2018 World Cup Thread + Predictions Game

[somberbostonian]

I saw that the final is at the same time as the Wimbledon final, which is funny.

I believe the same thing happened in 2010 when Spain won the world title the same day Rafa won Wimbledon. lol

Edit: They were actually a week apart, but still interesting.

[AbeVigodaLive]

I always pull for one of Germany or Italy (since that's the bulk of my ancestry, as I assume that's how most people here pick non-US teams to follow), so with the latter out (as well as the US obviously when we're in), it's an easy choice.

Denmark.





[Note: I have fewer reasons to be as optimistic as you are about Germany making the Finals though...]

[kobeunderbite]

I saw that the final is at the same time as the Wimbledon final, which is funny.

I believe the same thing happened in 2010 when Spain won the world title the same day Rafa won Wimbledon. lol

Edit: They were actually a week apart, but still interesting.

Yeah I read that it's the first time this has happened, Wimbledon unsurprisingly not budging off of its traditional start time.

[Da Stars.]

Soccer, I would rather watch golf.

[americaninfidel]

What a beatdown the Russians gave the Saudis.

Are Russia that good, or are the Saudis that bad?

[somberbostonian]

What a beatdown the Russians gave the Saudis.

Are Russia that good, or are the Saudis that bad?

Nah, neither team is good. This is like the NFL kicking off the season with Jets vs Texans on a Thursday night.

FIFA rankings don't mean anything, but these are the two lowest-ranked teams in the tournament.

[Y2K]

I'm boycotting. Yup, I'm Still bitter about the U.S. not qualifying.

[somberbostonian]

Ronaldo getting Wesley Snipes'd by Spain just hours before facing them in a World Cup game.

[thatoothpick45]

Hell of a game so far.

[somberbostonian]

De Gea gaffed that one up.

Entertaining stuff so far tho.

[thatoothpick45]

De Gea gaffed that one up.

Entertaining stuff so far tho.

Embarrassing to say the least.

[somberbostonian]

2-2 game now. Perfect execution on that set piece from Spain. Costa came to play today.

Edit: Now it’s 3-2 Spain!

[thatoothpick45]

2-2 game now. Perfect execution on that set piece from Spain. Costa came to play today.

Edit: Now it’s 3-2 Spain!

I had to take my pants off for Nacho’s goal. Too much heat.

[somberbostonian]

2-2 game now. Perfect execution on that set piece from Spain. Costa came to play today.

Edit: Now it’s 3-2 Spain!

I had to take my pants off for Nacho’s goal. Too much heat.

Wiped away that weak ass penalty from the first half in an instant.

[Shill Jackson]

I’m bummed I’m working. What a game!

[somberbostonian]

Whoever wins this group between Spain and Portugal is going to come down to how badly they run up the score against Iran and Morocco. Could end up being the game of the group stage.

[thatoothpick45]

Whoever wins this group between Spain and Portugal is going to come down to how badly they run up the score against Iran and Morocco. Could end up being the game of the group stage.

Iran is gonna bunker like crazy. Morocco might have a shot to take points off Portugal.

[somberbostonian]

France and Argentina look shaky in these early games, and they still have tougher group opponents left. Iceland was going to be tough to score on with all the players they throw behind the ball. 500+ passes for Argentina and barely 100 for Iceland? Not pretty but Iceland got their point.

[lettherebehouse]

Germany's gonna get their tiny ass dick folded back 90 degreez by Mexico tomorrow. And you can go on and deposit that into your nearest Banco Popular.

[Alex_Murphy]

Germany's gonna get their tiny ass dick folded back 90 degreez by Mexico tomorrow. And you can go on and deposit that into your nearest Banco Popular.

You’re all over the place... settle down.