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GirlySports · 11-22-2022, 02:29 PM

If this form stands, England vs France would be mouthwatering quarterfinal (B1 vs D1)

SuperMatt18 · 11-22-2022, 02:32 PM

Should be a good day of football tomorrow - of course capped off by Canada!

3:00 - Morocco vs Croatia
6:00 - Germany vs Japan
9:00 - Spain vs Costa Rica
12:00 - Belgium vs CANADA

White Out 403 · 11-22-2022, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Swift

Neither, because it was 80 years ago.

tell that to the English whenever the play Germany

dino7c · 11-22-2022, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

Argentina with Messi never fails to disappoint, but this is something else. I wish this was the 12 games, when I saw the score when I woke up, I couldn't stop laughing.

They got to the final not long ago

Agentina is like the 04 Flames with Iginla...one guy to carry the team against superior squads. Obviously they should beat the Saudis but they really aren't a high end team they have a high end player and some good and okay players.

agulati · 11-22-2022, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CroFlames

So what do we call the occasion of the Germany-Japan match tomorrow?

Axis Cup or Fascist Bowl?

Should come up with names when all former imperialist countries or countries that have had atrocities committed too, please.
England
Argentina
Spain
France
US
Croatia
Serbia
Portugal
Canada
South Korea
Etc
Etc
Etc

Current or recent atrocities are always fair play though.

GirlySports · 11-22-2022, 02:46 PM

Last world cup Argentina lost 3-0 to Croatia and scrambled to 2nd place only to lose to France in the 16s.

If they scramble to 2nd place this time, they will again get France in the 16s.

GirlySports · 11-22-2022, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by agulati

Should come up with names when all former imperialist countries or countries that have had atrocities committed too, please.
England
Argentina
Spain
France
US
Croatia
Serbia
Portugal
Canada
South Korea
Etc
Etc
Etc

Current or recent atrocities are always fair play though.

is any country not on this list?

CroFlames · 11-22-2022, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by agulati

Should come up with names when all former imperialist countries or countries that have had atrocities committed too, please.
England
Argentina
Spain
France
US
Croatia
Serbia
Portugal
Canada
South Korea
Etc
Etc
Etc

Current or recent atrocities are always fair play though.

I'll come up with a doozy for when England-USA face off. I'm open to suggestions too.

agulati · 11-22-2022, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlySports

is any country not on this list?

Countries with current atrocities

agulati · 11-22-2022, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlySports

Last world cup Argentina lost 3-0 to Croatia and scrambled to 2nd place only to lose to France in the 16s.

If they scramble to 2nd place this time, they will again get France in the 16s.

I want to say it’s a different France this time, but who knows

CroFlames · 11-22-2022, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by agulati

I want to say it’s a different France this time, but who knows

I daresay France looked better today than they did in 2018.

FireGilbert · 11-22-2022, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dino7c

They got to the final not long ago

Agentina is like the 04 Flames with Iginla...one guy to carry the team against superior squads. Obviously they should beat the Saudis but they really aren't a high end team they have a high end player and some good and okay players.

That would have felt a like a Flames game for Argentinian fans. Score the first goal, dominate possession, should have been up 3 at half time, and lose because of a few minutes of defensive breakdowns where the opponent scores on their only chances. I can feel their pain.

agulati · 11-22-2022, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CroFlames

I daresay France looked better today than they did in 2018.

Agreed. They looked unstoppable but relying on 36 year old Giroud up front might be a bit much. I’m surprised they didn’t take Lacazette or Martial once Benzema couldn’t go.

Slava · 11-22-2022, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by agulati

Agreed. They looked unstoppable but relying on 36 year old Giroud up front might be a bit much. I’m surprised they didn’t take Lacazette or Martial once Benzema couldn’t go.

Are they really relying on him though? Mbappe looked good and Dembele looked extremely good to me. They’re just so deep that if the players they have step up, they’re fine.

Locke · 11-22-2022, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Slava

Are they really relying on him though? Mbappe looked good and Dembele looked extremely good to me. They’re just so deep that if the players they have step up, they’re fine.

Lets just hope the French have peaked too soon and crumble because that was a pretty comprehensive performance.

Now, Australia arent all that great and I think we could have more or less seen this coming, that said the scorching pace of Mbappe and Dembele are going to be problems for everyone but I was surprised that the Aussies played in such a way as to let them get up to speed to run at their back line.

That strategy was chosen...poorly.

SuperMatt18 · 11-22-2022, 05:01 PM

I actually thought it was Griezmann pulling a lot of the strings today. Mbappe was actually quite wasteful at times but his pace is unplayable.

But yeah I don't see France having any issues with most teams, the talent and pace will take over as the match wears on.

England IMO is actually a good match for them. On current form I'm taking Rice+Bellingham over Rabiot+Tchouameni. And Kane over Giroux.

They have Trippier/Walker/Shaw who have some pace at the back (I'd like it better with a healthy James)

Saha and Sterling aren't as good as Mbappe and Dembele (nobody are), but they have a ton of pace as well.

As GirlySports said that would be an amazing and super intriguing Quarter Final match up as both teams are ultra talented.

Really France, England, Brazil, and probably Spain are clearly the 4 favouites this year IMO. Argentina as 2nd betting favourites was always rated to high to me.

Locke · 11-22-2022, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

I actually thought it was Griezmann pulling a lot of the strings today. Mbappe was actually quite wasteful at times but his pace is unplayable.

But yeah I don't see France having any issues with most teams, the talent and pace will take over as the match wears on.

England IMO is actually a good match for them. On current form I'm taking Rice+Bellingham over Rabiot+Tchouameni. And Kane over Giroux.

They have Trippier/Walker/Shaw who have some pace at the back (I'd like it better with a healthy James)

Saha and Sterling aren't as good as Mbappe and Dembele (nobody are), but they have a ton of pace as well.

As GirlySports said that would be an amazing and super intriguing Quarter Final match up as both teams are ultra talented.

Really France, England, Brazil, and probably Spain are clearly the 4 favouites this year IMO. Argentina as 2nd betting favourites was always rated to high to me.

You mean Captain 'Creaky Ankles?'

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DOHA, Qatar -- England have suffered a significant injury scare after it emerged Harry Kane will undergo a scan on his right ankle on Wednesday, sources have told ESPN.https://global.espn.com/football/eng...n-on-wednesday

Slava · 11-22-2022, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Locke

You mean Captain 'Creaky Ankles?'

A friend of mine was fond of saying he has “biscuit ankles” and it’s just stuck with me. It’s so fitting.

Paulie Walnuts · 11-22-2022, 05:33 PM

World cups are much more enjoyable without England.

Cecil Terwilliger · 11-22-2022, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

World cups are much more enjoyable without England.

False. Watching England lose at the World Cup is like half the fun.