FIFA World Cup 2026 - discussion etc

This is the first game I’ve properly watched, and I know it’s been done to death but… these ‘Hydration’ breaks are a joke. It’s room temperature in there!

It’s 100% a euphemism for commercial break.

As a Spurs fan I must root for a draw as I can’t bear the thought of either Kane or Modric being sad.

Sure, but it’s not just about the water, it’s the fatigue. I don’t like the commercial breaks, but the quality of play is better when they have fresher legs.

And a helluva goal by Croatia!

And 4 minutes later…guess I should have wished for world peace :stuck_out_tongue:

Which has never been an issue in football in 160 years before.

As a Bayern fan I like Kane, Perisic and Stanisic, plus I always like seeing Modric out there even though he played for so long for RMA.

Welp, 1-1.

Especially doesn’t make sense 22 minutes into the game.

And stamina is important anyway! A team should be rewarded for being in better shape.

That’s a phenomenal header by Kane.

Yer a wizard, Harry!

But how can Croatia’s defense leave him so unmarked?

Fatigue, after 22 minutes? Come on…

Yeah, that’s a head scratcher. It’s not like he shook a mark either, just nobody covering him.

Good, entertaining game. Let’s hope it ends 4-3 or 5-4.

When Kane came to Bayern I didn’t know much about him, but he’s been a joy to watch. Not just the scoring, but how much he likes link-up play.

Wow, what a first half!

Might be off.

Exactly what I was going to say!