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Zakalwe · 12 June 2018, 02:42 AM

The most popular, most watched and indeed greatest sporting event in the world is almost upon us. The 21st iteration of the global tournament of the beautiful game is being held in Russia and commences on the 14th June with the final held on 15th July. It is a genuine World event being contested by teams from more than 1 or 2 countries (

) - 32 in fact. It’s hard to look past reigning champions Germany, perennial winners Brazil, tika-taka masters Spain and hugely talented France but there’s likely to be a few surprises along the way. Who knows, even England might win it

As this is a global forum, I wondered if there might be some interest in shooting the breeze about this event. I think it’ll be sodding brilliant and I look forward to trying to skive as much time off work as possible to watch as many games as is humanly feasible.

Oh, and COME ON ENGLAND!!!

Abdullah71601 · 12 June 2018, 02:55 AM

Will England be going home the first round again?

jfree0125 · 12 June 2018, 02:56 AM

I'm attending the world cup in St Petersburg. Would you wear your Rolex there?

Zakalwe · 12 June 2018, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Will England be going home the first round again?

GerardoG · 12 June 2018, 02:56 AM

World Cup is indeed a MAJOR event. Without a doubt, the most popular sport in the world

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/...the-world.html
https://www.economist.com/blogs/game...%99-popularity

No matter if your country made it to the World Cup or not, this world wide gathering events gives us a month of pure beauty in exceptional execution of this sport.

To me, I do know that unfortunately Mexico is far away from previous cups and, as sad as it sounds, I doubt they will make it to the 'Fifth Game'. But even with this; I am anxiously waiting to see the known star teams as well as the new surprises!!!!!!

tudorbaja27 · 12 June 2018, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfree0125

I'm attending the world cup in St Petersburg. Would you wear your Rolex there?

Ahaha.
On a different note, terribly excited as well here for the WC. Had Romania (or even the US) qualified, I would have found a way to spend a few amazing days in Russia...but I'll have to settle for much beer in front of a TV

antbkny · 12 June 2018, 03:00 AM

My money is on Brazil

tudorbaja27 · 12 June 2018, 03:06 AM

My money is on the fans

https://nypost.com/2014/06/17/the-ho...d-cup/slide-1/

Chewbacca · 12 June 2018, 03:06 AM

should be interesting.

i'd have to go with either Croatia or Brazil but then again, Russia has home field.

i'll need to do more research.

https://list25.com/25-fearsome-socce...eet-in-person/

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/28/s...as-police.html

https://www.express.co.uk/news/world...oligans-ultras

SearChart · 12 June 2018, 03:12 AM

I'm glad that my country (the Netherlands) didn't qualify, so no orange decoration anywhere thank god.

dmash · 12 June 2018, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by antbkny

My money is on Brazil

Money is on what? Losing another match in blowout fashion to be ridiculed as one of the largest embarrassments in World Cup history?

I couldn't even use the bathroom without missing another goal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdxEr5_jQ0E

Chewbacca · 12 June 2018, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

I'm glad that my country (the Netherlands) didn't qualify, so no orange decoration anywhere thank god.

daveathall · 12 June 2018, 03:30 AM

It would be hard to bet against the Germans, they have a fabulous team.

Zakalwe · 12 June 2018, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

It would be hard to bet against the Germans, they have a fabulous team.

They say never write off the Germans. Sod that.

OFF THE GERMANS!

(I’ll get my coat. It’s not even an original joke).

Cru Jones · 12 June 2018, 05:10 AM

Championship #2 is a little over a month away. :-)

Wesley Crusher · 12 June 2018, 05:14 AM

Since the USA isn’t playing, I’ll be rooting for Mexico and Germany!

strettyend · 12 June 2018, 05:26 AM

Belgium have quite a squad as well...on paper

Andrés G · 12 June 2018, 05:28 AM

I can’t hardly wait for the WC to begin. It’s the most amazing sports event without a doubt.

I simply love it!

GB-man · 12 June 2018, 06:14 AM

Ouch too soon

When you’re american and the 2018 World Cup gets brought up on a global forum...

daveathall · 12 June 2018, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

They say never write off the Germans. Sod that.

OFF THE GERMANS!

(I’ll get my coat. It’s not even an original joke).

Al1969 · 12 June 2018, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

Ouch too soon

When you’re american and the 2018 World Cup gets brought up on a global forum...

