⚽ FIFA World Cup 2022: Tournament Discussion Thread for Qatar 2022

[tranthidung]

I know it's going happen because Brazil squad is very solid from each line. As we can see how they play on the 1st match versus Serbia, seem like they don't have any deficiency, and that happen again last night, the is nothing shoot on target from Switzerland, and Allison (a goalkeeper) take a rest during the match, their defense is capable to block and reverse the situation to be the goal even with or without Neymar, because Brazil no shortage of attackers and playmaker, they are a complete team atm.

Usually when people talk about Brazil, they are thinking about an attacking-skewed team but in this World Cup, they are very balancing between attacking and defensive. That makes them more dangerous and can help them to go very far.

Their defense is solid enough to secure their goal and that will help them to avoid loss at least. Then they can go to penalty shoot-out or wait for fantastic moment from their midfielders and attacking players. Like the match with Switzerland, a moment from Casemiro helped them to solve the match. If the scorer is not Casemiro, it could be either Richarlison, Vinicius, Rodrgyo, Rafinha, Anthony and some other midfielders.

If Neymar can return to their squad in knock out phase, R16 or quarter matches - I don't believe Neymar will return sooner than the quarter match, Brazil will become more dangerous.

I will bet them until the Final.

I believe they will get another World Cup final. In a match with Switzerland, we saw an unofficial meeting of their legendary players: Ronaldo Nazario, Robert Carlos, Kaka and Cafu. They are all players who helped Brazil winning their latest World Cup in Japan and Korea 2002.

[Warkop]

I will bet them until the Final.

I believe they will get another World Cup final. In a match with Switzerland, we saw an unofficial meeting of their legendary players: Ronaldo Nazario, Robert Carlos, Kaka and Cafu. They are all players who helped Brazil winning their latest World Cup in Japan and Korea 2002.

I also hope so, That Brazil and France really deserve to be in the Final, that I predict this because it reminds me of the 1998 World Cup at that time when France won the 1998 World Cup beating Brazil, and I want these two countries to meet in the Final This year, because it will certainly amaze all the eyes of the World to witness it..

[JollyGood]

These are the games taking place today in Group A and B:

Ecuador vs Senegal
Netherlands vs Qatar
Iran vs United States of America
Wales vs England

Post your opinions, here are mine on the results. In Group A, Netherlands will finish top and Ecuador will qualify as runners-up which means Senegal and Qatar being knocked out of the tournament. In Group B, England will probably finish top of the group and Iran will qualify as runners-up which means Wales and the USA will be knocked out of the tournament:

Ecuador 2-1 Senegal
Netherlands 2-1 Qatar
Iran 2-2 United States of America
Wales 1-2 England

[Mate2237]

My prediction on these two matches of Senegal and Ecuador and Netherlands and Qatar. Senegal will win Ecuador 2-0 while Netherlands will also win Qatar 2-0.
The Senegalese and Ecuador have line up to kick start the match.
Ecuador team looks very serious in this match. If Ecuador win this match they might declare public holiday like Saudi Arabia. Qatar will like to have point today because since they are the host of the tournament. Therefore, they (Qatar) will play well today and the match will be interesting.

[JollyGood]

RESULTS:

Ecuador 1-2 Senegal
Netherlands 2-0 Qatar

Qatar and Ecuador are knocked out of the tournament. Netherlands and Senegal qualify for the next round. Here is the final table for Group A:

My prediction on these two matches of Senegal and Ecuador and Netherlands and Qatar. Senegal will win Ecuador 2-0 while Netherlands will also win Qatar 2-0.
The Senegalese and Ecuador have line up to kick start the match.
Ecuador team looks very serious in this match. If Ecuador win this match they might declare public holiday like Saudi Arabia. Qatar will like to have point today because since they are the host of the tournament. Therefore, they (Qatar) will play well today and the match will be interesting.

A very good attempt 

[Igebotz]

Brazil really took out a great win out of this game, they really needed to get that win and it was really a big goal from casemiro, he is playing even better than he used to, this year looks like a great season for him, Real must be feeling bad after sending him away, but this win will surely have a great impact on their future for this cup.

I had a lot of faith in them after the 2-0 comfortably win against Serbia, but after the 1-0 unconvincing win against Switzerland my faith has dwindled. The absence of Neymar is already affecting the team, and if they play a more attacking side like Argentina along the way, they will be in big trouble. (I believe Argentina will qualify.)

Uruguay could see themselves as good as gone, even if they somehow get lucky and end up with a win and go to next stage, with this kind of football they will end up losing for sure there is no doubt about that. I am hoping that they will do as great as they possibly do, but there is just no hope for them by the looks of it.

