WORLD CUP 2026 THREAD

[Japanese]

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_...ly-red-carded-world-cup-vs-bosnia-herzegovina

So, whose opinion is that? A sports journalist's opinion?

I saw it with my eyes several times on replay and was sure that is a red card (before was even given) because I've seen many situations like that in the past.
It's doesn't have anything to do with VAR. It's a simple long time rule (enforced at least 25-30 years ago) by FIFA.

You cannot play and expose your cleats outsole (the studs) towards another player because bad injuries happen. How simple is that?

Go in a sport goods store, get a cleats with TPU or carbon fiber outsole and studs. Then hit yourself in the ankle, the knee or the shin. Then imagine what is like somebody to kick you or step over you with those. Then tell somebody to call you a sissy because you couldn't withstand the pain.

The first two on top left are professional soccer. The rest are turf and indoor soccer.
TPU stand for Thermoplastic Polyurethane.
TPR stand for Thermoplastic Rubber.
EVA stands for Ethylene Vinyl Acetate.

Many sports use such cleats but only at a soccer game players can intentionally or unintentionally kick you with those at the ankle shin, the knee or anywhere in the body.

 

[Legs4Arms]

I was kind of surprised that their team in the World Cup was the All Whites.

https://www.nzfootball.co.nz/INTERNATIONAL-1/all-whites

Different game...
Big, powerful, and fast ain't soccer.
That rules out the Maori.
They were built for Rugger.

 

[Legs4Arms]

So, whose opinion is that? A sports journalist's opinion?

I saw it with my eyes several times on replay and was sure that is a red card (before was even given) because I've seen many situations like that in the past.
It's doesn't have anything to do with VAR. It's a simple long time rule (enforced at least 25-30 years ago) by FIFA.

You cannot play and expose your cleats outsole (the studs) towards another player because bad injuries happen. How simple is that?

Go in a sport goods store, get a cleats with TPU or carbon fiber outsole and studs. Then hit yourself in the ankle, the knee or the shin. Then imagine what is like somebody to kick you or step over you with those. Then tell somebody to call you a sissy because you couldn't withstand the pain.

The first two on top left are professional soccer. The rest are turf and indoor soccer.
TPU stand for Thermoplastic Polyurethane.
TPR stand for Thermoplastic Rubber.
EVA stands for Ethylene Vinyl Acetate.

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Many sports use such cleats but only at a soccer game players can intentionally or unintentionally kick you with those at the ankle shin, the knee or anywhere in the body.

Soccer players wear shin pads and most wear ankle guards.
Just admit you're a pantywaist and have zero clue about what constitutes an actual injury.
Do that and I'll continue to read your fluff.
The majority of these "fouls" are the result of b/s incidental contact.
Soccer is not a tough sport.
It's very popular but tough it aint. Get pushed, fall down, writhe in fake pain with all the facial expressions, grasping at a falling off limb, then get back up and play.
Pussies...

 

[Pablo]

So, whose opinion is that? A sports journalist's opinion?

I saw it with my eyes several times on replay and was sure that is a red card (before was even given) because I've seen many situations like that in the past.
It's doesn't have anything to do with VAR. It's a simple long time rule (enforced at least 25-30 years ago) by FIFA.

You cannot play and expose your cleats outsole (the studs) towards another player because bad injuries happen. How simple is that?

Go in a sport goods store, get a cleats with TPU or carbon fiber outsole and studs. Then hit yourself in the ankle, the knee or the shin. Then imagine what is like somebody to kick you or step over you with those. Then tell somebody to call you a sissy because you couldn't withstand the pain.

The first two on top left are professional soccer. The rest are turf and indoor soccer.
TPU stand for Thermoplastic Polyurethane.
TPR stand for Thermoplastic Rubber.
EVA stands for Ethylene Vinyl Acetate.



Many sports use such cleats but only at a soccer game players can intentionally or unintentionally kick you with those at the ankle shin, the knee or anywhere in the body.

You actually don't know as much as you present, so you just fill your posts with extra material. Cleat types and standard plastic abbreviations have nothing to do with the discussion. I'm sorry dude, but intention DOES matter.

"Intention and Red Cards in Soccer​

Overview of Red Cards​

In soccer, a red card is the most severe punishment a player can receive, resulting in immediate ejection from the match. Players can receive a red card for various offenses, including serious foul play, violent conduct, and using offensive language.

