FIFA 2022 world cup

[slackovic]

So Croatia managed to beat Saudi Arabia in today's friendly game but it was tougher than expected. Saudi Arabia was probably a test game for the first game against Morocco. Croatia had two goals canceled because of the offside and I think that Dalic should be a little worried because Croatia didn't dominate as it would be expected. Saudi Arabia missed few really good chances and just because of that Croatia won in the end. Interestingly, Luka Modric wasn't in the starting lineup. I guess that Dalic wanted to test how would his team play without their best playmaker.

And judging by the attendance (the game was played in Saudi Arabia), local fans couldn't care less about their football team.

[makishart]

Ronaldo and Messi gonna perform their best as individuals playing for their country. This is their last world cup, am expecting them to deliver their best for their country cos all eyes and expectations are on them. The chances of Portugal and Argentina meeting each other at the finals is very slim, both countries will play their best but not reach the finals. If there is a way Portugal will meet Argentine in the world cup, I will love it. Let both goat play against each other the last time before they call football quit

They might disappoint you, because the expectation of these two players by their fans are very high. They might tried their best but their best might not good enough for the fans that is how high expectation always be. Because  this is their last world cup so they should play and killed themselves, please you people (fans) of these players should do things in a calm way. It is not only Ronaldo and Messi that are in the world cup, other players might perform well more than them. Though they are good players but not all time. We cannot say or predict team because of one player. I have been saying this since, but let see what will happen in the tournament.

Ronaldo and Messi are very often talked about at the 2022 World Cup because this is the last time for the two football legends to play in the highest tournament. His age is no longer young, making fans hope that one of these two players can get a World Cup trophy before retiring from the national team.

The world cup is not about Ronaldo and Messi, there are still many other star players from various countries who want to help their country won the most prestigious tournament.
All teams will fight to be the best. If I may say so, I really hope that Portugal and Argentina will go to the final. Ronaldo and Messi will face each other to be the best at the end of their careers and will be the most beautiful story when they hang up their boots.

Right, but the main reason is this will become the last world cup for messi which will become a very crucial moment for him if he will not able to get a good result in the world cup in qatar. i guess messi has been preparing all of things he needs to give his best performance with argentina. We can hope that to happen but another countries have so many big players like french with benzema. World cup is the right place to prove which country that will become the best country to win the trophy.

[Nightz]

So Croatia managed to beat Saudi Arabia in today's friendly game but it was tougher than expected. Saudi Arabia was probably a test game for the first game against Morocco. Croatia had two goals canceled because of the offside and I think that Dalic should be a little worried because Croatia didn't dominate as it would be expected. Saudi Arabia missed few really good chances and just because of that Croatia won in the end. Interestingly, Luka Modric wasn't in the starting lineup. I guess that Dalic wanted to test how would his team play without their best playmaker.

And judging by the attendance (the game was played in Saudi Arabia), local fans couldn't care less about their football team.

I believe that these friendly games are not valuable at all to derive any conclusions from them. Who in the world would risk to get injured right before everything starts in such a game? Hell, I would definitely play at 70% maximum unless I still have to lose something and might not make it into the best 11 of the squad.

[LGD2Business]

So Croatia managed to beat Saudi Arabia in today's friendly game but it was tougher than expected. Saudi Arabia was probably a test game for the first game against Morocco. Croatia had two goals canceled because of the offside and I think that Dalic should be a little worried because Croatia didn't dominate as it would be expected. Saudi Arabia missed few really good chances and just because of that Croatia won in the end. Interestingly, Luka Modric wasn't in the starting lineup. I guess that Dalic wanted to test how would his team play without their best playmaker. And judging by the attendance (the game was played in Saudi Arabia), local fans couldn't care less about their football team.

Friendly matches cannot be an accurate indicator. No player cares about friendlies. Teams play mainly as substitutes to avoid injury before the cup. Nobody gives 100% to the field. There are no players playing abroad in the Saudi Arabian squad. The quality of the Arab league is obvious, it's difficult to get a good player from there. Croatia won the match without difficulty. Even if the match had ended in a draw or Croatia had lost, nothing would have changed. Dalic tried a few tactics he had in mind, that's all. We should not attach too much meaning to these matches.

[slackovic]

I believe that these friendly games are not valuable at all to derive any conclusions from them. Who in the world would risk to get injured right before everything starts in such a game? Hell, I would definitely play at 70% maximum unless I still have to lose something and might not make it into the best 11 of the squad.

