The Official FIFA World Cup Thread - QATAR 2022

[LinusCaldwell]

We will always be the kings of CONCACAF

USA

 

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[Roid Jones]

Lukaku looked much leaner here. He needs to get back on that his 1st Inter stint diet/workout routine.

When he’s leaner his movements are sharper

Bro, I really don't understand what has happened, Lukaku Inter Mk1 is literally a different player in all aspects

 

[phcitywarrior]

CAF and CONMEBOL are under-represented in the tournament.

Hate to say it, but CONCACAF is the opposite, along with the AFC (though Qatar hosting is the reason for the sixth rep, right?).

Brah, I’ve been saying the same. Unless they reallocate spots for the WC I’m fine with expansion.

UEFA should lose 2 spots to CAF. AFC a half spot for CONMEBOL and CONCACAF another spot for CAF playoffs.

 

[MVike28]

CAF and CONMEBOL are under-represented in the tournament.

Hate to say it, but CONCACAF is the opposite, along with the AFC (though Qatar hosting is the reason for the sixth rep, right?).

On another semi-joking note, UEFA should have just given Italy Belgium's or Wales's spot. Can't have the Euros winners sitting at home while the luck of the draw in WCQs ends up sending scrub squads.

fukk Italy

 

[boombanoo]

So poor, all that talent

Stormzy was terrible in front of goal

Lukaku was that dude when Heavy Is the Head was winning awards.

Stormzys new album…just saying might be more than jokes at this point

 

[CEO of Morgan Industries]

fukk Italy

fukk them Italians in general, but also I want to see less garbage football.

 

[Box Factory]

@Box Factory why aren't you in here defending your boys.

You had all the smoke a month ago, you even had me convinced they were going to the finals.

Oh I was at my job working

I didn't have you convinced of anything. You got upset because I mentioned that Canada ran through CONCACAF, and beat Mexico and the USA

 

[phcitywarrior]

Belgium’s “Golden” Generation.

2014 WC - QFs
2016 Euros - QFs
2018 WC - 3rd Place
2020 Euros - QFs
2022 WC - Group Stage

2016 and 2018 were their best shots at a title. Losing to Wales in the Euros was a shock. The loss to France in the semi’s was tight.

 

[Copy Ninja]

Time for Lukaku to ride off in the MLS

 

[viktordoomsecretwars]

Martinez is a very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, BAD coach, I can't emphasize that enough.

But it shows how far you can get in life being a snake oil salesman with a good mouth piece on you.

 

[thatrapsfan]

Already the best World Cup in CAF history.

Most wins in CAF history.

Second time two CAF teams in Round of 16, with a real chance it will be three for the first time. Four if we get a miracle Cameroon win.

Every single CAF rep had at least one positive result.


To @phcitywarrior point, Africa wouldnt embarrass itself in an expanded World Cup. Egypt, CIV, Burkina Faso, Algeria all could easily get similar results if they qualified.

 

[viktordoomsecretwars]

Already the best World Cup in CAF history.

Most wins in CAF history.

Second time two CAF teams in Round of 16, with a real chance it will be three for the first time. Four if we get a miracle Cameroon win.

Every single CAF rep had at least one positive result.


To @phcitywarrior point, Africa wouldnt embarrass itself in an expanded World Cup. Egypt, CIV, Burkina Faso, Algeria all could easily get similar results if they qualified.

Time for an African team to reach the semi's or finals. I think its possible in this World Cup as there are no world beaters.

No point celebrating round of 16 and quarter-finals appearances anymore.

 

[Mike Nasty]

Oh I was at my job working

I didn't have you convinced of anything. You got upset because I mentioned that Canada ran through CONCACAF, and beat Mexico and the USA

AND...... you were saying the FIFA ranking was outdated trash and wasn't a honest representation of the Canadian team

 

[CEO of Morgan Industries]

Egypt was tough to watch in AFCON, but yeah, they are defensively compact and would be the type of squad to grind out draws against better clubs and 1-0 worse clubs in this type of setting.

It's pretty exciting how CAF is getting better. I can't remember if I posted here that I thought Senegal was a dark horse contender in this WC (months ago, before Mane got hurt and all that), and maybe that was a bit too much hype for CAF on my part, but it feels like these African squads are getting closer and closer in talent and tactics to making a run to the finals or winning it all one of these cups.