Qatar World Cup 2022

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Qatar World Cup 2022 Nov 17, 2022 12:32:01 GMT

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Post by northwesthoop on Nov 17, 2022 12:32:01 GMT

A thread for the World Cup discussion as the tournament progresses...

Who do you think will win?

How will England do?

Personally I'd like a 'smaller' nation to win it and shock people, but international football largely follows the pattern of domestic football and the bigger countries are hard to see past.

France always look to be the favourites and I fancy Spain to do better than they have in recent years.

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Qatar World Cup 2022 Nov 17, 2022 18:21:34 GMT via mobile

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Post by singlespeed on Nov 17, 2022 18:21:34 GMT

Spain or Argentina for me are ones to watch
England will get to the quarter finals but like our team,I think we lack a real quality striker
I’m not that excited about this tournament really,not been that much hype,not a great place for lots of reasons to host the World Cup and watching games in dark cold evenings ain’t quite the same as the last big tournament the euros in nice sunny weather

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Qatar World Cup 2022 Nov 17, 2022 19:21:26 GMT

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Post by ranger-boy on Nov 17, 2022 19:21:26 GMT

As far as I can see, the only positive to the World Cup being now is having a month to get players back and have some time for the players to train as well as correct the regular mistakes of the last month. I really can't get excited by this World Cup at all.

I did a World Cup predictor, and struggled to see England going any further than the QF (however it wouldn't surprise me if we failed to even get that far). Although I guess the only thing working in our favour is the other big nations also having key players out injured as well as us.

I'm not saying they're going to win it, but would it be a bad shout to say Qatar could go fairly far on home soil? They're not a bad side at all and have more than enough money to bribe whatever team/officials they want (don't forget how they got the tournament in the first place!)

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Qatar World Cup 2022 Nov 17, 2022 19:38:32 GMT

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Post by northwesthoop on Nov 17, 2022 19:38:32 GMT

Haven't the Qatar team been sent away for 6 months to train together? Could certainly be interesting to see how they do, I'm still leaning towards them losing 6-0 to Netherlands!

singlespeed I take it you don't rate Harry Kane to say England don't have a quality striker?

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singlespeed Trevor Sinclair Posts: 2,698 Member is Online	Qatar World Cup 2022 Nov 17, 2022 20:07:44 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by singlespeed on Nov 17, 2022 20:07:44 GMT He’s quality but how many he’s scored in recent internationals Surprised we didn’t take Toney then again he’s probably busy in a betting shop somewhere
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ashqpr Gary Bannister Posts: 981	Qatar World Cup 2022 Nov 17, 2022 23:05:41 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ashqpr on Nov 17, 2022 23:05:41 GMT Brazil look dangerous... Holland look ok?

LurkR Paul Furlong Posts: 1,235 Member is Online	Qatar World Cup 2022 Nov 18, 2022 12:56:10 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by LurkR on Nov 18, 2022 12:56:10 GMT I put a cheeky bet on Belgium....

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Qatar World Cup 2022 Nov 18, 2022 19:25:01 GMT

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Post by kensalr on Nov 18, 2022 19:25:01 GMT

Can't see past Argentina or Brazil. Maybe France as dark horses because of there strike force

Looking at the draw England should get to the semi-final but should then meet a team that will simply be to strong for them. If I were a betting man I would put my money on England finishing 4th

It would be nice to see one of the smaller sides doing well Maybe one of the African sides Senegal or Cameroon.

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Qatar World Cup 2022 Nov 20, 2022 20:07:07 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Nov 20, 2022 20:07:07 GMT

If I was a serious betting person, I would put my money on Brazil to win. I also feel England will get through the group stages (unlike Wales), but then fall at the QF stage. They seem to have lost the flair side of their game, and if flair is needed at any time, it is a World cup!

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northwesthoop Stan Bowles @admin Posts: 12,644	Qatar World Cup 2022 Nov 20, 2022 20:07:56 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by northwesthoop on Nov 20, 2022 20:07:56 GMT Well Qatar were abysmal as expected. Literally National League level, it is both embarrassing that they have been allowed to host and take part. And what was with all the fans leaving at half time?
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Qatar World Cup 2022 Nov 20, 2022 22:57:09 GMT

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Post by daveb on Nov 20, 2022 22:57:09 GMT

I'll go with the boring obvious answer of Brazil or Argentina to win it but think it will be quite open, I like the look of Spain and think Denmark are dark horses, a very good side who could catch France cold given their injuries.

I've no ideas with England, part of me thinks they'll struggle to get out of a tricky group but if they do get to the knockouts they are quite capable of going all the way, I've really enjoyed watching England the last 4/5 years, a lot more younger players and so many great nights at the last few tournaments, I really hope they can do well again

stoatey Gerry Francis Posts: 8,623	Qatar World Cup 2022 Nov 21, 2022 12:59:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoatey on Nov 21, 2022 12:59:00 GMT Colombia looked solid and I think they could progress and maybe they might be dark horses. I'd like to think that England will do well but in reality Brazil look to have the best squad of players and they must be favourites.

singlespeed Trevor Sinclair Posts: 2,698 Member is Online	Qatar World Cup 2022 Nov 22, 2022 21:52:50 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by singlespeed on Nov 22, 2022 21:52:50 GMT Thought France looked very good tonight And superb result for the Saudis against Argentina earlier

kingfisher Les Ferdinand The Sussex Rs fan group celebrate drawing with Sheff Utd Posts: 9,283	Qatar World Cup 2022 Nov 23, 2022 15:47:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kingfisher on Nov 23, 2022 15:47:13 GMT Morocco played today without any involvement for Ilias Chair. I can see why as they have good players even on the bench who would play in his Inside Left position. I do hope he gets a chance to prove himself though!
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Qatar World Cup 2022 Nov 23, 2022 15:53:00 GMT

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Post by northwesthoop on Nov 23, 2022 15:53:00 GMT

Morocco brought on whoever was wearing number 16 ahead of Chair and he was hopeless! I can't see Ilias getting any game time unfortunately.

Great result for Japan now too beating Germany. This world cup seems to be either 0-0 matches or great shocks!

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Post by northwesthoop on Nov 17, 2022 12:32:01 GMT

Post by singlespeed on Nov 17, 2022 18:21:34 GMT

Post by ranger-boy on Nov 17, 2022 19:21:26 GMT

Post by northwesthoop on Nov 17, 2022 19:38:32 GMT

Post by singlespeed on Nov 17, 2022 20:07:44 GMT

Post by ashqpr on Nov 17, 2022 23:05:41 GMT

Post by LurkR on Nov 18, 2022 12:56:10 GMT

Post by kensalr on Nov 18, 2022 19:25:01 GMT

Post by kingfisher on Nov 20, 2022 20:07:07 GMT

Post by northwesthoop on Nov 20, 2022 20:07:56 GMT

Post by daveb on Nov 20, 2022 22:57:09 GMT

Post by stoatey on Nov 21, 2022 12:59:00 GMT

Post by singlespeed on Nov 22, 2022 21:52:50 GMT

Post by kingfisher on Nov 23, 2022 15:47:13 GMT

Post by northwesthoop on Nov 23, 2022 15:53:00 GMT