Apparently this is one of those games where nobody but the goalkeeper is allowed to touch the ball with their hand! Maybe make that more clear in the #WorldCup welcome packet, FIFA! #AWCHQ #FRAAUS ⚽️

Of all the young stars who might be difference-makers in this game, and the one to shine early in the second half is: VAR!

Second half of #FRAAUS is underway! Where were Australia’s players in that Adidas commercial? They must have flashed by so quickly I didn’t notice them. What will Pogba and his bleu Adidas do in the next 45 minutes of this #WorldCup? #AWCHQ ⚽️

First half of #FRAAUS well underway in Kazan, fast on the field and loud in the stands. So many free kicks! The ball popped and they had to get a new one! #AWCHQ ⚽️

Good morning & welcome to the Armadillo World (Cup) HQ, live and spoiler-free from the (butt) crack of dawn. A very sunny France v. Australia match has just kicked off, day 3 is underway! #AWCHQ #FRAAUS ⚽️

Games start early tomorrow! France’s opener against Australia kicks off at 5AM Central Time. But will it be worth getting up that early? On a Saturday? Why not DVR it (or rely on Fox’s replay streams) and sleep in, then see what the Armadillo says? #AWCHQ #FRAAUS ⚽️

That’s it for day 2! My recommendation is an easy one today. Unless you’re Egyptian, Uruguayan, Moroccan, or Iranian – and maybe even if you are any of those – skip the first two games and watch Portugal v Spain! #AWCHQ #PORESP ⚽️

Jeez, are you kidding me?! Just when I thought this great game was going to end on a muted note, more late excitement! Wow, did we get our money’s worth from this one. Going out to buy some McDonald’s, Gazprom, & whatever Hisense is, to thank the sponsors. #AWCHQ #PORESP ⚽️

Wow, this game isn’t slowing down so far in the second half! Thirty-plus minutes to go, how many more goals are in store in this one? #AWCHQ #PORESP ⚽️

Narrator: But they didn’t all pull out guitars and sing folk songs

Halftime, of a really good game! The big names are making their presence felt up and down the field. Some with great play, some with… not so great play. Can’t wait for the 2nd half! #AWCHQ #PORESP ⚽️