Fifa World Cup 2026

[TheChamp]

This is the second time I'm not understanding this scenario. How is it a foul when the victim approaches from behind ?

You question is strange, why do you think the defender lunged like that? If the defender was in front, why was he unable to easily clear the ball?

I will tell you why to save time, he was beaten for pace, realising the attacker was on his way to goal, he had to lunge out like that, totally missed the ball and got the man.

But the bone of contention here is not about whether it's a penalty or not, the referee could have a different interpretation, although it's hard to see how, but still he is the man and could see things differently, the problem for me is that you have a big decision like that and no one thinks it's even worthy of a second look, I doubt you can look me in the eye and tell me there is nothing to see here.

 

[TheChamp]

I have watched it like 6 times including as it happened.

White and yellow are contesting the same ball, white was there first and yellow comes second.

I don't understand how people can say that yellow is being fouled.

But do you follow football or do you just watch it on big tournaments?

 

[DodgeThis]

I have watched it like 6 times including as it happened.

White and yellow are contesting the same ball, white was there first and yellow comes second.

I don't understand how people can say that yellow is being fouled.

I can see why the ref did not give it, and initially I agreed with him. But if VAR had reviewed it this was a penalty. They are not "contesting the same ball", the defender launches himself to impede the striker. It's clear on the extended clips.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2069670413471220097

 

[Fulcrum29]

I have watched it like 6 times including as it happened.

White and yellow are contesting the same ball, white was there first and yellow comes second.

I don't understand how people can say that yellow is being fouled.

You have watched it six times, and not once did you notice that white never intended to play the ball? First, but without touch?

 

[Nerfherder]

But do you follow football or do you just watch it on big tournaments?

I have said before i'm a casual. So I'm saying that I don't understand what the issue is here.

In other cases its been obvious and makes sense, I just don't see what people are making an issue about.
I understand why they would relook at it... I just don't see how this contact makes people want to question the entire tournament ?

Earlier on in that game two players jumped and bumped their heads... looks like exactly the same situation to me.

 

[FiestaST]

 

[Nerfherder]

You have watched it six times, and not once did you notice that white never intended to play the ball? First, but without touch?

Was white aimed at the player or at the ball ? Sure it was high... but is that the reason for it being controversial ?

So if he touches the ball first then the other guy is at fault ?

Man I thought rugby was a bit gay

 

[Fulcrum29]

Was white aimed at the player or at the ball ? Sure it was high... but is that the reason for it being controversial ?

So if he touches the ball first then the other guy is at fault ?

Man I thought rugby was a bit gay

He wasn't even on both of his feet. Even Wayne Rooney agrees.

World Cup 2026: Should Ghana have had penalty against England for Ezri Konsa tackle??

England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty?

www.bbc.com

BBC pundits watching the game were largely in agreement that Konsa and England were fortunate not to have been punished.

"I think that's a penalty," former Three Lions and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney said on BBC One.

"Konsa takes a huge risk. His feet are off the floor when he comes flying in and he gets the man, not the ball.

"That could easily have been given in my view."

Fellow former England international and ex-Manchester City defender Micah Richards added: "England were chasing the game, they were trying to score the goal but you still need that protection behind you.

"On another day, that could have been a penalty."

Also, in rugby, that would have been an obstruction (a deliberate foul). Gay for not knowing those rules.

 

[TheChamp]

I have said before i'm a casual.

I rest your honour, I could see something was very off with your question.

So I'm saying that I don't understand what the issue is here.

In other cases its been obvious and makes sense, I just don't see what people are making an issue about.
I understand why they would relook at it... I just don't see how this contact makes people want to question the entire tournament ?

Earlier on in that game two players jumped and bumped their heads... looks like exactly the same situation to me.

I will explain why I am questioning the whole tournament, football, just like any sport is played on rules, the consistency of applying the rules is what gives credibility, as soon as the application of rules is inconsistent, the whole tournament is not credible.

