World Cup 2018

[Ginge]

Argentina now hoping that Iceland dont beat the awful Nigeria tomorrow.

Surely a good time now to bet on a draw between Croatia and Iceland

The best odds available on that draw went from 13/5 to 21/20 within the space of 20 minutes last night. Might be even lower now.

[The Crusader]

Good job I dont bet.

[Ginge]

Draw is now 27/10 in that game.

[Ginge]

Any comments from our Scottish moderator on the football so far today, then?

[Ginge]

Any comments from our Scottish moderator on the football so far today, then?

Bump. He must be working, or seething.

Or maybe both.

[ssjsa]

Any comments from our Scottish moderator on the football so far today, then?

Bump. He must be working, or seething.

Or maybe both.

Definitely the former my ginger friend.

Now off for two weeks holiday so will be able to see all of England's matches.

And for your information, I am completely unbiased in regards to their matches.

I support every team who play against them.

[ssjsa]

Ffs it's started.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fifa-world-cup

[ssjsa]

Looking forward to Uruguay vs Russia later today.

Should be a good match.

For me the last group matches are where the World Cup really starts.

[Ginge]

Looking forward to Uruguay vs Russia later today.

Should be a good match.

For me the last group matches are where the World Cup really starts.

So you are looking forward to a dead rubber with very little riding on it?

[ssjsa]

Looking forward to Uruguay vs Russia later today.

Should be a good match.

For me the last group matches are where the World Cup really starts.

So you are looking forward to a dead rubber with very little riding on it?

It is far from a dead rubber. Decides the winner of the group and maintains the momentum of an unbeaten team.

That being said, we will not know if it is better to finish 2nd until after tonight's matches.

[Ginge]

Looking forward to Uruguay vs Russia later today.

Should be a good match.

For me the last group matches are where the World Cup really starts.

So you are looking forward to a dead rubber with very little riding on it?

It is far from a dead rubber. Decides the winner of the group and maintains the momentum of an unbeaten team.

That being said, we will not know if it is better to finish 2nd until after tonight's matches.

Well they are both going to get either Spain and Portugal barring some miracle and they won't know what order so won't know if it will be beneficial to lose the match or not.

So can't imagine it being a great match to be honest.

[Skewball]

Looking forward to Uruguay vs Russia later today.

Should be a good match.

For me the last group matches are where the World Cup really starts.

So you are looking forward to a dead rubber with very little riding on it?

It is far from a dead rubber. Decides the winner of the group and maintains the momentum of an unbeaten team.

That being said, we will not know if it is better to finish 2nd until after tonight's matches.

Well they are both going to get either Spain and Portugal barring some miracle and they won't know what order so won't know if it will be beneficial to lose the match or not.

So can't imagine it being a great match to be honest.

I haven't looked at the schedule but I recall in previous world cups that the better stadiums/times etc are based on the host team winning the group. Might not be the case this time if they expected them to lose!!

[phil davies]

Looking forward to Uruguay vs Russia later today.

Should be a good match.

For me the last group matches are where the World Cup really starts.

So you are looking forward to a dead rubber with very little riding on it?

It is far from a dead rubber. Decides the winner of the group and maintains the momentum of an unbeaten team.

That being said, we will not know if it is better to finish 2nd until after tonight's matches.

Well they are both going to get either Spain and Portugal barring some miracle and they won't know what order so won't know if it will be beneficial to lose the match or not.

So can't imagine it being a great match to be honest.

I haven't looked at the schedule but I recall in previous world cups that the better stadiums/times etc are based on the host team winning the group. Might not be the case this time if they expected them to lose!!

Yep they have assumed their finishing second as that is the last tie in Moscow the winner is in Sochi. Looking at their potential draw I can see Croatia making the semi's its certainly been a very entertaining tournement thus far.

[ssjsa]

Looking forward to Uruguay vs Russia later today.

Should be a good match.

For me the last group matches are where the World Cup really starts.

So you are looking forward to a dead rubber with very little riding on it?

It is far from a dead rubber. Decides the winner of the group and maintains the momentum of an unbeaten team.

That being said, we will not know if it is better to finish 2nd until after tonight's matches.

Well they are both going to get either Spain and Portugal barring some miracle and they won't know what order so won't know if it will be beneficial to lose the match or not.

So can't imagine it being a great match to be honest.

Thought it was a good match, well worth watching.

Oh wait a minute Ginge said it would be shit, so I must have imagined that I enjoyed it.

[Ginge]

Wasn't close was it, couple of early goals killed it and then the red card confirmed the result. Zzzzzzzzzz.

[ssjsa]

Today hasn't exactly gone to expectations. Surprise wins for both Sweden and South Korea.

Some decent looking last 16 ties with Uruguay vs Portugal, France vs Argentina and Mexico vs Brazil potentially given the half time results.

Win or lose those jammy bastards England look to have an easy tie to reach the quarters.

[nikkiboy]

Any games on today?

[Skewball]

Win or lose those jammy bastards England look to have an easy tie to reach the quarters.

that has to be to the most bitter and twisted comment so far about the world Cup from a Scostman. Just so wrong in every way

[nikkiboy]

Win or lose those jammy bastards England look to have an easy tie to reach the quarters.

that has to be to the most bitter and twisted comment so far about the world Cup from a Scostman. Just so wrong in every way

God we hope you don't get to the final or win it, it's unbearable now so imagine what another win would do.

[Skewball]

Win or lose those jammy bastards England look to have an easy tie to reach the quarters.

that has to be to the most bitter and twisted comment so far about the world Cup from a Scostman. Just so wrong in every way

God we hope you don't get to the final or win it, it's unbearable now so imagine what another win would do.

All the people I talk to a quite level headed about England's chances. Personally I just love the chance of being in these games. The level of excitement before and during a big England game is like nothing else. And of course we should dream the dream, why not. No team has been outstanding at the WOrld Cup and every game from here on in I think is a 50:50 whoever the opposition. We look for like the team we were from 1986-2006 - very tough to beat but without the real creative players who can unlock a good defence. I fully expect extra time and/or penalties in our knock games! (A bit like 1990- Extra time vs Belgium and extra time vs Camaroon)