Friendly matches cannot be an accurate indicator. No player cares about friendlies. Teams play mainly as substitutes to avoid injury before the cup. Nobody gives 100% to the field. There are no players playing abroad in the Saudi Arabian squad. The quality of the Arab league is obvious, it's difficult to get a good player from there. Croatia won the match without difficulty. Even if the match had ended in a draw or Croatia had lost, nothing would have changed. Dalic tried a few tactics he had in mind, that's all. We should not attach too much meaning to these matches.

Yeah, but friendly matches are also a good opportunity for players who are not in the starting lineup to show their performance. I know that no one wants to get injured in a friendly match just before the startbof the World Cup but I really expected a better game. I guess I just can't wait for the World Cup to begin and to see the real performance of all players.

[Furious 7]

They do have a chance at it but I personally feel it's still a bit difficult.
Croatia has a huge advantage in this regard but even more so given their previous record they still look very strong for Morocco.
In terms of players, it is also clear that Croatia is superior, so this possibility will be an easy win for them.

I still find Luca Modric on the squad, He is 35 old year which I think is not good again to run to get the ball. better to put him on the front together with Mandzukic. but the formation I look, Modric will play as playmaker to supply a ball to front. so when meet Maroco where have Ziyech and Hakimi, there will be surprise if draw. We have to forget Croatia as finalist long time ago because they have the old player inside.

Not only about Modric but there are still some good players as well like Perisic or maybe Kovavic in tandem with Modric in midfield.
Modric himself is likely to be the last for him to lead his colleagues in the Croatian national team so it is certain that he will not waste the last title for him.
Today they had a friendly match with some of their substitute players and the results were still quite good against Saudi Arabia they won with a narrow score of 1 goal.

[Jody.Drummer]

I still find Luca Modric on the squad, He is 35 old year which I think is not good again to run to get the ball. better to put him on the front together with Mandzukic. but the formation I look, Modric will play as playmaker to supply a ball to front. so when meet Maroco where have Ziyech and Hakimi, there will be surprise if draw. We have to forget Croatia as finalist long time ago because they have the old player inside.

Not only about Modric but there are still some good players as well like Perisic or maybe Kovavic in tandem with Modric in midfield.
Modric himself is likely to be the last for him to lead his colleagues in the Croatian national team so it is certain that he will not waste the last title for him.
Today they had a friendly match with some of their substitute players and the results were still quite good against Saudi Arabia they won with a narrow score of 1 goal.

Don't just stick to one or two names when you see a country, this is a game that relies on teamwork that will go hand in hand in matches. If we look at a name like Luca Modric then we will make conclusions that will not favor him because of his age. But if we look at the whole then we will see a different assessment of them. There are several names in Croatia who are very likely to play well and create a balance for the Croatian game. Here Luca Modrid plays a very vital role for his Croatia, because the position he occupies will greatly determine the direction of their game.

[MinoRaiola]

I doubt the performance of his legendary rival recently, Ronaldo is now 37 years old, it will be very difficult for him, his stamina will be very far from his heyday. Likewise, Lionel Messi is 35 years old, but in every game he plays, Messi is somewhat better than the game shown by Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United.
Their era will soon be replaced by new rivals in the world of football, there will be new star candidates in my opinion who will be present such as:

1. Jude Bellingham (England)
2. Gavi (Spain)
3. Bukayo Saka (English)
4. Jamal Musiala (Germany)
5. Pedri (Spain)
6. Vinicius Junior (Brazil)

The Team for England could also be a favorite this World Cup. The players in the midfield are young and with little experience in the nationalteam. But the offense is very good. Harry Kane, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish and Saka Bukayo play currently so nice in the Premier League. And there's also Raheem Serling  don't forget.

[Oneandpure]

Right, but the main reason is this will become the last world cup for messi which will become a very crucial moment for him if he will not able to get a good result in the world cup in qatar. i guess messi has been preparing all of things he needs to give his best performance with argentina. We can hope that to happen but another countries have so many big players like french with benzema. World cup is the right place to prove which country that will become the best country to win the trophy.

The world cup played every 4 years and Lionel Messi is currently 35 years old. There are high possibility that the FIFA 2022 World Cup Qatar will be the last world cup in his football career. Can't expected later if Lionel Messi have consistent performance with the club and get chance can participant at World Cup 2026 or four years later. I think depend with achievement get by Argentina, if Lionel Messi success get first World Cup trophy actually he will retired from national team, but I doubt if Messi get failure again in World Cup he has ambition waiting until four years later.

