Guest Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 We have 31 teams of 32 qualified, the last 2 are Peru or New Zealand. Neither will win the World Cup, so why don't we begin discussing the favourites? Germany are the favourites for me. I think they have a very good shot at retaining their title. If they half arse it against a bigger team, they will lose but I feel only then they will. They are going to make a lot of changes compared to the last world cup and will have a mixed age which I think is a perfect combination. Players like Sané, Werner, Goretzka and then the past generation like Neuer, Hummels and Kroos. Spain are most people's favourites but I have a funny feeling they won't get very far. I definitely think they'll pass their group this time but I still see them as somewhat of underachievers. 2010 for me was a one off, and 2014 they were brought back to their reality. Of course on paper they can always prove me wrong. They have ridiculous levels of depth. Brazil should they keep their peak form will get far and are a top side but I see some pessimism and I think they won't play as well as they did in the qualifiers. I don't quite think they'll do an Argentina 2002 but I don't think they'll win it although still one of my main picks. 3rd or 4th. Argentina are my second favourites. Sampaoli is a very good manager and I think they'll click. Of course, the tournament is still far away and opinions can and probably will change. I think Higuain will be back by this time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 4,881 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Spain or Argentina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey 3,557 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Honolulu or whoever it is that qualified ahead of the USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Just now, Cannabis said: New Zealand. As Michael Jackson once said, doesn't matter if you're all blacks or all whites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 1 minute ago, Kitchen Sales said: Honolulu or whoever it is that qualified ahead of the USA Bobby Wood should have chose to play for Hawaii! ... oh wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan 15,562 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Brazil or Spain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy 9,738 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Germany or France. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,669 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Germany are the best side going to the World Cup and then it’s Spain. Then for me you have Brazil and France. I go for Argentina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverted 1,709 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Germany are the favourites, and Spain are te next in terms of quality, however I feel that Brazil are on par with Spain since they have slightly more pace and variety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 4,041 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Australia The Socceroos showed they can hang with the big bhoys when the mashed HondurASS 3-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey 3,557 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Surely Putin will decide who wins? At least on social media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan 1,710 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Germany's to lose for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan 15,562 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 14 minutes ago, Kitchen Sales said: Surely Putin will decide who wins? At least on social media. that means USA then, even though they aren't in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 4,881 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 For Teso's mental state, best hope Argentina don't win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storts 2,278 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Tottenham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asura 316 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 If France dont win this then that would be an embarrassment IMO. They are stacked with great players in every position but it all depends on how their manager sets them up. Dont think Germany will retain the title despite them being strong I have a feeling they will lose in the knockouts for sure. Spain is the second best contender for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storts 2,278 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Cannabis said: Nah, they'll come 2nd mate. A world cup final appearance is nothing to be sniffed at - i'll take it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storts 2,278 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 6 minutes ago, Teso dos Bichos said: I'm willing to bet the right to name my first son if Argentina wins it. They lack leadership big time.(coach and best player) You have to name them Brian if Argentina win it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berserker 1,325 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 4 minutes ago, Teso dos Bichos said: I'm willing to bet the right to name my first son if Argentina wins it. They lack leadership big time.(coach and best player) I'll take your word for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,669 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, Berserker said: I'll take your word for it. Choose "Pep Messi" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berserker 1,325 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Just now, Teso dos Bichos said: And if they don't win it. What you getting hijo mio? Well if we don't win i'm getting nothing hijo mio, but if we do i'll get to name your son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 England Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASF 258 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 On 11/15/2017 at 7:30 PM, Dan said: Germany's to lose for me. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aladdin 2,197 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Brazil will be Brazil again in this world cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshBRFC 1,249 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 France or Argentina. 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pep Talk 39 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Germany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan 1,710 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Man City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 1,947 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Pre draw: France or Germany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 On 15/11/2017 at 11:51 PM, Teso dos Bichos said: Germany France Spain 3 team's can't win it. I'm going for Italy or Holland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 (edited) On 19/11/2017 at 3:29 PM, Dan said: Man City Are you @Happy Blue in disguise Edited December 19, 2017 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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