Who will win the world cup?
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Other than England of course 
No real outstanding favourite as far as I am concerned. Just hope it's a decent tournament as the last few have been crap!
No real outstanding favourite as far as I am concerned. Just hope it's a decent tournament as the last few have been crap!
As @arthurturner area is above ^ on this thread, Russia are highly likely to be the winners
Smart money is on the hosts....and probably the same smart money has ensured it's a done deal
Smart money is on the hosts....and probably the same smart money has ensured it's a done deal
Short memories. There wasn’t much crap about the last World Cup in Brazil.
Spain 1 Netherlands 5, Brazil 1 Germany 7, the performances of Colombia and James Rodriguez, Costa Rica punching above their weight, Suarez getting his teeth into opponents again. Lots of memorable moments. Fans seem to judge World Cups based on England’s performance hence the misty-eyed opinion of the 1990 World Cup which was a turgid affair. I’ll agree that 2006 and 2010 weren’t the most memorable though.
I really don’t know who’ll win this one. Germany aren’t as strong as they were last time out so there is a gap there – maybe Brazil or France? As an outside chance, I’d go with Spain. Despite La Liga being somewhat weaker than it used to be, I think there is plenty of firepower in that Spanish squad to make in-roads. They navigated a qualifying group with Italy, have a lot of players in the 25-32 year old category and could be a dark horse. Beat Portugal in the group stage and we’ll see how they go.
England? Quarters and no further.
Spain 1 Netherlands 5, Brazil 1 Germany 7, the performances of Colombia and James Rodriguez, Costa Rica punching above their weight, Suarez getting his teeth into opponents again. Lots of memorable moments. Fans seem to judge World Cups based on England’s performance hence the misty-eyed opinion of the 1990 World Cup which was a turgid affair. I’ll agree that 2006 and 2010 weren’t the most memorable though.
I really don’t know who’ll win this one. Germany aren’t as strong as they were last time out so there is a gap there – maybe Brazil or France? As an outside chance, I’d go with Spain. Despite La Liga being somewhat weaker than it used to be, I think there is plenty of firepower in that Spanish squad to make in-roads. They navigated a qualifying group with Italy, have a lot of players in the 25-32 year old category and could be a dark horse. Beat Portugal in the group stage and we’ll see how they go.
England? Quarters and no further.
Russia are bang average, even with polonium in the blinis and roubles in a big suitcase at every referees hotel room they'll won't make it past the second round against Spain or Portugal.
England with the squad from the turn of the millennium would probably be favourites this year, as it is we'll probably be met with 11 players who looked like they just met 10 minutes before kick-off as usual.
Difficult to look past France, Germany or the Argies for me. Maybe Croatia will be up there as a dark horse.
England with the squad from the turn of the millennium would probably be favourites this year, as it is we'll probably be met with 11 players who looked like they just met 10 minutes before kick-off as usual.
Difficult to look past France, Germany or the Argies for me. Maybe Croatia will be up there as a dark horse.
I am looking forward to it, but then I like football and don’t think it ends in league one.
Not got a clue who will win it though, no outstanding team but that makes it more interesting for me, plus a team could price themselves to be so.
I actually think England could have an outside chance of the semi finals, as we are not as bad as some make out, especially with Hart thankfully gone from the team. I hated the appointment of Southgate but he has surprised me and I think he will surprise a few more people, seems to give some thought on what will be successful rather than just picking flavour of the months.
Roll on the start of it, if you don’t like the World Cup I doubt football is really your thing anymore.
Not got a clue who will win it though, no outstanding team but that makes it more interesting for me, plus a team could price themselves to be so.
I actually think England could have an outside chance of the semi finals, as we are not as bad as some make out, especially with Hart thankfully gone from the team. I hated the appointment of Southgate but he has surprised me and I think he will surprise a few more people, seems to give some thought on what will be successful rather than just picking flavour of the months.
Roll on the start of it, if you don’t like the World Cup I doubt football is really your thing anymore.