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I wouldnt say that.

Also, they didnt end up in the final because they had France before which had better players.

Also, rarely best coaches are working for the National Teams. At least nowadays. So, almost every nation has an average coach.

Very true France were a very good team. There were so many better options for Belgium though, and a better choice would've seen them actually reach their potential. They may not have players this good again for a long time

True. Tough for a small population country.

I was talking about that running style, he looked like an idiot, especially after the end. Unnecessary. Plus he wasn't uninvolved at Japan's first goal, but anyways. Also I would almost forgot about Sule. Holding Japan onside not at open-play but from a set piece and about 3 metres (!) could be a reason to charge him for high treason.

I was glad Canada justified my expectations not to be an easy outsider. However it became soon clear that they wouldn't score even if they played all night long. There's pressure to score nation's first goal. I'll bet that will happen through a deflection.

Come on... Pellistri out and Arrascaeta in please!!

The gap between both is huge

I'd rather have Canobbio open wide by the right. Not a good match by Uruguay. Godin was ok, and Valverde almost scored a cracker.

GOAT - in terms of diving and penalties. He cries, penalty is awarded instantly. But its a record that suits him: scored a goal at each world cup he played and yet he'll never touch the trophy.
Those refs are even worse than Qatar itself..
Edit: Surprised to see Serbia starting without Kostic on the left. I mean leaving out Vlahovic makes sense (you can still switch to two CFs when needed but have more midfield control at the start) but Kostic surely can't be weaker player than Mladenovic..

Kostić was injured, that's the reason. More precisely, he isn't fully recover yet.

Ok guys, two wins will make us forget Brazil.

If the mentality is right, and I believe this time it is - tonight you forget this game vs Brazil and focus only on getting 6 points.

Can't wait for the duel against Switzerland

Neymar is out, and so is Danilo. Gonna be an interesting WC.

Yep. Probably Rodrygo doing Neymar's role now.

The right back is a problem. Eder Militao or Daniel Alves, totally different options

USA outplayed us tonight. Gonna be a really tough final game against Wales.

Koundé can call himself lucky to still be on the pitch - Ribéry was sent off for a similar tackle against Lyon in 2010 and missed the CL final because of that. Fantastic defending of Theo and Upa so far, especially the latter proves why he's starting CB for both club and country now.

France broke the curse.