Kolbotn W · Midfielder · #6 · New Zealand · 32 yrs
Usage in opening matches focused on replays of goals from a unique angle, offering the viewer greater depth to watch from homeNot all of Fifa’s innovations at this men’s World Cup have been an instant hit with fans. But amid the clutter of the opening day, one success did seem to emerge – the new and improved refcam view.As part of their matchday equipment a small, high-definition “stabilised” camera is attached to the referee’s headset. Before the tournament, the Italian veteran referee Pierluigi Collina, chair of Fifa’s referees committee, said: “We think that it is a good chance to offer the viewers a new experience … from an angle of vision which was never offered before.” Continue reading...
South Korea were able to come back to beat Czech Republic 2-1 in their World Cup debut. With the 2026 World Cup kicking off a few hours earlier, these teams were making their debuts to close out Group A action. In a very entertaining match, South Korea came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2-1. The first half offered few clear chances as both teams struggled to break through. Son Heung-min had a few chances but was not as precise as usual, sending South Korea and the Czech Republic into halftime tied 0-0. All the excitement came in the second half. When South Korea were the better side, a long throw into the box from the Czech Republic put them ahead with a header from Ladislav Krejčí. That was not the end for South Korea, who pushed back with a great goal from Hwang In-beom and a finish from Oh Hyeon-gyu.
If you had the chance to meet Diego Maradona, what would you do? Smell him? That’s what our chief sports writer, Barney Ronay, did at the 2018 World Cup during Argentina’s first group game of the competition. To keep up with more of Barney’s adventures in his World Cup video diary, follow @guardiansport on TikTok. Continue reading...
England are third favourites to win the World Cup, according to the Opta supercomputer, and Harry Kane wants to take his chance this summer. The post Kane: This is the best chance I’ll have to win the World Cup appeared first on SoccerNews.
