Ok thoughts on today
Wales vs Iran- That red card really fucked over (US fans) as a tie would have been really nice. It did mean that we had to beat Iran but Iran can kinda play for a draw to get through. But at least we aren't going into this game looking for help
US vs England- Would have taken this result before the game started. England should have blown us out but Southgate certainly knows how to take defeat out of the jaws of victory. Outside of the first 20 minutes, I don't think England did anything. Their attacking squad was completely neutered. Henderson came on and finally exposed the run that should have been made through the back line, Grealish was causing issues running at the second weakest position the US has (Zimmerman is the weakest then our RB is the second). Even Rashford was doing something when he came on. Why Foden and TAA weren't playing was beyond me. The outside backs had all day to do something but nothing came from it and there wasn't anything to be done. The US played way better than I thought and there were 2 really good chances from Pulisic and McKennie and hopefully they learn to score in the final game
Senegal vs Qatar- game Senegal should have won. Qatar was never going to do anything and South Africa can breathe a sigh of relief knowing they weren't the worst host nation anymore. Senegal were going to have to beat Ecuador on the final day to go through and this doesn't change that
Ecuador vs Netherlands- Great result for Ecuador. They go into the final game needing a draw to advance which means Senegal have to push and leave themselves venerable. Netherlands should have some worries going into the knock out stages but I can't imagine them losing to Qatar with a spot in the knockout stages on the line
