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NFT: FIFA World Cup, Sunday 12/4

bluefin : 12/4/2022 7:27 am
Quarterfinals continue

10AM - France vs. Poland

2PM - England vs. Senegal

Both games will be shown on FS1 and Telemundo

Bracket:


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France and England Should Be Heavy Favorites  
Jeffrey : 12/4/2022 8:39 am : link
Much as I would like to see Senegal and Poland advance, just to reward the underdogs, this looks like two relatively lopsided games in terms of talent. It should result in a very interesting France v. England battle next week that will be worth watching for even casual soccer fans. France is loaded even with some major injuries. England is a team filled with talent and a record of underachieving. Not certain how many American fans appreciate the significance of the US tie/dominance in the game with England this week.
RE: France and England Should Be Heavy Favorites  
Optimus-NY : 12/4/2022 9:04 am : link
In comment 15930199 Jeffrey said:
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Much as I would like to see Senegal and Poland advance, just to reward the underdogs, this looks like two relatively lopsided games in terms of talent. It should result in a very interesting France v. England battle next week that will be worth watching for even casual soccer fans. France is loaded even with some major injuries. England is a team filled with talent and a record of underachieving. Not certain how many American fans appreciate the significance of the US tie/dominance in the game with England this week.


+1
I've got France getting to the Final.  
Optimus-NY : 12/4/2022 9:07 am : link
Only teams that can stop them won't be in it until the Semifinal (Spain) and Final (Argentina or Brazil). England is more talented than Senengal, but I call an upset right now with Senegal, sans Mané, pulling off the upset against England today (gonna try and watch the Giants and this match simultaneously). Looking forward to another fun day :-)
England - Senegal  
armstead98 : 12/4/2022 9:09 am : link
England is a favorite but not massive. Too mambas Sadio Mane isn’t playing
RE: France and England Should Be Heavy Favorites  
ColHowPepper : 12/4/2022 10:01 am : link
In comment 15930199 Jeffrey said:
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...England is a team filled with talent and a record of underachieving. Not certain how many American fans appreciate the significance of the US tie/dominance in the game with England this week.

meh, in part, but England was already sitting on house money with the big goal differential vs Iran, and with no need to play aggressively, it didn't, played to contain.
France doesn't just have "some" injuries...  
Producer : 12/4/2022 10:09 am : link
they're missing 4 world class players. That would cripple any other nation. Their program is simply extraordinary.
Here be a link to the France-Poland match going on now:  
Optimus-NY : 12/4/2022 10:16 am : link
See below...


France vs. Poland - Round of 16 - FX1 US broadcast feed - ( New Window )
Mbappe is such a joy to watch  
Rick in Dallas : 12/4/2022 10:31 am : link
His speed on the ball is amazing
And that my friends is the difference between the USMNT team and  
Rick in Dallas : 12/4/2022 10:46 am : link
The top teams in the world. They finish their scoring chances
RE: Mbappe is such a joy to watch  
ColHowPepper : 12/4/2022 11:22 am : link
In comment 15930308 Rick in Dallas said:
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His speed on the ball is amazing
Yes, and what makes him more of a joy is that he is smart and unselfish, often one and the same. Hope he doesn't change
Maybe it's because Deschamps played the position  
Bobby Humphrey's Earpad : 12/4/2022 11:26 am : link
But like Pogba, Rabiot has been a much better midfielder for France than the national team. Zidane was also much more consistent with France.

France needs to kill this game off.
Just clinical  
Rick in Dallas : 12/4/2022 11:34 am : link
What a goal by Mbappe
Best player in the world imv
Mbappe is a sniper  
Optimus-NY : 12/4/2022 11:34 am : link
Killer shot in the upper 90s
RE: And that my friends is the difference between the USMNT team and  
Optimus-NY : 12/4/2022 11:35 am : link
In comment 15930316 Rick in Dallas said:
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The top teams in the world. They finish their scoring chances


Yep.
RE: Just clinical  
AcidTest : 12/4/2022 11:37 am : link
In comment 15930346 Rick in Dallas said:
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What a goal by Mbappe
Best player in the world imv


+1. What a strike. Incredible.
Mon DIEU!!  
Optimus-NY : 12/4/2022 11:48 am : link
Mbappe AGAIN!
Wow…just wow  
Rick in Dallas : 12/4/2022 11:49 am : link
Mbappe you the MAN!!!
Mbappe  
AcidTest : 12/4/2022 11:50 am : link
with a rocket from a very acute angle. As the announcer said, he creates his own windows. Wow.
Machine  
Bobby Humphrey's Earpad : 12/4/2022 11:50 am : link
Everyone knows their roles and the superstar leads the way.

