Mike, the lowest of the low.
Tony Abrahams
15 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:09:51
15 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:09:51
I never saw the incident but nothing surprises me about modern life anymore. The people who hold the power everywhere are completely corrupt, in government, in sport and in the media.
Thirty pieces of silver or $2B, if you happen to be the President of the good old USA.
Thirty pieces of silver or $2B, if you happen to be the President of the good old USA.
John Collins
16 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:12:52
16 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:12:52
Any other red cards been rescinded?
John Collins
17 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:16:11
17 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:16:11
Just watched it now.
Shithouse tackle from behind. Red card all day.
Shithouse tackle from behind. Red card all day.
Liam Mogan
18 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:17:37
18 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:17:37
Ronaldo should have been suspended for the first 2 games of the tournament but had them suspended for 12 months.
It's just corruption, whichever way you look at it.
It's just corruption, whichever way you look at it.
Andrew Ellams
19 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:20:20
19 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:20:20
Liam,
That was just after he had dinner with President Paedo and the FIFA crook.
That was just after he had dinner with President Paedo and the FIFA crook.
Liam Mogan
20 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:22:02
20 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:22:02
'Power, greed and corruptible seed, seem to be all that there is.'
John Collins
21 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:25:01
21 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:25:01
Liam,
Suspension served in friendlies for Ronaldo.
It's bent, mate.
Suspension served in friendlies for Ronaldo.
It's bent, mate.
Liam Mogan
22 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:28:25
22 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:28:25
I read he was on probation for 12 months, John.
"If Cristiano Ronaldo commits another infringement of a similar nature and gravity during the probationary period," FIFA said in a statement, then the remaining two games will be activated.
"If Cristiano Ronaldo commits another infringement of a similar nature and gravity during the probationary period," FIFA said in a statement, then the remaining two games will be activated.
John Collins
23 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:39:12
23 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:39:12
Do the same rules apply for Cape Verde, Haiti etc?
Ronaldo is a money spinner for the tournament, Liam, they acted accordingly.
Ronaldo is a money spinner for the tournament, Liam, they acted accordingly.
Darren Hind
24 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:40:10
24 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:40:10
Everybody Knows that the dice was loaded.
Everybody rolls with their fingers crossed.
Everybody knows that the war is over
Everybody knows that the good guys lost.
Everybody knows that the fight was fixed.
The poor stay poor and the rich get rich
That's how it goes
And everybody knows
Everybody rolls with their fingers crossed.
Everybody knows that the war is over
Everybody knows that the good guys lost.
Everybody knows that the fight was fixed.
The poor stay poor and the rich get rich
That's how it goes
And everybody knows
Liam Mogan
25 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:48:05
25 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:48:05
Good old Leonard.
Alan McGuffog
26 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:51:22
26 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:51:22
It was all Pickford's fault!
Just getting the headline in first.
Just getting the headline in first.
Gerry Quinn
27 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:53:08
27 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:53:08
Darren 13 - yes, switched the day before: unable to train, have to travel, check-in hotel, short sleeps -- all undertaken with an English FIFA President, of course.
You are just like the rest of them with that bullshit of it not being the manager's or team's choice (as if Ramsey and Rous never "chatted" -- let's sweep it all under the carpet for decades...
I'm at the end of my tether with World Cup crappiness -- boring backpassing and loads of cheating by players and officials too... end of!
You are just like the rest of them with that bullshit of it not being the manager's or team's choice (as if Ramsey and Rous never "chatted" -- let's sweep it all under the carpet for decades...
I'm at the end of my tether with World Cup crappiness -- boring backpassing and loads of cheating by players and officials too... end of!
Jeff Armstrong
28 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:54:39
28 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:54:39
Lee fucking Dixon on co-commentary for Brazil game.
He's one miserable sod him.
He's one miserable sod him.
Michael Kenrick
29 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:55:51
29 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:55:51
Jeff,
Pat Nevin on 5 Live. Excellent commentary.
Pat Nevin on 5 Live. Excellent commentary.
Paul Griffiths
30 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:59:13
30 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:59:13
Trump on TruthSocial thanking FIFA. Whatever the merits of the tackle and card this absolutely stinks of the stench of sleazy InfantIno's asslicking. Infantino and The Donald would have spoken about this beforehand. Infantino breaks his own rules to allow a government to have a say in this.
Does anyone know who won the 2026 FIFA Peace Prize?
Does anyone know who won the 2026 FIFA Peace Prize?
