I don't know anything about soccer, so forgive me for my ignorance, but how is it humanly possible for Cape Verde to assemble a team that can prevent Spain from scoring a goal?
@MaxiG277@onthesportmedia@AriWasserman Also, a notable proportion of these "goals" are lame penalty shots where the goalie has barely a chance to stop the shot. The goalies must guess a side and often jump to the side opposite of where the ball is shot. Pretty lame!
@MaxiG277@onthesportmedia@AriWasserman Too bad Germany didn't curb stomp Curaçao 20-1 to bump your cute "average" even higher! Cool competition. Median a better measure than average for this precise reason 🤡
@Rickyaub18@heis_fede They’re actually tied against Colombia now. Colombia actually also has a positive record against Mexico in official matches. Furthermore, Mexico has a negative record (-7) against Colombia over the last 20 years, considering that most of Mexico’s wins came before the 1990s.
@heis_fede The southamerican teams have ALWAYS been shit
its only argentina and brazil who exists down there.
When a country like Mexico has a positive record vs ALL but those 2, it says ALOT
This might be one of the least competitive World Cups in history
Portugal might just carry Ronaldo to the trophy and we'll all just sit and watch.
Argentina and France need to step up.
I know very little about Cape Verde, but they topped their CAF group over Cameroon and generally look pretty difficult to beat.
Good opener for Spain, imo.
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🚨 Joint-statement from Cape Verde, Curaçao, Uzbekistan, Congo, Haiti, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa and Côte d’Ivoire expressing their “profound disappointment” following the recent comments made by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin arguing the expanded World Cup will create “uninteresting” games.
“We respectfully but firmly reject these comments.
“For our countries, there is no such thing as an unimportant World Cup match.
“For Cape Verde, Curaçao and Uzbekistan, qualification for the FIFA World Cup represents a historic achievement and the realization of a dream shared by generations.
“For nations such as Congo and Haiti, returning to football’s biggest stage after a long absence carries a special meaning for millions of supporters who have waited years, and in some cases decades, for this moment.
“To suggest that these matches are somehow less important is deeply disappointing and fails to recognize the efforts, sacrifices and aspirations of players, coaches, clubs, football leaders and supporters across the world.
“Behind every qualification stand years of work and investment. Behind every national team stand entire communities and millions of people who see football as a source of pride, hope and unity.
“Football does not belong to a select group of nations. Its strength comes from its universality. The FIFA World Cup is the world’s greatest football competition precisely because it brings together different cultures, different histories and different football journeys.
“For many countries, participation in the FIFA World Cup is not only a sporting achievement. It is a moment that inspires a generation, accelerates football development and creates memories that last a lifetime.
“We believe that every nation that qualifies deserves respect. Every team has earned its place on merit. Every supporter has the right to dream. Every match carries meaning for millions of people around the world.
“We therefore reject the UEFA President’s comments and reaffirm our belief that the growth of football must continue to create opportunities, inspire new generations and strengthen the truly global nature of our game.
“Every team qualified on merit.
“Every match matters.”
@samversiontwo@PKRJED A one off for Brazil. They despatched quality teams to get to the semi final in the first place.
Everyone has 3 points against Curacao, we all know what will happen, it’s a training game effectively
Might as well include all international teams & take 6 months to complete WC
This is supposed to be the World Cup & you are getting 6-1 score lines on opening week
Curacao should not be at the World Cup. Who does this game benefit? Pointless test for Germany & embarrassing for Curacao
@martvibes@Common_SensePod@JacobsBen The difference here is that Brazil vs. Germany was a top billing, and Germany had to show up, no mistakes. With an electrifying start, Brazil merely gave up and embarrassed themselves.
7-1 the other day, Germany didn't need to get out of 2nd gear.