World Cup 2018
Uniform match of the day
France 2:1 Australia
France's goals scored by Pogba and Griezmann.
France's goals scored by Pogba and Griezmann.
Argentina and Iceland tied 1:1 at half.
Aguero scoring at 19'. Iceland equalizes 4 minutes later.
Argentina absolutely dominating possession in the 1st half.
Aguero scoring at 19'. Iceland equalizes 4 minutes later.
Argentina absolutely dominating possession in the 1st half.
Argentina has been living in the Icelandic side, but still 1-1
Argentina 1:1 Iceland
Disappointing result for the Argentines. Iceland's supporters have to be thrilled by this result though.
Disappointing result for the Argentines. Iceland's supporters have to be thrilled by this result though.
Karma for maradona running his mouth
Peru 0:1 Denmark
Good effort by both sides. Shame to see either one lose though the Peruvians appeared to be the better side in spite of the result.
Was a little bit surprised the official didn't give Peru the opportunity to toss it in at the very end of extra time in the 2nd half.
Good effort by both sides. Shame to see either one lose though the Peruvians appeared to be the better side in spite of the result.
Was a little bit surprised the official didn't give Peru the opportunity to toss it in at the very end of extra time in the 2nd half.
bdutts
- Houston, Texas
Based on that second game: good luck with that
No kidding! In fact, they were the only team that didn’t score and yet they have 3 points. Enjoy it while they can.
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Croatia 2:0 Nigeria
Experience wins out over youth. Super Eagles weren't quite so super though it can be expected that there will be some growing pains for the youngest side in the tournament.
With Croatia getting the 3 points, is it possible that their match-up Thursday vs. Argentina is a must win for Messi's side?
Experience wins out over youth. Super Eagles weren't quite so super though it can be expected that there will be some growing pains for the youngest side in the tournament.
With Croatia getting the 3 points, is it possible that their match-up Thursday vs. Argentina is a must win for Messi's side?
Not necessarily, but a loss would be trouble.
Tomorrow's schedule has a couple marquee match-ups:
-Costa Rica vs. Serbia
-Germany vs. Mexico (Match of the day more than likely to some)
-Brazil vs. Switzerland (Match of the day based on FIFA rankings)
-Costa Rica vs. Serbia
-Germany vs. Mexico (Match of the day more than likely to some)
-Brazil vs. Switzerland (Match of the day based on FIFA rankings)
Today's scores:
Costa Rica 0:1 Serbia
Germany 0:1 Mexico
Brazil 1:1 Switzerland
Costa Rica 0:1 Serbia
Germany 0:1 Mexico
Brazil 1:1 Switzerland
This is a really wide-open tournament. Except for about a 30 minute period for Spain, none of the super-teams have looked as advertised.
You know who had a pretty routine win in which they looked like a sleeper contender? Croatia.
You know who had a pretty routine win in which they looked like a sleeper contender? Croatia.
Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
I am by no means a soccer fan, but I watched the second half of this game, and it was exciting. The whole underdog thing had me cheering hard for Iceland.
orangeroses07
- Centralia, IL
Harry Kane with 2 goals today for England as they survive Tunisia with a 2-1 win.
Other results:
Sweden 1:0 South Korea
Belgium 3:0 Panama
Belgium was my pick heading in, and against Panama they flexed their muscles. So much talent on that Belgium side.
Other results:
Sweden 1:0 South Korea
Belgium 3:0 Panama
Belgium was my pick heading in, and against Panama they flexed their muscles. So much talent on that Belgium side.
WTH! Belgium is about the size of CU, how the heck are they fielding good teams!?!?!?
Golden generations of talent pop up in strange places. Uruguay is less than a 3rd of the size of Belgium and they were in the semis of World Cup 2010 and won the 2011 Copa America. And what's left of their golden generation may make another deep run this year.
What Belgium and Uruguay have in common of course is being small countries smushed in between existing soccer powerhouses. Coaching, scouting, pro opportunities, training ideas and the like can all flow through their borders.
WTH! Belgium is about the size of CU, how the heck are they fielding good teams!?!?!?
2 words. Romelu Lukaku.
Peoria Illini
- Peoria, IL
Plus it's their sport. Kids play street soccer in those countries like USA kids play basketball. Also, having a smaller country, both in population and geographical, allows a more consistent national youth development program that helps identify possible players for the national program.
Peoria Illini
- Peoria, IL
He's good, but he's no Kevin de Bruyne!!!
I love watching that kid play.
KBLEE
- Montgomery, IL
Or Eden Hazard.
Lukaku is a bit overrated IMO. He's definitely not worth the £90 million ManU paid for him.
Peoria Illini
- Peoria, IL
He played well the other day, but with ManU, his first touch on the ball was putrid...
I guess guys with his physical attributes and capabilities can get away with having a crap touch on the ball, but good grief. Work at it!
Clearly this is the biggest story at the World Cup right now: http://www.espn.com/soccer/blog/the...unning-low-in-moscow-during-world-cup?src=com
But what about the vodka supply comrade
Croatia are good