Jeff Armstrong
31 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:59:15
31 Posted 05/07/2026 at 20:59:15
Can never get the radio and TV to sync
Paul Griffiths
32 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:01:54
32 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:01:54
GET IN
Paul Griffiths
33 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:02:18
33 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:02:18
AH
Jeff Armstrong
34 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:04:43
34 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:04:43
Sorloth went too early ( bit like you PG😂)and the ball was a second too late, early warning for Brazil though.
Tony Abrahams
35 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:08:33
35 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:08:33
Everybody knows you’ve been discreet - is definitely up there with the best of lyrics!
Paul Griffiths
36 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:09:29
36 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:09:29
Must be a penalty.
Liam Mogan
37 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:11:36
37 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:11:36
How the ref didn't give it in the first place is laughable.
Liam Mogan
38 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:12:19
38 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:12:19
Poor pen
Paul Griffiths
39 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:13:14
39 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:13:14
What a save. Why did Vinny not take it?
John Collins
40 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:14:54
40 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:14:54
Poor penalty.
Jim Bennings
41 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:14:59
41 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:14:59
I don't think players will ever learn with this stutter before a pen, it just looks brainless.
If I was a manager and one of my players did that and missed the pen I'd drop them for 10 matches
If I was a manager and one of my players did that and missed the pen I'd drop them for 10 matches
Liam Mogan
42 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:18:18
42 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:18:18
The Sunderland at home pens were the worst I've ever seen
Paul Griffiths
43 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:19:53
43 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:19:53
This back back back passing does my head in.
Liam Mogan
44 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:20:28
44 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:20:28
Strange watching a Brazil team who don't want to control possession
Jeff Armstrong
45 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:23:00
45 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:23:00
Apparently Trump called Ifantino to get the red card rescinded; the USA didn't even appeal it.
Corrupt.
Corrupt.
Ged Simpson
46 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:23:15
46 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:23:15
Me too, Paul 43.
And here two dreadful commentators on ITV are trying to make it exciting... and failing dismally.
And here two dreadful commentators on ITV are trying to make it exciting... and failing dismally.
Liam Mogan
47 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:25:37
47 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:25:37
Trump asked if he could have an orange card instead. Like his head.
Paul Griffiths
48 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:26:36
48 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:26:36
For all the hype and entitlement, without Vinny, Brazil are more or less a Top 6 Premier League team who could lose to most teams in the Premier League.
Darren Hind
49 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:29:14
49 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:29:14
Gerry
Stop embarrassing yourself. You accuse others of Whinging and whining about cheating. Yet here you are SIXTY years on. Still bitching about a conversation between Ramsey and Rouse that exist only in your head.
I don't care about England winning the world cup, but it does make me smile how much it upsets you.
Both teams had to adjust to a decision based on pure greed - England couldnt train either and also had to change hotels at less than a days notice.
The game has always been run by rich greedy men who have a vested interest, but I wont be buying into the idiotic notion that the team that benefits most from their decisions (England in this case) are the cheating party.
I've seen the tackle by Balogan, I think its stinks that the suspension is overturned but the suggestion that the Yank team has somehow cheated is for the birds A little like your claim that England cheated in 1966. That team won it simply by beating everything in front of them. Your 60 years of bitterness will never change that,
Stop embarrassing yourself. You accuse others of Whinging and whining about cheating. Yet here you are SIXTY years on. Still bitching about a conversation between Ramsey and Rouse that exist only in your head.
I don't care about England winning the world cup, but it does make me smile how much it upsets you.
Both teams had to adjust to a decision based on pure greed - England couldnt train either and also had to change hotels at less than a days notice.
The game has always been run by rich greedy men who have a vested interest, but I wont be buying into the idiotic notion that the team that benefits most from their decisions (England in this case) are the cheating party.
I've seen the tackle by Balogan, I think its stinks that the suspension is overturned but the suggestion that the Yank team has somehow cheated is for the birds A little like your claim that England cheated in 1966. That team won it simply by beating everything in front of them. Your 60 years of bitterness will never change that,
Paul Griffiths
50 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:30:07
50 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:30:07
Infantino has also sorted it that a country's leader can present the World Cup.
Never happened before. How is that gobshite still in what seems to be a job for life?
Never happened before. How is that gobshite still in what seems to be a job for life?
Edward Rogers
51 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:31:16
51 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:31:16
Odegaard's passing stats must be through the roof, never seen anyone pass the ball a yard then get it back, rinse and repeat, boring as hell.
Liam Mogan
52 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:36:18
52 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:36:18
Brazil look here for the taking, if only Norway played with some intensity instead of just slow ball possession.
