3rd place in France 98, more than I can ever remember England doing in my lifetime
Forgot about Uruguay another side stronger than England.
My sentiments. I donât see the Croats making it out of that group. Uruguay is a good shout too, but I didnât want to list all teams. I believe these are the biggest names both historically and currently, so I went with them.
I think croats will make it out of the group, but after just glancing at the set up you are right, England should make the quarters.
Croatia grown old together imo. Them and Uruguay to be out at the group stage for me.
Brazil
Spain
Germany
France
Surprises: Belgium and Croatia
Going to be a pedant here but if youâre taking history into account then surely two time winners Uruguay have to qualify
Jokes on you guys as you actually have to go to Russia
Thatâs why I said both historically and currently. When Uruguay were great Italy weâre great too but the South Americans havenât come anywhere close to replicating Italyâs success on the international or club stage in the present day.
During the World Cup there will be no MDC. We will use this thread before, during and after matches.
Yeah but youâd argue that Uruguay have at least been competitive in international competitions in recent history. They finished 4th at the WC in 2010 and were Copa America champions as recently as 2011 so I think on that balance theyâd deserve inclusion.
But again like I said, Iâm just being pedantic lol. They arenât going to win it anyway
Being old and experienced in WC is usually a good recipe to get out of the group. Croatia plays well with each other in a way other countries canât seem to figure out. England cough cough.
Super excited for this tournament but not so much the opening game, thereâll probably be a random Russia/Saudi player nobody has ever heard of who scores a screamer and becomes a hero
FFS
Robbie Williams has still got it
How do you rate the US Menâs National Menâs Soccer for the Nation of US Menâs Soccer National Teamâs chances?
SHUT UP PUTIN AND KICK OFF
Im so hyped for this cracking match :yawn:
You just know itâs going to be a boring 0-0 shit fest because neither team wants to lose the first game of the world cup with the whole world watching.
Grass looks top notch though :ozil2: