Prior to the match against Argentina, Iceland had zero points at the World Cup.

At the start of the game, almost everyone thought that Argentina could win easily, and Willian even offered odds of 1.33: 5.50: 11.50.

Once the game started, Argentina completely took the initiative.

In the 19th minute, Rojo shot from outside the box.

Sergio Aguero scored in the box and Argentina took the lead as expected.

However, just four minutes later, Iceland's number 11 scored the equaliser for Iceland with a follow-up shot in front of the goal, which was Iceland's first goal in the history of the World Cup.

There was silence at the scene of the game and in front of the live broadcast.

In the second half, Argentina won a penalty opportunity.

This time, the eyes of fans around the world are focused on Messi.

It's a pity that Messi didn't withstand the pressure like Ronaldo.

Messi misses a penalty.

In the end, Iceland got their first points from the World Cup.

At 2 a.m. on June 19, the second match of Group G Tunisia vs. England officially started.

In the anticipation of many Chinese fans, Jose finally made his appearance at the World Cup.

Looking at the excited faces of the senior fans around him, those pseudo-fans who never watched the game were puzzled.

"It's just the Three Meow Legions, is it worth being so happy?" Someone couldn't help but ask.

"Hey, what is a pseudo-fan? That's it. ”

"You don't know, the goalkeeper of the Three Meow Legion is our Huaxia player."

As a result, Jose's deeds from his debut to winning the Champions League for four consecutive years have been repeated countless times by fans.

", such an awesome player, why don't the Chinese national football team?"

"You're a layman with this question, how can the national football team be so easy to enter?"

Just when the fans were buzzing, the game began.

In this game, Southgate put on the usual 352 formation for Chelsea.

Jose was the starting goalkeeper and was flanked by Harry Maguire, John Stones and Kyle Walker.

Whether it's Harry Maguire, John Stones, or Kyle Walker, there's no doubt about their individual qualities, but Jose doesn't have the same chemistry with them as he did at Chelsea.

At the start of the game, England kicked off first.

Jesse Lingard and Raheem Sterling had chances to shoot from their feet, but neither could threaten.

Tunisia then counter-attacked, again failing to threaten José.

Compared to the club matches, José felt that the atmosphere of the World Cup was more lively.

In the 11th minute, England won a corner kick opportunity.

Ashley Young takes a corner.

John Stones headed in but was denied by the goalkeeper.

Harry Kane followed up with a follow-up shot.

England lead 1-0.

With the score ahead, England did not relax their attack.

Unfortunately, Henderson's long-range shot was too wide and Jesse Lingard's shot was off target again, and England were never able to kill the game early.

In the 32nd minute, Tunisian player Bron crossed from the right.

In the England penalty area, Kyle Walker battled with a Tunisian player and was knocked down with an elbow.

The referee pointed to the 12-yard penalty spot.

Tunisia were awarded a penalty.

"Don't worry, Tunisia won't score." A senior fan said to his nervous friend.

"It's best if you don't score, but I listened to you and voted for England to win."

"You know what? Against Jose, no one has been able to score a penalty for more than two years. ”

"Really, fake?"

Tunisian midfielder Sahi takes the penalty.

Sahi's penalty didn't have much skill, and he opted to volley straight into the bottom left of the goal.

Jose didn't even need to use a plug-in to save the opponent's penalty with ease.

"Oh yes, you really got it right."

"Of course. In the future, as long as there is a game of Hesai, you can rest assured that there will be no mistakes. ”

"Jose is so good at saving a penalty, so can't England stop the opponent's attack by constantly fouling?"

"Theoretically, it can be so, but in practice, there are more fouls, the referee gives a few red cards, and England loses outright."

"That's right."

The game continues.

Throughout the first half, Tunisia could not threaten Jose at all except for one penalty opportunity.

At half-time, England led Tunisia 1-0 thanks to Harry Kane's goal and Jose's brilliant save.

In the second half, the two sides exchanged venues.

England continued to press, but it was never easy to find the back of the net.

Jose is very relaxed, but he is also unable to create attacking opportunities, because the English players do not have much understanding with him.

In stoppage time, England were awarded another corner.

Kieran Trippier passes the ball down the middle.

Harry Kane grabbed the first spot, and he headed straight at goal.

The ball went in.

Kane completed the stunner.

Harry Kane's goalscoring ability is undoubtedly top-notch, and if Chelsea had Harry Kane, they would not be unbeaten runners-up.

In 5 days, the first round of the group stage was completed.

Among the traditional powerhouses, in addition to Argentina's upset draw with Iceland, Germany also lost to Mexico.

As for Brazil's draw with Switzerland, it was both surprising and reasonable.

In today's Brazilian team, the tactics have not improved much, and the level of the players is far less than it was back then, and Neymar alone is obviously not enough.

There was no stop, and at 2 a.m. on June 20, the second round of the group stage continued.

In the second round, Argentina caused another upset, losing 3-0 to Modric's Croatia.

Messi was invisible all over the field, and some fans said angrily that it was better to simply play 10 and 11 with Messi present.

Argentina was upset again, and the fans who walked on the rooftop don't know if there were any, but there must be many fans who want to tighten their belts to get by.

Interestingly, Iceland lost 2-0 to Nigeria as they were no longer magical, leaving Argentina with a glimmer of hope of qualifying.

Before you know it, it's England's turn to play again, against Panama, the weakest team in the group.

Panama reached the World Cup finals for the first time, and like the Chinese team back then, they planned everything in advance, such as winning against Tunisia, beating England and finally joining hands with Belgium to qualify.

Although England is in charge, it has always had the "European Chinese team" England, which has never been really favored by people.

The "European Red Devils" Belgium, in recent years, there has been a blowout outbreak, with Lukaku, Hazard, De Bruyne, Fellaini, Kompany, Verhengton, and Courtois, definitely one of the favorites for the championship.

The ideals of Panama are plump, but the reality is skinny.

England's match against Panama turned out to be a massacre.

John Stones broke the deadlock with a header, Jesse Lingard scored from the penalty spot and a netter before John Stones netted twice and Harry Kane scored a hat-trick in the second half.

Watching the frontcourt players perform, Jose was bored at the back.

Is the World Cup so simple?

(End of chapter)