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Originally Posted by EldrickOnIce
Would enjoy a football only WC thread. So if there's a new post it's a football post. Need host discussion too, but separate from team/Nation sporting News.
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Originally Posted by Swift
I think it'll become a football only thread when the games kick off. There's obviously not a lot to talk about now other than the absurdly huge elephant in the room.
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Yes, when I made the thread I wanted it to be a football discussion, but I felt it important to open saying something of the staggering level of corruption and abuse at this WC.
...Now going back to the football discussion and what Canada's goals should be...
I think Canada's goal before the draw and after the draw should still be R16. If players and operations staff's only goal is to not get embarrassed, then they should just fold the tent now. R16 HAS to be the goal.
Canada should press and throw everything they have at Morocco. The goal has to be a win. Morocco is not weak, but much must be risked in war.
Canada should play careful but confident against Belgium and Croatia in hopes of an upset or a draw. Neither Croatia or Belgium are unbeatable. 3+1 points usually can get you to R16. IMO the only unbeatable teams on paper are BRA and FRA, despite losing Pogba. Maybe ENG, but their coach is a dummy.
Playing safe and losing is the same as playing to win and losing. But at least if you play to win, you have a chance at upsets. LFG