Liam Mogan
53 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:36:57
53 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:36:57
Allison looks like a hobo with a serious drink problem
Paul Griffiths
54 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:37:45
54 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:37:45
Anyone know what's going on with Haaland's double barrel name on the shirt? Surely that monster cannot be of womankind born?
Gerry Quinn
55 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:41:15
55 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:41:15
You should run FIFA Darren - your bullshit would suit them down to the ground (unless you want to change the ground!) :)
Liam Mogan
56 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:47:22
56 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:47:22
Norway should hit that long ball more.
Brazil can't deal with it.
Brazil can't deal with it.
Paul Griffiths
57 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:55:59
57 Posted 05/07/2026 at 21:55:59
I watched the latest Billy Moore thing last night in and around County Road. Horrible to see what County Road is now.
The Spellow gone. Got hammered in there before that Wimbledon game. Is The Harlech still open? So sad.
The Spellow gone. Got hammered in there before that Wimbledon game. Is The Harlech still open? So sad.
Darren Hind
58 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:02:23
58 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:02:23
Terrible thing bitterness, Gerry.
Sixty years ??? I hope to fuck they don't win it again.
Sixty years ??? I hope to fuck they don't win it again.
Tom Bowers
59 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:02:30
59 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:02:30
It's astonishing that the referee didn't immediately blow for the penalty as it was clear and obvious and the fact that VAR didn't call it made it all the more perplexing.
So the question is: Why do they pay people to do VAR???
So the question is: Why do they pay people to do VAR???
Mark Ryan
60 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:03:08
60 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:03:08
Paul @54,
It's his Mum's and Dad's surnames.
It's his Mum's and Dad's surnames.
Liam Mogan
61 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:14:16
61 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:14:16
Sander Berge ffs. Speed it up.
Mark Ryan
62 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:22:01
62 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:22:01
Dare I say it, this is not ike watching Brazil
Liam Mogan
63 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:26:05
63 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:26:05
The game is as dull as Dixon of Cock Green
Paul Griffiths
64 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:29:54
64 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:29:54
Cheers Mark. So he is of womankind born.
Liam Mogan
65 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:40:17
65 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:40:17
Monster Haaland
Liam Mogan
66 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:41:27
66 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:41:27
Quite brilliant header
Paul Griffiths
67 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:41:51
67 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:41:51
Shocking defending; great cross/header
Liam Mogan
68 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:46:44
68 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:46:44
He's unstoppable in those situations
Edward Rogers
69 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:48:30
69 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:48:30
Norwegian keeper had a great game, but obviously Neymar will get the "Superior player of the Match" award from Infantino.
Liam Mogan
70 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:50:19
70 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:50:19
He's not human
Derek Thomas
71 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:50:23
71 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:50:23
All over? - It's now
Jim Bennings
72 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:51:05
72 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:51:05
Haaland is a complete fucking Frankenstein of a striker, strong, fast, remember some absolute dick head at Everton once deemed him not good enough?
No wonder our club is a perennial failure
No wonder our club is a perennial failure
Darren Hind
73 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:51:10
73 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:51:10
Thatsyourlotti, Carlo
Soren Moyer
74 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:52:07
74 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:52:07
Carlo is available!
Jim Bennings
75 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:53:08
75 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:53:08
Makes a mockery really when we make excuses last season for our strikers saying they don't get any service.
How much service has Haaland had tonight?
Top strikers don't need chances, they just seize the opportunity when it comes.
How much service has Haaland had tonight?
Top strikers don't need chances, they just seize the opportunity when it comes.
Paul Griffiths
76 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:53:16
76 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:53:16
Told ya, Brazil are a good Premier League side. That's it. Haaland = world class.
Andrew Merrick
77 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:55:13
77 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:55:13
As the second half went on Norway just ascended, if that was their game plan it worked a treat, great to watch
Jim Bennings
78 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:55:53
78 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:55:53
For me if you are looking for a dark horse for this tournament Norway are it.
Ron Sear
79 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:57:57
79 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:57:57
Well Rooney said he is going to row across the Mersey if Norway win, I hope he has got his life jacket ready.
Paul Griffiths
80 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:58:06
80 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:58:06
Did you say that last month Jim?!!!!
Carlo got it completely wrong with his counter-attack set-up.
Carlo got it completely wrong with his counter-attack set-up.
Liam Mogan
81 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:59:49
81 Posted 05/07/2026 at 22:59:49
Thats not a pen ffs
Jim Bennings
82 Posted 05/07/2026 at 23:01:06
82 Posted 05/07/2026 at 23:01:06
I think Carlo is stepping into Mourinho territory a little nowadays.
