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[Ponietz]

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[RockRaven]

1. Observers: "Hmm... Could FIFA *be* any more corrupt?"

FIFA: "We're trying, we're trying!!!"

[Laurelin]

2. Not a great system

But I've been watching soccer tournaments for years and it's pretty routine. Some teams have to travel farther between games, and some teams have shorter rest periods. Unlike a lot of bad things the US is doing to the a World Cup, this one seems like it happens everywhere.

[muriel_volestrangler]

3. Not quite - Australia v. Türkiye is late Saturday 13th local time

https://www.bcplace.com/?event=fifa-world-cup-2026-australia-vs-tbc

Sat June 13th, 9pm Pacific Time

And USA v. Paraguay is Friday June 12th 6pm Pacific Time,

So it's one day difference, not 2 - 27 hours to be precise.

[Ponietz]

4. You are correct

Thanks. I should have double checked then probably not post it.