Importance of Intention​

Intention plays a significant role in determining whether a red card is warranted. Here are key points regarding how intention affects red card decisions:

• Serious Foul Play: This involves tackles or challenges that endanger an opponent's safety. If a player intentionally uses excessive force, it is likely to result in a red card.
• Violent Conduct: Actions such as punching or kicking an opponent are considered violent conduct. The referee assesses the player's intention to harm when deciding on a red card.
• Denying a Goal-Scoring Opportunity: If a player deliberately handles the ball or commits a foul to prevent a clear goal-scoring chance, this can lead to a red card, especially if the action is deemed intentional."

 

[Japanese]

You actually don't know as much as you present, so you just fill your posts with extra material. Cleat types and standard plastic abbreviations have nothing to do with the discussion. I'm sorry dude, but intention DOES matter.

You are keep stirring towards intentionally vs non-intentionally. I'm talking about your foot position when engaging with or tackling another player and that FIFA has strict rules about that regardless of intentionally or not. There is automatic red card in most situations involving studs-up, regardless of the intentions. Search out the term studs-up tackle.

The logic behind it is that usually you never use your studs to play the ball. Why would you use them when tackle then?

 

[Japanese]

Soccer players wear shin pads and most wear ankle guards.
Just admit you're a pantywaist and have zero clue about what constitutes an actual injury.

https://coachingamericansoccer.com/tactics-and-teamwork/soccer-tackling-in-context/

Tackling is very likely to involve contact. It is the responsibility of the tackler to conduct the tackle safely, otherwise a foul or an injury might occur.

....

For both safety and success, once it is decided to go in for a tackle, there are a number of generally-accepted guidelines that should be taken into account by a defender:

• Know where your teammates are
• Know what should happen to the ball after the tackle
• Ensure the tackle necessary
• Don’t tackle from behind; See YouTube video Tackle from Behind
• Never go in with studs up
• Be sure you can get the ball
• Use the best tackle for the set of circumstances
• Keep one foot in contact with the ground
• Perform the tackle skillfully with proper timing, accuracy, confidence and the appropriate level of aggression
• Recover quickly after the tackle

 

[Pablo]

You are keep stirring towards intentionally vs non-intentionally. I'm talking about your foot position when engaging with or tackling another player and that FIFA has strict rules about that regardless of intentionally or not. There is automatic red card in most situations involving studs-up, regardless of the intentions. Search out the term studs-up tackle.

The logic behind it is that usually you never use your studs to play the ball. Why would you use them when tackle then?

You didn't even listen to your own video.

Coming IN. Intention matters.

He was coming down. Both 50/50 for ball. Opposing player, leg/ankle was under one player's foot coming DOWN from the air.

Very different than studs up.

 

[Japanese]

You didn't even listen to your own video.

Coming IN. Intention matters.

He was coming down. Both 50/50 for ball. Opposing player, leg/ankle was under one player's foot coming DOWN from the air.

Very different than studs up.

I understand. And your observations are correct. But just accept the fact that in most situations involving studs—red cards are given, regardless of the intentions, especially on international forum like FIFA World Cup.

Also, always at the beginning of any FIFA world cup certain situations are outlined and more strict yellow/red card instructions are given to the referees. Two of those situations always are:
- studs involved faults/injuries
- tackle from behind (this one is not part of the discussion)

 

[Pablo]

I understand. And your observations are correct. But just accept the fact that in most situations involving studs—red cards are given, regardless of the intentions, especially on international forum like FIFA World Cup.

Also, always at the beginning of any FIFA world cup certain situations are outlined and more strict yellow/red card instructions are given to the referees. Two of those situations always are:
- studs involved faults/injuries
- tackle from behind (this one is not part of the discussion)

The refs and rules need to be consistent, I agree. Messi was not red carded in a very similar play.

I also agree, this looked awful but what something appears to look like should not matter, what actually happened does.

 

[Japanese]

The refs and rules need to be consistent, I agree. Messi was not red carded in a very similar play.

I also agree, this looked awful but what something appears to look like should not matter, what actually happened does.

For similar situation 50/50 for the ball, yesterday Belgium got penalty in the extra time and easily won very tough game. Although nobody was injured in the situation and the defender's contact was completely unintentional because the attacking player was behind him.
However, neither of the players touched/played the ball.

Mentioning Belgium, I think USA has high chances to beat them as well on Sunday. The American team looks very solid on the field, passes the ball extremely well, and has very quick / blitz style like attacking, especially from the right side.
I haven't seen before the US team to play that well.