Most of his success you'd have to accept is in the past now.
Most of his success you'd have to accept is in the past now.
Paul Griffiths
83 Posted 05/07/2026 at 23:07:12
83 Posted 05/07/2026 at 23:07:12
Superb performance. Norway 2 Entitled 1. Something nice watching Casemiro cry.
Carlo won't be reading the papers tomorrow.
Carlo won't be reading the papers tomorrow.
Mike Doyle
84 Posted 05/07/2026 at 23:08:43
84 Posted 05/07/2026 at 23:08:43
Well done Norway.
This was a pale imitation of the Brazil sides of 1970, 82, 2002 etc…
This was a pale imitation of the Brazil sides of 1970, 82, 2002 etc…
Edward Rogers
85 Posted 05/07/2026 at 23:16:23
85 Posted 05/07/2026 at 23:16:23
Jim@75
Great striker maybe, but can he track back and defend!!!!!🤔
Great striker maybe, but can he track back and defend!!!!!🤔
Paul Griffiths
86 Posted 05/07/2026 at 23:17:00
86 Posted 05/07/2026 at 23:17:00
Really bad storms, lightning in Mexico City. Crowd told to 'shelter in place'. They need 30 minutes without a storm.
Paul Kossoff
87 Posted 05/07/2026 at 23:23:17
87 Posted 05/07/2026 at 23:23:17
Get in! Serves them right for taking naymar crok instead of Rickie
Paul Griffiths
88 Posted 05/07/2026 at 23:29:09
88 Posted 05/07/2026 at 23:29:09
Got it wrong, sorry, an electric storm is predicted and on the way. Half-an-hour wait after the last of it but if there is any lightning anywhere within an 8-mile radius of the Azteca that 30 minutes the clock goes back to 30 to start again no matter how many times.
Jack Convery
89 Posted 05/07/2026 at 23:29:42
89 Posted 05/07/2026 at 23:29:42
Paul, said exactly the same thing. Canny Carlo, signing a new 4 year contract, before the tournament started.
Now TFG, go and get him and send the Moyesiah up North. Think of the kids.
Now TFG, go and get him and send the Moyesiah up North. Think of the kids.
Paul Griffiths
90 Posted 05/07/2026 at 23:36:27
90 Posted 05/07/2026 at 23:36:27
Expected England starting XI: Jordan Pickford; Jarell Quansah, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly; Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson; Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon; Harry Kane.
Quansah!
Quansah!
Paul Griffiths
91 Posted 05/07/2026 at 23:43:09
91 Posted 05/07/2026 at 23:43:09
'The rain radar seems to be showing the thunderstorms and rain currently affecting Mexico City should ease and move off over the next hour or so.
However, it does look as though further heavy showers are developing nearby and they could move into the vicinity of the stadium, so it'll be worth keeping an eye on things. Might not be out of the woods yet'.
However, it does look as though further heavy showers are developing nearby and they could move into the vicinity of the stadium, so it'll be worth keeping an eye on things. Might not be out of the woods yet'.
Svein-Roger Jensen
92 Posted 05/07/2026 at 23:45:23
92 Posted 05/07/2026 at 23:45:23
Rrroo!!
Jack Convery
93 Posted 05/07/2026 at 23:46:27
93 Posted 05/07/2026 at 23:46:27
As regards the suspension being lifted, after Trump phones Infantino. Is it not a FIFA rule, that governments cannot interfere in the running of the game. Such hypocrisy.
On another point, the Mexico team and coaches have been told, to return Rolex watches, to a You Tube influencer, who gave them as a present. Citing rules about not accepting gifts. FIFA official are doing that all the bloody time. Gits.
On another point, the Mexico team and coaches have been told, to return Rolex watches, to a You Tube influencer, who gave them as a present. Citing rules about not accepting gifts. FIFA official are doing that all the bloody time. Gits.
Paul Griffiths
94 Posted 05/07/2026 at 00:03:06
94 Posted 05/07/2026 at 00:03:06
CNN 6-00 News reporting that Trump did speak with Infantino about 'reversing the red card'. First time ever the downgrade to suspension has occurred at a World Cup.
Utter fucking corruption that this conversation that is in direct contradiction of FIFA regulations is not being ruled to be 'unlawful'.
Infantino has visited Trump at the White House more than any world leader in his six years: twelve times!!!
Utter fucking corruption that this conversation that is in direct contradiction of FIFA regulations is not being ruled to be 'unlawful'.
Infantino has visited Trump at the White House more than any world leader in his six years: twelve times!!!
