Group I's General Discussion Thread

1-1

 

Great goal by Iraq.

 

Iraq just need to play smarter, not give Norway too much space.

 

I didn't expect Iraq would equalize against Norway.
I see so many surprises.

 

Sloppy error. You know who made them pay.

 

Ridiculous.

 

Iraq so close to the equalizer.

 

Iraq close again to scoring before halftime.

 

And the CB almost ties it up there.
HT

 

Iraq is more exciting than I expected.
I'm very impressed.

 

We are doing much much better than expected❤️

 

3-1

 

Erling Haaland you are absolutely incredible

 

SEN federation still owes bonuses to its players. Plus, SEN coach Pape Thiew is now owed 6 months' salary as SEN fed let his contract expire.

Adding insult to injury, players are receiving improper meals at their New Jersey base camp hotel. It turns out that SEN fed officials made several WC staff cuts, relative to 2025 AFCON: SEN head chef was barred from 2026 WC staff. Players are now ordering out their meals.

Despite receiving USD 10M from CAF as 2025 AFCON champions, SEN fed continues to nickel-and-dime its players and coach.

Where did that AFCON money go? According to SportNewsAfrica, just like in 2018 WC, SEN fed officials are burning through federation revenue on a massive delegation made up of their relatives and other parasites.

Next time you watch SEN play, try decoupling their 2025 AFCON champs image from 2026 WC play. Who can play well, while being stabbed in the back by their own federation?

These serious shortcomings stand in stark contrast to the meticulous preparation and management of the Africa Cup of Nations, leading one to wonder if the same logistics team was responsible for preparing the Lions' base camp, or if significant, hidden budget cuts were involved. Meanwhile, at the federal level, rigor appears to be applied selectively. While the players endure substandard support, it has been observed that certain members of the Federation are living a life of luxury. They brought their families and personal entourages en masse to the United States, creating an oversized and costly delegation... entirely at the expense of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF). These preferential treatments and backroom deals are reminiscent of the previous federal board's management during the 2018 World Cup in Russia.​

Original article, in French - https://sportnewsafrica.com/article...act-behind-the-scenes-of-the-lions-of-senegal

English translation - https://sportnewsafrica-com.transla...=fr&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=wapp

 

France-Iraq scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday here in Philadelphia. Thunderstorms forecast from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

 

Real talk…


…how many goals will Kylian score today?

 

There's his first.