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  • Brazil

    30 18.52%
  • Germany

    42 25.93%
  • France

    16 9.88%
  • Spain

    15 9.26%
  • Argentina

    15 9.26%
  • Belgium

    19 11.73%
  • England

    9 5.56%
  • Portugal

    6 3.70%
  • Uruguay

    2 1.23%
  • Columbia

    5 3.09%
  • Russia

    1 0.62%
  • Someone not listed above

    2 1.23%
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    Who will win the 2018 World Cup

    Two days to go - so who do you think will win the 2018 World Cup.

    I don't think there is a strong favourite, though the winner will come from one of four teams, in my opinion. After these four, there's probably another four or five teams that could win it if they perform consistently at a level that they sometimes perform at, but not often enough.

    As always, it's going to be great to watch.

    PS: There's enough ABE threads out there, so if you want to vent your ABE opinion please do so on one of these.

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    Spain - fitting finale for Iniesta

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    I've been impressed by Deschamps - I reckon France could do it.

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    Spain - fitting finale for Iniesta
    Brazil for me but spain are the dark horses

    In transition at the last major but rebuilt quietly and effective

    Part of me would like Belgium to win it though as they've got an extremely talented squad

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    Quote Originally Posted by GreenNWhiteArmy View Post
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    Brazil for me but spain are the dark horses

    In transition at the last major but rebuilt quietly and effective

    Part of me would like Belgium to win it though as they've got an extremely talented squad
    I wouldnt really class third favourites as dark horse...Spain have a great chance.

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    I wouldnt really class third favourites as dark horse...Spain have a great chance.
    Most of the chat I've seen has been focused on Brazil/Messi/Germany/France and Belgium. Dark horse is probably the wrong term, but for me they've flew under the radar a bit until now

    Speculation that the manager will leave his post today...

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    i know they are only friendlies but after watching the germans recently i'm taking them off my list of favourites, their defence has been pretty rank, so...Spain or Brazil it is :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by GreenNWhiteArmy View Post
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    Most of the chat I've seen has been focused on Brazil/Messi/Germany/France and Belgium. Dark horse is probably the wrong term, but for me they've flew under the radar a bit until now

    Speculation that the manager will leave his post today...
    Apparently been sacked!
    But they have a replacement ready... weird time to make a call like that

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    Spain - fitting finale for Iniesta
    Wonder how the sacking of the manager will affect Spain's chances!

    The game against Portugal will be very interesting and will determine how soon they play the better teams. If all goes to form, they should get Denmark in the quarter's if the win their group. Or it could be France if they come second in their group.

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    Was impressed by Russia yesterday. It will be interesting to see how far they get. Probably wasn't a great test for them against the Saudis.

    Can't wait for the Spain Portugal game today - whoever wins that must win the group.

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    Quote Originally Posted by theonlywayisup View Post
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    Was impressed by Russia yesterday. It will be interesting to see how far they get. Probably wasn't a great test for them against the Saudis.

    Can't wait for the Spain Portugal game today - whoever wins that must win the group.
    brilliant result for them, and a cracking opener for the tournament, I genuinely think its gonna be a great world cup.

    Salah not staring today, shame as we wont get to see him play but I think its the right decision

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    Quote Originally Posted by theonlywayisup View Post
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    Wonder how the sacking of the manager will affect Spain's chances!

    The game against Portugal will be very interesting and will determine how soon they play the better teams. If all goes to form, they should get Denmark in the quarter's if the win their group. Or it could be France if they come second in their group.
    Portugal are 4th in FIFA rankings table.
    They are the current European Champions.
    Spain are ranked 10th
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    Germany usually turn up and do the business. I fancy them.
    Cougars!!!

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    Germany.

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    According the the BBC, the winner will be............................

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44431262

















    Belgium

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    This is Messi's time to cement his place as the GOAT

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    Quote Originally Posted by King Dom View Post
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    This is Messi's time to cement his place as the GOAT
    Agreed. Ronaldo won Euro, think Messi can match/better that

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    Quote Originally Posted by King Dom View Post
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    This is Messi's time to cement his place as the GOAT
    He’s not even close

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    I'd like it to be a country that's never won it before (Belgium maybe).

    The Champions League and World Cup seems to be won mostly by the same old names.

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    Quote Originally Posted by theonlywayisup View Post
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    According the the BBC, the winner will be............................

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44431262

    Belgium
    "Belgium has a population of approx. twice that of Scotland so as Scotland's chances of ever winning the World Cup are zero then mathematically Belgium chances are 2 x 0 which equates to zero". - Stephen Hawkins (just before he died)

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    "Belgium has a population of approx. twice that of Scotland so as Scotland's chances of ever winning the World Cup are zero then mathematically Belgium chances are 2 x 0 which equates to zero". - Stephen Hawkins (just before he died)
    And Brazil has a population approx. 40 times that of Scotland so, by your (sorry Hawkins') logic, Brazil chances mathematically are 40 x 0 which equates to zero. Someone please tell the bookies!


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    Gotta go for Sweden. A life without hope.. and all that!

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    If Hertz don’t win it for the good of British football then I reckon on France a good squad with a nice blend of youth and experience. Brazil are overrated IMO Germany have been struggling of late, Argentina over rely on Messi, Spain are peasants, England are too inexperienced, Italy aren’t even there and every other team is pish

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    Russia will have the referees...can you really count them out? South Korea reached a semi-final from it.


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    We all win by witnessing such an event.😏

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    Germany, Spain, and Brazil seem the obvious choices. I fancy Colombia though.
    Mon the Hibs.

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    the poll closes on 30-6 so i'l wait and see who all gets knocked out early doors before casting my vote :)

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    Heart says Germany but they need to up their game considerably and I don't see any leaders in this team that will drive them on.

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