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It's finally here, the FIFA World Cup in Russia. Who will win it all? Who will get the 7-1 treatment? Will Americans even watch the games even if USA isn't in the tourney?

How Americans see soccer:

Group A (Times given EST)

Russia vs. Saudi Arabia June 14th 11:00
Egypt vs. Uruguay June 15th 8:00
Russia vs. Egypt June 19th 14:00
Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia June 20th 11:00
Saudi Arabia vs. Egypt June 25th 10:00
Uruguay vs. Russia June 25th 10:00

Group B (Times given EST)

Morocco vs. Iran June 15th 11:00
Portugal vs. Spain June 15th 14:00
Portugal vs. Morocco June 20th 8:00
Iran vs. Spain June 20th 14:00
Iran vs. Portugal June 25th 14:00
Spain vs. Morocco June 25th 14:00

Group C (Times given EST)

France vs. Australia June 16th 6:00
Peru vs. Denmark June 16th 12:00
Denmark vs. Australia June 21st 8:00
France vs. Peru June 21st 11:00
Australia vs. Peru June 26th 10:00
Denmark vs. France June 26th 10:00

Group D (Times given EST)

Argentina vs. Iceland June 16th 9:00
Croatia vs. Nigeria June 16th 15:00
Argentina vs. Croatia June 21st 14:00
Nigeria vs. Iceland June 22nd 11:00
Nigeria vs. Argentina June 26th 14:00
Iceland vs. Croatia June 26th 14:00

Group E (Times given EST)

Costa Rica vs. Serbia June 17th 8:00
Brazil vs. Switzerland June 17th 14:00
Brazil vs. Costa Rica June 22nd 8:00
Serbia vs. Switzerland June 22nd 14:00
Serbia vs. Brazil June 27th 14:00
Switzerland vs. Costa Rica June 27th 14:00

Group F (Times given EST)

Germany vs. Mexico June 17th 11:00
Sweden vs. South Korea June 18th 8:00
South Korea vs. Mexico June 23rd 11:00
Germany vs. Sweden June 23rd 14:00
Mexico vs. Sweden June 27th 10:00
Germany vs. South Korea June 27th 10:00

Group G (Times given EST)

Belgium vs. Panama June 18th 11:00
Tunisia vs. England June 18th 14:00
Belgium vs. Tunisia June 23rd 8:00
England vs. Panama June 24th 8:00
England vs. Belgium June 28th 14:00
Panama vs. Tunisia June 28th 14:00

Group H (Times given EST)

Colombia vs. Japan June 19th 8:00
Poland vs. Senegal June 19th 11:00
Japan vs. Senegal June 24th 11:00
Poland vs. Colombia June 24th 14:00
Japan vs. Poland June 28th 10:00
Senegal vs. Colombia June 28th 10:00

Russia won with 5 against Saudi Arabia Highlights below.

RUS 5-0 KSA​

Looking forward for Uruguay and Spain to win

I was cheering for Germany last time, and I still have my three-star Germany jersey. With any luck, I'll be seeing a five-star jersey soon.

Portugal-Spain was fucking lit.
Ronaldo the absolute madman!

4 years ago…

Now

One of worst things FIFA has done is a thing against democracy of accesing content i.e. blocking anyone from watching YouTube video outside YouTube because of sharing by embedding. Screw you, Sepp!
Here's the unblocked FIFA-related video.

Tomorrow's going to be a tough as nails match as my homeland faces off against Germany.

(So, I took the opportunity to do this lil' thing)

>implying your goddamn NT knows how to play against motherfucking germany

memo pls save us

Well at this point everyone has played one of their three group games. It's been exciting so far, with heavyweights struggling and a few upsets peppering the scoreboard.

