KD in CA Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 9 hours ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: Power rankings for the World Cup from thescore.com Top 10 1.Brazil 2. Germany 3. Spain 4. France 5. Argentina 6. Belgium 7. England 8. Portugal 9. Uruguay 10. Columbia Columbia? Did the drug lords get back into the soccer business? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritBill Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 (edited) 20 hours ago, row_33 said: Germany over Brazil in the Final. Group of Death knocks out Argentina in the first round (a more bold prediction) I think Brazil and Germany are on the same side of the draw so can't play each other in the final. If they both keep progressing the latest they can meet is in the semi-finals. I've backed Portugal to win. If you can be European champions you can be World champions. 25/1 was too big a price to turn down for a team who now have greater attacking weapons than just Ronaldo, a talented midfield and an organised defence. I'm not expecting much from England. Maybe the 1/4 finals at the most. Edited June 14, 2018 by BritBill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 14, 2018 Author Share Posted June 14, 2018 34 minutes ago, BritBill said: I've backed Portugal to win. If you can be European champions you can be World champions. 25/1 was too big a price to turn down for a team who now have greater attacking weapons than just Ronaldo, a talented midfield and an organised defence. I like you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 14, 2018 Author Share Posted June 14, 2018 Important question.... Anyplace online that I can stream games? I was hoping maybe there was a place on Reddit but I cant find anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 (edited) 55 minutes ago, BritBill said: I think Brazil and Germany are on the same side of the draw so can't play each other in the final. If they both keep progressing the latest they can meet is in the semi-finals. Brazil & Germany can meet in the final. Depends on how they do in their groups. If they each win their group (as expected), they will be E1 and F1 and will be on opposite sides of the knockout bracket and would meet in the final. If one wins their group and the other finishes second in their group, they will be on the same side of the draw (and would in fact meet in the first round of knockout play). In the unlikely event both Brazil and Germany finish second in their groups, they will be on opposite sides of the knockout bracket. Edited June 14, 2018 by Cugalabanza 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritBill Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 9 minutes ago, Cugalabanza said: Brazil & Germany can meet in the final. Depends on how they do in their groups. If they each win their group (as expected), they will be E1 and F1 and will be on opposite sides of the knockout bracket and would meet in the final. If one wins their group and the other finishes second in their group, they will be on the same side of the draw (and would in fact meet in the first round of knockout play). In the unlikely event both Brazil and Germany finish second in their groups, they will be on opposite sides of the knockout bracket. Ah ok, thanks. I mis-read the detail I saw earlier. I get things wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 (edited) What World Cup are you referring to? I wasn’t aware. Not that big into kickball. Edited June 14, 2018 by meazza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 6 minutes ago, meazza said: What World Cup are you referring to? I wasn’t aware. Not that big into kickball. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 14, 2018 Author Share Posted June 14, 2018 OK Portugal plays tomorrow and I need to know where I can stream the game while at work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fischer Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 My rooting interests (ranked): 1. Iceland 2. England 3. Sweden 4. Senegal 5. Austrailia 6. Mexico 7. Nigeria 8. Spain 9. Denmark 10.Switzerland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: OK Portugal plays tomorrow and I need to know where I can stream the game while at work I wish I knew. I think you might be able to take advantage of this 7 day free trial of Fubo to be able to see the game tomorrow... https://www.fubo.tv/lp/World-Cup/?utm_source=Search&utm_medium=Adwords&utm_term=League&utm_campaign=USA_Sports_Search_EN_GGL_League_2018_FIFA_World_Cup&title=Stream the 2018 FIFA World Cup™&pack=fubotv-basic&gclid=CjwKCAjwpIjZBRBsEiwA0TN1rxYhibjLOn1bKpcnBdJqlNl2h11XA6H7N2eyPKRNk4AoWI4CoKB3_BoCglwQAvD_BwE I have not tried it myself, so I can't vouch. Edited June 14, 2018 by Cugalabanza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 (edited) XM radio channel 157 is broadcasting the matches. Fox Channel 83 on XM radio. When the IT bosses block any video streaming on their work computers, XM radio is my only option Edited June 14, 2018 by LewPort71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 29 minutes ago, LewPort71 said: XM radio channel 157 is broadcasting the matches listening to soccer is an acquired taste unless it's synched with the TV, then it's better, like for most sports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 kickoff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Heard this on GR this morning..pretty cool/funny for us soccer neophytes with no rooting interest ...it is a short quiz to see who SHOULD be your team based on your sporting preferences. https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/world-cup-quiz/ Mine came out Peru!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark80 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 3 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: Heard this on GR this morning..pretty cool/funny for us soccer neophytes with no rooting interest ...it is a short quiz to see who SHOULD be your team based on your sporting preferences. https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/world-cup-quiz/ Mine came out Peru!!!! Serbia for me....sure, why not? But Messi and Renaldo too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: Heard this on GR this morning..pretty cool/funny for us soccer neophytes with no rooting interest ...it is a short quiz to see who SHOULD be your team based on your sporting preferences. https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/world-cup-quiz/ Mine came out Peru!!!! Australia for me. They aren't my number one, but they are fun to watch. I like teams that come to play even if they're outmatched. I don't like it when teams bunker in and try for the 0-0 draw or hope maybe some lucky fluke goes in their favor right at the end. That's Dick Jauron type stuff. That's why Iceland was so great to watch 4 years ago. They weren't intimidated