World Cup Penalty Shootout Postcard

On the World Cup TV coverage, ref cam use has been excellent. As has been not having the close up crowds shots up on the stadium big screen so people don’t go straight waving at the camera.

A memorable night in Monterrey

More words from Iran’s federation to Mexico: “We will always be grateful to the great and generous people of Mexico, as well as to the Government of Mexico, for their hospitality and respect.”

Nu bai Tubarões

Great experience at the two games I was at in Guadalajara- still working out though how they cut that grass

My latest World Cup postcard

All eyes on Group H tonight - I’m covering the other game 👇

The Ken Gun Show 💪

Mexico City

‘So talk to us about your journey since you ruined all our World Cup hopes and dreams back in Ireland’ was the gist of my post-match question to Miroslav Koubek

I’m small minded and petty so delighted to see Czechia exit the tournament tonight. Did feel somewhat sorry for the sound lads from the Czech media I met though.

Match report from Guadalajara including post-game managerial reaction 🇨🇴 1 - 0 🇨🇩 www.extratime.com/articles/375...

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Monterrey #streetart

Hervé Renard

Serious Sicario vibes with the security escort for the team buses

Walked around to see ‘The Red Sun’ sculpture. Think it needs a lick of paint. www.extratime.com/articles/375...

What an amazing place to plonk the fan zone in - Mexico City went with the iconic Zócalo

Staying close to two stadiums including the largest bull Fighting stadium in the world

Worth staying up for but it has only just gone by 9pm here.

The cutting edge for Scotland at the Gillette Stadium in Boston was provided by John McGinn

1,000 New Yorkers won our lottery for affordable tickets to the World Cup. Today, we celebrated in the stands for the first NY/NJ game of the tournament. The beautiful game belongs to everyone.

Spoke with Aaron Greene about his teammate and neighbour Pico Lopes who is set to kick off his World Cup on Monday.

Did I set an alarm for 3am to get up and watch South Africa v I̶r̶e̶l̶a̶n̶d̶ Czechia while compiling this preview? Yes.

Spoke with Aaron Greene about his teammate and neighbour Pico Lopes who is set to kick off his World Cup on Monday.

Magnificent #cornerflag seats in Orlando

Sure it would have been boring if they had qualified direct. I’ll get a good few explainer articles out of that result now - starting with this one I suppose.

I am joined by @macdarabueller.bsky.social to discuss Victor Ozhiabvuna ahead of his January move to Arsenal open.spotify.com/episode/5EA3... podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/a...