2022 World Cup Thread

[JWags85]

That's great. FIFA has been exposed heavily

Exposed?  I mean (insert Denny Green rant here).

This is nothing new.  We've known FIFA to be a corrupt, pay to influence joke for decades.  Unexpected twists and new lows can be had, but I don't think this is FIFA being exposed anymore than FIFA being FIFA at its finest

[cheebs09]

Exposed?  I mean (insert Denny Green rant here).

This is nothing new.  We've known FIFA to be a corrupt, pay to influence joke for decades.  Unexpected twists and new lows can be had, but I don't think this is FIFA being exposed anymore than FIFA being FIFA at its finest

My reaction was, "wow, they aren't even trying to hide it anymore."

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Exposed?  I mean (insert Denny Green rant here).

This is nothing new.  We've known FIFA to be a corrupt, pay to influence joke for decades.  Unexpected twists and new lows can be had, but I don't think this is FIFA being exposed anymore than FIFA being FIFA at its finest

Illinois govenors and presidents of FIFA 🤝 long prison terms for corruption

[Billy Hoyle]

Canada has dominated the first half, had a PK, and trails 1-0.

[BM1090]

Went 3-0 this morning with Morocco +0.5, Japan +1.25 (wish I'd taken the ML but oh well) and Spain -2.25.

Doubled down on Canada +1. Might have been foolish, Belgium can strike in a flash. But that was a dominant first half.

[JWags85]

Of note, the referee in this match is the one who blew the final whistle early, not once but twice, in that disaster AFCON match...and then blew it again early in first half extra time.  Between him and the Qatari ref disaster in the US match, FIFA crushing that aspect of the tourney as well.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Of note, the referee in this match is the one who blew the final whistle early, not once but twice, in that disaster AFCON match...and then blew it again early in first half extra time.  Between him and the Qatari ref disaster in the US match, FIFA crushing that aspect of the tourney as well.

Officiating overall has been pretty good.  But this crew is just bad. (BELCAN)

[brewcity77]

Really hoping Iran can find a goal here.

[The Sultan]

Isn't a scoreless draw the best outcome?

[brewcity77]

No, I wanted 1-0 Iran. Means the US beating Iran virtually guarantees them through. 2-0 is fine. Even if the US loses, they still vault Iran with a win. Hold England to no more than a 1-goal win tonight and Wales would have to beat England by more than USA beats Iran.

Reality is you virtually always have to get at least one win to advance. The Wales draw made beating England or Iran mandatory, and now beating Iran virtually guarantees we're through.

[The Sultan]

Not sure this World Cup is helping Qatar's image in any way.

[jesmu84]

Isn't a scoreless draw the best outcome?

I was under the impression scoreless draw gave the US more scenarios under which they could advance which meant higher likelihood they would advance.

With Iran win, it's essentially beat Iran and they're through, regardless of England result (assuming Wales doesn't beat England)

That said... I think GGG should sit players with yellows and have defined minutes restrictions for other impact starters. Don't burn yourself out against England

[JWags85]

Not sure this World Cup is helping Qatar's image in any way.

I never viewed this WC as sportwashing, more just a tribute to ego and Qatar's wealth.


For the discussion of Germany being weak historically, this Dutch team is resoundingly meh for them.   

[BM1090]

I was under the impression scoreless draw gave the US more scenarios under which they could advance which meant higher likelihood they would advance.

With Iran win, it's essentially beat Iran and they're through, regardless of England result (assuming Wales doesn't beat England)

That said... I think GGG should sit players with yellows and have defined minutes restrictions for other impact starters. Don't burn yourself out against England

Agree a 0-0 draw was the best case scenario. Wales isn't getting 3 points vs. England regardless of who England throws out there.

Iran winning was fine though. Keeps the US alive even with a loss today.

[JWags85]

I don't know if I've mentioned it previously, but I loved Stu Holden as a player, and love him as much as a commentator.  He's still young and developing his voice, but he's easily the best American color/analyst across Fox and ESPN

[21Jumpstreet]

Robinson having a tough go. We should have some confidence, making some good things happen. I like the McKennie movement.

[JWags85]

Haji Wright has been excellent, real dynamic up front.  Love Dest's push forward and activity so far

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Jordan Pickford is exactly the kind of keeper that no one wants to play in front of.  Constantly berating his defenders.

[MuggsyB]

Excuse my ignorance but if it's nil-nil does the USA have to best Iran to advance? 

[MuggsyB]

WTF was that?

Zero goals in two games, correct??

[21Jumpstreet]

Oof, throw it in the mixer on the last free kick. Good work by the boys

[#UnleashSean]

WTF was that?

Zero goals in two games, correct??

They tied 1-1 against Wales.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

WTF was that?

Zero goals in two games, correct??

1-1
0-0

A tie is a great result vs England.   Wales was a bad result.

[Jay Bee]

Watched the game. Not enjoyable for me, sorry.

[MuggsyB]

1-1
0-0

A tie is a great result vs England.   Wales was a bad result.

But they have to beat Iran, right?