World Cup 2018 Thread.

Incredible news!

Our name is on the Cup this year!! It's all falling into place!

 

I'm looking forward to this World Cup. The expectation is low. It was rock bottom, but I think it has been on the rise the past few weeks. Still low, compared to every other tournament. I'm expecting nothing, but like what Southgate is doing. I like the squad. It's mostly positive. Southgate has come across really well I think. I am just looking forward to watching the games. I think we can get out of the group. If we do, that's a good outcome. Anything beyond that will be something to shout about. I think every tournament in my life time, I've got excited and thought we had a chance. Then looking back you can see all the key moments we got screwed over. Felt like with right ref decisions or luck and we would have had a real chance. I have no expectations for the first time. I hope these young, exciting players will give us entertaining games. If we get out of the group, that's great. If they don't get out of the group, it wont be a shock, and I will just enjoy the football.

 

Just watched that twat Robbie Williams "singing " at the opening ceremony.
Has that moron no scruples?

 

Russia off the mark! Been a lively start.

 

No and not much talent either.

 

Apparently the concept of defending hasn't made much of an impact in Saudi Arabia.

 

They looked exactly how I assumed they would look. Pretty poor, bad defensively, no cutting edge, but with slight, quick players. They look like they should be set up to counter. They haven't really done that. Some of their wide players look like they have something. They have been really poor in this game though.

I wanted Russia to lose because they shouldn't even have the world cup. It's just another money thing. BUT. Russia winning comfortably is good for the occasion. This will give the fans and country and big buzz, and that should really help the world cup.

 

Well, a lot of talk before the game about how bad the Russia team was (no wins in 7) but that was a good performance tonight, albeit against a piss poor Saudi team.
Nice to see the goals flowing in the opening match

 

I guess, but to see that arrogant self-satisfied putz Putin in the stands makes me sick.

 

Catchy song though

 

Hate it too. Like I said. I wanted Russia to lose.

 

Wonder if teams will be too afraid to beat Russia with the fear of being poisoned? *puts tin hat back on*

 

Piss poor, They wouldn't score in a harem.

 

Some shocking passing in this match by both sides

 

Great game,Spain 1 Portugal 2

 

Great game,Spain 3 Portugal 2

That 3rd Spanish goal!!!! #whatacracker

The 3rd Portuguese goal. #anothercracker

 

I cannot see there being a better game this world cup. Incredible game, non-stop entertainment, Mr Messi, follow that!

Bah!

 

Superb match - worthy of the final (which will probably be a chess like bore). Amazing game and a compelling watch.

Bah !

 

Loved that game!

Shame Ronaldo got a Hattrick. Apart from that, perfect game!

 

I said to my mate last night. That's laid down a marker to Messi. Good luck with that!