WORLD CUP THREAD

[Woolly Mammoth]

I think Belgium are more than capable of reaching the Final, I feel they have the ability and quality and the players to beat Brazil, who are not as good as their name may suggest.
It could turn out to be an England v Belgium Final, that is possible, and England on their day can beat any of the remaining teams.
However, I would imagine that all the remaining teams will all fancy their chances now that so many big guns have been sent home. This is such an open World Cup, almost impossible to predict.
Then of course France are still in it, and they are a threat, but then again nobody can underestimate anyone, as this absorbing and entertaining Tournament has shown.

[Fulhamfan666]

We were 0-2 down and then my girlfriend was like, "you could win 3-2" and I was like ye, and then it did. Lolz.

[King_Crud]

I don't see how Brazil will lose this WC, unfortunately

[Milo]

Shaqiri available presumably off Stoke but I don't think he suits our style. He's a long shots and crossing sort of player that's largely the opposite of Fulham.

[Jimpav]

Hopefully we won't sign any Swedish strikers, they've been having a shocker...

[spikey norman]

Shaqiri available presumably off Stoke but I don't think he suits our style. He's a long shots and crossing sort of player that's largely the opposite of Fulham.

Also knowing the history of the Balkans after his cross arm provocative salute v the Serbs I dont think Slav would want him.

Even less if we get Mitro

Expect to get this removed as it could be deemed political

[Tabby]

Sweden didn't look like much, but they're a solid counterattacking team. The best at pure defending along with Uruguay this WC in my opinion (though they have Berg and Toivonen instead of Suarez and Cavani).

Could be tough in the quarters.

[gezkc]

Good half from England.
Colombia should be down to 10 men though. Can't understand why that headbutt in the line only warranted a yellow card!

[Twig]

Good half from England.
Colombia should be down to 10 men though. Can't understand why that headbutt in the line only warranted a yellow card!

Columbia are seriously dirty. The officiating has been rubbish at this WC and it continues to be.

[gezkc]

Shaqiri available presumably off Stoke but I don't think he suits our style. He's a long shots and crossing sort of player that's largely the opposite of Fulham.

Also knowing the history of the Balkans after his cross arm provocative salute v the Serbs I dont think Slav would want him.

Even less if we get Mitro

Expect to get this removed as it could be deemed political

I don't think it'll get removed - you've made a very good point.

[love4ffc]

Mark Geiger is usually a very good ref but that should have been a red card for headbutting.  How the Colombian only got a yellow is seriously disappointing. 

[gezkc]

Finally, justice - another good penalty by Kane!
England have to be very careful not to get wound up by the Colombians. We're winning now and need to be bigger than that.

[Twig]

This Colombian side are horrible. Dirty, every trick, diving, nasty cheats.

[Twig]

Wow Kane is great at drawing fouls.

[Russianrob]

Look on the bright side: At least Southgate will not be taking a penalty for us!!

[Dodgin]

Looking a bit knackered, it's worrying

[gezkc]

Penalties... 😵

[Woolly Mammoth]

Come on England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️

[Twig]

Yesssssss

[Woolly Mammoth]

Yeeessssss we have won a penalty shoot out.
Well done England, good riddance to a nasty unsporting and cheating bunch of drama queens.
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