World Cup 2022 - Team and Match Discussion

Would rather Brazil win than be bored in the semi-final by Croatia

Probably slight advantage to Croatia. Though the coin toss seems to favour the team going second.

Come on Croatia!

Croatian keeper strikes again.

Side note, Jermaine Jenas does my nut in

That penalty had to be perfect to beat Alisson. Close.

Wow. If England beat France tomorrow, everyone here, in Scotland, and in Wales better brace themselves.

Modric is the best midfielder in the world.

Holy jaysus! Delighted for them

Mad stuff! Brazil are out! Neymar, where were you? He probably was going to be 5th penalty taker, trying to claim the limelight.

Typical BBC commentary, get a dig in at the Muslim footballer at all costs even when they’re not involved. Pathetic.

Absolutely insane, Brazil are a joke.

Roll on the Neymar tears, can't believe he didn't even take one!

Croatia truly punching above their weight again, delighted for Modric.

Brazil screwed up big time. 1-0 up and showboating out on the right wing after winning a free kick and concede from the break with a 3 on 3. Ridiculous game management.

These South American teams just don’t have it anymore, that last 1%.

We’ll see what happens tonight, but I’m predicting yet another all-European final.

You wouldn’t begrudge that fella a WC title.

They are guessing now he was likely no5 taker.

Spot on, I wonder did the manager pander to it? Cannot stand the chap, between the constant WC fails and playing for PSG he is a total waste of a talent.

Rodrygo was one of the most nervous and scared looking penalty takers I've seen in a while.

Modric. I don't know what you can say.

I've honestly never seen a player more pressure resistent in possession than him. it honestly does not matter how many players you pressure him with, or how many passing lanes you cover, he'll find a way out.

Best midfielder of the millennium. And has the longevity at an insane level too.

Delighted for Brazil and Neymar

On the plus side they'll have plenty of time now to practice their dance moves 👍

he's half a tier above Pirlo, IMO. and that may be controversial.

Pirlo was utterly magnificent, and is slightly more likely to provide a Hollywood moment in the form of an outrageous assist or goal.

but at everything else, I've not seen anyone on Modric's level in the last 20 years.