PF World Cup Chat 2026

[berkeman]

Is anybody else noticing a difference in the England/Argentina game's passing and the passing done by Spain yesterday? The passing in the game right now looks soft and slow compared to Spain's passing yesterday. I was really impressed by how fast and strong Spain's passes were. Just "Bam! Bam! Bam!". The ball took way less time between players, IMO, even widely spaced players.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Is anybody else noticing a difference in the England/Argentina game's passing and the passing done by Spain yesterday? The passing in the game right now looks soft and slow compared to Spain's passing yesterday. I was really impressed by how fast and strong Spain's passes were. Just "Bam! Bam! Bam!". The ball took way less time between players, IMO, even widely spaced players.

Spain was masterclass yesterday. I feel England is a closer proxy to France and Argentina to Spain. But yeah, the passing yesterday by Spain was next level.

 

[javisot]

Spain vs Argentina in the final, as a Spaniard I obviously want Argentina to win.

 

[pinball1970]

Spain vs Argentina in the final, as a Spaniard I obviously want Argentina to win.

I think you can do it. Spain that is.

 

[pinball1970]

I am extremely disappointed, frustrated and deflated, I was just starting to believe.
I need a break from football for a bit.

 

[berkeman]

I am continually impressed by how amazing the best footballers' balance is. They are so strong and solid that it's amazing. After a goal they can have teammates run up behind them and jump on their shoulders and they don't even flinch! They keep their balance and keep running in celebration and don't even flinch if another 2-3 teammates jump on. That is incredible.

There are plenty of times during play that they decide to take a dive because an opposing player trips them or bumps them, but when they want to, they have amazingly strong balance and skill. Something I aspire to.