Every FIFA World Cup reveals something new about the teams playing: their weaknesses or their shocking strength. This FIFA World Cup weekend was no different; if anything, it emphasised exactly what FIFA World Cup weekends are all about. Here are the best and the worst of FIFA World Cup revelations from this weekend
- Tunisia Are The Worst African Team At The World Cup
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Two games, two heavy defeats, nine goals conceded, and already eliminated. Tunisia arrived with hope but left Group F as one of the tournament’s biggest letdowns and worst-performing African teams.
They join Haiti & Turkiye as the 3 teams already out after 2 games.
- It’s Been A World Cup Of Goals
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Germany scored seven against Curaçao, Canada hit Qatar for six, the Netherlands scored five against Sweden, Japan scored four against Tunisia and Spain dropped 4 against Saudi Arabia. This World Cup is delivering entertainment almost every day.
- Goalkeepers Are Having A Tournament
While attackers grab headlines, goalkeepers are not left out. Some have produced legendary performances. Curaçao’s Eloy Room made 15 saves against Ecuador, the most recorded in a World Cup match since records began in 1966.
- Africa Is Making Life Difficult For Everyone
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Morocco remains unbeaten after drawing Brazil and beating Scotland. Ivory Coast pushed Germany to the limit. Cape Verde held Spain and is proving to be one of the stories of the tournament. African teams are competing, not just participating.
- The Netherlands Remembered How To Score
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A 5-1 thrashing of Sweden reminded everyone why the Dutch are dangerous. After drawing Japan in their opener, they responded with five goals and moved to the top of Group F alongside Japan.
