World Cup 2006: Argentina v. Ivory Coast

Argentina’s national anthem is up. Becomes a real foot-stomper at the end, likely a tribute to the frustration the citizens had with their currency in recent years. Ivory Coast (aka IC) anthem is next. Sounds like it’s in French, a fitting tribute to the...

World Cup 2006: Sweden v. Trinidad & Tobago

Does Trinidad have any prayer of winning? Well, one would think not, but Sweden hasn’t won an opening World Cup game since 1958. Sweden is getting some good attacking chances, but hasn’t finished anything yet. 14 minutes in, and not a whole lot to comment...

World Cup 2006: England v. Paraguay

[Thanks to Mike and Patti for inviting me, Vinny, and Stein over for an early Saturday morning World Cup viewing.] Great start for England as Paraguay hits an own goal on a header! Paraguay’s keeper injured, earliest keeper change in World Cup history. Terrible...