FIFA World Cup 2022

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Sat Dec 10, 2022 2:03 pm

England vs. France. This is the big one.

mori · Post by **mori** » Sat Dec 10, 2022 2:12 pm

I know England players and fans would rather lose to anyone other than France, so this is going to be something of a spectacle.

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Sat Dec 10, 2022 3:18 pm

I'm rooting for England, but dang what a shot by France.

$iljanus · Post by **$iljanus** » Sat Dec 10, 2022 3:18 pm

France strikes first, 1-0.

Edit: Was a little late with my post but I agree that it was a damn nice shot through the defender’s legs.

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Sat Dec 10, 2022 4:15 pm

Kane scores on a penalty kick! It's on baby!

Octavious · Post by **Octavious** » Sat Dec 10, 2022 5:07 pm

Barf I did not want France to win. Freaking epic game though.

$iljanus · Post by **$iljanus** » Sat Dec 10, 2022 5:10 pm

Would be cool if Morocco beats the odds and defeats their former colonial oppressors...

Carpet_pissr · Post by **Carpet_pissr** » Sat Dec 10, 2022 5:18 pm

Jaymann wrote: ↑Sat Dec 10, 2022 2:03 pm England vs. France. This is the big one.

Unless you’re Portuguese, follow Ronaldo, Moroccan, African, or probably Middle Eastern.

mori · Post by **mori** » Sat Dec 10, 2022 5:34 pm

I have been playing Football Manager since 2008??? And Morocco is always the first African nation to win the WC and it is always around this time. I personally can see a Morocco and Croatia final and Morocco winning it all. I don't think Argentina shitbaggery is better than Croatia shitbaggery.

Alefroth · Post by **Alefroth** » Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:10 pm

Alefroth wrote: ↑Mon Dec 05, 2022 1:42 pm Hopefully Walker is up to the task, but I really don't see it.

Well Walker did enough to stop Mbape for the most part, and England outplayed France most of the match, but they just couldn't beat Lloris.

Pyperkub · Post by **Pyperkub** » Sun Dec 11, 2022 3:33 am

Alefroth wrote:
Alefroth wrote: ↑Mon Dec 05, 2022 1:42 pm Hopefully Walker is up to the task, but I really don't see it.
Well Walker did enough to stop Mbape for the most part, and England outplayed France most of the match, but they just couldn't beat Lloris.

Kane missed his 2nd pk too.

But the best thing for England was France scoring early. They always seem to play super conservative, and their play really ramped up after falling behind.

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Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:31 pm

I think Messi wants this.

Zaxxon · Post by **Zaxxon** » Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:34 pm

Álvarez certainly does.

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 3:07 pm

Nice goal. Vive la France.

Zaxxon · Post by **Zaxxon** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 3:08 pm

Fubo.tv, which is my current provider, decides to have an outage during the semifinal. WTF.

LawBeefaroni · Post by **LawBeefaroni** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 3:53 pm

Zaxxon wrote: ↑Wed Dec 14, 2022 3:08 pm Fubo.tv, which is my current provider, decides to have an outage during the semifinal. WTF.

It's on Fox OTA and Telemundo if you get that. Telemundo is way better anyway.

Jaymann wrote: ↑Wed Dec 14, 2022 3:07 pm Nice goal. Vive la France.

Geez, Morocco with a nice chance at the end of the half.

pr0ner · Post by **pr0ner** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 4:54 pm

LawBeefaroni wrote: ↑Wed Dec 14, 2022 3:53 pm Geez, Morocco with a nice chance at the end of the half.

Hard to say what was better there - the bike, or the reaction to make the save.

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 4:58 pm

France vs. Argentina, Mpaape vs. Messi, a classic matchup. One of them will win the Cup.

LawBeefaroni · Post by **LawBeefaroni** » Wed Dec 14, 2022 5:18 pm

Jaymann wrote: ↑Wed Dec 14, 2022 4:58 pm France vs. Argentina, Mpaape vs. Messi, a classic matchup. One of them will win the Cup.

