Qatar World Cup 2022. Argentina v France

[1964white]

Bet no one got this score right

They would deserve bonus points if they had,

[Cjay]

This may be the absolute perfect performance from Spain.

7-0
16 shots 8 on target
82% possession
93% pass accuracy.

Costa Rica haven't had a shot

[Jaydog]

I’m probably not paying attention but why is it now the norm in every half of this WC to have minimum 8 minutes added on

[SG90]

Spain looking very good. I thought they were the best side at Euro 2020 tbh.

As for Japan, not a huge shock imo. Very underrated side. 6/1 to win and all. Thank you

[SG90]

This may be the absolute perfect performance from Spain.

7-0
16 shots 8 on target
82% possession
93% pass accuracy.

Costa Rica haven't had a shot

If that was Leeds, we'd probably lose

[SG90]

Yes

And only celebrating on a red light, turns green then they move

Wonderful. So well mannered, compare that to our chavvy beer louts.

Best "away" fans I've ever seen were the Japan fans v England

[mentalcase]

The reason for at least 8 mins added on, is because FIFA are fed up with the time wasters and are adding time on at the end of each half, if PL do the same, which they should, then when we lake the shitty boring villas, evertons and wolves, at least we will have plenty more time to try score.
Spain were excellent in attack, never bothered in defence at all so won't know how good they are, full credit to them though, can only hammer the team in front of you, and that they did.

[Cjay]

I’m probably not paying attention but why is it now the norm in every half of this WC to have minimum 8 minutes added on

Fifa ordered referees to add on time for any stopages.

It's brilliant.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/63710986.amp

[Jaydog]

Fifa ordered referees to add on time for any stopages.

It's brilliant.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/63710986.amp

Well they should look at it for the time wasting twats in the PL then.
Also with some injuries they should be off straight away with a replacement, temporary if they are ok to continue. Too many “tactical” injuries. Game slows down & becomes boring. Like the kicking the ball into touch for cramp.

[SG90]

Looking forward to seeing Canada. First time I've seen them in a WC before. Onemore must be buzzing!

[Byebyegeegee]

Germany lost I see, oh dear, what a shame, never mind!

With Spain to play next up they really are in danger of going out before the knockout stages, in fact before the final game of the league stage. I can’t see Japan not beating Costa Rica on today’s evidence so if they lose to Spain then it’s goodbye Germany before the knockout stages for the second World Cup in a row.

FIFA have backed themselves into a corner by (corruptly, undeservedly and erroneously) awarding Qatar the staging of The World Cup in the first place. Had it been elsewhere then they would have had no armband controversy (and potential court case) to deal with, no human rights issues to try and excuse (see Infantino’s ludicrous speech) and there would have been no political correctness posturing to spoil the enjoyment of the football, serves ‘em right I suppose.

But also serves Germany right if they go out at an early stage. They’ve allowed themselves to become distracted by concentrating more on virtue signalling rather than on playing football. I’ll say it again, football teams are there to play football, pure and simple, they really ought to leave the politics to politicians.

[SG90]

Charlie Ket on the bench for Belgium

[A Tourist]

Canada in full voice. They were sneaky good in qualification and have true top quality in David and Davies. Could see them sneaking it vs a probably just past its prime Belgium.

[SG90]

Germany lost I see, oh dear, what a shame, never mind!

With Spain to play next up they really are in danger of going out before the knockout stages, in fact before the final game of the league stage. I can’t see Japan not beating Costa Rica on today’s evidence so if they lose to Spain then it’s goodbye Germany before the knockout stages for the second World Cup in a row.

FIFA have backed themselves into a corner by (corruptly, undeservedly and erroneously) awarding Qatar the staging of The World Cup in the first place. Had it been elsewhere then they would have had no armband controversy (and potential court case) to deal with, no human rights issues to try and excuse (see Infantino’s ludicrous speech) and there would have been no political correctness posturing to spoil the enjoyment of the football, serves ‘em right I suppose.

But also serves Germany right if they go out at an early stage. They’ve allowed themselves to become distracted by concentrating more on virtue signalling rather than on playing football. I’ll say it again, football teams are there to play football, pure and simple, they really ought to leave the politics to politicians.

When it's in the US, all we'll hear about is abortion. If it was in England, they'd have something to complain about too. Doesn't really matter who hosts it, do gooders will try to make it about them.

[SG90]

So disappointing to see all these empty seats. I wish I was going this year, could've watched so many games lol.

[SG90]

Penalty Canada!

[A Tourist]

Pentaly Canada. Thoroughly deserved.

[SG90]

Awful spot kick

[Byebyegeegee]

When it's in the US, all we'll hear about is abortion. If it was in England, they'd have something to complain about too. Doesn't really matter who hosts it, do gooders will try to make it about them.

Yes, you could have a point there SG90, which is why I’m desperate for football, all sport in fact, to be depoliticised. As I say the players, managers and football authorities should limit themselves to the business of football and get out of the business of politics before it all gets out of hand (if it hasn’t already done so).

[1964white]

Awful spot kick

Dreadful