*** The Official 2022 World Cup Thread ***

[wcorkcanary 3,978]

1 minute ago, Capt. Pants said:

Great noise from the crowd drowning out the commentators, which isn't a bad thing.

We'll see if FIFA are happy with an early Argentina exit tonight. 

Watching RTE , less biased , unless Ireland play of course. 

[GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,153]

As much as i want argentina out...it might be in englands interest that they go through..but in second place. They would then play France in the last 16 and they 'might' then knock them out before we would have to play them

[Capt. Pants 2,810]

Dreadful quality game.

[cambridgeshire canary 4,976]

2 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said:

As much as i want argentina out...it might be in englands interest that they go through..but in second place. They would then play France in the last 16 and they 'might' then knock them out before we would have to play them

Southgateball against Messi?

[Capt. Pants 2,810]

2 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said:

As much as i want argentina out...it might be in englands interest that they go through..but in second place. They would then play France in the last 16 and they 'might' then knock them out before we would have to play them

That thought did cross my mind too. If anyone is going to nullify France and take Mbappe out it's Argentina.

[Branston Pickle 2,678]

1 minute ago, cambridgeshire canary said:

Southgateball against Messi?

Quite, the idea of playing either isn’t great. 

[GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,153]

1 minute ago, Branston Pickle said:

Quite, the idea of playing either isn’t great. 

I'd face Messi ahead of Mbappe any day of the week right now

[Foxy2600 219]

9 minutes ago, CANARYKING said:

How is that not a red

Sunday Morning League - a mere love tap 

“Oh Ref! You gonna blow up for everything today?” “It’s not that bad Ref - he’s walking” 

 

[Capt. Pants 2,810]

Poland will stuff the Argies anyway.

[Branston Pickle 2,678]

11 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said:

Poland will stuff the Argies anyway.

Hope so - have them as one of my work sweepstake teams.  Now RL has scored one he’ll get more….

Edited November 26, 2022 by Branston Pickle

[Capt. Pants 2,810]

Crikey, Mexico sitting deep now and very little press. 30 mins to go yet.

[KiwiScot 1,033]

That's a nice goal by Messi, but my dad wants to watch Dads Army so we're switching over

[ricardo 5,841]

9 minutes ago, KiwiScot said:

That's a nice goal by Messi, but my dad wants to watch Dads Army so we're switching over

Your dad's a good judge.

[Capt. Pants 2,810]

What a weird chaotic game. I'll be glad when it's over.

Edited November 26, 2022 by Capt. Pants

[Herman 7,892]

Ugh, two teams that should be much better than that display. Mexico, occasionally getting it into the box may have been a good idea.

[TheGunnShow 4,198]

Lots of huff and puff but precious little quality in there. Poland / Argentina's going to be a hard watch looking at the two previous games.

[dylanisabaddog 2,835]

17 hours ago, TheGunnShow said:

It's taken a game-and-a-half, but the Poles finally arrived. Like the Battle of Vienna, really.

It was the Lithuanians who were late for the Battle of Vienna 

[TheGunnShow 4,198]

1 hour ago, dylanisabaddog said:

It was the Lithuanians who were late for the Battle of Vienna 

Sure, but the Poles came in bang on time.

[cambridgeshire canary 4,976]

Well, Spain vs Germany tonight will be one to keep an eye on. Germany will be a wounded animal wanting to prove themselves but will no doubt also know that a loss will mean they are all but out of the world cup while Spain will be flying high and probably a little hungover still from their 7-0 win.. Will be interesting that's for sure

[First Wazzock 737]

[Capt. Pants 2,810]

57 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said:

Well, Spain vs Germany tonight will be one to keep an eye on. Germany will be a wounded animal wanting to prove themselves but will no doubt also know that a loss will mean they are all but out of the world cup while Spain will be flying high and probably a little hungover still from their 7-0 win.. Will be interesting that's for sure

Japan v Costa Rica first. Germany will be hoping the Japs getting nothing from that. Tedious 0-0 at moment.

[Branston Pickle 2,678]

Awful game so far - can’t remember a chance or a shot.  Am off out so will no doubt miss a stunning second half….

[KiwiScot 1,033]

Costa Rica is ingrained in football for me after they beat Scotland 1 nil at the 1990 World Cup. We battered them for most of the 2nd half, but could not get the equaliser. Ah those were the days. Making tournaments then going out by a goal. At least Wales are keeping the spirit alive.

[Taiwan Canary 118]

4 minutes ago, KiwiScot said:

Costa Rica is ingrained in football for me after they beat Scotland 1 nil at the 1990 World Cup. We battered them for most of the 2nd half, but could not get the equaliser. Ah those were the days. Making tournaments then going out by a goal. At least Wales are keeping the spirit alive.

I used to love asking my Scottish geography teacher,  sir what is the capital of Costa Rica? Sir,  what is Costa Rica's GDP? etc.

Edited November 27, 2022 by Taiwan Canary

[shefcanary 1,406]

Costa Rica are going to pinch this. Japan controlling it,  but devoid of spark.

[shefcanary 1,406]

Just now, shefcanary said:

Costa Rica are going to pinch this. Japan controlling it,  but devoid of spark.

Told ya!

[Capt. Pants 2,810]

Lifeline for Germany!

[Ken Hairy 2,747]

Nice finish, but awful goalkeeping. Hadn't noticed it before, but is he a midget?? 

[GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,153]

Thats Germany off the hook, they'll probably still go through even if they only got three points vs costa rica

[Capt. Pants 2,810]

22 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said:

Thats Germany off the hook, they'll probably still go through even if they only got three points vs costa rica

Indeed. If Spain tonk Japan and Germany stuff Costa they'll go through with only 3 pts. Japs have really thrown it away.

Just goes to show in tournament football there are so many variables and if you cannot win make sure you don't lose!

Should add a heavy defeat for Germany tonight lets Japan back in again.

Edited November 27, 2022 by Capt. Pants