***Official 2022 World Cup Thread*** (3 Viewers)

[NewlyRetired]

Have there been any red cards yet? I guess there was maybe the 1?
-QG

There was the goalie that tried to karate kick the opposing player a half-mile away from the goal...

Wales

 

[NewlyRetired]

Have there been any red cards yet? I guess there was maybe the 1?
-QG

There was the goalie that tried to karate kick the opposing player a half-mile away from the goal...

Wales

I think Bento also got a red card (SK coach)

 

[TripleThreat]

Have there been any red cards yet? I guess there was maybe the 1?
-QG

There was the goalie that tried to karate kick the opposing player a half-mile away from the goal...

Wales

I think Bento also got a red card (SK coach)

He did

 

[NewlyRetired]

wow, El Tri right back in the picture!!

What a shot on that goal.

that was a DEEP free kick. Impressive to say the least

 

[Jayrod]

Argentina has missed a bunch of really good chances to blow this open. They've had a lot of quality looks that they either don't get much on or the Polish GK makes a great save.

 

[gianmarco]

Btw, has Owen Goal scored yet in the tourney? If not, that's kind of crazy and might be a record, no?

Surprisingly not many OG in the World Cup historically.

5 tournaments with none.

 

[NewlyRetired]

wtf....Mexico is going to keep their streak alive

 

[Zigg]

If both games end 2-0, nothing separates Mex/Pol, right?

 

[Long Ball Larry]

If both games end 2-0, nothing separates Mex/Pol, right?

This is what I’m trying to say

 

[AAABatteries]

Nice goal

 

[Ted Lange as your Bartender]

Oh boy they’re tied on GD now. Poland and Mexico

 

[AAABatteries]

If both games end 2-0, nothing separates Mex/Pol, right?

This is what I’m trying to say

Maybe comes down to fair play? That would SUCK.

 

[gianmarco]

If both games end 2-0, nothing separates Mex/Pol, right?

Mexico wins the tiebreaker due to vowels.

 

[Jayrod]

Another Argentina goal!!

Mexico & Poland now even in points, GD & GS. Not sure of next tiebreaker.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

If both games end 2-0, nothing separates Mex/Pol, right?

This is what I’m trying to say

Maybe comes down to fair play? That would SUCK.

That’s what it looks like to me

 

[Zigg]

If both games end 2-0, nothing separates Mex/Pol, right?

Mexico wins the tiebreaker due to vowels.

Tough but fair.

 

[NewlyRetired]

If Mexico goes out on fair play points, that is going to be a meme for a long time for US fans

 

[AAABatteries]

Poland appears to be ahead on fair play - Mexico need another one. Crazy.

 

[Ted Lange as your Bartender]

If both games end 2-0, nothing separates Mex/Pol, right?

This is what I’m trying to say

Maybe comes down to fair play? That would SUCK.

That’s what they’re saying. Poland ahead on Fair Play

 

[Jaysus]

If both games end 2-0, nothing separates Mex/Pol, right?

Besides Michael Oliver

 

[Zigg]

Soccer haters will have a field day.

 

[AAABatteries]

If Mexico goes out on fair play points, that is going to be a meme for a long time for US fans

The Mexico women's team will have to play behind closed doors for 2 years.

 

[encaitar]

If Mexico goes out on fair play points, that is going to be a meme for a long time for US fans

It would be due Karma IMO.

 

[Jayrod]

What does "Fair Play" mean? # of yellow/red cards?

 

[QuizGuy66]

1 to go now for Mexico
-QG

 

[gianmarco]

This is all so boring.

 

[NewlyRetired]

oh wow, Messi with golden chanced to end Poland's cup and another good save

 

[AAABatteries]

We still have 25 more minutes!

 

[TripleThreat]

bumping this

2022 World Cup group tiebreakers: What happens when teams are level on points

The group stage at the 2022 World Cup is in full swing, but what are the tiebreakers to separate teams in the table?

www.espn.com

Bumping again

 

[Steve Tasker]

If Mexico goes out on fair play points, that is going to be a meme for a long time for US fans

Might have to change my wi-fi network name off of Dos a Cero if this result holds.

 

[gianmarco]

One of the few times I now actually had to read a full @QuizGuy66 flowchart.

 

[chet]

Fair play points? JFC

 

[NewlyRetired]

Soccer haters will have a field day.

I prefer fair play to coin flip though

 

[gianmarco]

If Mexico goes out on fair play points, that is going to be a meme for a long time for US fans

Might have to change my wi-fi network name off of Dos a Cero if this result holds.

Why? If both stay 2-0, isn't that the ultimate kick in the nuts (other than Pulisic's)?

 

[AAABatteries]

Fair play points? JFC

Yeah, I'm not sure that scenario will do much to convert new fans no matter how exciting this is right now. Hoping one of them wins it outright.

 

[Jayrod]

Both Argentina & Mexico getting good looks, but failing to finish.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Fair play points? JFC

Yeah, I'm not sure that scenario will do much to convert new fans no matter how exciting this is right now. Hoping one of them wins it outright.

What are you going to do though? It is not like its the first tie breaker, I think its the 5th.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

What does "Fair Play" mean? # of yellow/red cards?

Yes

 

[chet]

I know that Mexico is USA's main rival--are most in the community rooting for Poland to advance?

 

[gianmarco]

Will be crazy if it's Messi's missed PK that keeps Messi-co out.

 

[AAABatteries]

At some point you figure Argentina will close up shop.

 

[Steve Tasker]

I know that Mexico is USA's main rival--are most in the community rooting for Poland to advance?

Personally I would be okay if Mexico lost every game from now until eternity. Canada's cool in my book though.

 

[AAABatteries]

I know that Mexico is USA's main rival--are most in the community rooting for Poland to advance?

As much as I hate Mexico I'll go Arg > Pol > Mex > SA. Anybody but SA. But I'll take Poland over Mexico.

 

[AAABatteries]

Oh no - a yellow for Poland.

 

[The Gator]

Either of these finish 3-0 and Mexico are through right?

 

[gianmarco]

So, with that yellow, does that mean if Poland gets another yellow, then fair play is tied?

 

[gianmarco]

Either of these finish 3-0 and Mexico are through right?

Yes.

 

[AAABatteries]

So, with that yellow, does that mean if Poland gets another yellow, then fair play is tied?

I thought they said 7-4. I've never paid so much attention to yellow cards.

ETA - so now would be 7-5.

 

[chet]

Fair play points? JFC

Yeah, I'm not sure that scenario will do much to convert new fans no matter how exciting this is right now. Hoping one of them wins it outright.

What are you going to do though? It is not like its the first tie breaker, I think its the 5th.

I believe it's as follows:

1. Points
2. Goal Differential
3. Goals for
4. Fairplay points
5. Drawing lots

 

[The Big Donkey]

Either of these finish 3-0 and Mexico are through right?

yes