The Grecian 2000 works wonders.

He has, hasn't he? Must be about 120 years old.

He's been at the fountain of yoot by the looks.

Blimey Pete. That's alarming!

Sandy - No he ain't. He can shave his taz off, but he ain't foolin' me. [Link]

Whatever the final outcome, that is such a moment for Curacao.

Very remiss, isn't it Carsh?

Enjoying this game and what a great goal

The colours in this game are the same as Fulham v Wimbledon in 1982

Without wishing to make a comment that might appear racist, I am amazed at the number of black players in the German squad. I think this is great. Old Adolf will be turning in his grave.

I think we have to support Curacao given their yellow and blue strip

Mexico could also lose in the 2nd round. No guarantee we will play them.

If we win first two Croatia & Ghana could do worse than re-base at high altitude

Ah I thought we were H, but it's L

If we finish 1st we go to Atlanta then 4 days later play Mexico in Mexico City, who have lot just twice there in 60 years

We avoid Mexico if we finish 1st or 2nd in Group H. God knows what happens if we finish 3rd. I think our routes are LA - Dallas - LA Dallas - NJ (1st) & Miami - Atlanta - Kansas - Atlanta - NJ (2nd)

I was confused by a report of a crash serious enough for a vehicle to cross 16 lanes. [Link]

RK-also going to Mexico City at altitude requires several days adaptation which the hosts will be used to but visiting teams not so much

Might be a good signing 15 goals in 40 matches for Walsall [Link]

Sir keir is a wanker must be the official song?

Some teama have to play their group games 6-7 days after the hosts, meaning the hosts, if they progress, will have longer breaks to recover between ko games. Whilst others like England & Argentina, have slowly got to compress their games if they progreaa

Yet another downside of 48 is that the later you play your last group game, the more the team likely to finish third know about what is required to get through.

Ledd - I think it’s just “Siiiixty years of hurt…” again…

There’s always the odd surprise - maybe Scotland will grab a draw from Morocco…

Have England given up on producing an official song for The World Cup?