John Collins
95 Posted 05/07/2026 at 00:03:45
95 Posted 05/07/2026 at 00:03:45
Infantino gave the World cup to Qatar.
Take a wild guess where he lives with his family.
Take a wild guess where he lives with his family.
John Collins
96 Posted 05/07/2026 at 00:06:42
96 Posted 05/07/2026 at 00:06:42
https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/society/fifa-president-gianni-infantino-has-moved-to-qatar/47267300
Paul Griffiths
97 Posted 05/07/2026 at 00:09:53
97 Posted 05/07/2026 at 00:09:53
And it was Qatar who gave Donald his new plane.
John Murray
BBC football correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live at Mexico City Stadium
The news is kick-off will be delayed due to severe weather. The expected kick-off time is 7pm in Mexico City, which is 02:00 BST in the UK.
Here's the official statement regarding kick-off:
Due to adverse weather conditions in Mexico City, including risk caused by lightning in the vicinity of the stadium, the kick-off of the World Cup 2026 round of 16 match between Mexico and England has been delayed to 19.00 local time (21:00 EDT). The safety and security of all individuals is Fifa’s priority. We thank all fans for their understanding and cooperation.
That's 2AM in Blighty right?
If it goes back another hour will pubs have to close before the penalty shoot-out at 5AM?
John Murray
BBC football correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live at Mexico City Stadium
The news is kick-off will be delayed due to severe weather. The expected kick-off time is 7pm in Mexico City, which is 02:00 BST in the UK.
Here's the official statement regarding kick-off:
Due to adverse weather conditions in Mexico City, including risk caused by lightning in the vicinity of the stadium, the kick-off of the World Cup 2026 round of 16 match between Mexico and England has been delayed to 19.00 local time (21:00 EDT). The safety and security of all individuals is Fifa’s priority. We thank all fans for their understanding and cooperation.
That's 2AM in Blighty right?
If it goes back another hour will pubs have to close before the penalty shoot-out at 5AM?
Jack Convery
98 Posted 05/07/2026 at 00:30:44
98 Posted 05/07/2026 at 00:30:44
The Pope needs to excommunicate Infantino. That will sort him out.
Dale Self
99 Posted 06/07/2026 at 01:11:54
99 Posted 06/07/2026 at 01:11:54
How the fuck is it that executives or VIPs are not walled off from contacting those in charge of officiating? The attempt to influence should be a chargeable offence.
Mike Gaynes
100 Posted 06/07/2026 at 01:56:28
100 Posted 06/07/2026 at 01:56:28
Who would wall them off, Dale? The corrupt belly-crawler who throws himself at their feet? After Trump was denied the Nobel Peace Prize, Infantino gave him the newly-invented FIFA Peace Prize.
The World Cup, like the Olympics, has delved into rampant political corruption from inception. The rules change as the powers that be want them to change.
The World Cup, like the Olympics, has delved into rampant political corruption from inception. The rules change as the powers that be want them to change.
Paul Griffiths
101 Posted 06/07/2026 at 02:00:44
101 Posted 06/07/2026 at 02:00:44
Jeez Rice yellow 55 secs. that's him at 80% I fear
His leg was very high
His leg was very high
Dale Self
102 Posted 06/07/2026 at 02:01:23
102 Posted 06/07/2026 at 02:01:23
Just whining for a veneer of decency, Mike. He has opened the door for all sorts of speculation with any other strange or misguided calls.
Paul Griffiths
103 Posted 06/07/2026 at 02:14:22
103 Posted 06/07/2026 at 02:14:22
What a fecking save.
Dale Self
104 Posted 06/07/2026 at 02:25:09
104 Posted 06/07/2026 at 02:25:09
Did I just see Aguirre say ''hey, fuck you' as a joke? He was standing next to Gordon and he started laughing too.
Paul Griffiths
105 Posted 06/07/2026 at 02:29:46
105 Posted 06/07/2026 at 02:29:46
Was that what AG was laughing at Dale.
This Mexico midfield is fecking tenacious. Lira is a fecking nutter. Bossing Rice and Anderson. England doing zilch on the right hand side.
This Mexico midfield is fecking tenacious. Lira is a fecking nutter. Bossing Rice and Anderson. England doing zilch on the right hand side.
Dale Self
106 Posted 06/07/2026 at 02:36:58
106 Posted 06/07/2026 at 02:36:58
Looked like a slight deflection on Saka's delivery. Jude had them beat on the far side anyway.
And go ahead, have another one.
And go ahead, have another one.
