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***Official*** 2018 World Cup thread (and Drinking Guide) (1 Viewer)

NewlyRetired said:
Normally Concacaf does fairly ok at the big tournament.

But does anyone else get the feeling that they could get slaughtered this tournament?

*Panama struggles away from home against relatively weak teams.  They could go 0-3.

*I am unsure what the Mexican scandal will do to the team.  One player has already had to leave camp to deal with the fall out (I assume from his wife)

*Costa Rica is always tough to judge but they got waxed by Belgium today 4-1
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wait what Mexican scandal?!? :devil:  (sorry been away from the thread)

-QG

 
Bobby Boswell for the win

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Bobby Boswell‏Verified account @bobbyboswell

Tonite at the gym, a man told me he thought Italy could win the 2018 World Cup. I told him they had the same chances as the USA. He told me I was crazy & knew nothing about world football. I said “you mean soccer?” He walked away. #WorldCup2018

 
Thinking of rolling some triple crown winnings into WC.  

Any thoughts on the following:

Brazil +409

Germany +457

Argentina +930

Spain +540

France +639

 
Native said:
@Jaysus

Belgium and Ronaldo
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Evilgrin 72 said:
That's what I went with last week on the ESPN World Cup predictor game. 
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The reply options on this board are stupid - why can't I nest the fn replies?

Gator: France & Muller

RHE: Spain & Isco

Jaysus: Russia & Werner

Chuck Steiner's Gut: France & Lewandoski

Christo: Spain & Messi

Moe: England & Kane (p.s. lol)

Cleatius: Germany & Giroud

Eephus: France & Jesus

Bonzai: Germany & Mueller

Shader: Brazil & Neymar (I always liked you!)

Floppo: Brazil & Suarez

Z Machine: France & Mueller

P4L: Germany & Kane

Ned: Brazil & Suarez

Lard on a stick: Spain & Neymar

Sebowski: Agentina & Aguero

DisneyEjotuz:  Germany & Lewandowski

ComfotablyNumb: Germany & Cavani

Cheese: Give me Brazil & Lukaku

Tom Hagen: Spain & Suarez

Mjolnirs: Deutschland & Lewandowski

Drunken Slob: Germany & Mueller

encaitar:  Germany & Griezmann

icon: France or Belgium will win this 

Buck Bradcanon: Germany & Griezmann

BassNBrew: Uruguay & Ronaldo

JaxBill: Russia & Putin (riding a bear)

Native: Belgium & Ronaldo

EvilGrin: Germany & Griezmann

 
chet said:
Thinking of rolling some triple crown winnings into WC.  

Any thoughts on the following:

Brazil +409

Germany +457

Argentina +930

Spain +540

France +639
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I don’t like Spain as much as the rest of this list.  

Germany is a great bet to get deep. They’re so predictable, but I don’t think they’re the best team but you’re getting a really likely semifinalist at +457.

I don’t think Argentina got a good draw at all, but you can make a case for them given they get a higher payout.

France is similar to Belgium that they have piles of awesome talent just thrown together.  When those teams work for a game, they will look better than anyone. They’ll have at least 1 4-0 beat down with goals from household names. But they just don’t have the reliable team systems you can trust game to game against the best in the KO round. 

Brazil could face Belgium early, but ya, they’re the best team imo.  

 
chet said:
Thinking of rolling some triple crown winnings into WC.  

Any thoughts on the following:

Brazil +409

Germany +457

Argentina +930

Spain +540

France +639
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You've got all the chalk covered here.  Upsets happen in the group stage, but its extremely rare for any nation outside the top 5-6 to win the tournament.  One thing to keep in mind this year - only once has a non-european team won a world cup in Europe (Brazil won in Sweden in 1958). Is Russia in Europe? Does it matter? 

 
Our CIO is doing an AMA at work.  Apparently they didn't get many questions submitted, so mgmt is forwarding emails encouraging us to submit questions.

I submitted "Who wins the World Cup and Golden Boot?"

Will report back @Jaysus

 
Worm said:
Brazil / Messi imo
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The reply options on this board are stupid - why can't I nest the fn replies?

Gator: France & Muller

RHE: Spain & Isco

Jaysus: Russia & Werner

Chuck Steiner's Gut: France & Lewandoski

Christo: Spain & Messi

Moe: England & Kane (p.s. lol)

Cleatius: Germany & Giroud

Eephus: France & Jesus

Bonzai: Germany & Mueller

Shader: Brazil & Neymar (I always liked you!)

Floppo: Brazil & Suarez

Z Machine: France & Mueller

P4L: Germany & Kane

Ned: Brazil & Suarez

Lard on a stick: Spain & Neymar

Sebowski: Agentina & Aguero

DisneyEjotuz:  Germany & Lewandowski

ComfotablyNumb: Germany & Cavani

Cheese: Give me Brazil & Lukaku

Tom Hagen: Spain & Suarez

Mjolnirs: Deutschland & Lewandowski

Drunken Slob: Germany & Mueller

encaitar:  Germany & Griezmann

icon: France or Belgium will win this 

Buck Bradcanon: Germany & Griezmann

BassNBrew: Uruguay & Ronaldo

JaxBill: Russia & Putin (riding a bear)

Native: Belgium & Ronaldo

EvilGrin: Germany & Griezmann

Work: Brazil & Messi

 
Native said:
I just dont see how the US 2026 bid wins the majority of votes tomorrow. Hope Im wrong  :bag:  
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the vote is going to be close according to reports.  Germany, England and Australia announced for the US Mexico bid today, while Holland announced for Morocco.

