FIFA World Cup 2022 thread

[Babs Johnson]

I’m satisfied. I was glad the US made it out of the group stage but I never realistically expected them to beat The Netherlands.

Maybe in 2026 they’ll advance further, but I still don’t see them making it to final, let alone winning it all on home soil.

 

[Babs Johnson]

Jajko kon hanya!!

Something about eggs????

 

[Buzz Rules]

https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/usmnt-players-support-berhalters-return-as-coach

https://twitter.com/x/status/1599224828438974464

Okay legitimate question, should the USA finally request a confederation change (either Conmebol - South America or UEFA- Europe)? I know there are logistical and practical reasons for this to happen but something has to change post the 2023 Gold Cup and 2023 Nations League final (that the USA or Mexico will most likely win again). Fans are clamoring for change and the US Soccer Federation should consider options beyond the status quo. For reference Australia moved from Oceania’s confederation to the Asian confederation and Israel moved from the Asian confederation to UEFA (Europe) (yes I know because of Middle Eastern politics, but it proves countries can move confederations). At the current moment, Greenland is being given the choice whether to join UEFA or Concacaf (North America, Central America, and the Caribbean). In theory, we could apply to join UEFA (our colonial past/culture influenced by Europe) but I know that argument is 50/50. Joining Conmebol would also be difficult because of distance. The Caribbean nations would oppose because they want American and Canadian money from Concacaf tournaments. So essentially we are being handicapped by the poor Caribbean and Central American nations in terms of decision making and the fact that we keep being told the USA has a responsibility to help raise the standard of soccer within the region (which I disagree with, as no top soccer nation believes that). So where do we go from here American soccer fans?

 

[Buzz Rules]

 

[Buzz Rules]

Very good question. Don’t understand that either.

National teams bring out patriotic feelings.

 

[SirDuff]

National teams bring out patriotic feelings.

To some. And within that group, the level varies.

 

[Buzz Rules]

To some. And within that group, the level varies.

You feel no patriotic pride when Canadian national teams play? I guess that’s a major difference between both our countries. To be clear, I’m talking about patriotic feelings not nationalism.

 

[SirDuff]

You feel no patriotic pride when Canadian national teams play? I guess that’s a major difference between both our countries. To be clear, I’m talking about patriotic feelings not nationalism.

Or a difference between you and me. I know that you think that you can speak for all Americans but I know that I cannot speak for all Canadians.

Also, the question was about crying specifically. That is not the same thing as feeling some patriotic pride.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Or a difference between you and me. I know that you think that you can speak for all Americans but I know that I cannot speak for all Canadians.

Also, the question was about crying specifically. That is not the same thing as feeling some patriotic pride.

I’m not speaking everyone in the USA, but in general, culture wise from what I have seen, Canadians are more reserved and Americans are more outgoing and loud at sports events (Olympics/WC). I’m saying the crying is connected to how many view national team events with a patriotic feeling.

 

[Wakey]

Good easy win for England there. If we beat France I think we have a good chance of winning, we seem to have come good again in the tournament

 

[Buzz Rules]

It’s going to be a Messi vs CR7 final mate. England will lose to France in penalties.

 

[sam_gordon]

England will lose to France in penalties.

Because your predications have worked out so well so far.

Oh, wait, I thought your "predictions" aren't you think will happen, but what needs to happen. Isn't that what you said?

 

[Buzz Rules]

Because your predications have worked out so well so far.

Oh, wait, I thought your "predictions" aren't you think will happen, but what needs to happen. Isn't that what you said?

There’s history to back this one up.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Because your predications have worked out so well so far.

Oh, wait, I thought your "predictions" aren't you think will happen, but what needs to happen. Isn't that what you said?

France is a better team.

 

[Buzz Rules]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1599414900467515392

https://twitter.com/x/status/1599314479086542850

 

[declansdad]

France is a better team.

That's been said about a few teams that are no longer playing in this world cup.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Articles worth a read about the USMNT:

https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/for-usa-the-focus-now-shifts-to-2026-world-cup

https://www.foxsports.com/stories/s...eam-knows-his-world-cup-door-is-likely-closed

 

[londonderrydisneyfan]

Overall I'm happy with how the US did. They were in a tough group and still advanced and I wasn't expecting them to beat the Netherlands. I thought the US has improved significantly over the last couple of years and with a young team (and more importantly most of them play overseas) and I expect them to keep improving.

I'm not really sure who the favorite is the rest of the way but I think Brazil has the best shot of making the semis now. The other three quarterfinals (assuming Spain and Portugal advance) should be outstanding and I have no idea who has the best chance of winning.

 

[Buzz Rules]

That's been said about a few teams that are no longer playing in this world cup.

True but France have the momentum and players on paper to overcome England with ease. Which is a shame given how close England came to winning it in 2018.

 

[declansdad]

True but France have the momentum and players on paper to overcome England with ease. Which is a shame given how close England came to winning it in 2018.

How in the world would France have any more momentum than England?