X2. Still can’t believe we failed to qualify.

dmash · 12 June 2018, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al1969

X2. Still can’t believe we failed to qualify.

You think you feel bad, think about Italians

tudorbaja27 · 12 June 2018, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmash

You think you feel bad, think about Italians

That was quite a national tragedy. Spent a few years in Italy and still have many friends there. My brother was at San Siro during the return leg against Sweden. Saying Italians were disappointed is an understatement.

Rolex Essex · 12 June 2018, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Will England be going home the first round again?

Wales will probably get further than England again lol

FTX I · 12 June 2018, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antbkny

My money is on Brazil

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmash

Money is on what? Losing another match in blowout fashion to be ridiculed as one of the largest embarrassments in World Cup history?

I couldn't even use the bathroom without missing another goal

Shit happens.

In all fairness, if Zuniga hadn't taken Neymar out of the cup, and he was the main brazillian player, you guys would have someone to worry about on the field and that would be tough to have happened. But if grandma had balls she would be grandpa.

If you guys reach the final against Brazil again like 2002 you'll have another shot. I wish Germany good luck. Very disciplined and talented players. I was lucky enough to visit Germany a few times and it was always a great experience so all the best to you guys.

watchtabs · 12 June 2018, 08:52 AM

I'm with the Swiss.

Ehrmmm. I mean....

dmash · 12 June 2018, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FTX I

Shit happens.

In all fairness, if Zuniga hadn't taken Neymar out of the cup, and he was the main brazillian player, you guys would have someone to worry about on the field and that would be tough to have happened. But if grandma had balls she would be grandpa.

If you guys reach the final against Brazil again like 2002 you'll have another shot. I wish Germany good luck. Very disciplined and talented players. I was lucky enough to visit Germany a few times and it was always a great experience so all the best to you guys.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tudorbaja27

That was quite a national tragedy. Spent a few years in Italy and still have many friends there. My brother was at San Siro during the return leg against Sweden. Saying Italians were disappointed is an understatement.

Buffon crying on TV was heartbreaking. A true warrior. So sad he couldn't get one more WC in.

Runnin' Rebel · 12 June 2018, 09:45 AM

Out right winning odds

Brazil 9/2
Germany 19/4
Spain 6/1
France 13/2
Argentina 19/2
Belgium 12/1
England 18/1
Uruguay 25/1
Portugal 28/1
Croatia 33/1
Colombia 40/1
Russia 50/1
Poland 80/1
Denmark 100/1
Mexico 100/1
Switzerland 100/1
Sweden 150/1
Senegal 150/1
Egypt 150/1
Iceland 200/1
Serbia 200/1
Japan 200/1
Nigeria 200/1
Peru 200/1
Costa Rica 300/1
Australia 300/1
Iran 500/1
Morocco 500/1
South Korea 500/1
Tunisia 500/1
Panama 1000/1
Saudi Arabia 1000/1

Sent from my iPad while on the beach

dmash · 12 June 2018, 09:51 AM

I think Portugal is being a little underrated. They *did* just win the Euro....

It's not always about the stats on paper but your actual execution.

Speaking of which, what games are you guys looking forward to this weekend?

My lineup will be:

Thurs- Russia/Saudi (opening match, of course will watch)
Fri- Portugal/Spain (this should give some solid input on two top tier teams)
Sat- Argentina/Iceland (Cinderalla story x2?)
Sun- Germany/Mexico (self explanatory)

77T · 12 June 2018, 10:36 AM

I’d love the watch but last time I had to find anti-flopping pills to tolerate the worst offenders.

Has FIFA figured out how to end this silliness? An Orange Card would be a good one. 3 free kicks for its second appearance against a team per match.

If not, I may have to only watch the highlights.

12 June 2018, 02:42 AM	#1
Zakalwe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Sal Location: London Posts: 2,496	The official FIFA World Cup 2018 thread The most popular, most watched and indeed greatest sporting event in the world is almost upon us. The 21st iteration of the global tournament of the beautiful game is being held in Russia and commences on the 14th June with the final held on 15th July. It is a genuine World event being contested by teams from more than 1 or 2 countries ( ) - 32 in fact. It’s hard to look past reigning champions Germany, perennial winners Brazil, tika-taka masters Spain and hugely talented France but there’s likely to be a few surprises along the way. Who knows, even England might win it As this is a global forum, I wondered if there might be some interest in shooting the breeze about this event. I think it’ll be sodding brilliant and I look forward to trying to skive as much time off work as possible to watch as many games as is humanly feasible. Oh, and COME ON ENGLAND!!!

