msc 18,476 Posted June 12, 2018 Right, the Euros had their own thread, the 2010 World Cup had one, and I'm pretty sure I remembering posting in the 2014 one, but I can't find it just now. So, 2 days till the latest World Cup. Will Germany become first team to win 2 on the bounce since Pele's Brazil in 62? Will the English find an even funnier way to exit than losing to Iceland? Panama like this possibility. Will Putin rig the entire thing? Which Deathlist pick will inconveniently die during a group stage match, like Casey Kasem back in 2014? All this and more to be answered in the next month or so. I'm backing Scotland Italy Chile oh fuck it, let's go Uruguay. Have at it, or not. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,726 Posted June 12, 2018 Belgium - and I've got PROOF! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,536 Posted June 12, 2018 Still haven't picked a team for this outing, due to Italy being kaputski, the back-up missus' choice of Ireland having been sodomised by Christian Eriksen, and the lack of any enjoyable first-timer meme sides. Will probably just go all-in on Anyone But England. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,726 Posted June 12, 2018 I have the headline written for England's early exit. 'England Russia Way From World Cup' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,219 Posted June 12, 2018 3 hours ago, msc said: Right, the Euros had their own thread, the 2010 World Cup had one, and I'm pretty sure I remembering posting in the 2014 one, but I can't find it just now. So, 2 days till the latest World Cup. Will Germany become first team to win 2 on the bounce since Pele's Brazil in 62? Will the English find an even funnier way to exit than losing to Iceland? Panama like this possibility. Will Putin rig the entire thing? Which Deathlist pick will inconveniently die during a group stage match, like Casey Kasem back in 2014? All this and more to be answered in the next month or so. I'm backing Scotland Italy Chile oh fuck it, let's go Uruguay. Have at it, or not. That's it, lets have a WC 2018 thread created by a native of Jockland..... I'm sure the England squadwill be able to tell the rest of the UK what it's like to play in a World Cup................and what it's like to leave it almost immediately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadsox 894 Posted June 12, 2018 It's a tough call but............Go Spain! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted June 12, 2018 England are on their way to St. Petersburg. EDIT: Landed 1432hrs GMT. Germany are on their way to Moscow. EDIT: Landed 1355hrs GMT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted June 12, 2018 Predictions: England will just escape the group stages before getting knocked out. A handful of matches will be played behind closed doors due to safety fears. Hooliganism will make the 2016 euros look like a bun fight in comparison. Some countries will get sanctioned for making politic statements. Iceland to win the thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,228 Posted June 13, 2018 I predict that one of 32 teams will win the World Cup, which is likely rigged anyways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr_T 254 Posted June 13, 2018 Asking an Australian for thoughts on soccer is a bit like asking an Englishman for thoughts on cooking or a German for thoughts on comedy, but ........I will be cheering for Australia who will struggle for a point in the group stage. I put a $5 bet on Belgium to win for my Belgian work colleague so I will go for them to win the show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,536 Posted June 13, 2018 Spaniards helpfully providing the traditional absolute breakdown, with the Dutch absent and the French seemingly vaguely functional for once. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,476 Posted June 13, 2018 Can't recall a manager getting sacked day before the tournament even starts. Otto Fister did try to walk out, but came back. Hope Morocco knock out Spain anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,055 Posted June 13, 2018 Here we go, here we go, here we go..... No, not a chant in support, but rather a mournful cry as here we go again....Engerland are packing to go to Russia; Engerland arrive at airport; Engerland are on the plane; Engerland have arrived at the airport; Engerland have checked into their accommodation; Engerland hold training camp..... You know, the only thing I don't seem to know about the squad is their bowel movements. But then I don't watch Kay Burley... