I was reading World Soccer while ago (bought the WC preview edition to read on the train the other day) and took me a while to remember why Italy werent in it.
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) was joined by comedian Ali Woods to look back at the best and worst moments of a rollercoaster season with the annual United Hour Awards.
Has Ten Hag been sacked yet? We're not sure and we hope not, but it's looking more likely as the days pass.
Who should replace him and why is it taking so long to make a decision?
Why does the redcafe world cup forum icon\picture look like Southgate holding his head in his hands? Surely you can show a bit more positivity before the competition starts?
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Article says the streams will be limited “to the tens of thousands” on a first come first served basis.
What's your favourite WC matches you would like to watch (again)?
Me: Brazil vs France 2006.
I hope I can find it.
Me: Brazil vs France 2006.
I hope I can find it.
This post deserves more love.
Ah, I forgot the WC opens with Russia vs Saudi Arabia.
Germany vs Italy 2006.
Germans with home advantage, just put out Argentina, favourites to win. Then along come Italy with a superb performance. In extra-time they went for it, they cleary didn't want a penalty shootout against Germany. I've never seen a team so determined to win in extra-time before.
What's the best site to play fantasy football?
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I cannot wait for VAR to cause more mischief than we could ever imagine. I expect blood...
As a neutral (sigh...), I really hope all goes well for all teams with logistics and the local fans.
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I know they weren't playing against a top side, but Portugal look quite tasty going forward.
Is this the first time in a World Cup that the hosts are the lowest ranked team in the tournament?
Obviously it'll happen again in 4 years too. Might be the start of a new trend.
Obviously it'll happen again in 4 years too. Might be the start of a new trend.
Opening match of the world cup, the two lowest ranked sides
Hopefully there are some goals/controversy!
Hopefully there are some goals/controversy!
I think South Africa were the lowest ranked team in 2010.
I believe it was North Korea, although South Africa were 31st.
Russian ranking has dropped so much because of the lack of competitive games. That said, we've been on a steady decline in rankings since 2012 where we were around the top 10-15. The Capello and Euro 2016 cycles saw the team drop down to the 25-30ish region.
I liked how during the last world cup they had games being shown at around midnight, Being a night owl it was a treat having such high profile games during the night time.
Lengthy read, probably upset some (like antihenry). http://www.espn.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/23714076/inside-battle-russian-influence-fifa
How some inside FIFA battled Russian influence, and lost
How some inside FIFA battled Russian influence, and lost
I'm so excited. The World Cup is the pinnacle of football and I even get excited for the shit matches. I hope a few unknown players establish a name for themselves.
It promises to be a shite match, but I may watch a bit of it just because it's the opening game.Opening match of the world cup, the two lowest ranked sides
Hopefully there are some goals/controversy!
Only 5 days to go now
As this is a general discussion thread for the World Cup, can I just ask that since north koreans aren’t allowed to leave their country, anyone know or have any sources as to where their “fans” came from when people went to South Africa in 2010 waving nk flags in the stands?
2 days to go!
Just watched some World Cup 2014 highlights... so good.
Just watched some World Cup 2014 highlights... so good.
I'm starting to believe.
Can't wait for it to start now, even if the first game I'll be able to catch will probably be Brazil vs Switzerland on Sunday evening
Rafa Marquez and Tim Cahill are going 
There are no opening and/or closing ceremonies for World Cup, right?
Are you sure? I thought the WC definitely always had an opening ceremony.
What happens when #2 and #3 in a group end up having the same points, goals scored, goals against, and drew to each other?
I couldn't remember actually. Our TV station starts coverage at 15:00 BST with their own show, nothing about ceremony.
Cheers. Is it perhaps at some other time? (maybe after the game)
EDIT: Just saw that it starts at 15:30, so my TV probably will cover it. Short though, not like Olympics.
Managers MMA to the death.
Are we doing a "Why the world loves Brazil" thread this year ?
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France to win it all comfortably.