VAR was introduced to ensure the rules are applied consistently, realising the referee is only human, VAR is meant to assist by having the benefit of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th look.

The question is why was VAR not used to assist the referee, on both incidents? There is also a red card incident there, if that cannot be explained then we have a problem.

 

[Fulcrum29]

I rest your honour, I could see something was very off with your question.



I will explain why I am questioning the whole tournament, football, just like any sport is played on rules, the consistency of applying the rules is what gives credibility, as soon as the application of rules is inconsistent, the whole tournament is not credible.

VAR was introduced to ensure the rules are applied consistently, realising the referee is only human, VAR is meant to assist by having the benefit of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th look.

The question is why was VAR not used to assist the referee, on both incidents? There is also a red card incident there, if that cannot be explained then we have a problem.

I won't say that the decision is reflective of the whole tournament. Inconsistencies are everywhere, in every sports code. A decision was made by the match official, and that decision stands. Sadly it wasn't referred when it should have been referred, but I don't know those exact rules of FIFA.

If there is one thing of sports officiating that I can tell you, the referee tends to favour the team that is moving the game forward. That statistic highly favoured the England team. From a neutral point of view, I just think that the referee wanted to move the game forward without stoppage.

Sure, there is always some unfairness in refereeing, bias is a thing. Sometimes it is homeground advantage, sometimes it is grassroots advantage, and sometimes it is the choice of officiating. All FIFA can do now is take it under review, and deem whether the referee should, again, be involved in an England match during the tournament.

This incident happened in the box, it should have been referred, but that is just an opinion of mine.

 

[daveza]

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For the final I would go with France vs Argentina.

 

[ghaye]

FIFA is so corrupt that even Italy still have an outside chance!





/s

 

[TheChamp]

I won't say that the decision is reflective of the whole tournament. Inconsistencies are everywhere, in every sports code. A decision was made by the match official, and that decision stands. Sadly it wasn't referred when it should have been referred, but I don't know those exact rules of FIFA.

If there is one thing of sports officiating that I can tell you, the referee tends to favour the team that is moving the game forward. That statistic highly favoured the England team. From a neutral point of view, I just think that the referee wanted to move the game forward without stoppage.

Sure, there is always some unfairness in refereeing, bias is a thing. Sometimes it is homeground advantage, sometimes it is grassroots advantage, and sometimes it is the choice of officiating. All FIFA can do now is take it under review, and deem whether the referee should, again, be involved in an England match during the tournament.

This incident happened in the box, it should have been referred, but that is just an opinion of mine.

The question is why? I mean VAR officials have one job? Why would they think that's not a big deal?

That is what is haunting me.

 

[Fulcrum29]

The question is why? I mean VAR officials have one job? Why would they not think that's not a big deal?

That is what is haunting me.

Only FIFA can answer you on that one.

 

[Heisenborg]

Was white aimed at the player or at the ball ? Sure it was high... but is that the reason for it being controversial ?

So if he touches the ball first then the other guy is at fault ?

Man I thought rugby was a bit gay

He was in on goal, about to shoot. The defender took him out.

The end

 

[DodgeThis]

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Upsets happen, but both England and Argentina are much better than Portugal.

 

[DodgeThis]

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Argentina Wants 13,000 Parents Who Owe Child Support Banned From Attending FIFA World Cup 2026 Games

Argentinian officials reportedly gave the United States a list of 13,000 parents who currently owe child support in the country, asking that they be banned from attending World Cup 2026 events.

www.eonline.com

 

[theratman]

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Nailed it XD

 

[SHL]

 

[rietrot]

Here you go

https://twitter.com/x/status/2069670413471220097

Unnatural fall from the Ghana player even before he was touched. He starts dragging his right foot early and just collapse into contact.

100% not a penalty and a perfect example of VAR getting it correct.

Ghana player should have given another step to make the dive more believable.

This is how you fix soccer and stop these idiots from diving, the attacking player cannot just fall because someone touched him from behind.