It is time to start your Mexican waves!

Jonathan O'Brien is here to discuss the opening game, how the World Champions were placed, who the European Champions had turned to up front, a handball goal that was actually chalked off and Spain and Brazil remind us why we should be careful what we wish for when trying to the rid the game of technology.

Italy v Bulgaria - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0eTCWLGTfo

Canada v France - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIUVkVickbQ

Spain v Brazil - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r10ID8dNo7k

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