World Cup 2018

GERMAN M3 · 06-14-2018, 08:09 AM

Today is the official kickoff!!

Here's hoping that "Die Mannschaft" can repeat as World Cup Champions!
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Would enjoy hearing everyone's thoughts on who they hope or think will win.

xxTHIR13ENxx · 06-14-2018, 09:22 AM

Super excited!
Germany will be a force, for sure, but I have to rep. my home country Brazil.

I'm also hoping Peru will do well (wifey's from Peru).

Olleeee, oleee, oleee, olaaaaaa!!
Joga bonito!

- Leo.

EdM5 · 06-14-2018, 09:22 AM

I like the French team - speed and power on every position.

Shame though that Italy and the Netherlands didn't qualify. Just check the all-time table.

Haywood · 06-14-2018, 10:13 AM

Pretty pumped. Especially, after North America won the 2026 vote!

I know the favorite are Germany, but I just don't think they'll do it. The midfield is a bit slow and not sure if Neuer is going to back to his regular self. I think it was a mistake that Lowe didn't take Sane. They will miss his power and pace. Sentimental favorite is Argentina, but I think Brazil are too strong. France are loaded with great individual talent, but I don't think they play as team. Spain was one of my favorites going in. We'll see if their manager getting sacked will affect them. Just hoping for great games and not many draws!

GERMAN M3 · 06-14-2018, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by xxTHIR13ENxx

Super excited!
Germany will be a force, for sure, but I have to rep. my home country Brazil.

I'm also hoping Peru will do well (wifey's from Peru).

Olleeee, oleee, oleee, olaaaaaa!!
Joga bonito!

- Leo.

Yeah, the Brazilian squad is by far the favorite according to most sports writers. They are very strong and will be looking to avenge their loss to Germany in 2014. Should be an exciting Cup for sure. Just hard to believe that Italy and the Netherlands did not qualify.

xxTHIR13ENxx · 06-14-2018, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by GERMAN M3

They are very strong and will be looking to avenge their loss to Germany in 2014.

We don't talk about that.

lol

Sassicaia · 06-14-2018, 11:32 AM

This is going to be a great cup. I many german themed parties planned over the next month.

I really hope to see another Brazil vs Germany showdown.

Sassicaia · 06-14-2018, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by EdM5

I like the French team - speed and power on every position.

Shame though that Italy and the Netherlands didn't qualify. Just check the all-time table.

How does a runner up place higher then a winner?

JamesWWIII · 06-14-2018, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sassicaia

How does a runner up place higher then a winner?

That table is sorted by points. 3 for a win, 1 for a draw, 0 for a loss. The Netherlands has 7 more wins than Uruguay, thus 21 more points over their history in the World Cup.

Obviously, the Dutch would trade those 3 runner-up finishes for Uruguay’s 2 championships in a heartbeat.

Sassicaia · 06-14-2018, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesWWIII

That table is sorted by points. 3 for a win, 1 for a draw, 0 for a loss. The Netherlands has 7 more wins than Uruguay, thus 21 more points over their history in the World Cup.

Obviously, the Dutch would trade those 3 runner-up finishes for Uruguay’s 2 championships in a heartbeat.

Agreed. It should be a list of championships and the rest...meh do you need a list of countries that almost won?

///M Power-Belgium · 06-14-2018, 06:53 PM

Belgium will be strong !

Haywood · 06-14-2018, 06:53 PM

The host country will be buoyed by a 5 goal differential. I knew KSA was bad, but man did they suck. Still the weakest group in the tournament. Uruguay shouldn't have any problem finishing first.

If I'm Egypt, I rest Salah knowing that you'll only need wins against Russia and KSA to advance.

ShopVac · 06-14-2018, 09:53 PM

Brasil FTW

GERMAN M3 · 06-14-2018, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sassicaia

This is going to be a great cup. I many german themed parties planned over the next month.

I really hope to see another Brazil vs Germany showdown.

You and me both Sassicaia!! Would love to see both teams go at it again. But to be honest, the Brazilians make me very nervous. Just hope that the NEUER of 2014 shows up for 2018!!

HFW003 · 06-15-2018, 03:54 AM

C’mon Aussies!!!!!

Zarrachan · 06-15-2018, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Belgium will be strong !

Agree

mirob · 06-15-2018, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Belgium will be strong !

Belgium is SCARY! They're an underdog favorite for me. Having said that, somehow in every competition, y'all get Bosnia in the group and always bump us out. Y'all need to cut us some damn slack! Alright!?!?!?!?

JamesWWIII · 06-15-2018, 03:57 PM

Wow...that Spain v. Portugal match was all it was hyped up to be.

Love him or hate him, you've got to tip your cap to Ronaldo.

infinitekidM2C · 06-15-2018, 04:02 PM

hattrick for Ronaldo!

might be hard to like as a person but man ....

EdM5 · 06-15-2018, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mirob

Belgium is SCARY! They're an underdog favorite for me.

Sure.
But then they meet the Germans and crash out.
Last match they won from Germany was back in 1954. The record since? 16 matches, 1 draw, 15 losses.

infinitekidM2C · 06-15-2018, 04:38 PM

France or Brazil is what i reckon.

///M Power-Belgium · 06-15-2018, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mirob

Belgium is SCARY! They're an underdog favorite for me. Having said that, somehow in every competition, y'all get Bosnia in the group and always bump us out. Y'all need to cut us some damn slack! Alright!?!?!?!?

Currently the Belgians say.....Watch out with Poland !

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