World Cup

[Oblomov22]

So irrespective of views. Here we are. First March. Qatar v Ecuador. 1 goal.

Great to see you all again for world cup chat. The lack of build up, and excitement has been sad from a football perspective (but perfectly understandable)

England could meet Ecuador...going to have to have radio on for match tomorrow, thankfully kids school are letting them watch.

We need to make sure we win our group as the Netherlands will surely win Group A and they are by far the strongest team in that group. We will surely beat Iran easily, so we just need to beat either USA or Wales and draw against the other and we'll be fine.

Netherlands won't be wearing the One Love armband anymore to avoid being yellow carded by FIFA

I think England and Wales haven't decided yet

Neither will England and Wales. Whilst this isn't the thread for it, it does make a mockery of everything the FA are meant to stand for. I think they should have worn it and got a yellow card.

I agree Noddy, I think it's even worse with the Netherlands as it was their iniative.

Anyway, busy day of footie today. Any predictions?

I go for wins for England, Netherlands and USA

Nobby I mean!

FIFA are disgraceful. All the relevant country FAs said they were happy to pay whatever fines FIFA imposed, but I don’t think it’s fair to put individual players in the position where they have to accept being booked (and also then run the risk of having to miss matches down the line).

but I don’t think it’s fair to put individual players in the position where they have to accept being booked

Which is exactly why FIFA have done it. The problem will never go away whilst FIFA is primarily a profit-making organisation, not one aimed at growing and supporting the game for everyone.

I'm going England 2-0, Netherlands 1-0 with Senegal scoring first but VAR ruling it out. Wales draw.

Can't watch the England game but will catch most of the other two. See you then

Alex Scott 👏

What is the name of the guy who is sitting next to Rio Ferdinand on the bbc panel ?
At the end

Micah Richards @the80sweregreat

Thanks Jane !

Ouch!

Poor goelie

Cute babies but fancy bringing them to the World Cup!

Can you imagine taking such a small child to a big tournament like this ?
.. people are fearless

The goalie needs to be off and being properly assessed…bloody shocking!

He should be off..

I was just thinking the same thing! What a fright the little one will get if someone scores!

Ridiculous decision to keep him on

This is ridiculous!

Crazy he is playing on!

Feel for him. You can tell he really wanted to try and continue. Better to be safe though. Was one hell of a bash.

He should've been taken off straight away. What a bloody disgrace.