FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Knockout Phase

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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Knockout Phase 

Post#1 » by Baphomet » Fri Dec 2, 2022 9:06 pm

Here are the ties for the round of 16:

Netherlands vs. United States
Argentina vs. Australia

Japan vs. Croatia
Brazil vs. South Korea

England vs. Senegal
France vs. Poland

Morocco vs. Spain
Portugal vs. Switzerland
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Post#2 » by Fairview4Life » Fri Dec 2, 2022 9:07 pm

Will be interesting to see if Morocco can put the clamps on Spain.
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Post#3 » by El Turco » Fri Dec 2, 2022 9:12 pm

japan over croatia is the only upset i see, maybe senegal but i am pessimistic on that
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Post#4 » by Evenacus » Fri Dec 2, 2022 9:14 pm

Fairview4Life wrote:Will be interesting to see if Morocco can put the clamps on Spain.


That game will have more then football in it. Morroccans will do whatever it takes.
My picks:

Netherlands ( don't know what is happening with the flu issues there so USA wouldn't be a surprise in that case).
Croatia is my team so a no brainer for me.
England, but would love to see Senegal steal a win if possible.
Argentina.
France.
Portugal.
Brazil.
Spain.
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Post#5 » by LDNMagic90 » Fri Dec 2, 2022 9:15 pm

Feeling cheeky and might have USA to cause an upset over Netherlands.
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Post#6 » by tarantism » Fri Dec 2, 2022 9:16 pm

USA
Argentina
Japan
Brazil
England
France
Morocco
Portugal

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Post#7 » by UcanUwill » Fri Dec 2, 2022 9:16 pm

Since Germany pooped their pants, Brazil is my only hope left. I wanted to put cash on Brazil and France, but switched France for Brazil at the last second, what a fool.
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Post#8 » by CalamityX12 » Fri Dec 2, 2022 9:19 pm

Netherlands vs. United States
Argentina vs. Australia

Japan vs. Croatia
Brazil vs. South Korea

England vs. Senegal
France vs. Poland

Morocco vs. Spain
Portugal vs. Switzerland

Throwing shade everywhere lol

nah but i'm putting down Senegal for the upset, USA with the surprise and the Switz to beat Portugal.
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Post#9 » by ArksNetsSince99 » Fri Dec 2, 2022 9:20 pm

El Turco wrote:japan over croatia is the only upset i see, maybe senegal but i am pessimistic on that


4 upsets
Japan over Croatia possible

Korea over Brazil is a must

Senegal over England easy pick

Poland over France ( Lewandowski beating his own record and scoring 5 goals in 7 minutes)
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Post#10 » by Evenacus » Fri Dec 2, 2022 9:25 pm

I would love to see underdogs win everywhere just for the sheer impossibility of such a development.
Japan could surprise against Croatia, but I just don't see it. Our coach is too careful and incredibly lucky. :P
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Post#11 » by hermes » Fri Dec 2, 2022 9:28 pm

Netherlands vs. United States
Argentina vs. Australia

Japan vs. Croatia
Brazil vs. South Korea

England vs. Senegal
France vs. Poland

Morocco vs. Spain
Portugal vs. Switzerland
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Post#12 » by ejftw » Fri Dec 2, 2022 9:35 pm

Netherlands 1 (PK) vs. 1 United States
Argentina 1 vs. 0 Australia

Japan 2 vs. 0 Croatia
Brazil 3 (aet) vs. 2 South Korea

England 0 vs. 1 Senegal
France 1 vs. 2 Poland

Morocco 0 vs. 1 (aet) Spain
Portugal 0 (PK) vs. 0 Switzerland
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Post#13 » by rocketsfan100 » Fri Dec 2, 2022 9:51 pm

My Argentina has a great chance. This is one of the most competitive wirld cups in recent memory
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Post#14 » by Baphomet » Fri Dec 2, 2022 9:54 pm

I'm loving how many people are predicting England to be eliminated by Senegal. Being the villain of the piece feels great.

I'll abstain from hubris for now because I'm certain that, one way or another, be it at the hands of Senegal or France, I'll be cursing Gareth Southgate, Chris Waddle, King Charles and Rishi Sunak's names in the coming days.
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Post#15 » by Dirk » Fri Dec 2, 2022 9:59 pm

Baphomet wrote:I'm loving how many people are predicting England to be eliminated by Senegal.


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Post#16 » by Sedale Threatt » Fri Dec 2, 2022 10:02 pm

Baphomet wrote:I'm loving how many people are predicting England to be eliminated by Senegal. Being the villain of the piece feels great.

I'll abstain from hubris for now because I'm certain that, one way or another, be it at the hands of Senegal or France, I'll be cursing Gareth Southgate, Chris Waddle, King Charles and Rishi Sunak's names in the coming days.


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Post#17 » by LDNMagic90 » Fri Dec 2, 2022 10:04 pm

Baphomet wrote:I'm loving how many people are predicting England to be eliminated by Senegal. Being the villain of the piece feels great.

I'll abstain from hubris for now because I'm certain that, one way or another, be it at the hands of Senegal or France, I'll be cursing Gareth Southgate, Chris Waddle, King Charles and Rishi Sunak's names in the coming days.


:lol: :lol: My Southgate agenda will stay strong until I see the World Cup trophy with the English ribbons attached.

It’s annoying that Senegal had to play England next though I love the Senegalese team.
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Post#18 » by Stannis » Fri Dec 2, 2022 10:17 pm

Netherlands vs. United States
Argentina vs. Australia

Japan vs. Croatia
Brazil vs. South Korea

England vs. Senegal
France vs. Poland

Morocco vs. Spain
Portugal vs. Switzerland

I have a feeling we will witness history
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Post#19 » by Nate505 » Fri Dec 2, 2022 10:20 pm

Baphomet wrote:Here are the ties for the round of 16:

Netherlands vs. United States
Argentina vs. Australia

Japan vs. Croatia
Brazil vs. South Korea

England vs. Senegal
France vs. Poland

Morocco vs. Spain
Portugal vs. Switzerland


Netherlands (sigh, but eventually I think the US's lack of goal scoring catches up to them)
Argentina

Croatia (really want to see Japan win though, they are team just full of heart)
Brazil

England
France

Spain
Portugal

Then if it breaks that way

Argentina
Brazil

France
Portugal

Then for the Final

Brazil
France

Brazil wins it all.
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Post#20 » by Baphomet » Fri Dec 2, 2022 10:36 pm

LDNMagic90 wrote:
Baphomet wrote:I'm loving how many people are predicting England to be eliminated by Senegal. Being the villain of the piece feels great.

I'll abstain from hubris for now because I'm certain that, one way or another, be it at the hands of Senegal or France, I'll be cursing Gareth Southgate, Chris Waddle, King Charles and Rishi Sunak's names in the coming days.


:lol: :lol: My Southgate agenda will stay strong until I see the World Cup trophy with the English ribbons attached.

It’s annoying that Senegal had to play England next though I love the Senegalese team.


We should just be glad that Mane isn't playing. He's got plenty of experience tormenting Maguire, Stones, Dier, Walker, etc.

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