Bracket Spots Remaining:16
Teams Advanced: 0
Teams Eliminated: 0

Here are the group standings.Teams shown by points, record, goal difference, goals scored

Group A
1. Russia 3 pts, 1-0-0, GD +5, GS 5
2. Uruguay 3 pts, 1-0-0, GD +1, GS 1
3. Egypt 0 pts, 0-0-1, GD -1, GS 0
4. Saudi Arabia 0 pts, 0-0-1, GD -5, GS 0

Group B
1. Iran 3 pts, 1-0-0, GD +1, GS 1
2. Portugal 1 pt, 0-1-0, GD 0, GS 3
3. Spain 1 pt, 0-1-0, GD 0, GS 3
4. Morocco 0 pts,0-0-1, GD -1, GS 0

Group C
1. France 3 pts, 1-0-0, GD +1, GS 2
2. Denmark 3 pts, 1-0-0, GD +1, GS 1
3. Australia 0 pts, 0-0-1, GD -1, GS 1
4. Peru 0 pts, 0-0-1, GD -1, GS 0

Group D
1. Croatia 3 pts, 1-0-0, GD +2, GS 2
2. Iceland 1 pt, 0-1-0, GD 0, GS 1
3. Argentina 1 pt, 0-1-0, GD 0, GS 1
4. Nigeria 0 pts, 0-0-1, GD -2, GS 0

Group E
1. Serbia 3 pts, 1-0-0, GD +1, GS 1
2. Brazil 1 pt, 0-1-0, GD 0, GS 1
3. Switzerland 1 pt, 0-1-0, GD 0, GS 1
4. Costa Rica 0 pts, 0-0-1, GD -1, GS 0

Group F
1. Sweden 3 pts, 1-0-0, GD +1, GS 1
2. Mexico 3 pts, 1-0-0, GD +1, GS 1
3. South Korea 0 pts, 0-0-1, GD -1, GS 0
4. Germany 0 pts, 0-0-1, GD -1, GS 0

Group G
1. Belgium 3 pts, 1-0-0, GD +3, GS 3
2. England 3 pts, 1-0-0, GD +1, GS 2
3. Tunisia 0 pts, 0-0-1, GD -1, GS 1
4. Panama 0 pts, 0-0-1, GD -3, GS 0

Group H
1. Japan 3 pts, 1-0-0, GD +1, GS 2
2. Senegal 3 pts, 1-0-0, GD +1, GS 2
3. Poland 0 pts, 0-0-1, GD -1, GS 1
4. Colombia 0 pts, 0-0-1, GD -1, GS 1

Catching up with the video highlights on nations that won along with U.S.S.R. in periods preceding now.

They head butted the nation we live in and never hurt at its most. Let's hope if France never head butt in retaliation during finals.

I would like to see an Argentinean gamer that is able to replicate the so-called Goal of the Century against the English/British players in Rocket League

"Let's bring something for an audience to blare louder than Vuvuzelas i.e. My Videos"-SrPelo

Brazil strives for their sixth.


These are not one different player's goals, these are their goals!

My commentary on Russian team: If Russia wins, then it's one moment when Russia never cheats at anything by embracing the public persona of their soccer team. Not like the hackers involved that interferes.
And that recaps matches from June 16 to June 19.
I love how clips of goal scoring tend to be like a game of pinball (Try Dragon's Fury on Sega Genesis).

I gotta say, not many Mexican (including myself) didn't believe they could pull off the result but they did it, they did it…
I'M SORRY FOR NOT BELIEVIN' IN YOU GUYS!

Looks like somebody is going to be Escobared.

>3 players out for injuries in first halves
Tunisia is freaking cursed.

Kind of deserved for the disgraceful way they were playing against England.

HOLY FUCKING SHIT KROOS

GODDAMMIT SWEDEN YOU HAD ONE JOB!
ONE
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JOB!

SWEDEN NO
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JESUS CHRIST ENGLAND STOP, THEY'RE ALREADY DEAD

This is England's only opportunity to show taints of contention. They can't stand a chance against legit strong teams like Belgium.

And hey, at least Panama scored a goal.

Obligatory:
Poland can not into knockout

Also, looks like somebody is safe for some time now.

After two games, a lot has happened. Some teams were able to lock themselves into the next round while others find themselves with their journey ending in a few days. I will be using 538's World Cup Predictor to update the status. If your team still is not yet locked in ESPN has all the scenarios.

