Something good is happening at this World Cup.
The Scots turned up. The English turned up. The Norwegians turned up. They sang their songs, got stuck in, and the Americans loved them for it. Glasgow and Boston are getting twinned off the back of it.
For 30 years we’ve been told to view the US as some sort of Great Satan — all imperialism and orange-man clichés. Not everyone buys it of course, but enough do.
And then Europeans actually go, and find a place that feels familiar. Makes sense to them. A bit richer, a bit further ahead, but recognisably ours. Settled by Europeans, still deeply European in its bones.
There’s a gathering-of-the-clans feeling to it. Old neighbours discovering they still like the same songs, the same drink, the same daft humour, and genuinely enjoying each other’s company.
None of it’s a surprise, really. It’s just been buried under so much politics that we forgot we were allowed to enjoy it.
Good to be reminded.
Nations who have scored 6 goals in a World Cup match since 1998:
Argentina 🇦🇷
Spain 🇪🇸
Germany 🇩🇪
Portugal 🇵🇹
England 🏴
Belgium 🇧🇪
CANADA 🇨🇦 🔥 🔥 🔥
Antonio Conte on Canada destroying Qatar 6-0 at the World Cup:
🗣️ “Let's be honest, this was not a football match for long periods. This was a statement. Canada didn't just beat Qatar they completely overwhelmed them in every area of the game.”
“When you score six goals at the World Cup, you are sending a message to every team watching. You are telling the tournament that you are not here to participate, you are here to compete.”
“What shocked me most was the intensity. At 3-0 they kept attacking. At 4-0 they kept attacking. At 5-0 they were still hungry. That mentality is dangerous.”
“Qatar looked like a team hoping the game would end. Canada looked like a team wishing they had another ninety minutes to score even more.”
“This result will make headlines because six goals at a World Cup is brutal, but the scoreline could have been even worse if Canada had shown any mercy.”
“People have been talking about the traditional football powers for weeks. Tonight Canada forced everyone to start talking about them.”
“And if I were one of the teams waiting to face Canada in the next round, I would not be sleeping comfortably after watching that performance.”
Granville is so packed I can’t walk the street with my bike due to Canada 🇨🇦 FIFA Fans. Cell phone connection is spotty due to so many. Once Canada Place exits this place is going to be NUTS! It’s only 4:45pm 😂
🚨🚨 وش الشيء الأخضر اللي كان يستخدمه ؟
🟢 جهاز استنشاق يسمّونه بـ ( الصافرة الخضراء ) فيه مادة دوائية يستنشقها اللاعب وتتحول لبخار وتدخل للرئة ومن ثم للدم وتستخدم في الإصابات القوية في الملاعب زي الكسور والخلع.
- مفعولها سريع .. ما تحتاج إبر
- اللاعب يبقى صاحي ويقدر يتكلم مع الأطباء
هذا المحتوى الخاص بكأس العالم برعاية ( شركة التعاونية للتأمين ): @Tawuniya
#FIFAWorldCup
Olha o rosto do Koné depois de notar que quebrou.
A ficha aos poucos caindo e percebendo que vai perder a única chance da sua carreira de jogar a maior competição do mundo em sua própria casa.
Acredito até que a dor nesse momento era o de menos. Que tristeza! ☹️
🚨 An automatic shuffler at the WSOP deals the exact same hand TWICE IN A ROW??? 🚨
A shocking turn of events, as reported by Dario Sammartino.
If the facts are as described, this has massive implications for game integrity.
Supposedly two Qatar flights inbound to Vancouver for the FIFA game today. Not sure the passengers will make it to the stadium but perhaps they are here to party afterwards. QAF1 is a 747-800, a biggie! Inbound from Paris.
@BCNewsAddict@bobmackin
Vancouver won't feel like this forever.
Whether you're a soccer fan or not, don't let this FIFA World Cup pass you by.
Moments when Vancouver feels like this don't come around often.
Once every generation. ⚽🇨🇦 #FIFAWorldCup#WeAre26#WeAreVancouver
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@sportsrage It is stressful - I was taking my dad and was like this better work as we were walking in - he had come in just for the game .. your good tho
@sportsrage Not sure there is one you just hold it up to that electronic ticket thing on way in and it will scan. I was worried too but it all worked. Definitely a new way to do things that is super lame.