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Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Peacecore: 12:46pm On Jun 30

SonOfWords:
Netherlands being eliminated in the round of 32 and by an African team, is certainly not an outcome any football analyst or pundit would have imagined in this world cup, not even in this decade.

Truly mind-blowing stuff!

Same Morocco eliminated Portugal, a star studded team last edition

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Peacecore: 12:49pm On Jun 30

Senegal was terrible before their last game...remind me the other walai talai team they played in group stage grin

Samueltemi337:
So Norway was the only team they played?

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Samueltemi337(m): 12:50pm On Jun 30

Peacecore:
Senegal was terrible before their last game...remind me the other walai talai team they played in group stage

Keep using this one to lie to yourself till they win the trophy

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Peacecore: 12:51pm On Jun 30

Goo0dHardDick:
Is France a joke to you guys here?

Dude France is going to lift this world cup

Same thing you guys said last edition untill they jam Argentina grin

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by HeraldAgric01(m): 12:52pm On Jun 30

It's been a bitter pill watching this mundial without Super Eagles playing. I just imagine what the goal turn over of our front players (Osimhen, Ademola, onuachu, Adams etc) would have been. Its a shame that the process was mismanaged.
The next one will soon be upon us. I hope only fit and passionate players will represent us then (if we qualify).
Except our strikers, other players are often showboating, and doing big bois when on national duties. This has got to stop. This tournament has shown that performance no be by big name players (only France has been an exception so far). England, Belgium, Germany, Spain, and Brazil have struggled so far with their big name players.

Chelle should work hard to discover this talents and keep them together or else it'll be back to same story. This world cup pain sha

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Peacecore: 1:03pm On Jun 30

MrEgwim:
I easily detect Penaldo fans anytime i spot them.

Cape Varde to will Argentina?

No No No, TINUBU MUST GO

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Peacecore: 1:06pm On Jun 30

Samueltemi337:
Keep using this one to lie to yourself till they win the trophy

Na you dey lie to yourself because if dem ask u before whether Germany and Netherlands go comot dis early u for say never

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Samueltemi337(m): 1:07pm On Jun 30

Peacecore:
Na you dey lie to yourself because if dem ask u before whether Germany and Netherlands go comot dis early u for say never

Because na you be me na

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Peacecore: 1:17pm On Jun 30

sweetjohn:
Do you just call the almighty Brazilian team average? My guy stop watching football and start joining women to play tete. You have no business in football.

Brasil is the only team in the world that even her worst days still win trophies e.g 2002. They even qualify through playoff and then come and win the World Cup. No team in the world can. No matter how bad Brasil is beating them you will have to shit in your panties. This same Morroco played Brasil in this tournament. If they have added more ten min Brasil would have won even though Morroco is one of the best team in the world right now.

You haven't said anything yet rather you're just telling us history and "if" dependent probability. No one is talking about the Brazil of Ronaldinho, Pele or prime Neymar Jr but that of Vini Jr and Richarlison

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Angelfrost(m): 1:20pm On Jun 30

aniefiok2014:
Seriously more than not, I am rooting for Ivory Coast. I so much want them to move on, to keep climbing up.
I seriously hope they win their match against Norway this evening.
Til then

Norway will dismantle them if their defense fails to wake up...!

As for their attack, Diomande and Amad need to learn to keep this simple and moving, no room for all that nonsense showboating or trying to run rings around defenders... They should release and square up passes quickly.

Quick thinking and clinical passes within the box.

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Peacecore: 1:25pm On Jun 30

Samueltemi337:
Because na you be me na

Because na d eye wey you take dey see am be dat because Germany flog people 7-0 for their first match nah

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Samueltemi337(m): 1:31pm On Jun 30

Peacecore:
Because na d eye wey you take dey see am be dat because Germany flog people 7-0 for their first match nah

Show me where me and you discuss Germany before now

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Jayboiii: 2:01pm On Jun 30

Football these days don pass strength.. na mathematics now. If naija dey this world Cup we for too collect.

