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2018 FIFA World Cup Thread

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  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229

    Be weird if we end up playing Belgium twice in the same World Cup with neither game really mattering.

    Let's hope not but if it did all 23 England players could get a game with Buckland and Pope playing 45 minutes each.
    Should be more goals in this game.
  • NapaAddick
    NapaAddick Posts: 4,657
    edited July 2018

    Giroud is just not good enough. Saw that all the time at Arsenal. Misses more open shots than anyone.

    Joint fourth leading goalscorer for France... joined with.....Zidane

    He must do something.....
    Zidane was a midfielder. Giroud is a forward.
    So is Benzema who's on less than that handsome devil Giroud, and yet I imagine most would opt for the former if given a choice.
    Many are attracted to Giroud's beard and it is clouding their judgement.
  • NapaAddick
    NapaAddick Posts: 4,657
    edited July 2018
    Giroud LOL!!!!!!!! He is keeping Belgium in the match.
  • BR3red
    BR3red Posts: 1,715
    After tonight's 1st 65 minutes I personally think it does not matter who we meet IF we get there. Both good teams very good, final a bit of lottery, luck etc.

    France do look a little more in control though and maybe look like getting the 2nd.


    But this world cup is full of surprises....

    Just want Belgium to score in last minute to go to extra time
  • DRAddick
    DRAddick Posts: 3,588
    DRAddick said:

    Would prefer France to win this I think. The thought of having to face De Bruyne if we make it makes me nervous.

    Yeah....Changed my mind.
  • 1StevieG
    1StevieG Posts: 10,964
    France keep hitting Belgium on the counter with speedy gonzalez ripping up the wing.
  • Wheresmeticket
    Wheresmeticket Posts: 17,304

    France very England like I hope that Belgium get back in this we can beat them I don’t see any real problems

    But France have something about them

    I agree but an England France final would be somehow better.
  • 1StevieG
    1StevieG Posts: 10,964
    Giroud working hard back in defence
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,318
    England have played France at the World Cup twice...

    Won 2-0 and 5-2
  • Manicmania
    Manicmania Posts: 1,594
    France starting to get very deep inviting belgium on a bit
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  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,844
    Fellaini is remarkably effective. It’s not pretty, but he is such a threat in the box from crosses
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229

    France very England like I hope that Belgium get back in this we can beat them I don’t see any real problems

    But France have something about them

    Two years ago France froze in the final against Portugal in the Euro's, they look improved since then. Plus they now have the wonder kid Mbappe.
  • NapaAddick
    NapaAddick Posts: 4,657
    Neither of these teams are really playing that well, imo.
  • NapaAddick
    NapaAddick Posts: 4,657
    edited July 2018
    Lloris!
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,670
    If we get to the final we will beat either of these.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,764

    Fellaini is remarkably effective. It’s not pretty, but he is such a threat in the box from crosses

    And then he gets subbed off... bizarre one from Martinez.
  • NapaAddick
    NapaAddick Posts: 4,657

    If we get to the final we will beat either of these.

    What if you don't, will Croatia?
  • BR3red
    BR3red Posts: 1,715

    Neither of these teams are really playing that well, imo.

    The way we played against Sweden. So controlled. I agree.

    COME ON ENGLAND !!!!!
  • EastTerrace
    EastTerrace Posts: 3,961

    If we get to the final we will beat either of these.

    That’s exactly what I weren’t thinking.
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,670

    If we get to the final we will beat either of these.

    What if you don't, will Croatia?
    Yep
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  • If we get to the final we will beat either of these.

    What if you don't, will Croatia?
    Deserves a flag


    It’s coming home don’t you know
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,952
    edited July 2018

    If we get to the final we will beat either of these.

    I think that both look miles better than us. But one off game if we get there etc.
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 22,952
    France look good at the back and Mbappe is quality.
  • EastTerrace
    EastTerrace Posts: 3,961
    France look more balanced but Belgium have probably had the better chances that I have seen, Lloris making a few good saves.
  • NapaAddick
    NapaAddick Posts: 4,657
    Lukaku is not having a good match.
  • cafcsinger
    cafcsinger Posts: 5,548
    Chadli is a horrible weak link in this team
  • kentaddick
    kentaddick Posts: 18,729
    Don’t fancy France in the final... looking very organised and mbappe has that X factor where he makes something happen every time he touches the ball.
  • BR3red
    BR3red Posts: 1,715

    Lukaku is not having a good match.

    Can anyone beat Mr Kane, other then the ridiculous, for the Golden Boot if Lakaku fails to score?
  • NapaAddick
    NapaAddick Posts: 4,657
    Keepers for these clubs really are top shelf.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,844
    Lukaku has been fairly anonymous in the knock out part of the tournament, after looking so lively in the group stages