Hecko Flores

Journalist @dw_sports 🇲🇽🇩🇪

[Hecko Flores @hecko90]

A thunderstorm here in Dortmund has so far suspended the match between Germany and Denmark around the 34th minute. ⛈️

#GERDEN #EURO2024

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They’ve done it! The stadium roars as Cabo Verde qualify to the knockouts in their very first World Cup participation.

FT 🇨🇻 0-0 🇸🇦

#CPVKSA

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Just under 500 seats short of the stadium's listed capacity (68,777)

Tickets for this match were among the World Cup's cheapest at the start of the tournament. After Cabo Verde's heroics, the price increased exponentially, north of $700 each. 🇨🇻🇸🇦

#CPVKSA

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Goal update from Spain vs. Uruguay is announced and the stadium erupts.

The Houston crowd largely rooting for Cabo Verde.

#CPVKSA

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Cape Verde have been the surprise at this World Cup earning draws vs. Spain and Uruguay.

Fans in Houston believe they can pull another upset vs. Saudi Arabia. 🇨🇻🇸🇦

#CPVKSA

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Japan are through to the knockouts as they finish second in Group F. 🇯🇵

The players thank the fans from their outstanding support, loud from the first minute.

#JPNSWE

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Another World Cup game, another stadium loudly booing FIFA's hydration break.

#JPNSWE

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Dallas royalty in the house! 🏀

Dirk Nowitzki rocking a Sweden shirt. It appears he’s obscured the brand's logo though.

#JPNSWE

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Today's office: Japan vs. Sweden. 🇯🇵🇸🇪

Pretty even in terms of support but it seems more neutrals sporting Japan's colors in Dallas.

#JAPSWE

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No surprises here. A sold-out stadium here in Dallas.

Many supporters willing to pay top dollar to witness Messi and Argentina.

#ARGAUT

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Lionel Messi breaks the record for most World Cup goals with 17.

The Argentinian has surpassed Germany's Miroslav Klose, who played in four editions of the tournament. Messi's record comes as he's playing his sixth World Cup.

#ARGAUT

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Boos and whistles once again as FIFA's "hydration break" stops play.

It might be 35°C here in Dallas but with full air conditioning and a retractable roof, the temperature inside the stadium is kept around 21°C to 23°C so little need for it.

#ARGAUT

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He's human after all. Lionel Messi misses from the spot. His third penalty miss in World Cups. 👀

The stadium goes silent as supporters will have to wait longer for the goal record to be broken.

#ARGAUT

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Argentina's anthem as loud as ever here in Dallas.

Just like at the last World Cup, you can already feel the home advantage. 🇦🇷🇦🇹

#ARGAUT

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Plenty of people without tickets gathering outside the stadium here in Dallas.

Some Argentina fans are STILL hoping for a miracle to see Lionel Messi make World Cup history vs. Austria.

#ARGAUT

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It wasn’t pretty and Korea made them suffer but the hosts earn their second victory to top their World Cup group.

Mexico players thank the crowd for their continuous support.

FT 🇲🇽 1-0 🇰🇷

#MEXKOR

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Not a sold-out match after all.

Just under 150 seats short of the stadium's listed capacity (45,664)

#MEXKOR

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Deafening noise here in Guadalajara as Mexico score after a mistake from the Korean goalkeeper.

🇲🇽 1-0 🇰🇷

#MEXKOR

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The home crowd is not amused by the 0-0 scoreline at halftime.

Korea with a long spell of possession in the last 10-15 minutes.

#MEXKOR

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Loud boos from the crowd as the game is stopped for FIFA's already infamous hydration break.

#MEXKOR

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This World Cup's high ticket prices have left some venues somewhat empty.

But you won’t have that problem in Guadalajara when hosts Mexico play. 🇲🇽

#MEXKOR