Bracket Spots Remaining:10
Teams Advanced: 6 (Russia, Uruguay, France, Croatia, England, Belgium)
Teams Eliminated: 8 (Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Peru, Costa Rica, Panama, Tunisia, Poland)

Here are the group standings.Teams shown by points, record, goal difference, goals scored

Group A
1. Russia 6 pts, 2-0-0, GD +7, GS 8
2. Uruguay 6 pts, 2-0-0, GD +2, GS 2
3. Egypt 0 pts, 0-0-2, GD -3, GS 1
4. Saudi Arabia 0 pts, 0-0-2, GD -6, GS 0

Group B
1. Spain 4 pt, 1-1-0, GD +1, GS 4
2. Portugal 4 pt, 1-1-0, GD +1, GS 4
3. Iran 3 pts, 1-0-1, GD 0, GS 1
4. Morocco 0 pts,0-0-2, GD -2, GS 0

Group C
1. France 6 pts, 2-0-0, GD +2, GS 3
2. Denmark 4 pts, 1-1-0, GD +1, GS 2
3. Australia 1 pts, 0-1-1, GD -1, GS 2
4. Peru 0 pts, 0-0-2, GD -2, GS 0

Group D
1. Croatia 6 pts, 2-0-0, GD +5, GS 5
2. Nigeria 3 pts, 1-0-1, GD 0, GS 2
3. Iceland 1 pt, 0-1-1, GD -2, GS 1
4. Argentina 1 pt, 0-1-1, GD -3, GS 1

Group E
1. Brazil 4 pt, 1-1-0, GD +2, GS 3
2. Switzerland 4 pt, 1-1-0, GD +1, GS 3
3. Serbia 3 pts, 1-0-1, GD 0, GS 2
4. Costa Rica 0 pts, 0-0-2, GD -3, GS 0

Group F
1. Mexico 6 pts, 2-0-0, GD +2, GS 3
2. Germany 3 pts, 1-0-1, GD 0, GS 2
3. Sweden 3 pts, 1-0-1, GD 0, GS 2
4. South Korea 0 pts, 0-0-2, GD -2, GS 1

Group G
1. England 6 pts, 2-0-0, GD +6, GS 8
2. Belgium 6 pts, 2-0-0, GD +6, GS 8
3. Tunisia 0 pts, 0-0-2, GD -4, GS 3
4. Panama 0 pts, 0-0-2, GD -8, GS 1

Group H
1. Japan 4 pts, 1-1-0, GD +1, GS 4
2. Senegal 4 pts, 1-1-0, GD +1, GS 4
3. Colombia 3 pts, 1-0-1, GD +2, GS 4
4. Poland 0 pts, 0-0-2, GD -4, GS 1

People celebrating right now:

• Mexicans
• Swedes
• the Germany hatedom
• Kosovars
• Albanians
• Albanian immigrants all over Europe

PS: All 32 teams in the tournament have scored at least one goal. Impressive.

Japan beat Senegal in the Fair Play Points category with two less Yellow Cards.

Round of 16 has been settled!

Uruguay vs. Portugal
France vs. Argentina
Brazil vs. Mexico
Belgium vs. Japan
Spain vs. Russia
Croatia vs. Denmark
Sweden vs. Switzerland
Colombia vs. England

Final Standings:

Group A
1. Uruguay 9 pts, 3-0-0, GD +5, GS 5
2. Russia 6 pts, 2-0-1, GD +4, GS 8
3. Saudi Arabia 3 pts, 1-0-2, GD -5, GS 2
4. Egypt 0 pts, 0-0-3, GD -4, GS 2

Group B
1. Spain 5 pt, 1-2-0, GD +1, GS 6
2. Portugal 5 pt, 1-2-0, GD +1, GS 5
3. Iran 4 pts, 1-1-1, GD 0, GS 2
4. Morocco 1 pt,0-1-2, GD -2, GS 2

Group C
1. France 7 pts, 2-1-0, GD +2, GS 3
2. Denmark 5 pts, 1-2-0, GD +1, GS 2
3. Peru 3 pts, 1-0-2, GD 0, GS 2
4. Australia 1 pts, 0-1-2, GD -3, GS 2