by superstars. They went out there and played the game. Edited June 14, 2018 by Cugalabanza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 2 hours ago, meazza said: What World Cup are you referring to? I wasn’t aware. Not that big into kickball. Do you wanna talk about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrW Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 16 minutes ago, Cugalabanza said: Australia for me. They aren't my number one, but they are fun to watch. I like teams that come to play even if they're outmatched. I don't like it when teams bunker in and try for the 0-0 draw or hope maybe some lucky fluke goes in their favor right at the end. That's Dick Jauron type stuff. That's why Iceland was so great to watch 4 years ago. They weren't intimidated by superstars. They went out there and played the game. Iceland was not in the 2014 World Cup. What you remember is the Euro 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 9 minutes ago, DrW said: Iceland was not in the 2014 World Cup. What you remember is the Euro 2016. Oh crap, you're right! My mind has turned to mush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 14, 2018 Author Share Posted June 14, 2018 2-0 Russia over Saudi Arabia at Halftime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Go Italy!!! Im trying to get pumped for the tournament but without Italy it’s gonna be tough. As long as Germany, Spain, Portugal and France don’t win, I’ll be ok. I think I’ll be secretly cheering for Argentina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 9 hours ago, Cugalabanza said: Oh crap, you're right! My mind has turned to mush. Iceland played surprisingly well in the 2014 qualifying for the WC, before making the last 2 big tournies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, plenzmd1 said: Heard this on GR this morning..pretty cool/funny for us soccer neophytes with no rooting interest ...it is a short quiz to see who SHOULD be your team based on your sporting preferences. https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/world-cup-quiz/ Mine came out Peru!!!! Go Argentina according to my results. Maybe i'll throw some $ on them while im hot. I cashed my Belmont tickets and didnt realize the payout for the trifecta was $222 on a one dollar bet instead or $2. Extra 222 in the slush fund. Edited June 15, 2018 by RaoulDuke79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, plenzmd1 said: Heard this on GR this morning..pretty cool/funny for us soccer neophytes with no rooting interest ...it is a short quiz to see who SHOULD be your team based on your sporting preferences. https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/world-cup-quiz/ Mine came out Peru!!!! I got Costa Rica. Mr CGF got Sweden. This should be fun.? Edited June 15, 2018 by CowgirlsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Just finished watching Russia vs. Saudi Arabia. Holy crap both teams are terrible, but Saudi Arabia must be the worst team in the tournament, and by a lot. Looking forward to Portugal/Spain tomorrow. It has to be better than the tournament opener. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritBill Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 The first game last night was a shocker. Saudi were abysmal. Russia were competence enough to take advantage. There will be plenty of games like that when the World Cup finals opens up to 48 teams. Roll on today's games which should be more of a contest. Looking forward to seeing how Uruguay start and then this evening for Spain v Portugal. Iran & Morocco should both be better than Saudi Arabia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 19 hours ago, plenzmd1 said: Heard this on GR this morning..pretty cool/funny for us soccer neophytes with no rooting interest ...it is a short quiz to see who SHOULD be your team based on your sporting preferences. https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/world-cup-quiz/ Mine came out Peru!!!! I got Sveden, jaaaa. If not the USA, I usually root for the Dutch and neither are in it, so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talley56 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Anyone going to try to go to a WC game in 2026? I am thinking tickets are going to be hard to come by. And expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 27 minutes ago, Talley56 said: Anyone going to try to go to a WC game in 2026? I am thinking tickets are going to be hard to come by. And expensive. Yes. I'm in Atlanta and I suspect that some games will be here. My daughter will be 15 in 2026, so I hope to take her. I won't mind spending some money on that experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritBill Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 I went to the World Cup in Germany in 2006. I highly recommend getting to one if you can. The atmosphere among other supporters is fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 Fox Sports App on the smartphone is excellent I have to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 I may try for Toronto tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 An old saying is a very insecure team beats a cupcake 5-0 when 1-0 would have been far more than sufficient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 Spain/Portugal predictions? I say 1-0 Spain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: Spain/Portugal predictions? I say 1-0 Spain So, a barnburner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 Just now, eball said: So, a barnburner? Oh ya...a real scorcher of a game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 neither Spain or Portugal need the win, so they may have a gentleman's agreement to jog to a lackluster tie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 Just now, row_33 said: neither Spain or Portugal need the win, so they may have a gentleman's agreement to jog to a lackluster tie I thought about this too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 11 minutes ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: I thought about this too you never know with the World Cup.... that's one of the beauties and frustrations of it dogging it and then having to panic is a time-honoured tradition for Italy and Spain and the Dutch Germany has never dogged it Portugal is a second-tier power and may want to prove something whatever your heart wishes for, you'll get the opposite efforts... that's my rule of thumb the Argentina/Iceland/Croatia 3-some will have to go full-out this weekend, they can't dog it if they want to move on when Domi and Probert are going to face each other and they've brayed threats to kill each other 50 times, and you tune in just for that.... they won't even look at each other on the ice that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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