** 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
I'm accepting this as apology for Koman Coulibaly's decision in 2010 to rob Mo Edu of his goal vs Slovenia. We're still owed compensation for Torsten Frings's handball so good to see us getting back toward even.
Spoiler
The karma outcome is that we probably lose Monday night in horrific fasion
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I've watched and read my fair share of documentaries on corruption at FIFA but I couldn't believe the news - honestly did not think they'd be capable of that
Part of me wants to smash them tomorrow but the other part can't hope for a fairly ref'd game tomorrow either
and I suppose all those saying it's not a red are not regular football watchers because these have always been consistently given as red once VAR'd (except Messi cause we can't suspend our superstar)
6 fewer CL throphies than Modric and you dont see him doing the chuck norris schtick
Belgium released a statement, they are mad and I don't blame them.
What they actually said was they are "astonished"
The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) is astonished by FIFA's decision to declare suspended United States player Folarin Balogun eligible to play in the USA–Belgium match on Monday,
In order to safeguard the legitimate rights of all participating teams and to protect the fundamental principles of fair play in our sport, both at this FIFA World Cup and at future editions of the tournament, the RBFA is investigating all potential options.”
lol, you're going to do absolutely nothing
look, the stars of the game like messi, rapenaldo, and the labald jorms of soccer are always gonna get special treatment. just the way it is
Haaland needs to embarrass Gabriel here. Failing that just boot the ball off his head or something.
Thats a pen
Jesus how do you not give that immediately? You're right there.
How did the ref not give that in real time lol
With var as a parachute theyve become afraid to make decisions i feel
Terrible pen, stupiemd runup
Stutter fully punished
lolllllll
Vini better take the next one
Why was my guy absolutely hyperventilating on the spot?
Why give in real time when you can give after?
Is VAR the same as hockey/football where its call on the field stands unless clear and uncontroversial?
Stutter step nonsense punished - if you're Brazil, you hate to see this
Spaces are quite big, this should be a fun one
