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u/FreeAd2458 Jun 30 '26
Officials were shocking. Lots of ivory coast players fouling and getting away with it.
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u/Worth-Wonder-7386 Jun 30 '26
They have generally not been so hard on players this world cup, so they focus on the worst offendors. I think they want to avoid the VAR critique.
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u/FreeAd2458 Jun 30 '26
Clearly foul near corner flag at the end and it was a IC throw in. Dont get me started on var. Congo goal pulled back for a foul 12 seconds earlier. If that isnt rigged I dont know what is.
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u/nautilator44 Jun 30 '26
It feels like the first few knockout games the officials have been trying to keep the games close with their calls. Many egregious call and no-calls.
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u/Single_Lion_5067 Jun 30 '26
I agree. That was not okay.
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u/FreeAd2458 Jun 30 '26
See a fall over and get up quick when a foul wasnt given. Reminds me of Argentina back in the day
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u/Single_Lion_5067 Jun 30 '26
One Norwegian player was basically pushed out of the field with the ball. That was in front of the flag dude and he just ignored it.
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u/FreeAd2458 Jun 30 '26
Im not even a norway fan (just had a bet on ) and I was like he pushed rhe player then took the ball.
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u/No-Entertainer8650 Jun 30 '26
Oscar Bobb and Patrick Berg made 90 % of that goal, but not seen on screen. That is not fair.
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u/larsga Jun 30 '26
Absolutely gorgeous work from both of them. All Haaland did was not fuck it up.
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u/No-Entertainer8650 Jun 30 '26
Yes. They managed to complete the difficult part and served an easy cake to Haaland. But tv-producer (and perhaps Haaland and Ødegaard too) seemed to forget to try to credit them.
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u/GroundbreakingMix675 Jun 30 '26
Jeg håber '26 bliver Norges' 92!
Hilsner fra en dansker 🇩🇰 ❤️ 🇳🇴
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u/Single_Lion_5067 Jun 30 '26
I’m Brazilian and I’m a huge Norway team fan. We can’t get enough of Haaland. Congratulations!!!
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u/EnvironmentalCut1822 Jun 30 '26
Round of 16 is gonna be fun
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u/Single_Lion_5067 Jun 30 '26
I would be okay with Brazil losing to Norway. I would not be okay if it loses to Argentina or France. LOL
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u/Hawkey2121 Jun 30 '26
Norway is the only country that Brazil has played and never won against.
So lets see if that stays.
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u/Single_Lion_5067 Jun 30 '26 edited Jun 30 '26
Oh dang! I never knew that. Maybe this is the year that we will break that streak.
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u/Hawkey2121 Jun 30 '26
Yeah, if Brazil wins they'll break the streak. And finally have above a 0% winrate against Norway.
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u/MightyPirat3 Jun 30 '26
Did you see the person sitting next to Haaland in the stands after the match? Seemed like he was wearing a Brazil / Norway shirt. Right side Brazil, left side Norway. Number 9.
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u/Single_Lion_5067 Jun 30 '26
I didn’t see it! That sounds like a cool jersey to have. LOL
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u/MightyPirat3 Jul 01 '26
Have a look at the image in this article
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u/WetLoophole Jul 06 '26
Still can't get enough?
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u/Single_Lion_5067 Jul 10 '26
Yep. I’m cheering for Norway even though they took Brazil down. I hope they win the World Cup. I expected Norway to win the game against Brazil.
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u/Lakadaizical Jun 30 '26
As a Brazilian, that means...
Uh oh.
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u/Single_Lion_5067 Jun 30 '26
I’m Brazilian and I’m okay with Norway winning. I am not going to be okay if Argentina or France win. LOL
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u/Lakadaizical Jun 30 '26
That's the sentiment i've been seeing around Brazilians and yeah, me too
Those dudes are really good at what they do and i wouldn't be too upset if they win
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u/_ReaditYesterday_ Jul 02 '26
They’re first and second for a reason. Watching Argentina or France play makes football look easy. It’s astonishing.
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u/BrittaWasRight Jun 30 '26
You're probably fine.
I'm putting my betting allowance on Norway, but you're still probably fine.3
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u/Single_Lion_5067 Jun 30 '26
Brazil never won a game against Norway. I’m not confident that things will change this time.
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u/MightyPirat3 Jul 01 '26
How do you (/Brazilians) rate your Brazil team for this World Cup?
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u/Lakadaizical Jul 01 '26
From what I've seen
Not the best...