Liam Mogan
107 Posted 06/07/2026 at 02:37:20
107 Posted 06/07/2026 at 02:37:20
Big game Bellingham
Paul Griffiths
108 Posted 06/07/2026 at 02:38:03
108 Posted 06/07/2026 at 02:38:03
GET IN!
What a run from Rice, ball from Saka, and header from JB.
FUCKING HELL 2-0
What a ball from Kane and great finish. Bring on the Vikings.
Their best player gets one back; Konsa fucks up.
This is going to be some game.
Pickford brilliant again
What a run from Rice, ball from Saka, and header from JB.
FUCKING HELL 2-0
What a ball from Kane and great finish. Bring on the Vikings.
Their best player gets one back; Konsa fucks up.
This is going to be some game.
Pickford brilliant again
Jay Harris
109 Posted 06/07/2026 at 02:55:12
109 Posted 06/07/2026 at 02:55:12
At least Picks is having a decent game. MF is like a sieve and apart from the cross for the goal Saka has been poor.
Jay Harris
110 Posted 06/07/2026 at 02:56:07
110 Posted 06/07/2026 at 02:56:07
This game is crying out for Jimmy garner.
Paul Griffiths
111 Posted 06/07/2026 at 03:15:39
111 Posted 06/07/2026 at 03:15:39
You fucking knobhead Quansah. 10 men. Altitude.
Liam Mogan
112 Posted 06/07/2026 at 03:21:35
112 Posted 06/07/2026 at 03:21:35
Quite eventful this game
Dale Self
113 Posted 06/07/2026 at 03:22:09
113 Posted 06/07/2026 at 03:22:09
Looks like all that diving he did here has really paid off.
Derek Thomas
114 Posted 06/07/2026 at 03:27:44
114 Posted 06/07/2026 at 03:27:44
VARs gone mad if that's a penalty...and it's is
I don't know who my commentator is but he's drunk deeply of the official VAR koolaid
I don't know who my commentator is but he's drunk deeply of the official VAR koolaid
Paul Griffiths
115 Posted 06/07/2026 at 03:32:09
115 Posted 06/07/2026 at 03:32:09
Harsh pen call but great pen. If England get out of this and this noise with a win it will be remarkable.
Jiminez has scored more goals against Jordan than any other PL keeper.
Jiminez has scored more goals against Jordan than any other PL keeper.
Paul Griffiths
116 Posted 06/07/2026 at 03:36:52
116 Posted 06/07/2026 at 03:36:52
5-3-1 sitting deep perhaps. Keep it at 3-2.
Paul Griffiths
117 Posted 06/07/2026 at 03:51:48
117 Posted 06/07/2026 at 03:51:48
11 fecking minutes. Jesus.
Mike Powell
118 Posted 06/07/2026 at 04:02:47
118 Posted 06/07/2026 at 04:02:47
Lee Dixon won't be happy, Jordan Pickford had a great game
Paul Griffiths
119 Posted 06/07/2026 at 04:04:22
119 Posted 06/07/2026 at 04:04:22
ABSOLUTELY FUCKING MAGNIFICENT FROM ENGLAND, 49 minutes with ten men.
Dale Self
120 Posted 06/07/2026 at 04:04:49
120 Posted 06/07/2026 at 04:04:49
Decent match. That had some action. Several outstanding blocks in the final five minutes.
Tuchel has their commitment to a solid setup.
Tuchel has their commitment to a solid setup.
Liam Mogan
121 Posted 06/07/2026 at 04:04:50
121 Posted 06/07/2026 at 04:04:50
Great World Cup knockout game
Paul Griffiths
122 Posted 06/07/2026 at 04:05:22
122 Posted 06/07/2026 at 04:05:22
Azteca playing Three Lions, LOL
Bill Gall
123 Posted 06/07/2026 at 04:08:59
123 Posted 06/07/2026 at 04:08:59
Hope this shows those supposed knowledgable pundits why England trust Pickford in goal.
Paul Griffiths
124 Posted 06/07/2026 at 04:11:41
124 Posted 06/07/2026 at 04:11:41
I'm supporting Belguim tomorrow Dale for those stingy remarks.
A magnificent match from start to finish. Henry just called it one of the great World Cup games. The tension was unbearable for both sets of fans.
'Some action'!!!!!!!!!!
First loss at the Azteca for Mexico in 13 years. Have 'merica ever won there?
Magnificent Bellingham and magnificent Pickford.
A magnificent match from start to finish. Henry just called it one of the great World Cup games. The tension was unbearable for both sets of fans.
'Some action'!!!!!!!!!!
