Theyβve done it! The stadium roars as Cabo Verde qualify to the knockouts in their very first World Cup participation.
FT π¨π» 0-0 πΈπ¦
#CPVKSA
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. π¨π»πΈπ¦
#CPVKSA
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. π¨π»πΈπ¦
#CPVKSA
Japan are through to the knockouts as they finish second in Group F. π―π΅
The players thank the fans from their outstanding support, loud from the first minute.
#JPNSWE
Today's office: Japan vs. Sweden. π―π΅πΈπͺ
Pretty even in terms of support but it seems more neutrals sporting Japan's colors in Dallas.
#JAPSWE
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
Boos and whistles once again as FIFA's "hydration break" stops play.
It might be 35Β°C here in Dallas but with full air conditioning and a retractable roof, the temperature inside the stadium is kept around 21Β°C to 23Β°C so little need for it.
#ARGAUT
He's human after all. Lionel Messi misses from the spot. His third penalty miss in World Cups. π
The stadium goes silent as supporters will have to wait longer for the goal record to be broken.
#ARGAUT
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
It wasnβt 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 π²π½ 1-0 π°π·
#MEXKOR
This World Cup's high ticket prices have left some venues somewhat empty.
But you wonβt have that problem in Guadalajara when hosts Mexico play. π²π½
#MEXKOR