World Soccer XXX: We Have Men Too!

[Spartanforlife4]

Nine games in and three scoreless draws. Not a great ratio.

Saudi Arabia and Japan have definitely made up for this.

[Jimjamesak]

Remember that last friendly window when the US lost to Japan and tied Saudi Arabia?

[Jimjamesak]

It should be noted that Japan went 15-1-2 in qualifying with a +48 goal differential (yeah, it’s Asia but still). They’re a pretty good team and could make a run at the World Cup (though their group is insanely tough).

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[dxmnkd316]

So, I didn't have the time to watch the group release coverage or the build-up this year, but I just noticed the Group E teams. What a ****ing buzzsaw. Germany could be in a world of trouble COULD.

[Deutsche Gopher Fan]

After living in UK, yes, I can attest

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[Jimjamesak]

So, unless Canada pulls off an upset, CONCACAF is looking to go winless this first round of games.

[dxmnkd316]

So, unless Canada pulls off an upset, CONCACAF is looking to go winless this first round of games.

Not ideal, but also not terribly surprising (which I know isn't what you're saying). Next round is another rough set up matchups - england v us, mexico v argentina. I suppose Croatia and Canada could be interesting, and five hours ago I would have said CR and Japan would be interesting. But I think we have to wait until the last round where US v IRan, KSA v Mexico, and Canada v Morocco are the most favorable set of matchups. Which again, isn't ideal if you're looking for multiple CONCACAF teams to advance.

[ticapnews]

Spain score another goal at halftime to make it 4-0.

[dxmnkd316]

Stop, stop, he's already dead.

[French Rage]

I have seen Spain treat Costa Rice this badly since 1502.

[dxmnkd316]

I have seen Spain treat Costa Rice this badly since 1502.

jfc

[ticapnews]

What time is it?
Seven past Navas.

[Jimjamesak]

On the one hand, it's frustrating to see players, fans and journalists who won't take a stand. Especially in the wake of the potentially fatal refusal of the Iranian players to sing the National Anthem before their match or people like Grant Wahl



On the other, the lessons of Jamal Khashoggi were learned. Toe the line or you will end up on the business end of a bone saw. No one will protect you. No one will avenge your murder either. It will be quickly forgotten as the West thirsts for more cheap oil. And it was learned by those dictators. too. Kill whomever you want, the worst that will happen is you'll get a fist bump from the American president when he comes begging for increased oil production.

It’s an Athletic article so I won’t link it but, Denmark is apparently trying to organize a blanket withdrawal of the UEFA after the armband row.

[JF_Gophers]

It’s an Athletic article so I won’t link it but, Denmark is apparently trying to organize a blanket withdrawal of the UEFA after the armband row.

Withdrawal from this WC? Seems pretty unlikely. The FAs like money too.

[dxmnkd316]

It’s an Athletic article so I won’t link it but, Denmark is apparently trying to organize a blanket withdrawal of the UEFA after the armband row.

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