| FIFA World Cup thread. 12:02 - Nov 15 with 135223 views | Snipper |
I’m trying to get excited about this World Cup, but to no avail :-((.
I’ve just watched Sky Sports World Cup preview with Gary Neville, Jamie Redknapp, Jamie Carragher & Karen Carney. Utterly depressing viewing. Same old, same old. Picking players for the starting XI not playing for their clubs, or totally off form.
I’m hoping this thread can get the juices flowing.
Do any of you think England have a chance? |  | | |  |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 21:47 - Nov 30 with 1952 views | distortR |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 20:46 - Nov 30 by aston_hoop |
Scotland must be wondering how Lyndon Dykes is eligible and this bloke isn't
Ancestors from Fife and Ireland apparently |
There's a difference between being eligible to play for Scotland and choosing to play for Scotland. |  | | |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 01:26 - Dec 1 with 1832 views | Hooparoo |
Still can't believe that the Socceroos have made the second round. Very proud today and it just shows you what can be achieved with togetherness, organisation and desire. QPR take note.
To all those people who wrote us off as unworthy to be in the finals - Denmark are ranked 10 in the world and were one of the form teams in qualifying yet have finished bottom of the group with a point. I love the unpredictability of Football and yes, sometimes we are too cocky as a nation but we don't die wondering and we love proving people wrong.
I still think the winner will be England, Brazil or France and it's been great to have so many upsets. [Post edited 1 Dec 2022 1:27]
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| FIFA World Cup thread. on 03:03 - Dec 1 with 1791 views | SydneyRs |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 01:26 - Dec 1 by Hooparoo |
Still can't believe that the Socceroos have made the second round. Very proud today and it just shows you what can be achieved with togetherness, organisation and desire. QPR take note.
To all those people who wrote us off as unworthy to be in the finals - Denmark are ranked 10 in the world and were one of the form teams in qualifying yet have finished bottom of the group with a point. I love the unpredictability of Football and yes, sometimes we are too cocky as a nation but we don't die wondering and we love proving people wrong.
I still think the winner will be England, Brazil or France and it's been great to have so many upsets. [Post edited 1 Dec 2022 1:27]
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Genuinely don't know how that happened. Denmark have had a terrible world cup but they were heavy favourites to win this game. Aus are paying $17 to beat Argentina but I think that one will be the end of the road as they have far more attacking threat than either Tunisia or Denmark. | | | |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 03:08 - Dec 1 with 1790 views | SydneyRs |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 20:59 - Nov 30 by hubble |
How jammy are Poland? Absolutely shyte, but they're going through... |
An easy last 16 game for France. Poland are woeful and were lucky to win v the Saudis. | | | |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 04:05 - Dec 1 with 1767 views | Hooparoo |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 03:03 - Dec 1 by SydneyRs |
Genuinely don't know how that happened. Denmark have had a terrible world cup but they were heavy favourites to win this game. Aus are paying $17 to beat Argentina but I think that one will be the end of the road as they have far more attacking threat than either Tunisia or Denmark. |
Agree mate. Been telling all my non-Football mates why I love the game so much and a few of them have said to me today "I get it now. Completely unpredictable and sometimes the best team doesn't win. Mad. | |
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| FIFA World Cup thread. on 05:14 - Dec 1 with 1746 views | CLAREMAN1995 |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 19:40 - Nov 30 by DWQPR |
If anybody thinks that VAR is fair then check the decision that has given Argentina a penalty. Totally bent decision. And the angles provided do not show that the Polish keeper actually touched the ball first before his hand glanced Messi’s head. Thankfully justice was done with a Messi missing the penalty. |
Maybe Pinner Paul can please explain what else can the keeper do to avoid this pathetic decision.Not only did he make another brilliant save but he sprung up and threw himself at the rebound not knowing who was around the ball.If he clattered into his defender ( happens every game ) its play on but when Messi literally ran into his glove its a penalty .
Give me a fcuking break the ref should have never been called over IMO but once he saw it he should have awarded a goal kick or corner but never a PK.
Poland were rubbish thet deserved nothing but that Keeper was incredible fair play to him and he is the reason they are moving on |  | | |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 05:23 - Dec 1 with 1736 views | SydneyRs |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 04:05 - Dec 1 by Hooparoo |
Agree mate. Been telling all my non-Football mates why I love the game so much and a few of them have said to me today "I get it now. Completely unpredictable and sometimes the best team doesn't win. Mad. |
That's it. If you dominate a rugby, AFL or cricket game for 80 or 90% of the game, you will be too far ahead on the scoreboard to lose. Often not the case in football, which is what makes it great but also sometimes unbelievably sickening! | | | |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 05:43 - Dec 1 with 1723 views | PlanetHonneywood |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 03:08 - Dec 1 by SydneyRs |
An easy last 16 game for France. Poland are woeful and were lucky to win v the Saudis. |
This could be a turning point in the tournament for France. They rested everyone last night, and if Poland are woeful it might give them an easier ride into the quarters than most.
