Argentina squeezed past Egypt. Now that did surprise me for being so close.
A lot of teams are in with a shout for this one. Including England. France are the bookies’ favourite, then Spain, then Argentina, then England (according to Paddy Power). I wouldn’t argue with that ranking.
After the excitement and excellence of Argentina v Egypt the Switzerland v Colombia game was very disappointing. I thought Colombia was the better team but if you can’t finish your chances you won’t win much. Switzerland created less, but did better from a spot.
I expect a France v Argentina final, but I don’t know which will win.
I have a strong opinion about that but I am completely biased. (Allez les Bleus!)
I have a preference too, but I’m a realistic (read gloomy) Englishman, and I don’t see us getting to the final, let alone winning.
If we don’t pull off the biggest World Cup shock since Germany beat Hungary in 1954 I’m backing France, who play the best football.
The Tour de France has begun, now, so my attention has drifted away from The World Cup.
As others have said, the best thing about the Tour is the scenery.
On the subject of scenery and sport, cricket has some beautiful scenery. Not always in the ground, but the surroundings of some in New Zealand and the West Indies is outstanding.
An impressive performance from my team last night I thought, missed penalty not withstanding. We shall now all spend the next five days fretting about what Kyky has done to his ankle.
Conceding to England. Mrs. Gramps marching around house singing Rule Britannia. They did mention England has lost more quarterfinals than any other country, though. Just because you people invented the silly game.
Conceding to England. Mrs. Gramps marching around house singing Rule Britannia. They did mention England has lost more quarterfinals than any other country, though. Just because you people invented the silly game.
England demonstrating the Peter Principle. It’s worth noting that we didn’t enter any of the pre-War World Cup competitions.
Tuchel was right. England were lucky. But I’ll take lucky!
And whoever in the semifinal. Argentina are lucky to be in the quarter finals. Switzerland scraped through against Colombia. Argentina v Switzerland could be a very close game.
Quite a poor game, England/Norway, many errors and lack of quality. However, England look tough to beat, and of course, they have the Brummie lad. I think they will beat Argentina, but not France. It was also tense. Tuchel is very good.
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The next World Cup is next year, actually. Just won't be the Men's World Cup.
Yes, I forgot that. I did make note of the USWNT in the Trump thread.
A lot of teams are in with a shout for this one. Including England. France are the bookies’ favourite, then Spain, then Argentina, then England (according to Paddy Power). I wouldn’t argue with that ranking.
I expect a France v Argentina final, but I don’t know which will win.
I did enjoy the message they read out afterwards which just said "Now play "Vindaloo""! - even though they didn't
I have a preference too, but I’m a realistic (read gloomy) Englishman, and I don’t see us getting to the final, let alone winning.
If we don’t pull off the biggest World Cup shock since Germany beat Hungary in 1954 I’m backing France, who play the best football.
As others have said, the best thing about the Tour is the scenery.
On the subject of scenery and sport, cricket has some beautiful scenery. Not always in the ground, but the surroundings of some in New Zealand and the West Indies is outstanding.
An impressive performance from my team last night I thought, missed penalty not withstanding. We shall now all spend the next five days fretting about what Kyky has done to his ankle.
England v Norway looks very close.
Most of the world will cheer ABE - Anyone But England. Malta and Gibraltar may side with England but I wouldn’t depend on it.
England demonstrating the Peter Principle. It’s worth noting that we didn’t enter any of the pre-War World Cup competitions.
And whoever in the semifinal. Argentina are lucky to be in the quarter finals. Switzerland scraped through against Colombia. Argentina v Switzerland could be a very close game.