The18 World Cup Takeover

Heroes And Villains Of The World Cup: Matchday 10

Seven goals between Belgium and Tunisia. Another si se puede performance from El Tri. The most lit match of the tournament so far. Day 10 had it all. I never want this to end.

Fox Watch: Germany-Sweden Was Almost The Best Broadcast Yet, But Fox Screwed It Up In The End

The Germany vs Sweden match on Saturday was set up to be Fox’s best broadcast of the tournament.

The match came right after Mexico held on to beat South Korea, boosting interest in the game. The defending champion was on the brink of elimination against another recognizable European foe. And it was one of the few matches Fox actually had people in the stadium, with John Strong and Stu Holden calling the match from Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi.

World Cup Predictions For England-Panama, Senegal-Japan And Poland-Colombia

Group H had a surprising start with the two favorites (Colombia and Poland) picking up losses in their first matches. Now the two face a can't-lose match against one on Sunday another while Senegal and Japan will look to build off of their results and get a foot in knockout stage. England will also look to not do any "English" things when it faces off with Panama.

Toni Kroos Sucked On Saturday, Until He Didn’t

Toni Kroos had an awful game for 90 minutes. But holy hell did he come through when his team needed him most. The Kroos goal vs Sweden saved Germany from near certain elimination, shooting from an impossible angle to give Die Mannschaft a 2-1 victory on Saturday. 

‘EEEL CHUCKY LOZANO’ Is A Banger And The White Stripes Should Change The Lyrics

The riff on “Seven Nation Army” is good, but it’s not so good that it should set the barometer for stadium energy levels at every major international tournament for the rest of time. 

The Story Of The World Cup Has Been Miguel Layun; The Guy Just Can’t Shoot

If Miguel Layun manages to bury any of his six total shots over in Russia, he’s one of the stories of the World Cup. Of course Chucky Lozano has been excellent. Of course Carlos Vela has taken his game to a level that even the most ardent of Vela supporters couldn’t have anticipated. Of course Andres Guardado is a wizened midfield wizard.

Group Of Death? Only For Mexico Opponents After Another El Tri Win

Group of Death? Watching the Mexico vs South Korea highlights you quickly realize the only ones dying are those going up against El Tri.

Placed in a difficult group with Germany, Sweden and South Korea, arguably the toughest in the World Cup, many thought Mexico would have a difficult time advancing to the Round of 16. After a 2-1 victory over South Korea on Saturday, El Tri is all but through to the knockout rounds and on the way to possibly winning Group F. 

Chicharito Nets His 50th Goal For Mexico With A 'Chichagaso'

America’s team! Boy oh boy, Mexico is cooking at the 2018 World Cup. After a massive victory over Germany, Mexico controlled the game vs South Korea and did what good teams do: They capitalized when it matters most.

Being up just one is never comfortable, especially in a World Cup. But Javier Chicharito executed a great cut back off a Chucky Lozano pass and then shinned home his 50th goal in a Mexico shirt.

Watch Belgium Eviscerate Tunisia With Five Great Goals

On paper Belgium vs Tunisia was a mismatch. On the pitch, Belgium vs Tunisia was a mismatch.

Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard scored two goals apiece as the Red Devils routed the Eagles of Carthage 5-2 in Group G action Saturday at the World Cup. 

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