The Official 2018 FIFA World Cup Thread

[VolunteerHillbilly]

FIFA's problem stems from efforts to democratize by giving member nations equal votes. Western Europe was about to pull out before the last round of arrests and purges, if reports can be believed. These institutions lend themselves to graft as many representatives of third world countries are more than happy to sell their votes.

 

[MAD]

Saturday's Match

Third Place Play-Off

Belgium vs England

10 AM FOX

 

[NorCalVol67]

Saturday's Match

Third Place Play-Off

Belgium vs England

10 AM FOX

If they care, this will be a good match.

 

[Persian Vol]

If they care, this will be a good match.

I feel like they should. Third place in a World Cup is definitely an incredible accomplishment.

 

[HeadVol77]

Meunier scores early

1-0 Belgium

 

[HeadVol77]

Sterling still looking like he has no idea what to do once he has the ball!

 

[NorCalVol67]

Sterling still looking like he has no idea what to do once he has the ball!

Yep, anytime he is around the box he looks terrible.

 

[volfanCLT]

Hope Belgium mercy rules them

 

[NorCalVol67]

And Sterling subbed to start the 2nd half.

 

[HeadVol77]

Great goal saving play by Alderweireld

 

[HeadVol77]

Hazard with the goal

2-0 Belgium

 

[MAD]

Sunday's Match

World Cup Final
France vs Croatia
11 AM FOX

 

[Panthro]

Wimbledon final at 9a and World Cup final at 11a. The big guy will understand...

 

[Rishvol]

Wimbledon final at 9a and World Cup final at 11a. The big guy will understand...

Say your prayers before both... Also you might miss the first half of the WC final if Anderson feels like running a marathon

 

[RikidyBones]

Sterling had a bad tournament in my opinion.

 

[Outofmyvolcanmind]

Sterling had a bad tournament in my opinion.

He’s an easy target but to be honest Harry Kane was an enormous disappointment outside of his opening goal against Tunisia. All his other goals were penalties and he missed at least 4 sitters (most of which were setup by sterling). Sterling should’ve had two goals but he also should’ve had 3-4 more assists if England made their easy chances.

Sterling is a playmaker and busts his butt playing both ways (unlike Rashford who was lazy and worthless this tournament).

 

[bigdaddy]

That’s was a dive and of course it leads to a goal

 

[HeadVol77]

France up early

1-0

 

[Persian Vol]

Pretty terrible start to this game. The opening goal coming from FK from a Griezman dive... not what you want to see as a fan

 

[RikidyBones]

Again, why have review?

 

[bigdaddy]

Pretty terrible start to this game. The opening goal coming from FK from a Griezman dive... not what you want to see as a fan

Typical France garbage

 

[Persian Vol]

Croatia was playing really well and now France is probably gonna Park the bus for the rest of the game. Damn shame.

 

[Panthro]

And THAT, friends, is why you see diving in soccer. It can pay big time!

 

[HeadVol77]

Croatia answers!

1-1

 

[Persian Vol]

Now that is a goal.