The first two matches on Tuesday were not very exciting as France and Denmark had a goalless draw to protect their round-of-16 spots and Australia did not come to play. The next two games, however, nearly gave me a heart attack because it was down to the wire for Lionel Messi's survival in the World Cup. Holy sh*t is all I can say about the Argentina match.
Here's the best of the World Cup social media action from Tuesday.
Denmark vs France
This match was special for two reasons: It was the first 0-0 game of the tournament, and it was by far the most boring match of the tournament. France rotated its squad and Denmark was so content with a draw because it would mean it advanced to the knockout stages.
Live footage of the fans at #DENFRA pic.twitter.com/Pf4brtlA26
— Itαchí(Shun)Nk63 (@Shun_Nk63) June 26, 2018
Can’t we just disqualify France for three games of turgid nothingness and put Peru through simply for being good fun? #DENFRA
— Dan O'Hagan (@danohagan) June 26, 2018
this picture of danish fans is amazing #DENFRA pic.twitter.com/5RRVbcYHna
— innerjo (@innerjocs) June 26, 2018
I once locked myself in the stairwell between my flat and the front door for three hours without a phone or a book. That was more exciting than this. #DENFRA
— Caspar Salmon (@CasparSalmon) June 26, 2018
France and Denmark have recorded the first 0-0 at Russia 2018 after 36 games pic.twitter.com/fcXUqp8W6w
— Euro Football Daily (@EFDSquad) June 26, 2018
Australia vs Peru
Now this game was actually a good one to watch because Peru was playing in it, of course. Peru got two great goals and looked threatening for most of match, while Australia could not figure out how to shoot or have a decent first touch.
The Australian fans have really taken it too far against Peru. Disgraceful. #AUSPER pic.twitter.com/IV7W9XApxJ
— Nick Hilton (@nickfthilton) June 26, 2018
Australian fans’ steadfast refusal to join Mexican waves is our excellent contribution to the fan culture of this #worldcup - a fine new development. #AUSPER
— пятьдесят две победы 76ers (@scouse_roar) June 26, 2018
If Tim Cahill can get us out of this hole, he should be made Prime Minister immediately. #AUSPER
— Vince Rugari (@VinceRugari) June 26, 2018
Time to bring The Pope on. We need a miracle. #AUSPER #CupFever pic.twitter.com/Bz73t1b4oi
— Santo Sam and Ed's #CupFever! (@SantoSamEd) June 26, 2018
CaHiLl WiLl SaVe ThE sOCcErOoS #AUSPER pic.twitter.com/ULDwAfx1xE
— its chapo bay bay (@TheBrokenChapo) June 26, 2018
Iceland vs Croatia
The already safe Croatians took on everyone's favorite underdog Iceland, which needed a win to advance. Sadly, Iceland was close but lost. Also, the Argentina game overshadowed this game because, well, it was Messi in a do-or-die situation.
Iceland was the first country to recognize Croatia. Time to pay it back tomorrow you beautiful Croatians. #ISLCRO
— Gunnikk (@gunnnikk) June 25, 2018
Group D right now #NGAARG #ISLCRO pic.twitter.com/MpSZukeyR1
— Aditi (@Fatangladki) June 26, 2018
Watching that shot from Iceland like. #ISLCRO pic.twitter.com/Cw82RXUiWb
— Marc Erickson (@DrAnxietyGrapes) June 26, 2018
If you weren't rooting for Iceland the Norse gods will not take pity on you. #ISL
— Ethan Swinford (@EthanSwinford) June 26, 2018
See you in Qatar 2022, #ISL. pic.twitter.com/Q2oWfcAtgX
— Dex Glennıza (@dexglenniza) June 26, 2018
Nigeria vs Argentina
This game was down right stressful; it was a crazy rollecoaster of emotions. This game had it all: Messi was doing everything he could, his teammates kept screwing up and then an unlikely hero, Marcos Rojo, scored the winner in the 86th minute. Messi is safe for now from crazy criticism, but he has to take on France next.
"Right, lads...don't f**k this up for me."#NGAARG #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/YQJ49KYSTh
— Off The Post Soccer (@OTPSoccer) June 26, 2018
The referee didn’t use his head #NGAARG pic.twitter.com/OLFrR8uYV2
— JOKUNLE (@Jokunle) June 26, 2018
Argentina scores and qualified for last 16 as it stands!
— 8Fact Football WC (@8Fact_Footballl) June 26, 2018
Diego Maradona during #NGAARG
- Maradona unveils banner of himself
- Dances with Nigerian fan
- Praying to heavens before game
- Celebrates 1st goal like madman
- Falls asleep
- Double middle finger after 2nd goal pic.twitter.com/QdSH8paB4T— Coral (@Coral) June 26, 2018
Live scenes from Maradona's executive box. #NGAARG pic.twitter.com/5KcfIQ5Bjm
— Glenn (@glennworth) June 26, 2018
What Nigeria promised vs what they delivered. #NGAARG #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/R6tsAM0eHf
— Victor Mochere (@VictorMochere) June 26, 2018
When the final whistle blows and you finally catch your breath...#NGAARG #ISLCRO #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/sVaOPieTkE
— COPA90 US (@COPA90US) June 26, 2018
That one game was enough for me today; I'm going to go lay down like Michael Cera in that last tweet for a couple hours.
Be sure to check out yesterday's World Cup social roundup! It covers not only the games played yesterday, but also the games over the weekend.