World Cup 2026

[Josquius]

Senegal are cursed aren't they.

[Grey Fox]

We were so close. So close.

I think it's warranted simply because FIFA rules already stop too many goals.

[Sheilbh]

Do you guys think that penalty for Belgium was warranted? I'm kinda torn.

Don't think it should have been given. I can see why it was - but feel like they've not been giving that type of penalty in this World Cup. And whenever VAR spends that much time to call the ref and then the ref takes ages reviewing it, I feel like they should err on not giving.

[Valmy]

Man...bad day for Africa.

[Sheilbh]

After 9 African teams get out of the group stages, four knocked out with goals after the 85th minute (in the case of Senegal multiple). Must be a bit gutting.

Still have Ghana, Algeria, Cabo Verde and Egypt to go though.

[Zoupa]

I was shocked to see Partey plays for Ghana. I thought he'd been arrested for rape? Was the case dropped or what's going on, english folks?

[Sheilbh]

I was shocked to see Partey plays for Ghana. I thought he'd been arrested for rape? Was the case dropped or what's going on, english folks?

The case has not been dropped. But following the initial charge, there were two new charges after the initial ones were brought which have now been conslidated into a single trial. He pleaded not guilty a few months ago and the trial is scheduled for January.

Arsenal continued to play him and his contract expired and he moved to Villareal. Canada refused a visa so he wasn't in the Ghana team for the game they played in Canada. He was able to play in the games in the US.

When Ghana played England, Djed Spence refused to shake his hand before the game.

Edit: And I feel like Spence can't just have been a Spurs thing - but it could have been. Either way I think good on him.

[jimmy olsen]

A red card for that!?

Bosnian have done worse and not gotten a yellow!

Absurd!

[Zoupa]

I was shocked to see Partey plays for Ghana. I thought he'd been arrested for rape? Was the case dropped or what's going on, english folks?

The case has not been dropped. But following the initial charge, there were two new charges after the initial ones were brought which have now been conslidated into a single trial. He pleaded not guilty a few months ago and the trial is scheduled for January.

Arsenal continued to play him and his contract expired and he moved to Villareal. Canada refused a visa so he wasn't in the Ghana team for the game they played in Canada. He was able to play in the games in the US.

When Ghana played England, Djed Spence refused to shake his hand before the game.

Edit: And I feel like Spence can't just have been a Spurs thing - but it could have been. Either way I think good on him.

Good on Spence. Googling it, I see Declan Rice gave him quite the hug. Presumption of innocence and all that but come on man.

[garbon]

Senegal are cursed aren't they.

Good. I recently learned Senegal is one of several African nations that has increased penalties for being gay this year. Ghana is one too so here's to hoping they get a swift exit soon.

[Norgy]

A red card for that!?

Bosnian have done worse and not gotten a yellow!

Absurd!

Compared to what referees have let slide, this seems like a harsh and wrong decision. More accidental than intentional in any way.