FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 - DISCUSSION AND WATCHALONG THREAD ⚽️. Part 2

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The other one is full

Neither do I but would like to see Japan progress.

Casemiro has scored and that's all I need. He's now injured and may go off. Looks like a groin strain.

The Brazilian manager has a look of Harry Redknapp about him - I keep thinking it is him 🤣

I'd forgotten as well. x

Oh it's a GOOOAAAL

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Feel for Japan. They really battled.

That's when it gets exciting, unless it's your own team!

Was hoping that Japan wouid win.

Me too. Though tbh I thought it would go to extra time and Brazil would nab it then.

I just saw that goal. Bad luck Japan. 🇯🇵

Same. Brazil are so clinical and talented.

Well England should beat DR Congo. Shouldn’t we?!

Is it the Japanese fans and players who are known for leaving the dressing rooms and the stadium meticulous?

Japan could equalise in extra time couldn’t they? prays

Seems most likely yes.

A team has to lose and Japan played well.

Germany v Paraguay next - i’m hoping for a Paraguayan victory

Yep, was at WC 98, watched the Japan/Jamaica match which was brilliant especially between the 2 sets of fans.

The Japanese fans stayed after the match to pick up the litter in the stadium.

Brazil edged it

On past matches Germany has won 1, Paraguay has won 1 and they have drawn 1

Anything could happen. An early Germany exit would be good.

Much better team in the 2nd half.

An early German exit is a good idea.
( you never know, but it looks doubtful)

Is this a new thing the knockouts or has it always been this way?

They have always had the knockout rounds.
It goes extra time ( 15 mins each side ) then penalties if it’s still a draw and not an outright winner by the end of extra time. If that makes any sense.