World Cup 2018 Russia

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  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,825
    I will be in Vegas this weekend so I may bet a few matches.
  • 23scidoo
    23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 19,998
    I am with England since 1986..but i think its Argentina's time..
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  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,913
    pjsteelerfan said:
    I'll be watching, WC is always great. Not sure who I'll pull for with the US not qualifying. 
    Yep.  Once the WC starts it's really going to set in how fucking awful it is that the US isn't there.  But that's a different convo for another thread.  I'm mostly of Irish descent and they didn't qualify either so I really have no one to root for.  One of my really good friends was born in Poland and is a huge soccer fan so I may jump on the bandwagon with him....mostly just so I can go out drinking and watch the games.
  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,856
    lastexitlondon said:
    FIFA 18 has a cool world cup mode just added. To the ultimate team section
    Yes, but from what I have read, it falls well short of the previous stand alone releases that give the full qualifying experience, hundreds of nations' teams, WC atmosphere and interface, etc.  Thats disappointing.
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,315
    Note to all media attending the Russia World Cup ... book hotel rooms on first floor only.  Do not criticize mr Putin.  Avoid balconies that may become “slippery”

    also avoid going into dark wooded areas where team supported death matches occur.  
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  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    pjsteelerfan said:
    I'll be watching, WC is always great. Not sure who I'll pull for with the US not qualifying. 
    Australia?
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  • goldrush
    goldrush everybody knows this is nowhere Posts: 7,803
    Well, my homeland (Wales) never qualify so I'll be throwing my support behind the green and gold of my adopted country. I'm hoping for one more piece of Tim Cahill magic in his final tournament :)

    I think Belgium or Argentina will win it.

    Wales will win the 2022 World Cup. You laughed at it here first folks... 
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  • Nami
    Nami Newfoundland Posts: 5,999
    wow, no mrussell1 dislike in this thread?
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  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,913
    goldrush said:
    Well, my homeland (Wales) never qualify so I'll be throwing my support behind the green and gold of my adopted country. I'm hoping for one more piece of Tim Cahill magic in his final tournament :)

    I think Belgium or Argentina will win it.

    Wales will win the 2022 World Cup. You laughed at it here first folks... 

    It's a shame that a player as good as Bale may never play in a World Cup.  Although that run Wales had in Euro 2016 was pretty great...
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,029
    Gonna be weird not having a rooting interest, but looking forward to the tournament.  Took this quiz and got Spain.  Also a big fan of Spain, the food, the culture, the wine, so F it, rolling with Spain

    https://www.sbnation.com/a/world-cup-2018-who-to-root-for-guide

    VIVA ESPANA.
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,913
    Cliffy6745 said:
    Gonna be weird not having a rooting interest, but looking forward to the tournament.  Took this quiz and got Spain.  Also a big fan of Spain, the food, the culture, the wine, so F it, rolling with Spain

    https://www.sbnation.com/a/world-cup-2018-who-to-root-for-guide

    VIVA ESPANA.

    Yeah man, this really sucks.  I threw some action down on Belgium so they are my team for the next few weeks.
  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,689
    Cliffy6745 said:
    Gonna be weird not having a rooting interest, but looking forward to the tournament.  Took this quiz and got Spain.  Also a big fan of Spain, the food, the culture, the wine, so F it, rolling with Spain

    https://www.sbnation.com/a/world-cup-2018-who-to-root-for-guide

    VIVA ESPANA.
    Yeah they are always in the mix , it should be a great WC enjoy it ...
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  • jeffbr
    jeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    edited June 2018
    I started following Germany in the late 70's and still do. But will also throw my support behind Sweden (50% Swedish), and Croatia (father-in-law fled Yugoslavia). So I've got a few teams I'll be following and supporting.  Looking forward to the tournament. Glad that we already have the disappointment with the USMNT performance out of the way. lol. 
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  • cutz
    cutz Posts: 12,259
    Cliffy6745 said:
    Gonna be weird not having a rooting interest, but looking forward to the tournament.  Took this quiz and got Spain.  Also a big fan of Spain, the food, the culture, the wine, so F it, rolling with Spain

    https://www.sbnation.com/a/world-cup-2018-who-to-root-for-guide

    VIVA ESPANA.
    I took the test and i got Portugal 
  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,491
    I got England.

    Nope.
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  • goldrush
    goldrush everybody knows this is nowhere Posts: 7,803
    I can usually stay pretty neutral (if Wales aren't playing!) so I tend to support different players depending on which team is playing. As a Chelsea fan, I'll support Belgium for Hazard, France if Kante is playing, Spain for Dave etc. Also if I have a particular link or fond memory for a place (we got engaged in Iceland; I spent time time travelling in Peru etc). Being a neutral is fun!
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  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,689
    It starts tomorrow here’s hoping Russia gets kicked out in the 1st round , I’ll be watching their 1st match to see wether the referee is not biased towards the home team ! 
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  • goldrush
    goldrush everybody knows this is nowhere Posts: 7,803
    edited June 2018
    Interesting tactics from the Spanish team - they’ve sacked their coach 2 days before their first game! That’ll take the opposition by surprise!
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    “Do not postpone happiness”
    (Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)

    “Put yer good money on the sunrise”
    (Tim Rogers)
  • pjsteelerfan
    pjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,905
    goldrush said:
    Interesting tactics from the Spanish team - they’ve sacked their coach 2 days before their first game! That’ll take the opposition by surprise!

    ...got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul...
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,130
    I am soooo pumped that the U.S./Canada and Mexico will be hosting the 2026 World Cup.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......

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