Wheat definitely separating from the chaff in the knockouts so far.
He's got it all.  
Producer : 12/4/2022 11:51 am : link
Speed. Deadly strike ability.
undersung  
ColHowPepper : 12/4/2022 11:54 am : link
Griezemann's looping clearance from deep right to Giroud, pass wide right, switch back to Mbappe...boom! No time for POL to organize its back.
Felt bad for Ledwandowski after missing that penalty.  
Optimus-NY : 12/4/2022 12:02 pm : link
Glad he made the second, despite his odd approach, lol. Les Bleus looking tough to beat, especially with the best player in the world playing for them. They're rocketing past the winner of the England-Senegal match.
Just imagine if France had Benzena,Kanye and Pogba playing in the WC  
Rick in Dallas : 12/4/2022 12:07 pm : link
Their talent is undeniable
Mbappe is the closest thing  
JoeyBigBlue : 12/4/2022 12:09 pm : link
I’ve seen to prime Brazil Ronaldo. The speed, skill, and finishing remind so much of Ronaldo.
^  
ColHowPepper : 12/4/2022 12:14 pm : link
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RE: ^  
JoeyBigBlue : 12/4/2022 12:19 pm : link
In comment 15930382 ColHowPepper said:
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Why the ????.
Joey, why the ?  
ColHowPepper : 12/4/2022 2:01 pm : link
wtf? lol, sorry, fat fingered fone
Go Seengal!  
Optimus-NY : 12/4/2022 2:24 pm : link
!!!
Here's the link for the England-Senegal match:  
Optimus-NY : 12/4/2022 2:46 pm : link
See below...


England vs. Senegal - FX Sports US broadcast feed playing on ESPN+ - ( New Window )
Oh no :-(  
Optimus-NY : 12/4/2022 2:49 pm : link
Backbreaking 2nd goal allowed by Senegal just before the half (**sounds familiar**). Not sure why the ref didn't call the half as the two minutes of extra time had passed at the 47:16 mark.
Game over now at 3-0  
Optimus-NY : 12/4/2022 3:21 pm : link
Credit to England. Let's see if Senegal can salvage a goal before it's over. Looking like England and France in the Quarterfinals.
Here's what the bracket looks like after England's 3-0 win today.  
Optimus-NY : 12/4/2022 5:35 pm : link
England broke the backs of Senegal with their second goal just seconds before the the first half ended. That leaves Morocco as the only African qualifying team remaining in the tourney and they've got their neighbors Spain on Tuesday.



The Round of 16 continues for two more days: tomorrow and Tuesday. On the docket for tomorrow we've got Japan vs. Croatia in the first game followed by Brazil vs. South Korea. Brazil is a clear favorite in Game #2, but the first game will be the one to watch. At least there won't be a Giants game to interfere with the World Cup.


World Cup bracket 2022: Live updated FIFA knockout stages and printable version for download - SportingNews.com - ( New Window )
Yes, Japan-Croatia should be very interesting.  
Del Shofner : 12/4/2022 6:00 pm : link
The first 4 of the final 8 are all "usual suspects" in England-France-Argentina-Netherlands. Let's see if there are any surprises tomorrow.
RE: Yes, Japan-Croatia should be very interesting.  
Optimus-NY : 12/4/2022 6:06 pm : link
In comment 15932571 Del Shofner said:
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The first 4 of the final 8 are all "usual suspects" in England-France-Argentina-Netherlands. Let's see if there are any surprises tomorrow.


I'm looking forward to the French beating the piss out of the English when they play in their Quarterfinal match. Argentina and Holland will be fun; Argentina's gotta be favored in that one, but Holland is capable of beating them.
RE: RE: Yes, Japan-Croatia should be very interesting.  
bluefin : 12/4/2022 7:20 pm : link
In comment 15932588 Optimus-NY said:
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In comment 15932571 Del Shofner said:


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The first 4 of the final 8 are all "usual suspects" in England-France-Argentina-Netherlands. Let's see if there are any surprises tomorrow.



I'm looking forward to the French beating the piss out of the English when they play in their Quarterfinal match. Argentina and Holland will be fun; Argentina's gotta be favored in that one, but Holland is capable of beating them.

Yeah, Holland was really impressive vs USA, they could knock Argentina off, that’ll be a terrific match.
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