12 June 2018, 03:30 AM	#13
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	It would be hard to bet against the Germans, they have a fabulous team. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

12 June 2018, 05:26 AM	#17
strettyend "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 1,726	Belgium have quite a squad as well...on paper __________________ Patek Nautilus 5740G; AP ROC 26315OR; Vacheron Fiftysix; Day Date RG 228235 Olive; Cartier Santos de Cartier Rose Gold

12 June 2018, 06:14 AM	#19
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Ouch too soon When you’re american and the 2018 World Cup gets brought up on a global forum... __________________

12 June 2018, 08:52 AM	#26
watchtabs "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Charlie Location: Miami Posts: 1,534	I'm with the Swiss. Ehrmmm. I mean.... __________________ I have all the grails I could ever want, but the hunt will always continue .

12 June 2018, 02:55 AM	#2
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	Will England be going home the first round again?

12 June 2018, 02:56 AM	#3
jfree0125 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Josh Freeman Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Panerai 359 Posts: 4	I'm attending the world cup in St Petersburg. Would you wear your Rolex there?

12 June 2018, 02:56 AM	#5
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	World Cup is indeed a MAJOR event. Without a doubt, the most popular sport in the world https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/...the-world.html https://www.economist.com/blogs/game...%99-popularity No matter if your country made it to the World Cup or not, this world wide gathering events gives us a month of pure beauty in exceptional execution of this sport. To me, I do know that unfortunately Mexico is far away from previous cups and, as sad as it sounds, I doubt they will make it to the 'Fifth Game'. But even with this; I am anxiously waiting to see the known star teams as well as the new surprises!!!!!!

12 June 2018, 03:00 AM	#7
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	My money is on Brazil

12 June 2018, 03:06 AM	#9
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	should be interesting. i'd have to go with either Croatia or Brazil but then again, Russia has home field. i'll need to do more research. https://list25.com/25-fearsome-socce...eet-in-person/ https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/28/s...as-police.html https://www.express.co.uk/news/world...oligans-ultras

12 June 2018, 05:10 AM	#15
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,307	Championship #2 is a little over a month away. :-)

12 June 2018, 05:14 AM	#16
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Since the USA isn’t playing, I’ll be rooting for Mexico and Germany!

12 June 2018, 05:28 AM	#18
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	I can’t hardly wait for the WC to begin. It’s the most amazing sports event without a doubt. I simply love it!

12 June 2018, 09:45 AM	#28
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	The official FIFA World Cup 2018 thread Out right winning odds Brazil 9/2 Germany 19/4 Spain 6/1 France 13/2 Argentina 19/2 Belgium 12/1 England 18/1 Uruguay 25/1 Portugal 28/1 Croatia 33/1 Colombia 40/1 Russia 50/1 Poland 80/1 Denmark 100/1 Mexico 100/1 Switzerland 100/1 Sweden 150/1 Senegal 150/1 Egypt 150/1 Iceland 200/1 Serbia 200/1 Japan 200/1 Nigeria 200/1 Peru 200/1 Costa Rica 300/1 Australia 300/1 Iran 500/1 Morocco 500/1 South Korea 500/1 Tunisia 500/1 Panama 1000/1 Saudi Arabia 1000/1 Sent from my iPad while on the beach __________________ ♛ Last edited by Runnin' Rebel; 12 June 2018 at 09:46 AM.. Reason: Out right winner

12 June 2018, 09:51 AM	#29
dmash Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 6,160	I think Portugal is being a little underrated. They did just win the Euro.... It's not always about the stats on paper but your actual execution. Speaking of which, what games are you guys looking forward to this weekend? My lineup will be: Thurs- Russia/Saudi (opening match, of course will watch) Fri- Portugal/Spain (this should give some solid input on two top tier teams) Sat- Argentina/Iceland (Cinderalla story x2?) Sun- Germany/Mexico (self explanatory)

12 June 2018, 10:36 AM	#30
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	I’d love the watch but last time I had to find anti-flopping pills to tolerate the worst offenders. Has FIFA figured out how to end this silliness? An Orange Card would be a good one. 3 free kicks for its second appearance against a team per match. If not, I may have to only watch the highlights. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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