Today!

Well, I was supposed to post this before the game, but didn't. So, snip. Mexico looked good. I think they can go far. Dos Santos is unreal. I'm rooting for them (though it is really hard to root for Blanco). South Africa looked solid, well coached. They should do just fine against France.

But, FIFA, please have some limited replay. It took the announcer, and everyone else in the world, two seconds to know that was a good goal. It is absurd not to have it.

Otherwise, good game. It was fun to watch.

Now, at 2:30: France-vs-Uruguay "play." France has been thoroughly unimpressive for quite a while. Plus, I really do think they know they shouldn't be here. If it wasn't for a blind referee missing Henry's handball(s), Ireland would be in their spot. I think this will weigh on them some. Who knows what Uruguay will do. They have a lot of potential, but they always seem a little out of control. This is really a game for France fans (though they might not want to watch...), Uruguay fans, and soccer junkies. I'm watching it live.

Finally, I hope I have shamed France enough to make them play well. I do really like their players. Allez les Bleu!