They took away Egypt’s goal because of a foul on the other end. But when Argentina committed a foul and then scored, they didn’t review it. FIFA wants Messi to play, because they want money, so badly that VAR was in the tank. Just like the Ronaldo red card “suspension.” Corrupting our World Cup.

The World Cup has been all super fun and great, except where the Trump administration has gotten involved. Jesus today has been awful online. I don’t want to be a gatekeeper, but I’m tired of being lectured at about VAR protocols by people who haven’t watched a game before four weeks ago.

Vozinha gets the Golden Glove, but that was the save of the tournament.

A $3 @mta.info subway fare and some good Q train timing can buy you one hell of a view of the July 4th fireworks and the Brooklyn Bridge light show! Huge shoutout to the train operator for slow rolling over the Manhattan Bridge and the conductor for announcing it.

I dreamt this morning that it was Ian Darke telling us that It had Happened during a match. Fortunately I’ve shown no signs of being precognitive.

Oh boy, it’s Darren Fletcher. What “fact” will he share with us today? Oh look, the graphic misspelled “possession.” It’s the Darren Fletcher curse.

@brianphillips.lol my wife of three months told me that the USMNT is going to the Mariners tomorrow. I just sent her the Landon Donovan episode so she can understand what it was like.

I’m so tired of Zlatan and Beckham commercials. But at least they’ll go away when the World Cup is over. Will Ferrell will continue to be everywheee.

This is my position as well, and such common sense that I don’t understand why the soccer media establishment looks at only extreme it’s-all-bad positions.

More like Howard Fucknik, amirite? #fifa

An extra line of security in front of the Senegalese fans (left) but not the Belgium fans (right).

J F C Just when we thought it was over, Belgium ropes us back in again….

Tons of empty seats at the Belgium v Senegal game in Seattle. This is a fuckup by FIFA. And by the racist Donald Trump, who barred Senegalese from coming here.

Obed Vargas! clap clap clapclapclap 🇲🇽⚽️🇲🇽⚽️🇲🇽⚽️

What a colossal collective blunder by the Côte d’Ivoire defense.

Paraguay’s dark away jerseys are sweet.

I need It to Happen in the next 20 days. Before the World Cup final. And when It does Happen, they better not delay the World Cup, not a single match, because of it.

Christian Pulisic did a Trump dance goal celebration. Christian Pulisic is doing ads for Wells Fargo, a bank famous for defrauding its customers. Coincidence? I’m just asking questions.

That offside call was bullshit and does not hold up to scrutiny. Colombia scored, no matter how many Instagram followers Cristiano Ronaldo has.

The net favorability of Lionel Messi, worldwide, has never been and will never be lower than when Argentina plays Cape Verde.

I had coffee from the world’s largest coffee pot today. The World Cup is the best thing in the world.

New Zealand vs Egypt in soccer = halflings vs tomb kings in Blood Bowl #bloodbowl #spuriousanalogies

Played Drum Roll today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/86... #bggplay via @boardgamegeek.com Got one in between World Cup games

@anabnos.com maybe set an alarm for 10 months from now to check birth statistics in Curaçao and Cape Verde?

In three previous men’s World Cups, four third-place teams have advanced from the group stage. In each of those three (1986, 1990, 1994), exactly one of those four teams won its first elimination game (round of 16). Two of those went on to reach and lose the final — Argentina in ‘90, Italy in ‘94.

What is it with Atlantic island nations and goalkeepers? Trinidad, Cape Verde, Curaçao.

@brocktoon.bsky.social Disappointed in the lack of Arsenal Angst over Haavertz’s inAbility to score

Is Jacqui Oatley saying Colombia is top of Group F, or Group X, or pronouncing K like ‘ek’?

Hi. If someone tells you about their depression, anxiety, or even insomnia, try to avoid responding with obvious remedies that they have of course already tried. They’re suffering, not stupid. Also please avoid banal mental reframing efforts and quackery. Perhaps just listen kindly. Okay then.

THE COUNTER-ROO

Interesting to learn that Bosnia played in the 2012 World Cup. Learn something new every day. Thanks, Fox! #canbih

Korea’s goal is the best of the tournament so far.

Rep. Rick Larsen says in here that the referee was barred because of guilt by association, and that that was the right call. This is bullshit. That is not how we should operate.

wow imagine living with that fear while just going about your business. Harrowing stuff really when you think about it

The World Cup kicks off in 48 hours. I should be so excited. Instead I feel sick. Fuck this government and fuck everyone who voted for it.

Love how when I can’t log into StubHub, its customer care wants me to log in to seek help.

The World Cup “Stories from the Citites” series is so good. I love that they dip down and include part of each city’s history that have nothing to do with soccer, showing how each is unique. But boy howdy the soccer ball story from the Houston episode, that was a kick in the feels.

@valair.bsky.social I just read your April 29 piece on the game in Monterrey. It was amazing. I’m so glad you lived this, and so glad you wrote this.

Played Backgammon 3 times today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2397 #bggplay via @boardgamegeek.com

Played Azul Duel 2 times on 2026-05-30 boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43... #bggplay via @boardgamegeek.com My wife wanted to play again but I have things to do tonight!

🪼 Your tax dollars paid a scientist to squeeze jellyfish through cheesecloth. Osamu Shimomura processed tens of thousands on an NSF grant to understand why they glow. He found a protein that glowed green under UV light. Called it "green protein." Nobody cared. For decades.

Too many teams do shitty trophy lifts lately. PSG did it right. Not great, but right.

was composing a snide tweet about Arsenal and England and penalties when that save came

Arsenal playing for pens, but obviously England can’t play for pens. I have no idea what is going to happen in the World Cup.

The credit card ad with Juno Temple never mentioned karaoke. It is invalid.

@anabnos.com Union St. Gilloise represented

Played Azul Duel 3 times today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43... #bggplay via @boardgamegeek.com First plays on a new game

I heard (secondhand) that an Iranian who supports the war, because she hates the regime, says that protestors in Iran who are against the war “are not our people,” are paid, and are brought in from some unspecified “outside.” Hmm, sounds like something I’ve heard somewhere else.

Played Catan today boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/13 #bggplay via @boardgamegeek.com