Fifa World Cup Football 2018 Official Discussion Thread

[Powerslave]

Yup you said it. Beforehand this game reeked of a draw and could very well nearly have been it if that stupid motherf*cker Rashford didn't blow that sitter! Dammit, that goal was certain but nah, of course that trash blew it, cost me my entire bet. 1-1 there and it would certainly have died down into a draw. I hate this World Cup betting wise, lol, it's so damn harsh sometimes. But on the positive side, it's been one hell of a competitive one, that is for sure. Colombia is going to thrash England in the round of 16 for sure, no doubt in my mind about it. Time for those beer chuggers to go home!

I totally pictured Spain - Belgium in the Semi-final, but now I'm not sure they can overcome Brazil, we shall see indeed.

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I'll throw in a prediction on who's going to go through here, and just focus on result as each games come on later... Bold = Going through to the Quarter Finals;

Spoiler

Portugal - Uruguay

- It's going to be tough but I still think Portugal can clinch it if their defense is solid, going to be hard and tight for sure. Most likely Extra time, maybe even penalties too, to decide.

Argentina - France

- I actually believe that France will make it but even so I still believe that they too have yet to prove themselves this tournament so it's pretty open, Extra time or penalies to decide. Also since I've chosen Portugal, I have to choose Argentina as well so that we can have Ronaldo vs Messi in the quarter-final.

Belgium - Japan

- Easy victory, no doubt about it.

Colombia - England

- Tough but England hasn't impressed me one bit and Colombia seems to have more to give. They'll win narrowly in normal time.

Spain - Russia

- Another easy victory.

Brazil - Mexico

- Depends on Brazil being Brazil as we know them and whether Mexico can shake off their big loss against Sweden. Open match but I'll say Brazil wins in Extra time.

Croatia - Denmark

- After Extra time, I'm certain.

Sweden - Switzerland

- The only one I consider to be hard for me to stand by, could either be a crushing win to Switzerland or Sweden continues that form from their two last games. I'll say Sweden since I'm Scandinavian, but don't bet on it! (even if I did, lmao).

I'm gonna have to agree with most of them, althought I don't think we're gonna have "easy wins" at this point. Dunno.
And colombia wasn't really convincting for me either, at least against Senegal. They trashed Poland but that's... Poland lol.

 

[Ansatsuken]

Mr prediction

France 1-0 Argentina

 

[minamoto]

Mr prediction

France 1-0 Argentina

fanfic prediction... mine is :

argentina 2 - 1 france..

 

[Ansatsuken]

fanfic prediction... mine is :

argentina 2 - 1 france..

If I win you need to leave Pakistan :snick:

 

[minamoto]

If I win you need to leave Pakistan :snick:

ahh so now u say i live in pakistane.....wow...

fyi im from somlia..

 

[Michael92]

Shoot forgot the predictions xd

I would have said France 1-2 Argentina after Extra Time, but now they're already leading in normal time with that score! Ronaldo VS Messi, here we come =D

Portugal 2-1 Uruguay, that's my prediction

 

[Ansatsuken]

Its 2-2 Michael. It's so unpredictable dude

Its 3 now for France and 2 for Argentina. This time Argentina defense and France defense being tested to their best

Argentina getting exposed and Minamoto need to pack his bag now xd

If my team Brazil fails to reach final and win the WC I support France to win it. Such a manly team this France squad is. Of course both of them will meet in the Semi first xd

Next prediction,

Uruguay 2-0 Portugal

 

[Memento Mori]

Half of the time and I thought Argentina have the better chances to win it if they somehow works on their defence and keeps the ball in their possession for the major time of the match. But oh well!.

Only five minutes more.... doubt any miracles would happen. Argentina collectively isn't a better team but felt sad to see Messi's face on the pitch after Mbappe made those consecutive goals in the span of 5 minutes. That'd hurts Messi I guess. France game became more sharp in the second half of the game.

What is Paulo Dybala doing sitting on the bench?.

Next prediction,

Uruguay 2-0 Portugal

Ronaldo, the luckiest goaler can do the magics anywhere on his day tho!.

 

[Ansatsuken]

Haha underdogs can just dream to play like Argentina and France with open football playing style. Very entertaining match indeed.

Half of the time and I thought Argentina have the better chances to win it if they somehow works on their defence and keeps the ball in their possession for the major time of the match. But oh well!.

Only five minutes more.... doubt any miracles would happen. Argentina collectively isn't a better team but felt sad to see Messi's face on the pitch after Mbappe made those consecutive goals in the span of 5 minutes. That'd hurts Messi I guess. France game became more sharp in the second half of the game.

What is Paulo Dybala doing sitting on the bench?.



Ronaldo, the luckiest goaler can do the magics anywhere on his day tho!.

Aye..

 

[Totsuka No Tsurugi]

France avanged their african brother.

by the way... man of the match is lionel messi lol

 

[Caliburn]

That was a fun match to watch. It showed the major weaknesses of Argentina and France: horrible defense and lack of experience respectively. That Argentina has some serious issues in the back became painfully obvious, but France still lacks that kind of cunning that only experienced players have.

France deserved to win though. As much as I would Messi personally deserves a national team trophy, this Argentina as a whole is unworthy. No class, no sympathy, no spirit and if they would have won the WC, that would just be by sheer luck.

France avanged their african brother.

by the way... man of the match is lionel messi lol

Are you serious? Not Mbappé?

 

[Memento Mori]

Nope. It was Mbappe who got the Man of the Match.

Come to think of it.... both last word cup finalists exited early.

 

[Caliburn]

Nope. It was Mbappe who got the Man of the Match.