A rest and a practice match before the last eight won't do les bleus any harm. |  |
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| FIFA World Cup thread. on 07:23 - Dec 1 with 1670 views | SK_hoops |
Szczęsny player of the tournament so far for me. Some outstanding saves. Poland would be out without him. Hopefully they go for it against France. Almost certainly going to lose but would be a shame if they put on another performance like last night. | | | |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 07:58 - Dec 1 with 1648 views | daveB |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 05:43 - Dec 1 by PlanetHonneywood |
This could be a turning point in the tournament for France. They rested everyone last night, and if Poland are woeful it might give them an easier ride into the quarters than most.
A rest and a practice match before the last eight won't do les bleus any harm. |
or they've lost a bit of momentumn. I do think France v Brazil is the likely the final, they have looked the best two sides so far but every team seems to have a few flaws which is why it's so open. A Spain v Brazil quarter final would be good, Portugal got something about them as well |  | | |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 08:15 - Dec 1 with 1638 views | PinnerPaul |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 05:14 - Dec 1 by CLAREMAN1995 |
Maybe Pinner Paul can please explain what else can the keeper do to avoid this pathetic decision.Not only did he make another brilliant save but he sprung up and threw himself at the rebound not knowing who was around the ball.If he clattered into his defender ( happens every game ) its play on but when Messi literally ran into his glove its a penalty .
Give me a fcuking break the ref should have never been called over IMO but once he saw it he should have awarded a goal kick or corner but never a PK.
Poland were rubbish thet deserved nothing but that Keeper was incredible fair play to him and he is the reason they are moving on |
Not sure anyone can explain that!
Here's the size of the refereeing team - the game has gone mad!
Referee: Danny Makkelie (NED)
Assistant Referee 1: Hessel Steegstra (NED)
Assistant Referee 2: Jan De Vries (NED)
Fourth Official: Said Martinez (HON)
Reserve Assistant Referee: Helpys Raymundo Feliz (DOM)
Video Assistant Referee: Paulus Van Boekel (NED)
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Bastian Dankert (GER)
Offside Video Assistant Referee: Kathryn Nesbitt (USA)
Support Video Assistant Referee: Juan Soto (VEN)
Standby Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Anton Shchetinin (AUS) [Post edited 1 Dec 2022 13:48]
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| FIFA World Cup thread. on 08:26 - Dec 1 with 1618 views | hubble |
Should we beat Seny's Senegal, and that's by no means a given, then England will meet France in the quarters (assuming France beat Poland, which is about 99% likely). Now I actually think England, on current showings in this World Cup, will beat France.
Although France have undoubtedly the best player in the World Cup in Mbappe - and some other excellent players, Rabiot, for example - they still look disjointed to me, whereas as England look far more integrated as a team, with more players at the top of their game. Either way, it will be a fascinating game. Although I'll add that caveat again: should England beat Senegal, because if this World Cup has been anything, then it's been unpredictable. |  |
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| FIFA World Cup thread. on 08:33 - Dec 1 with 1607 views | traininvain |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 07:58 - Dec 1 by daveB |
or they've lost a bit of momentumn. I do think France v Brazil is the likely the final, they have looked the best two sides so far but every team seems to have a few flaws which is why it's so open. A Spain v Brazil quarter final would be good, Portugal got something about them as well |
I wouldn’t write off Argentina. Seem to have a knack for starting slowly and building momentum as tournaments progress. And the draw looks relatively kind to them.
I could see Spain beating Brazil if they meet in the quarter final. It’d a great game to watch as a neutral. |  | | |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 08:51 - Dec 1 with 1583 views | PlanetHonneywood |
Well someone has to say it...nien writenhoffen zee Germans!
I bet they have a specific word of impressive length, consonant inclusion, and guttural sounding to describe it too. | |
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| FIFA World Cup thread. on 08:55 - Dec 1 with 1583 views | hubble |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 08:51 - Dec 1 by PlanetHonneywood |
Well someone has to say it...nien writenhoffen zee Germans!
I bet they have a specific word of impressive length, consonant inclusion, and guttural sounding to describe it too. |
Well, they used to use one word to describe themselves that summed it up: Mannschaft. Although they've become so politcally correct that they dropped the word, for fear of seeming "too arrogant" :D | |
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| FIFA World Cup thread. on 09:26 - Dec 1 with 1539 views | TheChef |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 20:49 - Nov 30 by traininvain |
Argentina slowly growing into this tournament and I fancy them to be there or thereabouts at the end. |
They just don't have enough quality. For all their possession last night their final ball and finishing was largely awful. There was a time when most Argentina players were at the top European clubs. Now they're at Brighton and Villa...
So er, yeah, definite shoo-in for the final at least!
