England's midfield is non-existant. Poor keeper selection too. Defense is pretty dodgy.
The only thing they have is Kane.
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England's midfield is non-existant. Poor keeper selection too. Defense is pretty dodgy.
The only thing they have is Kane.
France are the strongest team
Not sure if he’s in the squad but they would have had a belter if a tournament if Falcao had been fit in the last one. Didn’t he damage his leg in a French cup match against a low league team? I’m sure Columbia included him in the squad but he wasn’t fit.
Columbia could be a shout.
Probably similar to the vast majority of us I'd be surprised nay shocked if the winners were not one of this group, in saying that it'd be terrific if a dark horse did go on to win it just for sheer novelty.
I'm going to put a small wager on Argentina to win it outright as they normally give a good account of themselves and have almost as good a chance as any of the rest.
Looking forward to hopefully watching some great games and also hope it passes without incident from any crowd disorder.
Mon the Cabbage!!!
I know you have to factor in the genius that is Messi, but looking at the their qualifying campaign and their 6-1 annihilation against Spain recently I'd be shocked if Argentina were anywhere near the final. I think Colombia and Uruguay have as much chance from South America of lifting the coverted trophy. Brazil were easily the best team in qualification from South America but im pretty convinced the winner will come from Europe.
Really looking forward to it. Love the world cup.
Cant believe Brandon Barker didnt make the England squad. :wink:
I can't see past the Germans.
I love the world cup, football just about every night :thumbsup:
Truthfully, who gives a flying Donald Duck?
:na na::aok::na na:
Anyone more intelligent than me able to work out what times the game will kick off in Florida time?
I’m on holiday for the first couple of weeks of it and been trying to work it out but I’m getting a sore head trying to work out if the advertised kick off times are uk time or local times, then I’m guessing there’ll be various different time zones across Russia?
If its any help, UK kick off times are 1pm, 4pm and 7pm. Then the knock out matches are all at 3pm and 7pm. The final is at 4pm.
I've enjoyed the season and I'm looking forward to the World Cup.
It'll be great!
First world cup that my son will be able to follow properly. He watched bits and pieces 4 years ago but didn't really understand what was going on.
He's got the pannini album this year as well as a pretty solid understanding of the countries competing and which ones have players he's seen on TV playing for their club sides. I'm really looking forward to a month of the best footballers in the world showing what they can do :thumbsup:
I absolutely love the world cup. I fully intend to watch every game I possibly can.
Anyone else not feeling like this will be a good World Cup? Maybe it's just because I thought the last one in Brazil was the best I've seen so far, drama, controversy, great goals and great games. Loved following Brazil and how passionate they were when playing plus singing the national anthem. I don't get the same feeling about Russia.
There's enough strong teams in it to make for a cracking finale - Brazil, Germany, France, Argentina, Spain with Colombia, Uruguay, Portugal and England all potentially jousting in the latter stages. A rake of teams who could strike lucky and make it to the semis - Switzerland, Poland, Denmark etc.
Going by the draw, form and odds, the QFs could be exceptional - Brazil vs Belgium; Spain vs Argentina; Germany vs England and France vs Uruguay or Portugal, if I've got it right.
What seems certain is that England would have to overcome either Brazil or Germany to reach the semis, dependent on how they finish in the groups and probably having to beat Poland or Colombia enroute. And then either Spain or Argentina in the semi or a final. Not an easy task.