The team's experienced players are all old, and they can't even sprint to save their lives; the same thing is happening to Belgium; unfortunately, Uruguay and Belgium didn't get anything from their golden generation.

Qatar and Ecuador are knocked out of the tournament. Netherlands and Senegal qualify for the next round. Here is the final table for Group A:

Ecuador had a disappointing run...... they have themselves to blame

[Twentyonepaylots]

Brazil 1-0 Switzerland 

I know it's going happen because Brazil squad is very solid from each line. As we can see how they play on the 1st match versus Serbia, seem like they don't have any deficiency, and that happen again last night, the is nothing shoot on target from Switzerland, and Allison (a goalkeeper) take a rest during the match, their defense is capable to block and reverse the situation to be the goal even with or without Neymar, because Brazil no shortage of attackers and playmaker, they are a complete team atm.

I will bet them until the Final.

I think there could be another Brazilian World Cup victory. Brazil's team is exceptionally strong in every line, and they balance their offense and defense quite well that makes them more threatening and can aid in their fast development. Their defense can reverse the game even with or without the help of Neymar, they have a lot of attackers and playmakers, that make them a perfect team.
In a game against Switzerland, we witnessed the iconic players like Ronaldo Nazario, Robert Carlos, Kaka, and Cafu. They helped the team to win the 2002 World Cup in Japan and Korea.

[Pokapoka124]

Usually when people talk about Brazil, they are thinking about an attacking-skewed team but in this World Cup, they are very balancing between attacking and defensive. That makes them more dangerous and can help them to go very far.

Their defense is solid enough to secure their goal and that will help them to avoid loss at least. Then they can go to penalty shoot-out or wait for fantastic moment from their midfielders and attacking players. Like the match with Switzerland, a moment from Casemiro helped them to solve the match. If the scorer is not Casemiro, it could be either Richarlison, Vinicius, Rodrgyo, Rafinha, Anthony and some other midfielders.

If Neymar can return to their squad in knock out phase, R16 or quarter matches - I don't believe Neymar will return sooner than the quarter match, Brazil will become more dangerous.

In terms of squad quality the Brazilian team is on another level, well studded with quality in all positions in the team. So far they have show that quality in their games and leading their group. They also have an outstanding list of talented attacking that can cause scare to opposition teams. They are a dangerous team to play against and I have a strong feeling they will get to the finals of this world cup season.

[Mate2237]

Wales 0 - 3 England

England is everywhere in the field. The third goal was scored by Kalvin Phillips and goal was wonderful. The ball pass the in between the two legs of the Wales goalkeeper. Another goal would have been scored again but a play and the keeper save the goal. England is playing very well in the match. From what I am seeing now, there is no doubt that England will play the final match. 

[Inwestour]

In terms of squad quality the Brazilian team is on another level, well studded with quality in all positions in the team. So far they have show that quality in their games and leading their group. They also have an outstanding list of talented attacking that can cause scare to opposition teams. They are a dangerous team to play against and I have a strong feeling they will get to the finals of this world cup season.

This World Cup is so unpredictable that I would take it upon myself to predict who can reach the final, but Brazil definitely looks very good, they have a great squad and their results are very consistent. One thing is for sure, it will be very difficult for their opponents. And it looks like the USA is getting that importent win against Iran, congrats on making the playoffs!

[Igebotz]

we witnessed the iconic players like Ronaldo Nazario, Robert Carlos, Kaka, and Cafu. They helped the team to win the 2002 World Cup in Japan and Korea.

Having a many of legends on the sidelines means nothing if the team is shit. We had many of Germany legends in every game they've played so far, and they're still shit.

England is playing very well in the match. From what I am seeing now, there is no doubt that England will play the final match. 

lol, they sucked in their first test against a decent side (USA), and beating sh*t teams like Iran and Wales means nothing. They have the squad, they have the experience, but will this golden era, like every other England golden era, finally bring something home? We have had two golden eras in the last two decades with no trophy due to club rivalries, which they all admitted to having during games. Chelsea players favoring their teammates, Manchester United players favoring their teammates, and Liverpool players favoring their teammates.

Good second half from England and USA

[JollyGood]

Results from the games played today in Group B:

Iran 0-1 USA
Wales 0-3 England

Iran and Wales are knocked out of the tournament. England and USA qualify for the next round. Here is the final table for Group B:

[nullama]

Results from the games played today in Group B:

Iran 0-1 USA
Wales 0-3 England

Iran and Wales are knocked out of the tournament. England and USA qualify for the next round. Here is the final table for Group B:

~snip~

These were really great games.

But I'm not sure why they decided to schedule these matches at the same time, instead of what they were doing before.

While watching the Wales vs England match the commentator gave a spoiler about the USA vs Iran match, which was happening at the same time and I was planning to watch after.

