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Anyone watching the England v France football match tonight?

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Netcurtainnelly · 18/07/2026 14:23

Are you watching England V France tonight?

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SoBoredOfSelfDoubtHowToGetOut · 19/07/2026 01:29

EvieBB · 19/07/2026 01:23

So that I could annoy you 😂

Ugh. Twattery.

SoBoredOfSelfDoubtHowToGetOut · 19/07/2026 01:30

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SoBoredOfSelfDoubtHowToGetOut · 19/07/2026 01:31

Grandmistress991 · 19/07/2026 01:12

Now its come on Spain !!! ⚽️ 🇪🇸

So looking forward to it!!

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DBSFstupid · 19/07/2026 01:31

AnAutumnCrow · 19/07/2026 00:18

Yes, wonderful stuff. And wonderful for the sport to see proper gameplay in the right way.

This match is exactly why it is called ' the beautiful game'. It really was that tonight. Fabulous and respectful.

EvieBB · 19/07/2026 01:32

SoBoredOfSelfDoubtHowToGetOut · 19/07/2026 01:29

Ugh. Twattery.

Chirst - you can't take a joke can you?

OP asked a legitimate question ffs.
I said 'no'.
Someone else said they couldn't understnad why anyone wouldn't like football.
I said I found it boring.
Legitimate answers.
I think footballers are ladyboys. Much prefer a rugby player...

RhannionKPSS · 19/07/2026 01:35

Well done England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👏👏👏👏👏👏

DBSFstupid · 19/07/2026 01:36

SoBoredOfSelfDoubtHowToGetOut · 19/07/2026 01:02

Off you pop to beddybies dearie.

😂👏

LightandBreezy · 19/07/2026 01:40

@EvieBB well you didn't really succeed tbh, I just thought it was a bit pointless. Hope you had fun though?? Bit sad if that's how you get your kicks 😂😂😂

researchers3 · 19/07/2026 02:01

newmenewwhatever · 18/07/2026 14:51

No ! No point watching a match that the players are not even interested in and 3rd place means nothing in the World Cup.
its not the olympics !!

Your loss! It was an incredible match.

2026letsgo · 19/07/2026 02:03

I’m with @EvieBB . It is a boring game. The fact this was a better game because there was “no fouls or jeopardy” highlights the tedium of the others.
I can’t believe the extent players fake and overplay contact to get the other team penalised. If it was actually a decent game in itself, there wouldn’t be any need to cheat.

I think it’s an achievement coming third and beating a team who did so well in the group stages. So theres that. But it’s still a boring sport.

and as Englands “national sport” @EvieBB and I are free to comment whenever we like on footfall.

AnnoyedAsAllHeck · 19/07/2026 02:05

EvieBB · 19/07/2026 01:22

And you dearie :)
Off you pop
Not sure why you're being so patronising....people are allowed not to like things! 🙄

Yes, but USUALLY, if a topic is boring and they aren't interested, they keep their fingers quiet and read a different topic. They feel no need to put their two pence in.

Unless one wants to be a twat waffle that is....

You do you boo!

Admarl · 19/07/2026 02:15

It was a cracking game alright in the second half. And a high scoring game, which hardly ever happens at world cup. Loved that Bellingham let Saka take the penalty to get his hat-trick, figuring that he himself (Bellingham) had another goal in him maybe. Which he did! That's proper sportsmanship and team spirit.

I did feel for Deschamps though. His mother died a couple of weeks ago and the first half wasn't great from France, on top of their poor showing against Spain. He looked absolutely overtaken by anguish at the end.

TooBigForMyBoots · 19/07/2026 02:43

ShelleyCarpenter · 19/07/2026 01:20

Third best team in the world now!

I dont think Argentina counts anymore.
😏

ShelleyCarpenter · 19/07/2026 02:48

TooBigForMyBoots · 19/07/2026 02:43

I dont think Argentina counts anymore.
😏

I like your thinking

Gooseling · 19/07/2026 02:53

Wish we could have played like that against the Argies. Excited for tomorrow ¡Vamos España! 🇪🇸

Although I think the half-time “show” will completely ruin the momentum of the match. And will cringe like mad when old Donald gets up on the podium to present the winning team with the cup.

TheCurious0range · 19/07/2026 06:21

😴😴😴 back up need to get to the airport, completely worth it though, like staying up for the Mexico game was!

TheCurious0range · 19/07/2026 06:22

2026letsgo · 19/07/2026 02:03

I’m with @EvieBB . It is a boring game. The fact this was a better game because there was “no fouls or jeopardy” highlights the tedium of the others.
I can’t believe the extent players fake and overplay contact to get the other team penalised. If it was actually a decent game in itself, there wouldn’t be any need to cheat.

I think it’s an achievement coming third and beating a team who did so well in the group stages. So theres that. But it’s still a boring sport.

and as Englands “national sport” @EvieBB and I are free to comment whenever we like on footfall.

No jeopardy?! Did you watch the match? 4-0 up, back to 4-3 then a penalty and a cracker of a Bellingham goal in the last few minutes..... Hardly without jeopardy!

Redpaisley · 19/07/2026 06:34

Middlemarch123 · 19/07/2026 00:04

He isn’t, he’s amazing.

Yes, he is.

LightningTree · 19/07/2026 07:13

Wishing I had stayed up to watch now!

Starboy14 · 19/07/2026 07:15

A brilliant and enjoyable bit of football. Well done to England, a well deserved win. I'm Irish and would have loved to see England win the WC. I will be cheering on Spain later, the Argentinian players absolutely sicken me. I can't for the life of me understand how they get away with behaving as they do.

BreathtakingBellingham · 19/07/2026 07:31

Sensational game and saka was given his time to shine and rashford.
I thought France were going to give up ,Mbappe looked desperate in the first half. I wonder what Pep talk they were given at half time.
Then they fought back and we had a thrilling game.
And what a goodbye from Jude , utterly breathtaking that man.

ifonly4 · 19/07/2026 08:31

Wow, what a game. I know a comment was made about France being asleep in the first half, but they were running their legs off - just weren't there for eachtoher! Our goalie was brilliant in first half - there's a couple of shots that could easily have gone in and he on it and got there.

countrylife00 · 19/07/2026 08:36

2026letsgo · 19/07/2026 02:03

I’m with @EvieBB . It is a boring game. The fact this was a better game because there was “no fouls or jeopardy” highlights the tedium of the others.
I can’t believe the extent players fake and overplay contact to get the other team penalised. If it was actually a decent game in itself, there wouldn’t be any need to cheat.

I think it’s an achievement coming third and beating a team who did so well in the group stages. So theres that. But it’s still a boring sport.

and as Englands “national sport” @EvieBB and I are free to comment whenever we like on footfall.

That was the best game of the tournament. The second was Mexico / England,
I am delighted our win hurt you so much.
ENGLAND forever and ever. Always
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Myblueclematis · 19/07/2026 08:51

I watched only till half time and as they were 4-0 up, I thought they probably wouldn't be beaten.

Quite a surprise this morning to see the final score and how the game was being praised and one of the best of the tournament.

Well done England and to France, probably the two teams I've liked the best in the World Cup.

Go Spain, hoping you are the final winners and not Argentina.

CosyDenimShark · 19/07/2026 09:44

Absolutely brilliant game, best of the tournament by far.

So proud of the team but especially my Arsenal boys!

Looking forward to the final
Viva Espana!!