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Peacecore: 4:01pm On Jun 30

Samueltemi337:
Show me where me and you discuss Germany before now

Oga make we rest sha if France win am you quote me shikina

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Odewaleadesoye(op): 4:49pm On Jun 30

Three more Round of 16 spots up for grabs…

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Odewaleadesoye(op): 4:52pm On Jun 30

What a day of matches this will be!!!!

Ivory Coast vs Norway
France vs Sweden
Mexico vs Ecuador

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Tonnyray: 5:02pm On Jun 30

engrchykae:
black players are not good in penalty shootouts.
I have been observing it since 2020

Why is it that white coaches choose them to take penalties then?

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Tonnyray: 5:13pm On Jun 30

sweetjohn:
Do you just call the almighty Brazilian team average? My guy stop watching football and start joining women to play tete. You have no business in football.

Brasil is the only team in the world that even her worst days still win trophies e.g 2002. They even qualify through playoff and then come and win the World Cup. No team in the world can. No matter how bad Brasil is beating them you will have to shit in your panties. This same Morroco played Brasil in this tournament. If they have added more ten min Brasil would have won even though Morroco is one of the best team in the world right now.

Bro that was then and this is now.

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Tonnyray: 5:15pm On Jun 30

Zee454:
Almighty brasil wey Germany trash 7 - 1 in 2014? Sentiments aside, this brasil squad is average at best. Did you even watch their match against Morocco? wakeup, times have changed

You forgot to add that the humiliation was at home in Brazil o. grin

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by MaxWalter: 6:48pm On Jun 30

I'm really excited to see how the expanded format shakes things up! More teams mean more surprises, right? I'm rooting for the underdogs this time. Who's your dark horse pick?

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by 9JAMac10: 6:58pm On Jun 30

Count Ivory Coast gone already. Poor finishing always costs African teams

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by 9JAMac10: 7:04pm On Jun 30

African teams have always struggled with technical attributes in these tournaments, despite having the necessary dynamic and athletic qualities. Consider the opportunities they've had and compare them to this finish from Norway.

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by 9JAMac10: 7:06pm On Jun 30

Black African teams show so much stupid 'respect' against other international teams. It's pathetic.

That's why I like Morocco.

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by 9JAMac10: 7:08pm On Jun 30

SECOND HALF! Ivory Coast 0-1 Norway
46: BACK UNDER WAY! Norway restart the action in Dallas!

Big half this. Ivory Coast have never been in the knockout stages before. Norway have never won a World Cup knockout game.

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by ogaprime(m): 8:04pm On Jun 30

QuantAnalyst:
Is Ivory coast a joke to you?

Well, they tried but like I said earlier, out of 9 African countries, only 2 will qualify. Morocco and Egypt.

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Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by ogaprime(m): 8:10pm On Jun 30

jojothaiv:
You talk with certainty, well, let them win the round of 32 match first, it's one game at a time not two and you can only beat the team that's placed before you not the team that's not pitched against you.

One match at a time.

If Brazil like, make them sleep on top bike.

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Odewaleadesoye(op): 8:28pm On Jun 30

Ivory Coast Eliminated as Norway Book Round of 16 Ticket

Norway are through to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in the Round of 32. They will now face Brazil in the next round.

Goalscorers:
Norway - Antonio Nusa (39')
Ivory Coast - Amad Diallo (74')
Norway - Erling Haaland (86') – the match winner

Congratulations to Norway on a hard fought victory and best wishes as they continue their World Cup journey.

A huge round of applause to Ivory Coast for an inspiring tournament. They fought with passion, represented Africa proudly, and bowed out with their heads held high. Better days lie ahead for the Elephants.

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by 9JAMac10: 8:31pm On Jun 30

A large group of Mexico fans reportedly gathered outside Ecuador’s team hotel overnight, making noise to keep players awake ahead of the match.latin American soccer war unloading

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