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JMCKUSICK

(6,969 posts) Wed Jul 1, 2026, 06:05 PM Jul 1

Instead of giving Fox any money, I've been watching the World Cup on Telemundo

and it's way more fun because the announcers just get it right, even if I can't understand most of the words.

Belgium 2-2 going to extra time with Senegal.

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Instead of giving Fox any money, I've been watching the World Cup on Telemundo (Original Post) JMCKUSICK Jul 1 OP

I've watched with Spanish announcers for many years Ponietz Jul 1 #1

Thanks Ponietz, that makes sense. No cheat sheets, I'll let my eyes lead my ears lol. JMCKUSICK Jul 1 #2

That was not a penalty malaise Jul 1 #3

Close call, but the Senegal player nicked the oasis Jul 1 #4

Agreed, the comeback was so sudden too. Senegal looked totally in control. much faster too JMCKUSICK Jul 1 #5

Ponietz

(4,719 posts)

1. I've watched with Spanish announcers for many years

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 06:26 PM

Jul 1

Spanish is much more poetic. That might be what you’re hooking into.
There are cheat sheets you can use, or create one with simple AI.

JMCKUSICK

(6,969 posts)

2. Thanks Ponietz, that makes sense. No cheat sheets, I'll let my eyes lead my ears lol.

Reply to Ponietz (Reply #1)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 06:58 PM

Jul 1

malaise

(300,010 posts)

3. That was not a penalty

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 07:05 PM

Jul 1

Senegal was robbed.
Still they should not have squandered their 2-0 lead for close to 85 minutes

oasis

(54,486 posts)

4. Close call, but the Senegal player nicked the

Reply to malaise (Reply #3)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 07:26 PM

Jul 1

Belgium guy on the heel causing him to collapse as he was addressing the ball.
I was cheering for the Senegal team which would‘ve been a less dangerous opponent for the U.S. team.

If the U.S. meets Belgium, I’d be on the edge of my seat for the entire game.

JMCKUSICK

(6,969 posts)

5. Agreed, the comeback was so sudden too. Senegal looked totally in control. much faster too

Reply to malaise (Reply #3)

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 08:24 PM

Jul 1

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