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re: World Cup Daily Thread - Thurs., June 18

Posted on 6/18/26 at 8:43 pm to
Posted by LSUMJ
BR
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Posted on 6/18/26 at 8:43 pm to
Weird neither team is wearing their primary kit
Posted by magildachunks
Member since Oct 2006
36023 posts
Posted on 6/18/26 at 8:43 pm to
Mexico defense is absolute shite.


They're going to be eliminated early in Knockout round
Posted by PillageUrVillage
Mordor
Member since Mar 2011
16121 posts
Posted on 6/18/26 at 8:43 pm to
They seem content to play keep away. Great patience. Hope it pays off for them.
Posted by Who_Dat_Tiger
Member since Nov 2015
25826 posts
Posted on 6/18/26 at 8:45 pm to
This was supposed to be match of the day

Cagiest half I’ve seen of the whole tournament
Posted by TideCPA
Member since Jan 2012
14162 posts
Posted on 6/18/26 at 8:46 pm to
Terrible stuff from a spectator standpoint.
Posted by magildachunks
Member since Oct 2006
36023 posts
Posted on 6/18/26 at 8:47 pm to
Mexico getting frustrated.


SK is making them have to play tactical ball. They aren't built for that.
Posted by magildachunks
Member since Oct 2006
36023 posts
Posted on 6/18/26 at 8:48 pm to
quote:

Terrible stuff from a spectator standpoint.



I'm enjoying this.

Posted by bamatrader
Member since May 2026
85 posts
Posted on 6/18/26 at 8:49 pm to
this has been a snoozer
Posted by Drewbie
tFlagship
Member since Jun 2012
66941 posts
Posted on 6/18/26 at 8:49 pm to
Korea is giving Mexico way too much respect.
Posted by sgallo3
Lake Charles
Member since Sep 2008
27550 posts
Posted on 6/18/26 at 8:51 pm to
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Korea is giving Mexico way too much respect.

Korea knows that scoring would mean they have to stay in Mexico for the knockout rounds. Understandable they look hesitant
Posted by RemouladeSawce
Uranus
Member since Sep 2008
18007 posts
Posted on 6/18/26 at 8:52 pm to
ZzzzzzzzzzzZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

These first 2 groups are total arse
Posted by castorinho
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Posted on 6/18/26 at 8:52 pm to
Only watched the last 15 minutes or so. The commentators blaminf S Korea for being boring and not taking chances, well the reason for that is because Mexico isn't taking any chances on defense, or even pressing. They're happy to pass it around and frustrate them and lull them to sleep until they make a mistake. They made one earlier on that run that was wide open and that guy didn't pull the trigger.
Posted by MOT
Member since Jul 2006
31159 posts
Posted on 6/18/26 at 8:53 pm to
It feels like they really grew into it as the half went on. Mexico can probably only score from some bullshite.
Posted by magildachunks
Member since Oct 2006
36023 posts
Posted on 6/18/26 at 8:58 pm to
SK exposing Mexico.

Mexicans are too scared to actually challenge possession. They are just hanging back a few yards, waiting to see where SK is passing it, then turn their attention to the new ball handler.

Nobody is crashing on the pass recipient, or trying to squeeze pass windows, or trying to cause the pass to be rushed.




SK is going to force a draw or possibly get a win and take the group if this keeps up.

Mexico needs to come out of half and set the tempo and force their style on the SKs.


Doubt they can. They're don't have the mental fortitude to match the SKs' patience and discipline.
Posted by magildachunks
Member since Oct 2006
36023 posts
Posted on 6/18/26 at 9:05 pm to
quote:

The commentators blaminf S Korea for being boring and not taking chances, well the reason for that is because Mexico isn't taking any chances on defense, or even pressing



Exactly.


SK is executing a game plan.


Mexico is too scared to challenge it.



Mexico is worried about losing and the Czechs learning how to beat them as well.



A draw gives them comfort to move on, a loss could result in not advancing.
Posted by Bigbens42
Trussvegas
Member since Nov 2013
20984 posts
Posted on 6/18/26 at 9:06 pm to
South Korea is forcing Mexico into playing a tactical game when they are absolutely not built for that.
Posted by drockw1
Member since Jun 2006
9348 posts
Posted on 6/18/26 at 9:07 pm to
Coming back from halftime they’re either at the bar or in the baño…
Posted by magildachunks
Member since Oct 2006
36023 posts
Posted on 6/18/26 at 9:10 pm to
quote:

South Korea is forcing Mexico into playing a tactical game when they are absolutely not built for that.



Yeah.


Maybe they don't care about playing tactical because English isn't their first language and they are confusing that word with testicle.
Posted by Bigbens42
Trussvegas
Member since Nov 2013
20984 posts
Posted on 6/18/26 at 9:11 pm to
A howler has made it interesting.
Posted by Dawgsontop34
Member since Jun 2014
46132 posts
Posted on 6/18/26 at 9:11 pm to
Disasterclass
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