dfwabel Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Win probability from The Power Rank: 1. Brazil, 14.4% 2. Germany, 12.7% 3. France, 11.7% 4. Argentina, 7.7% 5. Spain, 6.5% 6. Belgium, 5.8% 7. Portugal, 4.9% 8. England, 4.2% 9. Colombia, 4.2% 10. Uruguay, 3.6% 11. Russia, 3.2% 12. Mexico, 3.1% 13. Poland, 3.1% 14. Croatia, 1.9% 15. Denmark, 1.8% 16. Peru, 1.6% 17. Sweden, 1.5% 18. Switzerland, 1.2% 19. Iceland, 1.2% 20. Morocco, 1.1% 21. Costa Rica, 0.9% 22. Senegal, 0.8% 23. Serbia, 0.5% 24. Japan, 0.5% 25. Egypt, 0.5% 26. Nigeria, 0.3% 27. Australia, 0.3% 28. Tunisia, 0.2% 29. Iran, 0.2% 30. South Korea, 0.1% 31. Panama, 0.1% 32. Saudi Arabia, 0.0% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnPheitseog Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 7 hours ago, Crabcake47 said: A pretty close to full strength France is currently losing to the USMNT on home soil. In a word, oof. To be fair, they're just trying to not get hurt. No issue at all with it. As always, allez les bleus Formerly known as DiePerske Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigers Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 The darkest cup there ever was. So many nations in this time that no one thought it possible, so delicious. Logano wins BOWL before Chargers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGM13 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 I know close to nothing about soccer and of course Canada isn’t gonna be there, but Iceland sounds fun as hell so I’m all over that bandwagon. GO OILERS-GO BLUE JAYS-GO ESKIMOS-GO COLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krz Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 On 6/9/2018 at 8:13 PM, dfwabel said: 32. Saudi Arabia, 0.0% Wow so much belief in these guys, go Saudi Arabia I guess. Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 On 6/8/2018 at 1:44 PM, Wings said: -England makes it to the quarters. ...where they will lose to Germany, probably on penalties. Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncs53 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Argentina wins it. Poland goes far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcake Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 1 hour ago, ncs53 said: Argentina wins it. Poland goes far. I hope so. Messi deserves an international trophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiK Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Is it in bad taste to refer to the opening match of Russia v Saudi Arabia as the "Oppression Bowl"? - cause I'm gonna do it anyway. With no Holland and no USA in this tournament (these are dark times; dark times indeed) the rooting order is as follows: 1. Iceland 2. Underdogs 3. The rest; except the "nevers": Germany, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, and Portugal. May they never lift a trophy again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayMac Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Having no USA in this tournament, I usually look to my ancestry. I have ancestry in England and Germany (also, Netherlands and Scotland) so I will root for these two teams. Outside of that, Belgium is fun to watch and Iceland is a great story. Also, I'd like to see Messi get a title so Argentina is a rooting interest, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcake Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 After he accepted an offer to become Real Madrid’s next manager, Spain have sacked Julen Lopetegui two days before the World Cup. Lopetegui was undefeated in his time as manager. Madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 On 6/11/2018 at 6:05 PM, FGM13 said: I know close to nothing about soccer and of course Canada isn’t gonna be there, but Iceland sounds fun as hell so I’m all over that bandwagon. Well, we qualified for 2026 as part-hosts, so there's that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcake Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 58 minutes ago, Magnus said: Well, we qualified for 2026 as part-hosts, so there's that. Not yet, apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRG75 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 I can’t see past the Germans again. Spain looked another good bet, until they punt their manager two days before the Portugal game! France look good on paper, but I’m not sure they play as a team on the park. And as ever the big two from South America will be in the mix, I’d love to see Brazil win it again, but I don’t see them getting past a good European team. I think England will get to the Quarterfinals, exceed expectations while not really threatening to win the tournament. But could really push for Euro 2020 glory with a home final at Wembley. With no Italy, Scotland falling short again, and even Ireland missing out, I’ve not really been hyped for this World Cup. But with one day to go, the old Buzz is building again! One month of solid football to crown our World Champions for the next 4 years! I can’t wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiK Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 6 hours ago, BRG75 said: I’ve not really been hyped for this World Cup. But with one day to go, the old Buzz is building again! One month of solid football to crown our World Champions for the next 4 years! I can’t wait! This. Definitely am used to being more amped further in advance but now that it's tomorrow: I'm psyched! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kroywen Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Have to go with Germany. I think they're top-to-bottom the best team - even better than Brazil or France. Wasn't really excited about the World Cup until now, since the USMNT is not in it, but definitely getting excited now that it is here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Picks (some mild upsets here & there): Group A - Uruguay, Russia Group B - Spain, Portugal Group C - France, Peru Group D - Argentina, Croatia Group D - Brazil, Serbia Group F - Germany, Sweden Group G - England, Belgium Group H - Poland, Senegal Round of 16 Uruguay over Portugal France over Croatia Brazil over Sweden Senegal over England Spain over Russia Argentina over Peru Germany over Serbia Poland over Belgium Quarter-Finals Uruguay over France Brazil over Senegal Argentina over Spain Germany over Poland Semi-Finals Brazil over Uruguay Germany over Argentina Final Brazil over Germany (REVENGE!!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Group A - Uruguay, Russia Group B - Spain, Portugal Group C - France, Peru Group D - Argentina, Croatia Group D - Brazil, Costa Rica Group F - Germany, Sweden Group G - England, Belgium Group H - Colombia, Senegal Round of 16 Uruguay over Portugal France over Croatia Brazil over Sweden Senegal over England Spain over Russia Argentina over Peru Germany over Costa Rica Colombia over Belgium Quarter-Finals France over Uruguay Brazil over Senegal Argentina over Spain Germany over Colombia Semi-Finals France over Brazil Germany over Argentina Final France over Germany (Easier path for France means they can ease into gear heading to the Finals) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Have the Russians been playing possum for six months or is Saudi Arabia that bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGM13 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 1 hour ago, MJWalker45 said: Have the Russians been playing possum for six months or is Saudi Arabia that bad? Saudi Arabia looked like me playing FIFA. That’s not good. GO OILERS-GO BLUE JAYS-GO ESKIMOS-GO COLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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