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Unfortunately, Morocco is the only African side that's truly world class.

 

My feelings are mixed. I don't feel Senegal were weak, but Belgium certainly were not strong either. It was an anomaly to witness how it actually unfolded.

 

The only time national anthems should be played is when everybody playing is doing to representing a nation, such as this or the Olympics.

I also appreciate it ho w it's pre-recorded song rather than a "talented artist"

Having said that FIFA will try to make things be more like the NFL.

 

Unfortunately, yes. FIFA is quite apparently trying to NFL-up the game more and more, which I hate.

I'm an NFL fan, but keep its culture and practices and the culture and practices of assoc football, totally separate.

 

NFL bullshit is creeping in everywhere. This fucking *clutch* expression is everywhere now.

 

The term "clutch" actually started in baseball, not American football. Over 100 years ago.

I digress. Yeah, FIFA is trying to copy the NFL model. I wish they'd fuckin stop.

 

No it's important to play the anthem to get people to stop rioting

 

Ok it's American

 

Why doesn't VAR give a yellow instead of just denying a penalty?

 

‘MericA!!

 

Luckily I don't consume as much American media like X so i'm not deluded into thinking Pulisic is on the same tier as other superstars in this tournament.

I will say he has made some good and some subtle plays that his teammates didn't pick up on. At least for now I do think he's the best player on the squad. I don't think European scouts paid attention when he was a kid because he was the tallest fastest guy on the field.

 

Go back to Mexico.

 

The entire Pochettino offense is give the ball to the British Balogun

 

Not likely to get there today but I'm going to predict a reaction if the U.S. ever lose a game on penalties in major event:

What a stupid way to decide a game!!! Can you imagine if the NBA finals were decided by free throws!?

 

Yuppp. You know them well.

 

Ooooooh Balogin str8 red

 

Red card for that.... wtf

 

And there goes the entire USA offense

 

Dirty brit balogun

 

He's your pigeon.

 

A week ago i saw some broadcast that had Alexi Lalas on it. He "stood out" in 94 because of his long hair and beard and nothing else.

Somehow he parlayed that into regularly being a football TV pundit ever since.

 

Hes a ingurlander, raised there his whole life

 

Trump is right….anti America? Red card… maybe fifa should be investigated…

 

This team has more offense than I thought, in my mind

 

The itches are toast

 

Fight fight fight…the WILL of the willing.

 

USA should beat Belgium, even without Balogun. Belgium were shiiiiiiite yesterday, and would have gone out if Senegal hadn't had a collective brainfart at the end.

 

Only North American side with no chance in the rd of 16 is Canada. Morocco should stomp them.

Mexico and US are live to make the quarters.

 

I'm pleased to see this. With Haaland embracing the home of the Cowboys, Norway are a lock to choke to Sunday.

But in all seriousness, dope ass pic.