Left few days later before World Cup begin and excited because Qatar as the host have enthusiastic preparing with most excited event, several national team participants have arrived in Qatar and they have several days to know about weather and try to adopt with new atmosphere.

[swogerino]

I doubt the performance of his legendary rival recently, Ronaldo is now 37 years old, it will be very difficult for him, his stamina will be very far from his heyday. Likewise, Lionel Messi is 35 years old, but in every game he plays, Messi is somewhat better than the game shown by Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United.
Their era will soon be replaced by new rivals in the world of football, there will be new star candidates in my opinion who will be present such as:

1. Jude Bellingham (England)
2. Gavi (Spain)
3. Bukayo Saka (English)
4. Jamal Musiala (Germany)
5. Pedri (Spain)
6. Vinicius Junior (Brazil)

The Team for England could also be a favorite this World Cup. The players in the midfield are young and with little experience in the nationalteam. But the offense is very good. Harry Kane, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish and Saka Bukayo play currently so nice in the Premier League. And there's also Raheem Serling  don't forget.

England has always had some of the best players in their national team like David Beckham,Wayne Rooney,Michael Owen and others yet they have never won anything big like the World Cup since the 1966 title.Now we are again in such situation with great players like the one you mentioned here yet they missed the last Euro in the final against Italy despite playing well.They need a winning mentality for bigger competitions like the World Cup which seems to be the thing that hinder their performance,they should believe more in themselves,of course without underestimating others but this is the biggest problem they have as a team.

[BitcoinAccepted]

It is hoped that the focus of the players can completely shift to the sporting aspect. And the fact that we don't hear questions about the workers from those interviewers every day doesn't make the situation any better. I even think that journalists should be banned from repeating these kinds of questions repeatedly, it should only be about football this tournament. it is otherwise overshadowed by the events of recent months and years, that would be probe for the tournament. Argentina is maybe better than people think, as this counts for Belgium as well.

[Iranus]

UAE   0 : 5 Argentina

Enjoyed Argentina vs UAE friendly so far. Argentina's players have performed very well. Argentina won a great 5-0. Di Maria's performance was excellent. He scored two goals and one assist. On the other hand, Messi scored a goal and an assist. Also the performances of players like De Paul, Otamendi and Allister were very good. In this way, if Argentina is able to continue the performance, then Barcelona will win every match in the group stage. Argentina has talented players in defense, midfield, and forward and all are in good form.

[cygan]

which player do you think will win the golden boot and score the most goals in this tournament?
will it be one of the favorites (like Benzema or Mbappe) or maybe someone you don't have on your radar right now?

[bitgolden]

Harry Kane has found his rhythm again this season that 12 goals was belongs to him at premier league from 15 matches this indicated there is good opportunities to Kane will continue his achievement because he is England captain and always be playing regular and as top scores status on world cup 2018 he will counted as one of the players who scoring more goals for England for the current world cup and actually if we talking about England they are is not in the good shape because on Nation League this team has been relegated and from this tournament Southgate have to proven he can improved England performance moreover England at group B with Iran, United States and Wales which is on the paper England as the strong candidate qualified to the next round

Haaland changed the idea of "good number of goals to score so far" that when I see him at 18-20 goals or something, and even more when you consider totals, Kane didn't even look that great to me, it looked like he was having a bad season and that’s it, nothing more.

In reality he is of course good, and I am sure he would be good for England as well, he is a good player and he will continue to be a good player for a long time and will help them during world cup as well. They do have great scorers on wings and midfield as well so it will not be only Kanes issue to score, he will get a lot of help from other positions when the team needs a goal as well so passing is very important too.

[Polkeins]

Why is Italy in the poll above the forum thread? They didn't qualify for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Three people voted for them.

It hasn't been updated by the OP and after this post the OP will fix the team that will be included in the vote in this thread.

Anyway, many people think that Argentina is a favorite for winning the World Cup, but the Argentinian team doesn't impress me.
Messi is far from his best years and Argentina doesn't have the great players from the previous years like Aguero or Tevez.
I expect the unexpected in this World Cup. Perhaps some outsider team would reach the final and win the trophy.
I support the Netherlands or Denmark. England has the potential to reach the semi-finals at least.