First loss at the Azteca for Mexico in 13 years. Have 'merica ever won there?
Magnificent Bellingham and magnificent Pickford.
Edward Rogers
125 Posted 06/07/2026 at 04:19:03
125 Posted 06/07/2026 at 04:19:03
Henderson booked & injured in a game in which he played no part, must be some sort of record?
Darren Hind
126 Posted 06/07/2026 at 04:21:12
126 Posted 06/07/2026 at 04:21:12
Jordan Henderson getting stretchered off after falling over the advertisement board.
The gormless twat managed to get himself booked from the sidelines as well
The gormless twat managed to get himself booked from the sidelines as well
Paul Griffiths
127 Posted 06/07/2026 at 04:27:23
127 Posted 06/07/2026 at 04:27:23
I can't see England losing to Norway. Tonight was the match more likely to be lost. Likelihood of an Argentina semi-final and France/Spain semi?
What a gormless twat Darren.
Get some zzzzzzz mate,
What a gormless twat Darren.
Get some zzzzzzz mate,
Si Cooper
128 Posted 06/07/2026 at 04:48:57
128 Posted 06/07/2026 at 04:48:57
That was no good for the blood pressure!
Battling performance with smatterings of real class. Saka looks a shadow of what he can be when full of confidence but put kept it simple and put in a brilliant cross for the first goal.
Quansah’s technique for the sending off was diabolical for what should have been a pretty routine sliding challenge.
Thought JP was trying to coax Jimenez into going the way he did for the penalty but then gave himself too much ground to make up. Glad he’s getting so much support from the pundits for this game.
To go all the way is going to require a lot more 100% full blooded effort as the route is looking to be exceptionally difficult. This squad looks like it might have enough with the required mentality to make that happen.
Battling performance with smatterings of real class. Saka looks a shadow of what he can be when full of confidence but put kept it simple and put in a brilliant cross for the first goal.
Quansah’s technique for the sending off was diabolical for what should have been a pretty routine sliding challenge.
Thought JP was trying to coax Jimenez into going the way he did for the penalty but then gave himself too much ground to make up. Glad he’s getting so much support from the pundits for this game.
To go all the way is going to require a lot more 100% full blooded effort as the route is looking to be exceptionally difficult. This squad looks like it might have enough with the required mentality to make that happen.
Paul Kossoff
129 Posted 06/07/2026 at 05:09:54
129 Posted 06/07/2026 at 05:09:54
Quansah:
Ooh I can't kick wi me weaker foot. I'll just tap it there. Ohh who are we playing? Are they in green? Ohh he bit that a bit ard, no need for that. I'll get me one back, take that! Who me ref, red card, what for? I'll go and stand next to J H, I like him.
Ooh I can't kick wi me weaker foot. I'll just tap it there. Ohh who are we playing? Are they in green? Ohh he bit that a bit ard, no need for that. I'll get me one back, take that! Who me ref, red card, what for? I'll go and stand next to J H, I like him.
Dale Self
130 Posted 06/07/2026 at 05:20:31
130 Posted 06/07/2026 at 05:20:31
I like how Tuchel looked all composed and calm, then a call went against late and he immediately went completely ballistic, arms waiving and dagger eyes.
Starting to like that guy.
Starting to like that guy.
Ian Bennett
131 Posted 06/07/2026 at 06:55:20
131 Posted 06/07/2026 at 06:55:20
Only watched the highlights.
Pleased they've won, and it looks like Pickford had a very good game.
Pleased they've won, and it looks like Pickford had a very good game.
John Collins
132 Posted 06/07/2026 at 08:42:28
132 Posted 06/07/2026 at 08:42:28
The lifting of the ban is indicative of the corruption rife at FIFA.
I hope Belgium knock them out next round
I hope Belgium knock them out next round
Phil Roberts
133 Posted 06/07/2026 at 08:50:03
133 Posted 06/07/2026 at 08:50:03
Liverpool tried to lose us the game
Everton made sure we won it.
Everton made sure we won it.
Paul Griffiths
134 Posted 06/07/2026 at 09:05:12
134 Posted 06/07/2026 at 09:05:12
Agree John mate 132. I do too.
John Collins
135 Posted 06/07/2026 at 09:23:26
135 Posted 06/07/2026 at 09:23:26
If they do Paul, do you reckon the Donald will accept it in good grace.
Neither do I.
Neither do I.
Paul Griffiths
136 Posted 06/07/2026 at 10:04:09
136 Posted 06/07/2026 at 10:04:09
Phone call to the bald Swiss Qatar cunt, John, mate.