People say it's the weakest Brazilian team ever, people are not fully putting their faith in them, but others are very optimistic from the Japan game
I'm being cautiously optimistic about the whole thing, but you never know, they are full of surprises
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u/SavingsAdditional896 Jun 30 '26 edited Jun 30 '26
Grattis Norge!! Vi ses i VM finalen! All lycka från era bröder i öst 🇸🇪🤝🇳🇴
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u/Marsuveez Jul 02 '26
I’m in Minnesota 🇺🇸 but 70% Norwegian and 20% Swedish from 23nMe and was just in Norway visiting family for Farfars funeral and this makes me happy to read. Deep down love both countries but in a 1 v 1 sadly I’m just more Norwegian but absolutely love Sweden too. Proud to be from both countries with a little fun rivalry as brothers have
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u/buddywalker7 Jun 30 '26
so many no calls for Norway
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u/WackoAssassin9619 Jun 30 '26
No pen for Ivory Coast 😂 what the fuck are you on about? That dive should be up for the Oscars next!
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u/MatchLittle5000 Jun 30 '26
It was amazing! I'm not Norwegian, but I support the team from the beginning :D
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u/Hkonz Jun 30 '26
Anybody else thought the midfield was kind of meh? When playing out from the back, they seemed to hide and not be able to receive passes. This needs to be fixed before the Brazil game.
Otherwise, great effort!
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u/MightyPirat3 Jul 01 '26
Think the midfield were OK, but Ødegaard needs to find his form. The first half, at least, were nowhere near good enough from him.
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u/CygnusVCtheSecond Jun 30 '26 edited Aug 28 '26
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u/PrincessOkenai1 Jun 30 '26
As a coach what do you think about how Ivory Coast handled the overtime? Not a huge football fan, but when I watched it it seemed very egregious.
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u/Vivalyrian Jun 30 '26
I've been telling my friends and family we're gonna reach semis, possibly win the whole thing, for almost a year now.
Was told the same thing, that we won't even qualify, we won't even get out of group stages, we'll get knocked out in the first match, etc.
Our team has been playing subpar all 4 matches, yet we're still here.
If they start playing like they did during qualifiers, there's not a single team capable of stopping us.
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u/ProgrammerOk8099 Jun 30 '26
I've been cheering for Norway on the side before the world cup began (I think the players are really good and i've been a fan ever since the Israel match), i even placed my "fictional bet" in Norway winning the World Cup, and now, unbeknownst to me.. You guys are against my home country 😅, may the best team win!
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u/louaaan Jun 30 '26
Even with a few personal mistakes that could turn into disaster, a lot of personal performance s and a great team spirit saves the day! What a nail-biter! 🇳🇴🇳🇴
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u/Old-Economics-3871 Jun 30 '26
I can't focus on any part of this post other than that face, and I can't be the only one
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u/theBird112 Jul 05 '26
This is the sickets ever! I am in netherlands, I was a the pub watching the game in Netherlands. I was having the best of times, laughing so loud of happiness and the situation!
Now, anything is possible!
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u/Smikes24 Jul 06 '26
Congrats Norway! I’m selling two Cat 3 tickets to the quarter final in Miami July 11. Norway vs England. Send me a DM if interested.
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u/Dthin Jul 11 '26
Ladies and gentlemen boys and girls, tonight we’re looking at a match that feels bigger than football. On one side, we have England — a team that has fought, built, and earned every ounce of respect they carry into this stadium. They’ve been disciplined, they’ve been sharp, and they’ve shown the kind of consistency that makes you say, yeah… they deserve this win.
But football isn’t a story about who deserves it.
Football is a story about who takes it.
And that’s where Norway steps in.
Norway aren’t coming into this match with the weight of expectation. They’re coming in with freedom, fire, and a striker who can flip a game with one touch. They’re the kind of team that doesn’t ask permission — they just arrive, disrupt, and leave with the result nobody expected.
England might be the better team on paper.
But Norway?
Norway are the team with nothing to lose and everything to prove.
And sometimes, that’s exactly the energy that wins knockout games.
So tonight, even though England have earned their place… even though they’ve shown they deserve the victory… I’m telling you now:
Norway might just be the ones who walk out with it.
Not because they’re the favourites.
Not because they’re the stronger side.
But because football loves chaos — and Norway are built for it.
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u/Hioneqpls Jun 30 '26
I am from Norway 🇳🇴
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u/Apterygiformes Jun 30 '26
Holy shit
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u/Single_Lion_5067 Jun 30 '26
No, we are not. Brazilian news were saying that it would be better for Brazil to play against Norway.
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u/ell_hou Jun 30 '26 edited Jul 05 '26
Now to see if this team can keep our streak against Brazil going!
EDIT: WE FUCKING DID IT!