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Cape Verde drew against Spain and were level with Argentina after 90 minutes. Their results seem even more impressive now.

France didn't look like individuals in previous matches though. To me, they were tactically beaten and maybe suffered from overconfidence or arrogance. From a Deschamps team that's been in the last four in five of the last six major tournaments, that's particularly galling.

Surprised how poor France were - or maybe how easily Spain nullified them. They just stood off France in the final third and the French just didn't have any different game plan. Very disappointed with Deschamps.

At least we recouped Musa's fee. Slimani's record looks stellar when compared to most if not all our other striker incomings since Vardy.

I'm sure the England fans were completely innocent and didn't give him turd all game if anything, he proved how 'well' he acclimatised to Leeds/English fan culture. He should be heralded by the English fans, not derided

Yeah, England are favourites. But Rice needs to be fit. If he isn't then I see it as a 50/50. I was surprised by how Norway more than matched England. Conversely, Argentina have not looked great at all and judging by the theme this WC of the better teams progressing, I think they will come up short against England.

It's telling that the favourites all go through the gauntlet to this stage, even when game have been quite finely balanced. They're winning the fine margins, except for France and maybe Spain who've just clearly been the best sides in their respecive games.

Congrats England. Commiserations Norway. Was a decent game, that I think Norway edged. Ultimately it's a simple mistake that cost them the game. I would be very surprised if Patrik Berg stays at Bodø however. He's been excellent for them.

Bellingham dives and gets a foul. Cheap.

Guehi has been really good

Senne Lammens vibes. Terrible that it should be decided by such a basic mistake. Nyland just made two saves prior to the goal

Bro, this is Norway, Yeah? You can have NO excuses.

I think it's about time Norway get the credit they deserve. Brazil were largely ridiculed for admitting they couldn't get the ball off the Norwegians. How this is an average Brazil side yada yada. Berge, Berg and Ødegaard are making Rice, Anderson and Bellingham look a bit ordinary to be honest.

Norway the better side over 90. They will be kicking themselves if they lose this. Biggest contributions from the two main men is being responsible for a goal conceded and a goal chalked off. Funny game.

Draw after 90. I fear it'll be a penalty shoot out, which England will win. Heia Norge!!!

Spain never looked comfortable once Belgium were actually in their third. If it wasn't for a spectacular clearance by Laporte that almost certainly prevented an equaliser at the end, then Spain would've needed extra time. De Ketelaere had the better of their defence in general with mainly his own control letting him down on more than one occasion. They couldn't contain Doku very well either. Simon was constantly wandering about, looking very rash. Olise, Dembele and Mbappé will be wetting their lips on this display.

No chance the Balogun case will have any bearing on Infantino being re-elected. He'll be here for another decade, for sure. When you look at all the other brazenly corrupt things FiFA do, it's not an overturned suspension that will tip the scales. CR7 got similar treatment prior to the tournament and look how little noise that made. Basically UEFA are happy to have their members well-represented and they don't want to pass up the chance for more exposure to European players in the US for example.

Salenko. Amokachi. Inamoto. Mustapha Hadji. Khumalo. Asamoah Gyan. Milan Jovanovic.

You've just given them a 30 % chance to lose, which is quite significant.

They looked surprisingly good going forward. Caused Spain lots of problems. Doku was a real terrier although his final product was lacking. De Ketelaere was isolated but did so so well. Trossard was disappointing.

It was very much evitable. For all their pressure they hardly threatened a goal.

Uhhhh....

Unfortunate with injuries to Tielemans and Courtois. And Onana.

I'm glad Belgium have give Spain a good game. They will go out with their heads held high.

Didn't think Courtois was at fault for the first. But that is a terrible mistake by Lammens. Did the Spaniards lather soap on their gloves?