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POND_OF_RED
06-13-2018, 06:26 AM
MOSCOW — The United States will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup after its three-way bid – along with Mexico and Canada – was granted staging rights during a vote here on Wednesday.

The “United” bid, that will see 60 of the tournament’s games held in the U.S., with Canada and Mexico getting 10 each, beat out the underdog campaign of Morocco to bring soccer’s biggest show back to American soil.

The U.S. previously hosted in 1994 and the potential for a highly lucrative tournament, plus the existing stadiums and infrastructure, likely played a major role in swaying voters.

With the breakdown of voting results made public, the United bid claimed 134 votes, with 64 giving their support to Morocco and one country voting for neither bid.

After the U.S. men's national team missed out on qualifying for this summer’s tournament, which kicks off at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Thursday, the news of the successful bid was a boost to frustrated American soccer fans.

Following allegations of corruption regarding the 2018 and 2022 voting process back in 2010, more than 200 member nations took part in the decision this time around, instead of a 24-person committee.

While Morocco, as expected, obtained strong support in Africa, the United bid’s power base in Central and South America, plus some welcome backing from parts of Europe and Asia, made the difference.

There had been concerns that political factors, such as the United States’ waning popularity overseas and what was perceived as an interfering tweet about the bid from President Donald Trump, would count against it.

However, the strong marks the United bid received from FIFA evaluators boosted its prospects. It is expected that both semifinals and the final will all be held in U.S. venues.

Indeed, Trump's behind-the-scenes actions may even have helped sway some key votes. The White House provided U.S. Soccer president Carlos Cordeiro with three separate letters that Cordeiro showed to delegates, containing guarantees from Trump that any immigration policies relating to predominantly Muslim countries would impose no restriction affecting the tournament.

Both bids were permitted 15 minutes to make a presentation to the FIFA members immediately before the vote. The United Bid featured a youth team player from each of the three nations, beginning with a moving tale by 17-year-old Canadian Alphonso Davies, the current Major League Soccer player of the week, about how his family had been welcomed after fleeing civil war in Africa.

The three federation chiefs also spoke, with Cordeiro strongly emphasizing the profitability of a North American tournament, promising $11 billion in revenues.

Morocco's presentation took some not-so-subtle shots at the U.S., highlighting the fact that guns are banned in Morocco and stating that during the 1994 World Cup even world-renowned soccer stars were unknown in America.

It was a solid performance by Morocco, which entered bidding late and was always going to be up against the odds. In the end it wasn't enough, and Americans fans can look forward to the return of soccer's greatest event in what can only be seen as a massive boost for the domestic game.

loochy
06-13-2018, 06:33 AM
Yay.

In B 4 "herp derp socr suks dey took r jobz" redneck mantra
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SuperBowl4
06-13-2018, 06:50 AM
Ever watch these soccer games at the bar and there's always that one guy the whole game yelling - KICK IT - KICK IT!

loochy
06-13-2018, 06:54 AM
Ever watch these soccer games at the bar and there's always that one guy the whole game yelling - KICK IT - KICK IT!

That sounds like my parents at my games when I was a kid. They knew NOTHING about the game. "KICK IT, KICK IT! YEAH! WOO!"

After the game:


Me: "Man, I played awful today. Did you see how I let my man get behind me on that second goal? And I missed hitting Jake on that clear through ball toward the end. "

Them: "You did a good job. You had some good kicks."

Me: "Eh...."
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POND_OF_RED
06-13-2018, 07:05 AM
So I’m wondering if this means all 3 hosts automatically qualify? I know they usually only have one so I wonder how that will work. Anyone know?

Predarat
06-13-2018, 07:09 AM
This is too cool, both Kansas City and Nashville are candidates to host games, hope they both make it but one of them at least should.

loochy
06-13-2018, 07:13 AM
So I’m wondering if this means all 3 hosts automatically qualify? I know they usually only have one so I wonder how that will work. Anyone know?

Yes, all 3 hosts will qualify. In the past, CONCACAF only got 3 spots total (plus a playoff against the winner of Oceanaia). Now that the field will be expanded to 48 teams for 2026, CONCACAF will get a total of 6 spots (plus a playoff against the 9th place team from Asia).

dlphg9
06-13-2018, 07:17 AM
Yes, all 3 hosts will qualify. In the past, CONCACAF only got 3 spots total (plus a playoff against the winner of Oceanaia). Now that the field will be expanded to 48 teams for 20206, CONCACAF will get a total of 6 spots (plus a playoff against the 9th place team from Asia).

20206 is a lonnnnggggggg time. Doubt any of us will be alive

loochy
06-13-2018, 07:19 AM
20206 is a lonnnnggggggg time. Doubt any of us will be alive

THAT'S OLDER THAN THE EARTH IS!
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BigRedChief
06-13-2018, 07:19 AM
Admission disclaimer: One of those who only really pay attention during the world cup.

So how does this work. The tournament games are hosted over the two continents? Who gets to host the deciding game?

Also did heads roll after the US soccer team debacle? I read an article that said America finally has a top ten player in the world on its team. What happened?

dlphg9
06-13-2018, 07:21 AM
Admission disclaimer: One of those who only really pay attention during the world cup.

So how does this work. The tournament games are hosted over the two continents? Who gets to host the deciding game?

Also did heads roll after the US soccer team debacle? I read an article that said America finally has a top ten player in the world on its team. What happened?

