** World Cup 2026 - USA, Canada, Mexico Thread **
Saw no thread was active yet while it starts tomorrow so I'd gave it a go
No real time for an extensive write-up but lets
french kit is sharp af
come on senegal
I'll say that I feel like there's a bit more physicality being allowed by these refs than when I watch on Saturday mornings. Kind of feels similar to the difference in FIBA refs vs NBA refs where the latter usually adopt a bit of an anticipatory whistle compared to the former.
elite in manningcast mode with his kid lol
I admire Senegal's decision to play a high line but it feels like France is one long ball away from breaking this open.
oh that's a bad miss
LOOOOOL Jackson.
Cherki should really be on at half, but Deschamps is by far the worst manager in this thing so I'll pray we at least get him by the 60th.
You would not guess these are all elite players. Deschamps is truly a magician
I wonder if the $1m on Spain bro is trying to get his money back betting on France.
The names look nice on paper, but only 2 of the 4 attackers should be on b/c they're all wide players. On top of that, Mbappe is kinda washed, Dembele never found any form this season, and Doue is not starter material. Who knew that a 4-2-0-4 formation wouldn't work?
Mbappé and Kounde absolutely shitting the bed, rest is fine
what a stupid challenge either way
striker's challenge innit
If this is given as a penalty, Mane should call all the players to the dressing room
Spoiler
lol
it's the first time ever I see a ref going to the screen and having the balls to undermine his VAR colleagues - what a legend
great decision which i fully support but uhh thats a peno
Horrible beat for France...that Mbappe avoided his deserved yellow for a dive. Need every possibility that he's suspended for later matches.
Good call IMO.
This ref makes all the wrong decisions, but super confidently, I kind of like it
I'm pretty sure this ref has gotten about 30% of foul decisions correct. Points to the spot when he's trying to signal a goal kick lol.
