World Cup 2018 thread

[OccultHawk]

I like England because Kane is a finisher and he’s hot at the right time and England seems like they’re emotionally in check. I took Brazil on my bracket because I don’t like to bet against history (no offense).

[Cuthbert]

Yes, Kane is a talent. Having a striker who scores at an average of about 1 goal a game (at all levels) is massive. You're basically starting games a goal up.

No offence taken btw. I went with Brazil about 9 months ago when they had pissed it in qualifying plus I was confident they would bounce back.

[Trollheart]

Originally Posted by Fluff

Tomorrow.

France vs Argentina
Uruguay vs Portugal

Just absolutely top notch fixtures.

For the American banter guys if you haven't been following and are thinking of doing so, now is the time as the knockout phase starts tomorrow. This is what it's all about

England play on Tuesday.

Thanks m8

[Goofle]

Originally Posted by Ol’ Qwerty Bastard

feel like goof has the wildest bracket

Really? I feel like my chosen winners are obvious aside from Argentina beating France. But France are completely average and don't have Messi. Argentina are worse, but they do have him. Either way, Brazil would clearly beat both.

Portugal are dreadful aside from Ronaldo, whereas Uruguay are decent and have the strikers.

Croatia vs Spain is a difficult one, but football is mainly a battle of midfield, and Croatia have a far superior midfield.

[debaserr]

Croatia and Belgium have impressed, wouldn't be surprised if they do better than my bracket says.

[Cuthbert]

Originally Posted by Goofle

Really? I feel like my chosen winners are obvious aside from Argentina beating France. But France are completely average and don't have Messi. Argentina are worse, but they do have him. Either way, Brazil would clearly beat both.

Portugal are dreadful aside from Ronaldo, whereas Uruguay are decent and have the strikers.

Croatia vs Spain is a difficult one, but football is mainly a battle of midfield, and Croatia have a far superior midfield.

Pretty much agree with all of this except I think Spain would have too much for Croatia even with their midfielders. It's not like Spain don't have quality midfielders plus they are stronger everywhere else on the pitch.

But you are right games are often won in midfield. Guys should remember Colombia have a reject from the worst Aston Villa side of all time in theirs. England have the players to control it imo.

[Cuthbert]

Quite nervous for this.

I'll be gutted if Messi goes out. Unless of course it's against England in the final.

Messi has had a haircut and a beard trimming. Looks smart. That's good.

[OccultHawk]

Just tuned in

France up 1-0

[Cuthbert]

1-1, Angel di Maria

Half time.

[Cuthbert]

Messi with the assist

2-1 Argentina.