Group D
1. Croatia 9 pts, 3-0-0, GD +6, GS 7
2. Argentina 4 pts, 1-1-1, GD -2, GS 3
3. Nigeria 3 pts, 1-0-2, GD -1, GS 3
4. Iceland 1 pt, 0-1-2, GD -3, GS 2

Group E
1. Brazil 7 pt, 2-1-0, GD +4, GS 5
2. Switzerland 5 pts, 1-2-0, GD +1, GS 5
3. Serbia 3 pts, 1-0-2, GD -2, GS 2
4. Costa Rica 1 pts, 0-1-2, GD -3, GS 2

Group F
1. Sweden 6 pts, 2-0-1, GD +3, GS 5
2. Mexico 6 pts, 2-0-1, GD -1, GS 3
3. South Korea 3 pts, 1-0-2, GD 0, GS 3
4. Germany 3 pts, 1-0-2, GD -2, GS 2

Group G
1. Belgium 9 pts, 3-0-0, GD +7, GS 9
2. England 6 pts, 2-0-1, GD +5, GS 8
3. Tunisia 3 pts, 1-0-2, GD -3, GS 5
4. Panama 0 pts, 0-0-2, GD -9, GS 2

Group H
1. Colombia 6 pts, 2-0-1, GD +3, GS 5
2. Japan 4 pts, 1-1-1, GD 0, GS 4
3. Senegal 4 pts, 1-1-1, GD 0, GS 4
4. Poland 3 pts, 1-0-2, GD -3, GS 2

Tournament Broadcast schedule: All times given in EST

Round of 16:

France vs. Argentina June 30th 10:00
Uruguay vs. Portugal June 30th 14:00
Spain vs. Russia July 1st 10:00
Croatia vs. Denmark July 1st 14:00
Brazil vs. Mexico July 2nd 10:00
Belgium vs. Japan July 2nd 14:00
Sweden vs. Switzerland July 3rd 10:00
Colombia vs. England July 3rd 14:00

Quarterfinals:

URU/POR vs. FRA/ARG July 6th 10:00
BRA/MEX vs. BEL/JAP July 6th 14:00
SWE/SWI vs. COL/ENG July 7th 10:00
SPA/RUS vs. CRO/DEN July 7th 14:00

Semifinals:

URU/POR/FRA/ARG vs. BRA/MEX/BEL/JAP July 10th 14:00
SPA/RUS/CRO/DEN vs. SWE/SWI/COL/ENG July 11th 14:00

Third Place Game: July 14th 10:00

Championship: July 15th 11:00

OBLIGATORY

I am supporting France and the way they have beaten the argentina is out of this world. Tbh, Argentina defence is a joke…
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Russia beat Spain by Penalty Kicks.

What is going on?

If you're not here for World Cup conversation, and just some random confused nerd, then leave. Even though you're British, you should know about today's game against Colombia.

Quarterfinals:

Uruguay vs. France
Brazil vs. Belgium
Russia vs. Croatia
Sweden vs. England

Coming home status: It's

Fun fact:
After Leicester City and the Cleveland Cavaliers won the first champions in their franchise histories respectively (and the Chicago Cubs ending their curse), Portugal won EURO 2016, their first international champion ever.
Now in 2018, we already had the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Capitals won their first franchise champions. Will we witness history yet again?

World Cup 2018 is now Euro 2018

Semifinals:

France vs. Belgium
England vs. Croatia

From hero to zero.
Don't expect to see Mario Fernandes again. Ever.

Third Place Match:

Belgium vs. England

Finals:

France vs. Croatia

Not overly disappointed, we got to the semi finals. That's a success for me. Just a shame we didn't take those chances in the first half.

Yeah, after squeezing through Colombia (sans James Rodriguez) and Sweden (which had squeezed themselves into QF with luck), no Brits should be disappointed. Luck can only take you so far.

Enjoy your 4th place.

I will, since you seem to be filled so much hatred. And you need luck in football.

Belgium beats England 2-0 to win Third Place.

FRANCE IS THE 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS!

Was kinda hoping Croatia would win but I guess this was expected after playing through extra time three times in a row.