If Germany and the Netherlands play against Sweden or Denmark, they beat them like they stole their country's budget. Yet, at the 2026 World Cup, both Germany and the Netherlands were knocked out within a few hours of each other.
I saw Kimmich's statement after the match. He said Germany struggled badly against teams that aren't world-class, as if Europe is full of world-class teams. Right now, France are the only European team I'd consider truly world-class.
I don't think I'd be wrong to say European international football is overrated. It's too easy to stat-pad against many of the opponents there.
Lionel Messi's road to the 2022 World Cup title:
Saudi Arabia
Mexico
Poland
Australia
Netherlands
Croatia
France
Cristiano Ronaldo's road in the 2022 World Cup:
Ghana
Uruguay
South Korea
Switzerland
Morocco
Fans forget that Messi had a significantly tougher path than Ronaldo, "but FIFA is always making it easy for Messi"
🚨🏟️ Bournemouth are getting their stadium ready for Europa League football! ✅
They have to upgrade their stadium in order for it to be accepted by UEFA. 🏗️
🚨 Heinz have pulled off a marketing masterclass. 🤯
FIFA World Cup stadiums are serving Heinz condiments, but because Heinz aren't an official tournament sponsor, every bottle has been covered up with black tape.
Instead of hiding from it, Heinz turned it into a campaign. The brand embraced the blackout, launched content around the taped-up bottles, and even sparked a viral exchange with Levi's.
What started as a sponsorship restriction has become one of the most talked-about marketing wins of the World Cup. 🎯🌎
Remember that Julian Alvarez completed football in less than two years 🤯
🏆 Copa Libertadores Champion
🏆 World Cup winner
🏆 Copa America Champion
🏆 Premier League Champion
🏆 Champions League winner
🏆 Club World Cup Champion
The only footballer in history to wear these six Champions patches by the age of 23 👏