See also Germany. |  |
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| FIFA World Cup thread. on 10:04 - Dec 1 with 1511 views | traininvain |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 09:26 - Dec 1 by TheChef |
They just don't have enough quality. For all their possession last night their final ball and finishing was largely awful. There was a time when most Argentina players were at the top European clubs. Now they're at Brighton and Villa...
So er, yeah, definite shoo-in for the final at least!
See also Germany. |
Argentina need to beat Australia and probably Holland to make the semi final. And they have the best playmaker in the tournament in Messi. Alvarez and Martinez are both capable of scoring goals and I fancy they’ll have plenty of opportunities vs Australia.
Germany not dissimilar. Countries like Argentina (four finals in their last five major tournaments) and Germany seem to have a habit for peaking at the right time and being in the mix at the end. | | | |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 10:07 - Dec 1 with 1502 views | daveB |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 08:33 - Dec 1 by traininvain |
I wouldn’t write off Argentina. Seem to have a knack for starting slowly and building momentum as tournaments progress. And the draw looks relatively kind to them.
I could see Spain beating Brazil if they meet in the quarter final. It’d a great game to watch as a neutral. |
Yeah they should make the semi final without too many problems. It's very open this year, if it goes to form the quarter final line up could be superb.
At the moment its potentially Holland V Argentina, England v France, Brazil v Spain and Germany v Portugal. I know it probably won't end up like that | | | |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 10:14 - Dec 1 with 1485 views | terryb |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 08:15 - Dec 1 by PinnerPaul |
Not sure anyone can explain that!
Here's the size of the refereeing team - the game has gone mad!
Referee: Danny Makkelie (NED)
Assistant Referee 1: Hessel Steegstra (NED)
Assistant Referee 2: Jan De Vries (NED)
Fourth Official: Said Martinez (HON)
Reserve Assistant Referee: Helpys Raymundo Feliz (DOM)
Video Assistant Referee: Paulus Van Boekel (NED)
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Bastian Dankert (GER)
Offside Video Assistant Referee: Kathryn Nesbitt (USA)
Support Video Assistant Referee: Juan Soto (VEN)
Standby Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Anton Shchetinin (AUS) [Post edited 1 Dec 2022 13:48]
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They need a viewing room nearly as big as the bench for the substitutes/ team officials!
I did laugh at seeing all the VAR officials wearing their kit. | | | |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 10:31 - Dec 1 with 1446 views | BazzaInTheLoft |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 08:26 - Dec 1 by hubble |
Should we beat Seny's Senegal, and that's by no means a given, then England will meet France in the quarters (assuming France beat Poland, which is about 99% likely). Now I actually think England, on current showings in this World Cup, will beat France.
Although France have undoubtedly the best player in the World Cup in Mbappe - and some other excellent players, Rabiot, for example - they still look disjointed to me, whereas as England look far more integrated as a team, with more players at the top of their game. Either way, it will be a fascinating game. Although I'll add that caveat again: should England beat Senegal, because if this World Cup has been anything, then it's been unpredictable. |
England remind me of those German sides between 2002 and 2018. |  | | |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 10:39 - Dec 1 with 1432 views | QPR_Hibs |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 08:15 - Dec 1 by PinnerPaul |
Not sure anyone can explain that!
Here's the size of the refereeing team - the game has gone mad!
Referee: Danny Makkelie (NED)
Assistant Referee 1: Hessel Steegstra (NED)
Assistant Referee 2: Jan De Vries (NED)
Fourth Official: Said Martinez (HON)
Reserve Assistant Referee: Helpys Raymundo Feliz (DOM)
Video Assistant Referee: Paulus Van Boekel (NED)
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Bastian Dankert (GER)
Offside Video Assistant Referee: Kathryn Nesbitt (USA)
Support Video Assistant Referee: Juan Soto (VEN)
Standby Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Anton Shchetinin (AUS) [Post edited 1 Dec 2022 13:48]
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Where is Keith Stroud? |  |
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| FIFA World Cup thread. on 13:45 - Dec 1 with 1312 views | NorthantsHoop |
Fascinating final round of WC games today in groups E and F. Loving this World Cup. |  | | |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 14:00 - Dec 1 with 1271 views | R_from_afar |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 20:16 - Nov 30 by R_from_afar |
OMG that free kick Mexico have just scored! Like a rocket, right in the corner, from way, way out. Stunning   |
That Mexican free kick I was banging on about:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/63815976
Phenomenal but all in vain from a Mexican perspective. |  |
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| FIFA World Cup thread. on 15:09 - Dec 1 with 2078 views | aston_hoop |
Could do with Morocco running away with this in the first half so they're tempted to give minutes to anyone who hasn't played yet. So far so good |  |
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| FIFA World Cup thread. on 15:17 - Dec 1 with 2044 views | BazzaInTheLoft |
| FIFA World Cup thread. on 15:09 - Dec 1 by aston_hoop |
Could do with Morocco running away with this in the first half so they're tempted to give minutes to anyone who hasn't played yet. So far so good |
All I can think about is how tragic it is that Adel never got to set a WC alight. | | | |
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