2022 World Cup Discussion

[chesterbells]

This competition is only going to get interesting at the quarter final stages isn’t it? Those last 7 matches might be worth watching properly (discounting the 3rd place game).
So far there’s been one off upsets in the groups yes, but not really anything, Germany aside, that could be classed as a proper shock.

If we end up with:
Holland Argentina
England France
Croatia Brazil
Portugal Spain
for example as the four quarters then they should all be more competitive than these R16 games, where I can foresee zero upsets happening.

 

[M Gaudino]

This competition is only going to get interesting at the quarter final stages isn’t it? Those last 7 matches might be worth watching properly (discounting the 3rd place game).
So far there’s been one off upsets in the groups yes, but not really anything, Germany aside, that could be classed as a proper shock.

If we end up with:
Holland Argentina
England France
Croatia Brazil
Portugal Spain
for example as the four quarters then they should all be more competitive than these R16 games, where I can foresee zero upsets happening.

i can see the japs beating croatia. im not even sure who are favourites

 

[the-ecstacy-of-eight]

Placed 4 bets on the winners of the world cup today.

USA
Australia
England
France

That's a guarantee that some other team will win, and I will have £20 down the swanee.

Just keeping your fingers crossed for the last two now?

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

It's a shame that you were in an airport during the match. Most of the local bars here in Philadelphia were standing room only by 9:00am, many had breakfast specials and game after parties planned. I don't believe that an airport at 9am on a Saturday morning is a very precise sampling of the sporting public.

But would the same thing happen in a UK or French or German airport?

But take your point. Just landed at Philly now..... you coming to see Morrissey tonight with me lol?

 

[citydad]

Mexico hosted in 1986 at the last minute as Brazil had to pull out

It was Colombia who had to cancel holding it because they couldn't meet FIFA's requirements not Brazil.

 

[aguero93:20]

If Pele dies, it could give them extra impetus and incentive. But I've yet to see a team I don't think England could beat. We've been solid in defence, and have some great creative players and goalscorers. For me, it all hinges on whether Southgate goes for the Wales formation of the USA formation in the remaining games. I suspect he will go for safety, which will be our undoing.

My favorites to win are France, with Brasil, Spain and England also in with a good chance. I don't think Van Gaal's Netherlands will progress much further. I think his defensive approach will let him down eventually against the more attacking teams, but I wouldn't be averse to them winning it, given the number of times they have lost the final.

It would need nice for Messi to finish his career with a World Cup to his name. Nice also for Alvarez, and Otamendi, who I've always admired as a no nonsense player who just gets on with the game. No fuss, no trouble on or off the field, no hassle to his clubs or managers or teammates. A good, honest pro.

Argies, Brasil, Netherlands and England.

 

[aguero93:20]

i can see the japs beating croatia. im not even sure who are favourites

Fancy Poland and they're 10/1 will have cash on the bastards

 

[deegee33]

But would the same thing happen in a UK or French or German airport?

But take your point. Just landed at Philly now..... you coming to see Morrissey tonight with me lol?

Funny that you ask: sitting in my club house on Wednesday night two guys, both going to the show made a $100 bet on whether or not he would show up. I hope he does for your sake. If he doesn't, tonight is our club's Christmas party. You're welcome to come and join us for a marathon session that will probably continue well past the start of the England match tomorrow. Riverfront Mummers Club
1848 S. 2nd St.
Philadelphia Pa. 19148
Ask for deegee, chances are I'll be behind the bar watching replays of City matches on one of the TV's.

 

[SCEtoAUX]

I have a hunch that Poland will beat France tomorrow, and if they do I am confident England will reach the final.

 

[chesterbells]

i can see the japs beating croatia. im not even sure who are favourites

Yeah, fair comment that

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Lol. Ok, maybe I’m too thick to know who isn’t welcome in Qatar, so care to explain who isn’t welcome or are you going to continue with vague insinuations?

Vladimir Putin

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Funny that you ask: sitting in my club house on Wednesday night two guys, both going to the show made a $100 bet on whether or not he would show up. I hope he does for your sake. If he doesn't, tonight is our club's Christmas party. You're welcome to come and join us for a marathon session that will probably continue well past the start of the England match tomorrow. Riverfront Mummers Club
1848 S. 2nd St.
Philadelphia Pa. 19148
Ask for deegee, chances are I'll be behind the bar watching replays of City matches on one of the TV's.

Thanks! I'm inside the Met so should be good.
I'm on the 12.09am train to Boston so will watch the game there

 

[deegee33]

Thanks! I'm inside the Met so should be good.
I'm on the 12.09am train to Boston so will watch the game there

Enjoy yourself, safe travels.

 

[Keeper!]

Anyone else reckon Vinny will be approached for the Belgium job?

Not a chance he would take it , was he not forced out of his first job partially due to racial issues?

 

[Manchester33]

I have a hunch that Poland will beat France tomorrow, and if they do I am confident England will reach the final.

It’s pretty rare in football that all the (big) favourites progress in straight knockouts.

Holland and Argentina navigated their games well, but I’d bet that at least one of these teams goes out:

England
France
Brazil
Spain
Portugal

 

[Gareth Barry Conlon]

It’s pretty rare in football that all the (big) favourites progress in straight knockouts.

Holland and Argentina navigated their games well, but I’d bet that at least one of these teams goes out:

England
France
Brazil
Spain
Portugal

Agree. England the only unbeaten team and could easily have lost against the US.

 

[halfcenturyup]

This competition is only going to get interesting at the quarter final stages isn’t it? Those last 7 matches might be worth watching properly (discounting the 3rd place game).
So far there’s been one off upsets in the groups yes, but not really anything, Germany aside, that could be classed as a proper shock.

If we end up with:
Holland Argentina
England France
Croatia Brazil
Portugal Spain
for example as the four quarters then they should all be more competitive than these R16 games, where I can foresee zero upsets happening.

There were some cracking games in the last round of the group stages to be fair. A game doesn't have to be an upset to be enjoyable, imo. Plenty of drama and emotion and scope for some good games in the R16. No shocks? Let's wait until after tonight to say that :)

 

[chesterbells]

There were some cracking games in the last round of the group stages to be fair. A game doesn't have to be an upset to be enjoyable, imo. Plenty of drama and emotion and scope for some good games in the R16. No shocks? Let's wait until after tonight to say that :)

Yes that’s a fair pov pal. I think the bar for me is so much higher to be sitting down and spending 2 hours watching a game properly when it’s not City. I’ve said before, I’m a City supporter not really a football fan in general anymore, so it’s only the latter stages of a World Cup where I’d ever consider planning to watch a non-City match.

 

[urban genie]

Even though the Fra v Pol affects us I cannot muster up the will to watch it, France I don't particulary like and Poland have been awful to watch, the only rnd 16 gme I have no interest in seeing bar the result

 

[stonerblue]

i think if we play walker in a back 4 against france we can keep mbappe quiet and win

As long as Walker's fit.