This news below is very bad news for the US Mexico bid if the votes are close

Martha Kelner‏Verified account @marthakelne

Four US territories of Puerto Rico, Guam, US virgin Islands and American Samoa will abstain in 2026 world cup vote. That will presumably benefit Morocco

 
Native said:
Jeez
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it sounds like Asia is likely to decide the vote.

Looks like Morocco has stolen some Concacaf votes but that looks to be balanced by US Mex Can stealing some African votes. 

Strangely, very few African countries have declared for Morocco publicly yet but I think it is assumed that almost all will vote that way.

 
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 I sometimes forget in this day and age how unprofessional some teams still are.

After Costa Rica got smoked by Belgium yesterday the CR head coach said "their number 10 did a lot of damage to us today but I don't know his name"

And this was not said in a joking manner.  He simply did not know who Eden Hazard was.

 
NewlyRetired said:
 I sometimes forget in this day and age how unprofessional some teams still are.

After Costa Rica got smoked by Belgium yesterday the CR head coach said "their number 10 did a lot of damage to us today but I don't know his name"

And this was not said in a joking manner.  He simply did not know who Eden Hazard was.
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When you have Bryan Ruiz, no one else matters

 
NewlyRetired said:
 I sometimes forget in this day and age how unprofessional some teams still are.

After Costa Rica got smoked by Belgium yesterday the CR head coach said "their number 10 did a lot of damage to us today but I don't know his name"

And this was not said in a joking manner.  He simply did not know who Eden Hazard was.
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Best us 6-0 on aggregate in the Hex. 

 
I'll :blackdot: this ... being on the west coast will suck for watching games but I'll be following my Germans.   :banned:

Also - will I be able to watch games on my phone with Fox Sports app?  I do have DirecTV for login purposes.   :confused:

 
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NewlyRetired said:
the vote is going to be close according to reports.  Germany, England and Australia announced for the US Mexico bid today, while Holland announced for Morocco.

This news below is very bad news for the US Mexico bid if the votes are close

Martha Kelner‏Verified account @marthakelne

Four US territories of Puerto Rico, Guam, US virgin Islands and American Samoa will abstain in 2026 world cup vote. That will presumably benefit Morocco
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It's almost like they are trying to punish the mainland...

 
Who is the undisputed top soccer expert in this place? I know nothing and too lazy to research but want to enter a pool. I need #1SoccerGuy, whoever that is, to pick my team. I'll pay the entry fee but will give 25% of my winnings to the expert if I cash.

Rules:

Select 8 teams from the tiers provided according to the rules below:

Maximum of one team from Tier 1.

Maximum of three teams from Tier 2. If a player chooses not to select a team from Tier 1, the player can choose an extra team from this group.

Select four teams from Tier 3. Players may select additional teams from this group if they decline to select their full quota from the two previous categories.

Scoring:

2 points for each WIN and 1 point for each TIE by teams in Tiers 1 & 2

4 points for each WIN and 2 points for each TIE by teams in Tier 3          

            Bonus points for MARGIN OF VICTORY:

                        Win by 1: 1 point

                        Win by 2: 2 points

                        Win by 3: 3 points

                        And so on…

            Bonus points for REACHING STAGES:

                        Round of 16: 1 point

                        Quarter Final: 2 points

                        Semi Final: 3 points

                        Final: 4 points

                        Champion: 5 points

Tier 1

Brazil     France     Germany     Spain

Tier 2

Argentina     Belgium     Columbia     Croatia   

Denmark     England      Mexico     Poland   

Portugal     Switzerland     Russia     Uruguay

Tier 3

Australia     Costa Rica     Egypt     Iceland  

 Iran      Japan      Morocco     Nigeria  

 Panama      Peru      Saudi Arabia      Senegal 

Serbia      South Korea     Sweden      Tunisia

 
Nigel said:
Who is the undisputed top soccer expert in this place? I know nothing and too lazy to research but want to enter a pool. I need #1SoccerGuy, whoever that is, to pick my team. I'll pay the entry fee but will give 25% of my winnings to the expert if I cash.

Rules:

Select 8 teams from the tiers provided according to the rules below:

Maximum of one team from Tier 1.

Maximum of three teams from Tier 2. If a player chooses not to select a team from Tier 1, the player can choose an extra team from this group.

Select four teams from Tier 3. Players may select additional teams from this group if they decline to select their full quota from the two previous categories.

Scoring:

2 points for each WIN and 1 point for each TIE by teams in Tiers 1 & 2

4 points for each WIN and 2 points for each TIE by teams in Tier 3          

            Bonus points for MARGIN OF VICTORY:

                        Win by 1: 1 point

                        Win by 2: 2 points

                        Win by 3: 3 points

                        And so on…

            Bonus points for REACHING STAGES:

                        Round of 16: 1 point

                        Quarter Final: 2 points

                        Semi Final: 3 points

                        Final: 4 points

                        Champion: 5 points

Tier 1

Brazil     France     Germany     Spain

Tier 2

Argentina     Belgium     Columbia     Croatia   

Denmark     England      Mexico     Poland   

Portugal     Switzerland     Russia     Uruguay

Tier 3

Australia     Costa Rica     Egypt     Iceland  

 Iran      Japan      Morocco     Nigeria  

 Panama      Peru      Saudi Arabia      Senegal 

Serbia      South Korea     Sweden      Tunisia
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Overall, has to be @Ramsay Hunt Experience.

But if you're asking since soccer started 5 years ago, then hands down it's @shader.

 
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