Tony Abrahams
137 Posted 06/07/2026 at 10:29:06
137 Posted 06/07/2026 at 10:29:06
I want the USA to beat Belgium and I want to see a bit of consistency with FIFA. I don't think the England player deserved to get a red card.
I know it's subjective but it won't be long before I totally give up on a game that has always been in my blood because the game has now been tampered with way too much.
I know it's subjective but it won't be long before I totally give up on a game that has always been in my blood because the game has now been tampered with way too much.
Les Callan
138 Posted 06/07/2026 at 10:47:18
138 Posted 06/07/2026 at 10:47:18
Shouldn't we ask for Quansah's suspension to be suspended?
Bill Fairfield
139 Posted 06/07/2026 at 10:47:23
139 Posted 06/07/2026 at 10:47:23
The World Cup is corrupt. Belgium will have no chance tonight. Trump and Infantino will see to that.
Raymond Fox
140 Posted 06/07/2026 at 10:53:19
140 Posted 06/07/2026 at 10:53:19
Well done England, I have to stop making predictions on football and stick to the horses.
I thought Mexico would win, having said that only because of the altitude which in fact didn't seem to bother England much.
I thought Mexico would win, having said that only because of the altitude which in fact didn't seem to bother England much.
Andy Meighan
141 Posted 06/07/2026 at 17:02:54
141 Posted 06/07/2026 at 17:02:54
Paul 57.
Yes the Harlech is still going, I pass it everyday on my way home from work.
How long for is anyone's guess but there always seems to be a few locals in there having a tipple.
One of our watering holes straight after every home games for many years.
Yes the Harlech is still going, I pass it everyday on my way home from work.
How long for is anyone's guess but there always seems to be a few locals in there having a tipple.
One of our watering holes straight after every home games for many years.
Andrew Clare
142 Posted 06/07/2026 at 17:06:11
142 Posted 06/07/2026 at 17:06:11
America has given us a lot - the movie industry, rock n’roll and the great American art- Jazz to name but a few. There are a lot of good and great people in America but unfortunately the current regime of Maga maniacs and their corrupt leader make me want Belgium to thrash them tonight. FIFA is again living up to its reputation as the most corrupt sporting body in the world by overturning the red card decision.
Dale Self
143 Posted 06/07/2026 at 17:30:58
143 Posted 06/07/2026 at 17:30:58
Les 138, a Labour MP has, in a rather cheeky way.
Simon Dalzell
144 Posted 06/07/2026 at 18:08:48
144 Posted 06/07/2026 at 18:08:48
Pickford had a very good game, but made a Balls of the Penalty
Paul Griffiths
145 Posted 06/07/2026 at 22:32:37
145 Posted 06/07/2026 at 22:32:37
Cheers Andy -141 - good to know and may its doors be always open. From a young lad County Road was always the artery stretching from the church (we got the bus to the flyover when kids or train to Bank Hall) to the Oak. Best of luck to everyone in that community.
Derek Thomas
146 Posted 06/07/2026 at 23:23:43
146 Posted 06/07/2026 at 23:23:43
Relatively early on I wrote that I was enjoying most, if not all of the games due to the lack of VAR involvement, asking was this lack of involvement due to, in these early rounds, the fact that 'nobody' had any real vested interest in the results due because they were only early group games while all the recently added 'new teams' got absorbed into the mix during the neverending group stages.
Now we're getting to the meat of the competition and the also rans have run...nobody mention Germany, Holland and Brazil...we have bent Infantino, batshit Crazy Trump sorting the red cards and Lo and Behold VAR is popping up again on a regular basis like its Everton playing in every game...and something must be done about them.
Any hint of favouritism and Belgium should do a Senegal.
Now we're getting to the meat of the competition and the also rans have run...nobody mention Germany, Holland and Brazil...we have bent Infantino, batshit Crazy Trump sorting the red cards and Lo and Behold VAR is popping up again on a regular basis like its Everton playing in every game...and something must be done about them.
Any hint of favouritism and Belgium should do a Senegal.
Bill Gall
147 Posted 07/07/2026 at 02:21:43
147 Posted 07/07/2026 at 02:21:43
Nice one USA, Belgium really did not need a hand. but all help is welcomed '
Bill Gall
148 Posted 07/07/2026 at 03:01:22
148 Posted 07/07/2026 at 03:01:22
Wonder how Trump will change that result, or will he admit that American footballers are not international standard
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1 Posted 05/07/2026 at 18:26:35
Under FIFA rules the US membership should be suspended due to Government interference.