In any case, England has shown very clearly that they're one of the best teams of the competition, they play fast and score quite a lot, probably the highest scoring team in the world cup so far.

And it's not only because of a single player, the whole English team performs very well.

I can see them arriving to the final and winning it really. Before the start of this world cup I wasn't sure about them, but they have shown an amazing skill on the pitch.

[blue Snow]

Iran 0-1 USA

The match looks offensive and attractive to watch during 90', but when the USA held in 1 goal since 1st half that makes the bettor worry that Iran comes up, and reverse the situation to make it to the draw in the last minutes. Maybe next time (16 round) vs Netherlands, the USA must strengthen its defense because when we watch on 2nd half, their defense look overwhelmed to face Iran's attacker, maybe because they don't have a good finisher that makes the USA goalpost is still clean. But so far, they were very entertaining tonight.

[JollyGood]

These are the games in Group C and D taking place today:

Australia vs Denmark
Tunisia vs France
Poland vs Argentina
Saudi Arabia vs Mexico


Australia 0-0 Denmark
Tunisia 2-1 France
Poland 2-2 Argentina
Saudi Arabia 2-1 Mexico

In Group C Argentina and Mexico could be out if Argentina will fail to defeat Poland and Saudi Arabia defeat Mexico. In Group D what are the chances Tunisia will beat France to go through to the next round on goal difference? It is possible as long as Australia and Denmark draw their game.

[JollyGood]

Results from the games in Group C and D:

Australia 1-0 Denmark
Tunisia 1-0 France
Poland 0-2 Argentina
Saudi Arabia 1-2 Mexico


In Group C Argentina and Poland qualify for the next stage. In Group D Tunisia shocked the world by beating France but they and Denmark will not qualify. France and Australia are through to the next stage.

Here is the final tables for Group C and D :

[kro55]

Results from the games in Group C and D:

Australia 1-0 Denmark
Tunisia 1-0 France
Poland 0-2 Argentina
Saudi Arabia 1-2 Mexico


In Group C Argentina and Poland qualify for the next stage. In Group D Tunisia shocked the world by beating France but they and Denmark will not qualify. France and Australia are through to the next stage.

The results of Australia and Tunisia surprised me. Denmark is not a weak team. But their performance in this World Cup is poor. They managed to get only 1 point in 3 matches. They scored only one goal in 3 matches. Very disappointing performance. I thought maybe in the last match they could get a point against Australia. But as usual, they failed.
It was unthinkable that Tunisia would win against a renowned and big team like France. France has formed the squad with their second-row players. I thought maybe the match was going to be a draw. But unfortunately, France was defeated.

I have won both the Group C matches. I bet on Argentina and Mexico to win. In Argentina vs Poland match, my prediction was Argentina to win 2-0. And it happened. My prediction for Mexico vs KSA match was Mexico won 1-0. Mexico won, but the margin was 2-1

[blue Snow]

The results of Australia and Tunisia surprised me. Denmark is not a weak team. But their performance in this World Cup is poor. They managed to get only 1 point in 3 matches. They scored only one goal in 3 matches. Very disappointing performance. I thought maybe in the last match they could get a point against Australia. But as usual, they failed.

Denmark comes as the favorite and looks dominant during the match, but maybe the squad is very nervous to win they seem don't play loose so their attack was restrained on the defender. That despair makes Leckie able to counter-attack and create a goal after Denmark team exhausted making meaningless attacks.

https://i.postimg.cc/Wbz0WrCH/2.png

I don't know how I'm very confident to bet on Australia, seems like I did it when watch them draw against Tunisia.

[Sithara007]

Saudis will be terribly disappointed. They had the perfect start to the tournament when they defeated Argentina, but now they are out of the world cup. If they had managed at least one draw against either Poland or Mexico, then they would have progressed to the next stage, but they couldn't do that. And in the end, Argentina finished at the top of Group C despite their initial loss. The other Arab country (Qatar) also finished the tournament on a disappointing note, as they lost all of their three matches (Netherlands, Senegal and Ecuador).

[nullama]

Saudis will be terribly disappointed. They had the perfect start to the tournament when they defeated Argentina, but now they are out of the world cup. If they had managed at least one draw against either Poland or Mexico, then they would have progressed to the next stage, but they couldn't do that. And in the end, Argentina finished at the top of Group C despite their initial loss. The other Arab country (Qatar) also finished the tournament on a disappointing note, as they lost all of their three matches (Netherlands, Senegal and Ecuador).

I really cannot understand how Saudi Arabia managed to win against Argentina in their first match and then not being able to go to the next round.

Poland and Mexico are strong teams, but nothing compared to the skill of Argentina.

It would have been incredible to see Saudi Arabia going to the next stage.