They're also both tied for the golden boot. Messi holds the tie-breaker (assists). But if Mbappe pots one and Messi doesn't, he'll win.

I think everyone outside of France is rooting for Messi. How can you not?

Carpet_pissr · Post by **Carpet_pissr** » Fri Dec 16, 2022 1:32 am

LawBeefaroni wrote: ↑Wed Dec 14, 2022 5:18 pm
Jaymann wrote: ↑Wed Dec 14, 2022 4:58 pm France vs. Argentina, Mpaape vs. Messi, a classic matchup. One of them will win the Cup.
They're also both tied for the golden boot. Messi holds the tie-breaker (assists). But if Mbappe pots one and Messi doesn't, he'll win.

I think everyone outside of France is rooting for Messi. How can you not?

Because the team as a whole plays nasty? I lived in Argentina for a year, and I don't pull for them...they're like the 80's era Raiders. Hate their attitude.

Eel Snave · Post by **Eel Snave** » Sun Dec 18, 2022 10:29 am

My ex-wife is rooting for France, which tells me that they're inherently evil.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Sun Dec 18, 2022 11:17 am

LawBeefaroni wrote: ↑Wed Dec 14, 2022 5:18 pmI think everyone outside of France is rooting for Messi. How can you not?

I would like Messi to win one, but other than that don’t have any particular preference.

Argentina definitely seems to want it more through the first 15 mins.

That French goal box is a disaster. Amazing it’s in that bad of shape for a WC final

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Sun Dec 18, 2022 11:25 am

Messi draws first blood!

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Sun Dec 18, 2022 11:38 am

Looks like they'll be serving up French toast for dinner.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Sun Dec 18, 2022 11:39 am

That was a thing of beauty

Carpet_pissr · Post by **Carpet_pissr** » Sun Dec 18, 2022 11:54 am

Hard to watch due to even more than usual flopping. God it’s pathetic.

Unagi · Post by **Unagi** » Sun Dec 18, 2022 12:12 pm

This is looking remarkably one sided.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Sun Dec 18, 2022 12:19 pm

Carpet_pissr wrote: ↑Sun Dec 18, 2022 11:54 am Hard to watch due to even more than usual flopping. God it’s pathetic.

Agreed, and it’s just going to get worse from the Argentina side as the game goes on, unfortunately.

Unagi · Post by **Unagi** » Sun Dec 18, 2022 12:44 pm

Wow. Unbelievable tie-up just now.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Sun Dec 18, 2022 12:44 pm

Holy shit.

Unagi · Post by **Unagi** » Sun Dec 18, 2022 12:46 pm

not 1 minute before that, I honestly thought France was going to be shut out.

Zaxxon · Post by **Zaxxon** » Sun Dec 18, 2022 12:47 pm

Skinypupy wrote: ↑Sun Dec 18, 2022 12:44 pm Holy shit.

You beat me to it.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Sun Dec 18, 2022 1:02 pm

OMG, this is insane.

Also,

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Sun Dec 18, 2022 1:03 pm

Messi launched a rocket but was denied. OT!

Baroquen · Post by **Baroquen** » Sun Dec 18, 2022 1:04 pm

I was teasing my son and hadn't even texted the gif before they scored the second goal. Exciting.

Eel Snave · Post by **Eel Snave** » Sun Dec 18, 2022 1:06 pm

WHAAAAAAAT

Kurth · Post by **Kurth** » Sun Dec 18, 2022 1:09 pm

This is one hell of a final!!!

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Sun Dec 18, 2022 1:30 pm

Messi delivers!

Carpet_pissr · Post by **Carpet_pissr** » Sun Dec 18, 2022 1:32 pm

Onside by a butthair! Whoa.

Kurth · Post by **Kurth** » Sun Dec 18, 2022 1:32 pm

Is this one of the best World Cup finals ever?

I have been entertained. And we’ve still got 1o minutes left!