FIFA World Cup 2026 discussion and watchalong thread part 6

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Previous thread here. https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/world-cup-2026/5551650-fifa-world-cup-2026-discussion-and-watchalong-thread-part-5

Proper penalty that

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Yup.

Dunno why some do the Chicken Dance before taking a pen lately?

Noooo

Yes - no stuttering or fannying about

Fantastic work Spain 👏

I've a funny feeling there's going to be more penalties in this match. Soft penalty.

I missed the lead-up, was fetching snacks. Will do so again later if necessary!

The stuttering is to make the gk react, they go one way and the ball goes the other.

Early substitution for France. Spanish booking.

Except in this penalty they both went the same way.

There's a 19 year old playing in the semi finals of the world cup for Spain.

Shush.

At 19 I was working in Primark on a Saturday saving up to go to Magaluf 🙈

Sorry yes you're absolutely right 👍

What the heck was that goalie doing

France aren't playing like they have on other matches are they?
My friend is cursing in French right now.

That goalie was taking a risk!!

This first half has gone so quickly

This has been such a quick first half!

Didn’t recognize Usain Bolt

There's certainly going to be a huge amount of support in New York if Spain make it to the final. It'll be like a home match.

France deffo have the advantage now. How has only 1 goal been scored?!

It’s so irritating that this useless commentator can’t pronounce Didier Deschamps’ name correctly.

Deserved lead for Spain