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FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 7:37 am
by Beaver_Shark
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14 June - 15 July 2018


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*All times GMT+1

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 7:40 am
by Beaver_Shark
Okay, I'm getting quite excited about this.

As usual Bafana not good enough to qualify, so I have adopted Senegal. :smug:

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 7:42 am
by CrazyIslander
Argentina to win.

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 7:45 am
by JB1981
On the basis of distant ancestry, I am backing ze Germans.

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 7:45 am
by Willie Falloon
CrazyIslander wrote:Argentina to win.
France are very talented on paper.

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 7:49 am
by Beaver_Shark
Brazil's form has been amazing for the past 3 years. I think they may go all the way.

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 7:51 am
by Marshall Banana
Beaver_Shark wrote:Okay, I'm getting quite excited about this.

As usual Bafana not good enough to qualify, so I have adopted Senegal. :smug:
Hmm - usually I cheer for the Dutch... so I'm gonna need a new team.

Senegal are on my shortlist - along with Egypt, and South Korea.

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 7:56 am
by Thomas
My knowledge of soccer is based on playing FIFA on the PS3/PS4.

As such, I will go for either Belgium, Argentina or Spain.

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 8:02 am
by Diego
As I always say in these tournaments: FORZA ITA....shit

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 8:04 am
by Beaver_Shark
Strong-looking squad here. Neymar also reported to be back in training.

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Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 8:04 am
by eldanielfire
Willie Falloon wrote:
CrazyIslander wrote:Argentina to win.
France are very talented on paper.
So are Belgium.

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 8:08 am
by Diego
Beaver_Shark wrote:Strong-looking squad here. Neymar also reported to be back in training.

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Fred at a WC - what can go wrong?

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 9:01 am
by englishchief
It's coming home....

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 9:07 am
by Akkerman
for some reason I can't get too excited for this, maybe because it's in fascist russia x(

brazil is the obvious candidate, with germany, spain, france and argentina in the mix as always

england to provide the schadenfreude, italy and netherlands will be missed

egypt, croatia, switzerland possible bolters

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 9:13 am
by eldanielfire
Akkerman wrote:for some reason I can't get too excited for this, maybe because it's in fascist russia x(
I've not been excited for a Football World Cup for many years now.

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 9:52 am
by Steamin Beamin
I don't expect either to progress that far, but I'm backing Nigeria and Denmark. I'll need to dig out my Nigeria top from the 98 WC.

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 9:57 am
by Tschussie
It stings when other countries are announcing their squads and your team hasn't qualified.

I will be throwing my half-hearted support behind the Polish and German lads in that order.

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 9:58 am
by Andalu
I hope Peru gets reamed in every game. :x

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 10:04 am
by Diego
Tschussie wrote:It stings when other countries are announcing their squads and your team hasn't qualified.

I will be throwing my half-hearted support behind the Polish and German lads in that order.
We would have been an embarrassment. I'm almost happy we're not there tbh.

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 10:05 am
by backrow
Far too many shitty middle eastern oil bribed teams there, at the expense of decent euro and South American teams. Am sad there is no Scotland or ireland
Am really not that confident in England’s chances post 2nd round

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 10:05 am
by Tschussie
Andalu wrote:I hope Peru gets reamed in every game. :x
I have always loved their kit, it would be a pleasure to watch it progress all the way to the final.

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 10:06 am
by Andalu
Tschussie wrote:
Andalu wrote:I hope Peru gets reamed in every game. :x
I have always loved their kit, it would be a pleasure to watch it progress all the way to the final.
Good thing there's zero chance of that happening.

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 10:10 am
by Tschussie
Andalu wrote:
Tschussie wrote:
Andalu wrote:I hope Peru gets reamed in every game. :x
I have always loved their kit, it would be a pleasure to watch it progress all the way to the final.
Good thing there's zero chance of that happening.
I have also always loved teams with three different colours on their kit - 1 shirt, 2 shorts, 3 socks. So if not Peru then fingers crossed for one of those countries instead.

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 10:11 am
by Andalu
Tschussie wrote:
Andalu wrote:
Tschussie wrote:
Andalu wrote:I hope Peru gets reamed in every game. :x
I have always loved their kit, it would be a pleasure to watch it progress all the way to the final.
Good thing there's zero chance of that happening.
I have also always loved teams with three different colours on their kit - 1 shirt, 2 shorts, 3 socks. So if not Peru then fingers crossed for one of those countries instead.
I like teams that are exciting to watch but each to their own.

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 10:25 am
by Tschussie
Andalu wrote:I like teams that are exciting to watch but each to their own.
Agree to disagree. :nod:

I have always enjoyed the German away kit when coupled with the captain's armband. I prefer the long sleeve combination but couldn't find an image.
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Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 10:27 am
by genghis khan
I'm only here for the girls 8)

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 10:37 am
by iarmhiman
I think France will win. They have a hell of a side now.

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 10:38 am
by maxbox
Iceland to fudge Australias shit up...

Playoff styles


Here, first.... :nod:

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 10:40 am
by Tschussie
maxbox wrote:Iceland to fudge Australias shit up...

Playoff styles


Here, first.... :nod:
Australia to qualify from their group?
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Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 10:53 am
by maxbox
Yes :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 10:54 am
by Beaver_Shark
There are some tough groups to call.

Which two teams come out of Group H?

Who gets the 2nd spot in Groups A, C, D, E?

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 10:54 am
by Bullettyme
I hope both Colombia and Germany do well.

I've a few Argentinian friends so maybe Argentina too.

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 10:57 am
by englishchief
Iceland will be my second team (it truly is amazing given their population, and they don't poach like rugby nations!).

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 11:01 am
by Tschussie
englishchief wrote:Iceland will be my second team (it truly is amazing given their population, and they don't poach like rugby nations!).
I was talking to an Icelandic guy recently and it seemed like nearly every adult male in the country is a qualified coach.

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 11:03 am
by eldanielfire
Tschussie wrote:It stings when other countries are announcing their squads and your team hasn't qualified.

I will be throwing my half-hearted support behind the Polish and German lads in that order.
It's always a shame the Irish never get behind England, because in the reverse most English and English media will support Ireland.

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 11:10 am
by Tschussie
eldanielfire wrote:
Tschussie wrote:It stings when other countries are announcing their squads and your team hasn't qualified.

I will be throwing my half-hearted support behind the Polish and German lads in that order.
It's always a shame the Irish never get behind England, because in the reverse most English and English media will support Ireland.
That's true but many countries don't cheer on their neighbours. It is easier to support those teams who you won't have to witness celebrating up close (looking over the fence) should they win a tournament. I appreciate the English support for Ireland but we have also never threatened to win a tournament.

One time I can remember supporting England to win the tournament was during Euro 96.

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 11:15 am
by Nolanator
Willie Falloon wrote:
CrazyIslander wrote:Argentina to win.
France are very talented on paper.
Will they get out of the group before imploding and in-fighting?

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 12:18 pm
by genghis khan
eldanielfire wrote:
Tschussie wrote:It stings when other countries are announcing their squads and your team hasn't qualified.

I will be throwing my half-hearted support behind the Polish and German lads in that order.
It's always a shame the Irish never get behind England, because in the reverse most English and English media will support Ireland.
That's only because we're supporting the England 'B' team.

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 12:18 pm
by Plato'sCave
‘Mon Iceland

Re: FIFA World Cup 2018 - OFFICIAL Thread

Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 12:22 pm
by Andalu
Anyone but the krauts or ethpania or Peru