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted June 13, 2018 I predict France and Germany in the final Germany to win 1-0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted June 13, 2018 This is how I reckon it is going to go Group Stages Group A 1st - Uruguay 2nd - Egypt Group B 1st - Portugal 2nd - Spain Group C 1st - France 2nd - Denmark Group D 1st - Argentina 2nd - Nigeria Group E 1st - Brazil 2nd - Switzerland Group F 1st - Germany 2nd - Mexico Group G 1st - Belgium 2nd - Engurland Group H 1st - Poland 2nd - Colombia Last 16 Uruguay to beat Spain France to beat Nigeria Egypt to beat Portugal Argentina to beat Denmark Brazil to beat Mexico Belgium to beat Poland Germany to beat Switzerland Engurland to beat Colombia Quarter Finals France to beat Uruguay Brazil to beat Belgium Argentina to beat Egypt Germany to beat Engurland Semi Final France to beat Brazil Germany to beat Argentina Final Germany to beat France Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,726 Posted June 13, 2018 33 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: You know, the only thing I don't seem to know about the squad is their bowel movements. Well before the Tunisia game they will all be shitting themselves and they will all be crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,726 Posted June 13, 2018 1 minute ago, Wee Jum said: This is how I reckon it is going to go Group Stages Group G 1st - Belgium 2nd - Engurland Group H 1st - Poland 2nd - Colombia Last 16 Belgium to beat Poland Engurland to beat Colombia Your group results would lead to Poland v Engurland and Belgium v Colombia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bladan 293 Posted June 13, 2018 Yes. Germany wins in a penalty shootout against France. In the end Griezmann kicks the ball 4 feet over the goal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
runebomme 377 Posted June 13, 2018 16 minutes ago, Wee Jum said: This is how I reckon it is going to go Group Stages Group A 1st - Uruguay 2nd - Egypt Group B 1st - Portugal 2nd - Spain Group C 1st - France 2nd - Denmark Group D 1st - Argentina 2nd - Nigeria Group E 1st - Brazil 2nd - Switzerland Group F 1st - Germany 2nd - Mexico Group G 1st - Belgium 2nd - Engurland Group H 1st - Poland 2nd - Colombia Last 16 Uruguay to beat Spain France to beat Nigeria Egypt to beat Portugal Argentina to beat Denmark Brazil to beat Mexico Belgium to beat Poland Germany to beat Switzerland Engurland to beat Colombia Quarter Finals France to beat Uruguay Brazil to beat Belgium Argentina to beat Egypt Germany to beat Engurland Semi Final France to beat Brazil Germany to beat Argentina Final Germany to beat France looks like you are planning a trip to the bookies 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,978 Posted June 13, 2018 I think France is going to win. Germany out in the semi-finals, have forgotten against whom, could be England... because yes, I believe that England is going to defeat Brazil in the quarter-finals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,476 Posted June 13, 2018 19 minutes ago, gcreptile said: England is going to defeat Brazil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted June 13, 2018 Pretty heated discussion at the dinner table today about how Poland will fair this year. I'm optimistic and say we'll definitely at least make it past the group stage. Colombia's the only major threat, it shouldn't be hard getting past Senegal and Japan. But my dad's older and has seen much more disappointment over the years. He knows that the Polish team will find a way to fuck it all up. His prediction is that Colombia and Senegal make it out of the group. As for a winner, I'd say Belgium. But they did find a way to choke in the 2016 Euros so it's not a sure thing. France, Portugal, Germany, Brazil, and Argentina are all contenders too. But what do I know? 12 months ago I said Chile will win it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theoldlady 2,305 Posted June 13, 2018 (edited) Germany will WIN! Edit: Good thing I did not write the year/precise date. Edited June 28, 2018 by theoldlady Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,055 Posted June 13, 2018 Ah, what you have to remember about Saudi Arabia is that they have been sold English players' arms....which they shall use relentlessly to defeat any opposition.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,144 Posted June 13, 2018 47 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Ah, what you have to remember about Saudi Arabia is that they have been sold English players' arms....which they shall use relentlessly to defeat any opposition.... What about Argentinian players' hands, have they got any of those? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
