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Honestly wish Mexico and Poland could have both gone out. But Poland in particular have been an absolute disgrace in all three matches.

I switched over to the Oz game late on but my god Denmark were bad. I don't understand why their entire gameplan involved deep crosses from the right back. Really weird to see considering just how good they were 18 months ago.

Interesting weak French line up. Could get very interesting if Tunisia could get a win.

Tbf if the groups are groups of three then I can understand the merit of some kind of bonus point system to keep it interesting.

He was the far the US midfielder I was most impressed with, definitely. Have no issue with him playing for the US though. I like that FIFA have relaxed their nationality rules considerably in recent decades tbh and allow players to switch relatively freely. Gives for much more depth in international football.

Not proving anything tbh, just saying the idea of how bad teams being argued retrospectively is not fullproof. They look bad because they were well beaten.

Statistically England's group was the most difficult with the only one with all four teams in the top 20

Yikes that's boring

Part of me wants to watch the Iran - US game instead, think it'll be a more interesting game.

Reckon if Oz/NZ got the World Cup I'd have to just go. Take a month off work. Could not be dealing with games in the middle of the night.

Just saw the point made that it's maybe a bit off to have a French referee in this game. 7 of the 11 Senegal players are born in France.

I think it's very weird having Netherlands Vs Qatar on ITV1 like.

The two pens Portugal have got in this tournament

League One

Gah, was hoping for a new ground.

Ghana with a chance to put Uruguay out would be a great storyline for the end of this group.

Couldn't agree with this less, to be honest. Although the last couple of days have definitely been a big improvement now that teams are needing to get results.

Brazil not scintillating but look really strong to me. Made pretty light work against two decent European teams without conceding a shot on goal.

He was out of the team in qualifying when not playing for us tbf. But yes - both Akanji and Elvedi are good defenders in their own right.

Second header was absolutely delightful. One of those ones that gets you off your seat early as you realise he's got the timing spot on. Looks like he should be in a K drama rather than up front at a World Cup though.

They scored two headed goals from crosses

Bento deserves stick for not trusting a player like Lee Kang-in from the start in a game you need to win. His passing is laser like.

The real Gs deserve today for sticking through the dross. Sumptuous day so far for the tournament GPG rate.

Hahahaha yesss

Get in. This game is nuts.