OT: FIFA World Cup 2018

[Le Tricolore]

Super Soccer for the SNES has made me a lifelong fan of Argentina.

So hopefully they don't lose in the final this time around.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Super Soccer for the SNES has made me a lifelong fan of Argentina.

So hopefully they don't lose in the final this time around.

They almost didn't qualify.

 

[Le Tricolore]

They almost didn't qualify.

Oh, I know. I also don't really care. I just want to see some good games.

 

[buddahsmoka1]

As for this year's world Cup.. not having the Netherlands in it really kills my enthusiasm

Yeah, Italy being out means I have given it absolutely no thought.

 

[Adam Michaels]

As for this year's world Cup.. not having the Netherlands in it really kills my enthusiasm

Yeah, Italy being out means I have given it absolutely no thought.

For me, Greece being out means........business as usual.

 

[lo striver]

I will watch at least 50 matches. Hoping Belgium or France will win.

 

[Adriatic]

For me, Greece being out means........business as usual.

Ya when Greece qualifies it's more of a surprise than anything else.

 

[Tuggy]

It's England for me. My dad came over from there, so half my family is there (I've visited a few times).

Obviously hoping but I think QF is best hope. But I'll remain optimistic

Realistically I've got France winning. Threw $5 down on England for fun and $5 down on France.

Also put $5 down on Gabriel Jesus to win the Golden Ball ($117 payout), so hopefully Brazil do well.

 

[groovejuice]

As for this year's world Cup.. not having the Netherlands in it really kills my enthusiasm

Holland was always my team as well. It's sad how they've declined.

I'll just be a fan of soccer in general this year.

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

Super Soccer for the SNES has made me a lifelong fan of Argentina.

So hopefully they don't lose in the final this time around.

I was so ****in good at that game.

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

I'm supporting Morocco, with a lot of luck and misfortune of our opponents(Spain and Portugal), we can finish 2nd in our pool... maybe.

 

[Le Tricolore]

I was so ****in good at that game.

My friend and I beat the Nintendo team. f*** them for stealing our trophy after we beat Germany though!

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

My friend and I beat the Nintendo team. **** them for stealing our trophy after we beat Germany though!

you know, the names really stuck with me... EDSON, DIEGO... only when i grew up did i connect them to the real-life players, heh.

 

[Per Sjoblom]

Usually the host team automatically makes the World Cup, but if it's a joint venture between U.S & Canada, I guess U.S gets in and we just get some games?

It would be freaking awesome to have games played in Canada. It would be nice if we got in by merit. *Sigh*

Hopefully, Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton & Vancouver all get at least one game.

Good, that would give me an excuse to see Montreal, wife knows I am a serious football/soccer fan.

 

[Per Sjoblom]

Yeah, Italy being out means I have given it absolutely no thought.

As a Swede I apologize on behalf of Sweden for beating the Italians in the extra round qualifiers. It's not the same without Gli Azzurri, there will be less diving though.

 

[Yoshidas Island]

I'm supporting South Korea, with absolutely no expectations going in. Likely the weakest team in the group, but should still put up a fight I hope.

 

[lo striver]

I hate the Olympic Stadium with passion and find it ridiculos & irresponsibe to invest any money in it, but if FIFA has any clue, they will schedue a match with Team France to be played there. That would be something.

 

[lo striver]

As a Swede I apologize on behalf of Sweden for beating the Italians in the extra round qualifiers. It's not the same without Gli Azzurri, there will be less diving though.

less diving + it is fun to ask Italian colleagues who Italy will be playing against next

 

[LeHab]

I hate the Olympic Stadium with passion and find it ridiculos & irresponsibe to invest any money in it, but if FIFA has any clue, they will schedue a match with Team France to be played there. That would be something.

RIO prez sounded like he just won a jackpot today. Roof will cost +300m + all other improvements will run the bill past 500m for sure. This isn't even counting ongoing yearly 20m from Quebec to support operations. A game including Canada and a game or two including France would be would be great.

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

Fernanda Colombo, the first woman assistant referee, in world cup.

 

[Per Sjoblom]

I'm supporting South Korea, with absolutely no expectations going in. Likely the weakest team in the group, but should still put up a fight I hope.

We play them in our first game.

 

[CalgarySnow]

I always support Italy so that’s gone this WC. Will support Egypt for Mo Salah (#YNWA) and Spain. I’ll also watch with amusement England as it will be the same old same old, get out of an easy group, media goes wild saying we’re going to win, meet someone decent and lose embarrassingly, sometimes with a shootout with Germany. Before I get flamed I am English and have had a lifetime of misery with the England football team

 

[GoodKiwi]

RIO prez sounded like he just won a jackpot today. Roof will cost +300m + all other improvements will run the bill past 500m for sure. This isn't even counting ongoing yearly 20m from Quebec to support operations. A game including Canada and a game or two including France would be would be great.

Does anyone have details on all improvements to be made to the Big O for the World Cup?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't all WC matches have to be played on natural surfaces?

 

[ThaDevilGirl]

Does anyone have details on all improvements to be made to the Big O for the World Cup?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't all WC matches have to be played on natural surfaces?

If they remove the roof they can grow grass. Also when AC Milan came to play a friendly at Olympic stadium they played on grass.

 

[overlords]

Super Soccer for the SNES has made me a lifelong fan of Argentina.

So hopefully they don't lose in the final this time around.

That game is how I first learned about the country Uruguay. I've never had to care about Uruguay since.