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The Golden boot race is going to be very competitive and high scoring - almost be a record total I suspect.

Longest gap between the same player scoring in the same game maybe? Helped by some rank average defending.

First weather affected game of the tournament. The organisers will be hoping it’s a one off or there is a risk of more as conditions get hotter leading to these storms ?

That was great commitment and desire to finish for the second .

Article was updated I think.

One bit of Messi magic looks like being the difference . Austria not been a threat .

Could we see the first delayed game later on ? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cn4d7g5xxw8o

I think they all get seen as popular and the one to bring better times for a bit when elected but soon the negativity comes in and questions get asked about them and their future.

Bielsa wasn't that popular before the tournament and unless Uruguay get a result v Spain will probably get sacked. Ecuador's lack of goals have come back to bite.

Sounds like Salah made a strong impact .

Another crazy dramatic game and once again a fabulous performance/ result for Cape Verde .

Probably be a save now but talk about being clinical. From BBC: “Remarkably we have had four shots on target and four goals. No saves yet from either goalkeeper.”

Certainly won’t with the fans there . They hardly cheered Clark at all .

Won’t be them . It’s the host broadcaster . Belgium would probably take a point now then hope to beat NZ but certainly not been convincing at all again .

BBC have got a current ranking and potential games . https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/schedule#3rd

Sam Burns certainly on a charge . Just one behind now.

Stokes and Atkinson back in. They got written warning for basically being out too late but were blameless in what actually happened - I suspect had it been a footballer and not a rugby player involved we'd be hearing more about that incident. Baker and Rew dropped.

Just shows what an early goal does really. Settled Spain down and it was very comfortable.

Matt Henry presumably had a Sunday lunch arranged somewhere? Or England a pub afternoon..

Don't think there was one round under par . Must have been a nightmare to play Even the pros can struggle badly

Not a well know name passing away but Mark Hughes son who worked in football has died suddenly it seems . https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cm2j0x3zgego Obviously such tragic news for all the family . Condolences to them .

Tunisia didn’t strike me as the sort of team to lose 5-1 and 4-0 but they have. Well played Japan though. What will the Netherlands do to them ?!

Credit to him. Fantastic performance.

They seem to have a lot of control and authority in games . Also VAR has been quick.

Ecuador wlll be after a few goals to get 3rd place and go through at least .