Come to think of it.... both last word cup finalists exited early.

He better be.

And the bronze medalist didn't even qualify.

 

[Michael92]

lol no chance, you probably have to deal with us at least up until the semi's Funny that you say England didn't impress, most people I talked to are impressed by our performances. A bit bitter towards us ay? ^^

VS Tunisia - Spent the entirety of the match crossing, hoping for Kane to win it in the box.

VS Panama - Doesn't count.

VS Belgium - Well, can't even count that either now can we.

Verdict - They are going home, no doubt about it. Worst team of the World Cup. Now, I'm not saying Colombia is fire either, but they are going through, definitely. Belgium would have beaten them though, but stupid Rashford had to blow it!

I'm gonna have to agree with most of them, althought I don't think we're gonna have "easy wins" at this point. Dunno.
And colombia wasn't really convincting for me either, at least against Senegal. They trashed Poland but that's... Poland lol.

See above, lol.

Shoot forgot the predictions xd

I would have said France 1-2 Argentina after Extra Time, but now they're already leading in normal time with that score! Ronaldo VS Messi, here we come =D

Portugal 2-1 Uruguay, that's my prediction

Oh well, another bet out the window because of Argentina... First I bet against them and they won, now I bet for them and they lose. It was destiny to have Ronaldo vs Messi in the Quarter-Final, but France had to ruin it. DESTINY... Repercussion are sure to follow...

Its 2-2 Michael. It's so unpredictable dude

Its 3 now for France and 2 for Argentina. This time Argentina defense and France defense being tested to their best

Argentina getting exposed and Minamoto need to pack his bag now xd

If my team Brazil fails to reach final and win the WC I support France to win it. Such a manly team this France squad is. Of course both of them will meet in the Semi first xd

Next prediction,

Uruguay 2-0 Portugal

Argentina was horrible in Defense and that was clear. 3 of the goals were counter-attack, lol. Oh well, Messi going home and Ronaldo to win his 6th Ballon D'Or, it's going down now for certain.

I'll adjust my prediction and say Uruguay 1-3 Portugal. Ronaldo to clinch a Hattrick!

Ronaldo, the luckiest goaler can do the magics anywhere on his day tho!.

You mean skilled, lol. And yes, Hattrick loading...

France avanged their african brother.

by the way... man of the match is lionel messi lol

No, lol... But he wasn't too shabby, did at least get 2 assists from what I saw.

That was a fun match to watch. It showed the major weaknesses of Argentina and France: horrible defense and lack of experience respectively. That Argentina has some serious issues in the back became painfully obvious, but France still lacks that kind of cunning that only experienced players have.

France deserved to win though. As much as I would Messi personally deserves a national team trophy, this Argentina as a whole is unworthy. No class, no sympathy, no spirit and if they would have won the WC, that would just be by sheer luck.



Are you serious? Not Mbappé?

Bold - If they would have won the World Cup, it should have been 4 years ago. They are not even that "decent" now... Messi's case is similar to Buffon's case in the Champions League I guess, it's just not meant to be.

Agreed, Mbappe Man of the Match. The fact that Real Madrid didn't go for him under Zidane is beyond me. Definitely going to be next Henry, not even a single doubt no more.

Nope. It was Mbappe who got the Man of the Match.

Come to think of it.... both last word cup finalists exited early.

Indeed... It's totally open now if you ask me. Spain (because of their path towards the final), Brasil, France or Portugal to grab it now...

Messi is going home!

And the bronze medalist didn't even qualify.

Crazy, a lot happens in 4 years!

 

[Ansatsuken]

All people bet against Uruguay. They will prove you all wrong. Haha..mark my word.

Starting from now on I will not predict how many goal the competing teams scores but who will win and who will lost.

I win my first bet and Michael lost xd

 

[WoldOfFingo]

Happy Ronaldo is out.

 

[Michael92]

I'm out... Done... Finished. This World Cup sucks! Brasil - Spain in the final, Spain to lift it. See you in 2 years...

 

[Cooh]

VS Tunisia - Spent the entirety of the match crossing, hoping for Kane to win it in the box.

VS Panama - Doesn't count.

VS Belgium - Well, can't even count that either now can we.

Verdict - They are going home, no doubt about it. Worst team of the World Cup. Now, I'm not saying Colombia is fire either, but they are going through, definitely. Belgium would have beaten them though, but stupid Rashford had to blow it!

vs Tunesia, what you said isn't true the reason that it was that close was bad refing and being wasteful in front of goal. Second half they parked the bus.

Why does the Panama win not count? They held belgium to a draw in the first half and we completely smashed them. We would have had the same result against tunesia if the players used their chances like they did against Panama.

vs. Belgium, reserves vs. reserves.

But ye don't know if your being serious because if you are then you are clueless lol Worst team of the World Cup really? ^^ Well whatever. I'm happy if they beat Columbia, if not so be it.

that said:

Finally boring ass Portugal is gone, so happy for Uruguay.

 

[Caliburn]

...Uruguay is by far the weirdest team on the WC. They really look and act like a bunch of hoodlums, they play in a highly unorthodox manner you can't say is appealing to watch, but somehow they perfected that to the uttermost limits. To see them play is both depressing as hilarious.

 

[Cooh]

...Uruguay is by far the weirdest team on the WC. They really look and act like a bunch of hoodlums, they play in a highly unorthodox manner you can't say is appealing to watch, but somehow they perfected that to the uttermost limits. To see them play is both depressing as hilarious.

Their stikeforce is one of the best at this World Cup imo, Cavani and Suarez work really well together.