Deuce Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Doctor Zaius said: https://twitter.com/TheAthleticFC/status/1597940005464408065?s=20&t=pY2CI5CMYgYgqQkgDvxuoQ Fuck off FIFA I’d rather they just did this tbh: https://youtu.be/wz-PtEJEaqY Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Think its been proven that the World Cup is always going to be the best thing in football (sport really) by a mile regardless of where it's played Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 13 hours ago, 54 said: Only thing I don't like about the carnage is the format they've decided, groups of three with the top two going through is going to be a bit shit, I kind of wish they'd just done a straight 48 team knockout tournament, that carnage would have been unreal I am hoping that FIFA follow their example of realising a summer World Cup in Qatar was impossible, and fix this idiotic format. Three team groups make absolutely no sense. Instead of the drama, excitement, and permutations we have seen the past two nights with simultaneous matches, there will be dead rubbers, allegations of collusion, and teams that are essentially eliminated after playing one match. 48 is a workable number if you just double the current format of the AFCON and EUROs. Even just having 64 teams would make much more sense. FIFA have attempted to expand the number of teams without increasing the number of matches, it is just foolishness. One aspect of 2026, I am very excited by is a World Cup with unique stadiums and a different "look". Since in 2010, 14, 18, and 22 the majority of the stadiums were either built or renovated in a way that was purpose-built to hold World Cup matches and they all look quite similar as a result, tbh. Specifically, the last two look identical to me, the only visual cue that a match was in Qatar rather than Russia is the empty VIP seating and number of people in Arab dress. Matches in NFL stadiums and Azteca will be an improvement in that regard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 It makes sense only because of the original stupid idea not being workable, in the same way a world cup in winter made sense after awarding the hosting of it to a desert. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 They really should just make the Euros 32 teams and WC 64 teams and dump the fancy group stages that have anything other than 4 teams with 2 qualifying from each group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Pata said: They really should just make the Euros 32 teams and WC 64 teams and dump the fancy group stages that have anything other than 4 teams with 2 qualifying from each group. Single elimination WC bracket baby Edited December 1, 2022 by Tomato Deuce Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 9 minutes ago, Pata said: They really should just make the Euros 32 teams and WC 64 teams and dump the fancy group stages that have anything other than 4 teams with 2 qualifying from each group. Finnish bloke wants everyone to qualify for major tournaments whilst his team are half decent is it? Qualification would atrocious. WC at 32 is perfect albeit Europe has too many places and get Euros back down to 16. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Disco said: Finnish bloke wants everyone to qualify for major tournaments whilst his team are half decent is it? Qualification would atrocious. WC at 32 is perfect albeit Europe has too many places and get Euros back down to 16. Entirely possible. I do agree that 32 and 16 are perfect but FIFA and UEFA clearly want more teams so I would just skip these 24 and 48 formats and go all in to keep the group stage structure as it was. Edited December 1, 2022 by Pata Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Had no idea the WC only expanded to 32 teams in 1998. Before that, it was 24 teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) The Euros went from 8 to 24 in 24 years which is kind of mad. Edited December 1, 2022 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 On 30/11/2022 at 07:47, TaylorJ_01 said: 4 slots a day was immense. I'm up for more teams and 4 games a day. It's quite mental but I like it. I want to see more minnows as they often bring the madness, and it's been class for the skiving community. Scotland might even qualify. "skiving community" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Been missing the 10am games tbf. What a glorious week that was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 12 minutes ago, samptime29 said: Been missing the 10am games tbf. What a glorious week that was. Fuck yanks obv but a proper soccer and football sunday is immense. Just absolutely dead to anyone that loves me from like 7am until midnight. Just amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 1 hour ago, samptime29 said: Been missing the 10am games tbf. What a glorious week that was. As much as I whinged about the quality of some of the matches, aye, it's such a treat. Mind I'm thinking seriously about going to the next one. Some of the stadiums, particularly in the US, are just absolutely incredible. Would love to get to Atlanta's, for instance. Plus I've just never been to the States and would love to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big River Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 20 hours ago, Doctor Zaius said: Where's decent to watch the game on Sunday in Newcastle? Watched the last two at Salt Market in North Shields but fancy town for this one. Preferably with nobody chucking beer about. we were in Salt Market for the USA game, thought it was rubbish. good 45 minute queue for a pint and next to no atmosphere. they could have at least put some England songs on instead of blasting ITV's adverts. it's the easiest job in the world making these venues decent for tournament football as well, yet only a few manage it. Wonder Bar or Mayfair in town though, to answer your question! next door to Mayfair is that Hustle, desperate to get people in offering 2 pints for a fiver, but it was a ghost town and again no music, flags or anything. at least make a bit of effort ya nobs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Big River said: we were in Salt Market for the USA game, thought it was rubbish. good 45 minute queue for a pint and next to no atmosphere. they could have at least put some England songs on instead of blasting ITV's adverts. it's the easiest job in the world making these venues decent for tournament football as well, yet only a few manage it. Wonder Bar or Mayfair in town though, to answer your question! next door to Mayfair is that Hustle, desperate to get people in offering 2 pints for a fiver, but it was a ghost town and again no music, flags or anything. at least make a bit of effort ya nobs. I went to that Hustle before Palace cup game other week. 2 pints for a fiver and we got 2 free shots. Great value. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 It might just be coming home for Christmas, you know? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 On 28/11/2022 at 15:24, Geordie Ahmed said: The enjoyment has shot further up after the last 2 games, sensational stuff And on and on it goes Been superb Tomorrow unlikely to be as dramatic as today but should still be good A few dodgy games but overall I'm loving this World Cup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 It started off really well until like Thursday, had 3 or 4 poorer days, lots bemoaning the lack of quality, but it's massively picked up again since the final group matches started, and some insane drama, especially tonight. Really enjoyed it overall. So many shocks and dramatic moments. I wouldn't like to see it become a permanent fixture due to the carnage of the domestic league, and of course it won't, but I've actually surprisingly really enjoyed having it in November, and the lead up to Christmas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Ghana vs Uruguay and Serbia vs Switzerland for me tomorrow, well certainly to start with anyway, and of course, neither are on the main TV channel - I feel like a proper hipster (if Bruno starts then I might be tempted to watch Brazil...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Apparently a bout of flu is going through the Netherlands squad and Frenkie is one of the ones being affected. That gives me a little bit more hope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 7 minutes ago, cubaricho said: Apparently a bout of flu is going through the Netherlands squad and Frenkie is one of the ones being affected. That gives me a little bit more hope. There’s a flu going round Doha. No idea if corona, but I have a cold that won’t let go and I think everyone I know have had it as well this week. Pretty sure some random jormans passed it on to me as there was a fucking coughing choir on the bus journey from the stadium the other day from them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 52 minutes ago, Flip said: There’s a flu going round Doha. No idea if corona, but I have a cold that won’t let go and I think everyone I know have had it as well this week. Pretty sure some random jormans passed it on to me as there was a fucking coughing choir on the bus journey from the stadium the other day from them. Isn't that the new covid they can't detect? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgarve Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 World Cup has been good so far Think it’s definitely the pinnacle would people be dead against wengers idea? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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