Messi is an old story and in this World Cup he will look different from the 2010 World Cup, 2014 and 2018. Of the many stories of Lionel Messi with Argentina in the World Cup tournament, 2014 was his best effort to help Argentina become runner-up.
Considering that the 2022 tournament will be held in Qatar, it is likely that there will be a lot of surprises due to the weather.

If I understand correctly, they will play in the evening or at night, so they were comfortable, and given the fact that it almost never rains there, I think just with the weather won't be a surprise.

of course Messi is not as young as in 2014, but over the years not a single player of similar quality to Messi (and Ronaldo) has appeared.
There are many talented and gifted players, but I don't see the likes of these two.
All the more good that at PSG Messi has made great strides and hands out assists like he did in his best years at Barcelona.

[tulusikhlas]

UAE   0 : 5 Argentina

Enjoyed Argentina vs UAE friendly so far. Argentina's players have performed very well. Argentina won a great 5-0. Di Maria's performance was excellent. He scored two goals and one assist. On the other hand, Messi scored a goal and an assist. Also the performances of players like De Paul, Otamendi and Allister were very good. In this way, if Argentina is able to continue the performance, then Barcelona will win every match in the group stage. Argentina has talented players in defense, midfield, and forward and all are in good form.

Seeing Argentina's game in this match they are very promising to be able to show their best game at the Qatar World Cup. But usually friendly matches with real competitions will be very different, yes the pressure will be more felt because they are required to win in every match. High tension will drain them physically as well as mentally. And one more thing that shouldn't be forgotten, field fever will still very likely happen to the players so they can't show their best game.

[rdluffy]

which player do you think will win the golden boot and score the most goals in this tournament?
will it be one of the favorites (like Benzema or Mbappe) or maybe someone you don't have on your radar right now?

Is there any place to make this bet on golden boot?

In my opinion Neymar and Messi are more favorite because I think they will get to at least semi-finals
Mbappe and Benzema are strong enough to be the favorites too, but I don't think France will be at semi finals due to injured players (Kantee and 3 more)
Ronaldo and Portugal I don't believe too, and Harry Kane can make some noise, but I think it's hard to be the golden boot

Pay attention to Viny Jr from Real Madrid.

[slackovic]

I still find Luca Modric on the squad, He is 35 old year which I think is not good again to run to get the ball. better to put him on the front together with Mandzukic. but the formation I look, Modric will play as playmaker to supply a ball to front. so when meet Maroco where have Ziyech and Hakimi, there will be surprise if draw. We have to forget Croatia as finalist long time ago because they have the old player inside.

Luka Modric still plays good even though he is 35 years old. He is playing as a playmaker and he is still Croatia's best midfielder. The team doesn't look the same with him in the team or without him.

You mentioning Mandzukic shows that you have no idea about Croatian team. Mandukic stopped playing for Croatian team after they finished at the second place in Russia four years ago.

[ZAINmalik75]

UAE   0 : 5 Argentina

Enjoyed Argentina vs UAE friendly so far. Argentina's players have performed very well. Argentina won a great 5-0. Di Maria's performance was excellent. He scored two goals and one assist. On the other hand, Messi scored a goal and an assist. Also the performances of players like De Paul, Otamendi and Allister were very good. In this way, if Argentina is able to continue the performance, then Barcelona will win every match in the group stage. Argentina has talented players in defense, midfield, and forward and all are in good form.

Yeh absolutely right Argentina has absolute phenomenal young talent in Medfield as well as defense and strike too. These young will make the future bright for Argentina nation team. I think the technique and dedication of Argentina coach Lionel scolani is at another level because after his joining the Argentina team perform too well , Argentina previous Copa America  results are strong evidence of Lionel scolani best coaching.
I think Argentina are strong contender for world cup this time and these friendly matches performance can make Thier moral Stronger.

[BITCOIN4X]

which player do you think will win the golden boot and score the most goals in this tournament?
will it be one of the favorites (like Benzema or Mbappe) or maybe someone you don't have on your radar right now?

I hope Messi, he looks so ready to help his country succeed this year for the World Cup. I like to call them the favorites, but I have to admit some of the other favorites like Ronaldo, Neymar and Mbappe really deserve it too. I have a reason why Messi looks good to be my favourite, it's because Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland are behind them in terms of player quality. This is only limited to the group stage.