Last night, I experienced the Rowing Norwegian fans at the Metlife Stadium in New York New Jersey. From arrival at the Uber Centre at the Meadowland area to after the final whistle on the pitch with Odegaard the leader, it was beautiful and coordinated.

Prior to the game, we interviewed a Norwegian and a Senegalese on their thoughts. The Norwegian predicted a 3-0 win while the Senegalese predicted a 3-1 win. The game ended 3-2 with 2 goals from Erling Haaland aided by a couple of mistakes from the Senegalese backline. Ismaila Sarr got a brace with his last goal in added time, enhancing a nervy finish for Norway.

Earlier, it was the Lionel Messi show again as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 to confirm qualification to the next round. The GOAT missed a penalty before scoring a brace. His first goal made him the outright highest goal scorer in the history of the World Cup.

Messi’s second goal epitomizes why he is loved by many. Late in the game, he found Alvarez who missed his chance. The ball fell to Messi whose first shot was blocked before he followed up to slot in. Algeria defeated Jordan in the last game of the day.

The thunderstorm in Philadelphia ensured that the France vs Iraq game was suspended at HT with Les Blues ahead with a goal from Mbappe. After the break, Mbappe got his brace before Dembele made it 3-0.

It is a world cup for the strikers and the goalkeepers. Messi lead the scoring chart with 5 goals, followed by Mbappe & Haaland with 4 goals.

Today, Ronaldo has an opportunity to open his account in the 2026 World Cup. Portugal play Uzbekistan, England play Ghana, Panama play Croatia in Toronto while Colombia play Congo DR in the last game of the day.

Predictions: Portugal 3-0 Uzbekistan, England 2-0 Ghana, Panama 0-1 Croatia, Colombia 1-2 Congo DR. I hope my predictions are wrong for Ghana. Playing this England team is going to be difficult.