First of all, rest in peace Grant Wahl. Your life and work has been a bright spot for many, both in and out of soccer circles. Y’all take a moment and send up prayers and thoughts for his family; he’s gone far too soon.
Day one of the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup is in the books, and in no way could anyone describe it as uneventful. Disappointing if you’re a Brazil or Netherlands fan - absolutely - but the first set of matches in this round will go down as some of the most memorable, albeit wild, games of any World Cup.