To be excited about the World Cup starting!

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I know FIFA and Russia and whoever is involved is horrible in some way... But it's the actual World Cup. Mexico v South Korea suddenly becomes hugely important to my life! England have a likeable squad and manager. Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar. Spain sacking their manager yesterday.

It's so exciting isn't it!

What a goal!

A beauty!

I love Marcelo.

Used to think he was overrated, but he absolutely blossomed under Zidane.

Well, well, well...

Poor defending, game on

This is ruining my prediction game at work!

But it's great fun. Neymar has ridiculous hair at the moment.

Can see Switzerland nicking this

What a day! Switzerland should be proud of themselves with this result.

How disappointing to see Brazil diving, faking and cheating all the way through. Neymar was ineffectual and Brazil seemed to only have one plan: pass to neymar. And he was the worst offender at diving and play acting. Well done Switzerland

Next set of games will be very intense - it could see some big names going out. Fantastic set of results for the neutrals.

I do suspect the likes of Argentina, Brazil and Germany will step up their game, but could make for some serious nerves if these teams aren't winning.

Starting to enjoy this world cup now, and it's the first time I've felt complete disenfranchised from it.

hear hear - falling over for fun.

hahaha Slavan Bilic...

'To be honest, I don't care' haha

Neymar was terrible - in both his play, attitude and conduct. Brazil were underwhelming and both they and Germany will have to improve if they want to get out of the group let alone win the tournament.

Good on Switzerland. I thought Brazil looked dangerous the first half but didn't show up in the second. Neymar was embarrassing, he deserved a yellow card for his rolling around in agony act.

Bilic - I don't care!
Neymar was embarrassing. Oscar worthy!

Neymar is embarrassing. Couldn't stay on his feet at all.

I thought Gabriel Jesus should have had the number 12 shirt.

Iceland and Switzerland have shone this weekend

It’s getting VERY exciting now. Really shaken it up today.

Iceland v Argentina quite an interesting result too.

Mind you, knowing our luck the shake up will continue with 3-0 to Panama tomorrow.

any predictions for tonight's game? ~
The only player i hear about is Harry Kane and how young the side is. No idea about Tunisia at all ( i cant imagine they are a pushover )

Southgate looks a level headed sort of manager, but i still think they might struggle with all the matches, but i am a born pessimist when it comes to our national side.

England should win. But maybe by only one goal. I am excited by the attack. Lingard, Sterling, Alli, Rashford all behind Kane/Hardy. It's an exciting front line.

Just hope our young keeper has a good game too.

The Switzerland Brazil result wasn't really a surprise / shake up. Switzerland are ranked 6th in the world so they're not exactly minnows.

I think England will win but by a tight margin. Tunisia are currently the highest ranked team in Africa and 14th in world rankings just under England.

I will be on a plane during the match. Probably the only place in the world it's not possible to watch or listen

I have drawn Tunisia in the sweepstake but am going for an England win, 2-0

Pickford will be sound, he is young and still has a lot to improve but he has worked his way up via the lower leagues and is mentally strong. Plus he is used to playing with a less than convincing defence
I think both Butland and Pope will do well too.