FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

[Armagh18]

Could say the same about all the top sides. Spain, Germany, Brazil and even France (Giroud?) lack a Kane, who hasn't scored yet.

Giroud doing rightly for France who have Mbappe anyway who is reliable for goals. Thought Morata was good last night

[Hound]

Could say the same about all the top sides. Spain, Germany, Brazil and even France (Giroud?) lack a Kane, who hasn't scored yet.

With Mpabbe there, I'd still probably pick France as having the best attack. Giroud is obviously limited but does his job, and they need Dembele to consistently pull his weight. Brazil and England next best, lots of options, lots of pace.

I thought Spain's workrate/intensity wasn't at Germany's level. Maybe that was because the game was more important to the Germans. I thought the Germans fully deserved the draw, but very lucky Japan didn't put them out of the tournament by beating Costa Rica. Japan really messed up and were very disappointing. Germany should hammer Costa Rica, will be interesting to see if Japan can get their act together, but expect Spain to have enough.

After the fantastic joyous scenes at the end of the Morocco-Belgium game, it's a real pity to the scenes in Brussels with young Moroccan hooligans running amok.

[Milltown Row2]

Could say the same about all the top sides. Spain, Germany, Brazil and even France (Giroud?) lack a Kane, who hasn't scored yet.

With Mpabbe there, I'd still probably pick France as having the best attack. Giroud is obviously limited but does his job, and they need Dembele to consistently pull his weight. Brazil and England next best, lots of options, lots of pace.

I thought Spain's workrate/intensity wasn't at Germany's level. Maybe that was because the game was more important to the Germans. I thought the Germans fully deserved the draw, but very lucky Japan didn't put them out of the tournament by beating Costa Rica. Japan really messed up and were very disappointing. Germany should hammer Costa Rica, will be interesting to see if Japan can get their act together, but expect Spain to have enough.

After the fantastic joyous scenes at the end of the Morocco-Belgium game, it's a real pity to the scenes in Brussels with young Moroccan hooligans running amok.

Felt Spain played a bit with the handbrake on tbh, thought they had a few extra gears to go too, the difference was Germany had to work their socks off

[Captain Scarlet]

In soccer and in football the defenders are all used to coming up against a certain type of player.
The big man on the square being served decent ball in both sports is not the norm.

[AustinPowers]

Let's hope Alan Shearer is packed off back to the studio - That was the worst co commentary stint I have ever heard.

You've never heard  Jermaine jenas then?! 

[imtommygunn]

Michael Owen on his best day wouldn't be as good (bad as it is) as that.

[Milltown Row2]

The time wasting from Cameroon is unreal...

Guy went down with an injury to his face and he wasn't even touched!!

You need bring that player to the screen and get him to explain his actions then book him

[Armagh18]

The time wasting from Cameroon is unreal...

Guy went down with an injury to his face and he wasn't even touched!!

You need bring that player to the screen and get him to explain his actions then book him

Anyone going down holding their face like that should be forced to stay off for 10 minutes for head injury assessment.

[seafoid]

3-3 , unbelievable, Jeff

[lurganblue]

The time wasting from Cameroon is unreal...

Guy went down with an injury to his face and he wasn't even touched!!

You need bring that player to the screen and get him to explain his actions then book him

Anyone going down holding their face like that should be forced to stay off for 10 minutes for head injury assessment.

I like that!

[Armagh18]

3-3 , unbelievable, Jeff

All the African/Arab nations seem to be really holding their own, bar Qatar all the weaker countries have given a decent account of themselves, I know Costa Rica were tanked by Spain but they followed up by beating Japan.

[seafoid]

Serbia were disappointing.

[seafoid]

3-3 , unbelievable, Jeff

All the African/Arab nations seem to be really holding their own, bar Qatar all the weaker countries have given a decent account of themselves, I know Costa Rica were tanked by Spain but they followed up by beating Japan.

2 nil to Ghana versus South Korea

[Gabriel_Hurl]

2-2 now

[oakleaflad]

3-3 , unbelievable, Jeff

All the African/Arab nations seem to be really holding their own, bar Qatar all the weaker countries have given a decent account of themselves, I know Costa Rica were tanked by Spain but they followed up by beating Japan.

Costa Rica have looked a poor side. Japan dominated that game in truth. Mentioned on commentary that their goal was their only shot on target in their opening 2 games.

It is good to see a more open World Cup though, the perceived weaker countries have caught up somewhat.