Bought him from Somalia.

OKchiefs
06-13-2018, 07:21 AM
Admission disclaimer: One of those who only really pay attention during the world cup.

So how does this work. The tournament games are hosted over the two continents? Who gets to host the deciding game?

Also did heads roll after the US soccer team debacle? I read an article that said America finally has a top ten player in the world on its team. What happened?

Two continents? I didn't realize the U.S., Mexico, and Canada spanned two continents.

SuperBowl4
06-13-2018, 07:22 AM
20206 is a lonnnnggggggg time. Doubt any of us will be aliveThe CHIEFS will have won at least 5 SUPER BOWLS by then!

WhawhaWhat
06-13-2018, 07:22 AM
Will Russia boycott the 2026 World Cup because the US boycotted this year's World Cup in Russia?

SuperBowl4
06-13-2018, 07:25 AM
ERIN GO BRAGH!

BigRedChief
06-13-2018, 07:30 AM
Two continents? I didn't realize the U.S., Mexico, and Canada spanned two continents.Sorry, I thought some games were in South America.

BigRedChief
06-13-2018, 07:31 AM
Bought him from Somalia.This guy was white.

Dartgod
06-13-2018, 07:41 AM
This guy was white.

Are there no white guys in Somalia?

Racist...

MarkDavis'Haircut
06-13-2018, 07:50 AM
Trump is winning again. :D

Baby Lee
06-13-2018, 07:51 AM
He's probably talking about Pulisic.

BigRedChief
06-13-2018, 07:54 AM
He's probably talking about Pulisic.yep, that was him. So he's not a top player any more? Or we have him and the Somalia guy. We have two top players on the team now?

CaliforniaChief
06-13-2018, 08:23 AM
Should have been a joint bid between the USA and North Korea. But hey, at least we'll actually make that tournament.

banecat
06-13-2018, 08:37 AM
Awesome. Not only will a bunch of frogs come over here for this, but also a bunch of other foreigners. Just what we need more illegal immigration once a bunch of them refuse to leave

Predarat
06-13-2018, 08:49 AM
Awesome. Not only will a bunch of frogs come over here for this, but also a bunch of other foreigners. Just what we need more illegal immigration once a bunch of them refuse to leave
Once the world cup is over and they attend a few professional soccer matches here in the US, they will be at the airport headed out of here ASAP.

banecat
06-13-2018, 08:57 AM
Once the world cup is over and they attend a few professional soccer matches here in the US, they will be at the airport headed out of here ASAP.

I hope so, but I'll believe it when I see it. When did the US get professional soccer? Is the USMNT scrimmaging against some other teams that didn't qualify?

WhawhaWhat
06-13-2018, 09:01 AM
Awesome. Not only will a bunch of frogs come over here for this, but also a bunch of other foreigners. Just what we need more illegal immigration once a bunch of them refuse to leave

You think the people from Europe that can afford to fly over and stay in the US for the World Cup will actually want to stay here?

loochy
06-13-2018, 09:38 AM
yep, that was him. So he's not a top player any more? Or we have him and the Somalia guy. We have two top players on the team now?

He's definitely not a top 10 in the world. He's good and he's young....but not like that. :shake:
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wazu
06-13-2018, 09:52 AM
You think the people from Europe that can afford to fly over and stay in the US for the World Cup will actually want to stay here?

More relevant is why would we not want them to?

gblowfish
06-13-2018, 09:59 AM
That'll be dandy if the world hasn't been incinerated by then.

Bewbies
06-13-2018, 10:02 AM
I am super excited about this.

KCCHIEFS27
06-13-2018, 10:08 AM
Admission disclaimer: One of those who only really pay attention during the world cup.

So how does this work. The tournament games are hosted over the two continents? Who gets to host the deciding game?

Also did heads roll after the US soccer team debacle? I read an article that said America finally has a top ten player in the world on its team. What happened?

10 games each in Mexico and Canada with the US hosting, I believe, the remaining 60 games including the final at MetLife stadium. Pulisic, while amazing, is not a top ten player. I don't even know where he would rank right now, but by the time the next two world cups come around I could see him being one of the best players in the world. The team that they're molding for the next qualifying run is young and has a very high ceiling.

First, they need to hire the right people for the GM and head coaching job. The federation panicked when Jurgen struggled, but putting Arena back in charge was a huge mistake, imo. Honestly, it would suck for KC, but Peter Vermes would be an excellent hire.

WhawhaWhat
06-13-2018, 10:08 AM
More relevant is why would we not want them to?

Foreigners!!!

https://media.giphy.com/media/hLUiXoGKNIVb2/giphy.gif

Shag
06-13-2018, 10:32 AM
10 games each in Mexico and Canada with the US hosting, I believe, the remaining 60 games including the final at MetLife stadium. Pulisic, while amazing, is not a top ten player. I don't even know where he would rank right now, but by the time the next two world cups come around I could see him being one of the best players in the world. The team that they're molding for the next qualifying run is young and has a very high ceiling.

First, they need to hire the right people for the GM and head coaching job. The federation panicked when Jurgen struggled, but putting Arena back in charge was a huge mistake, imo. Honestly, it would suck for KC, but Peter Vermes would be an excellent hire.

The final is in Jersey?? What's the soccer following like in NYC?

Do we know what US cities will be hosting games?

Rain Man
06-13-2018, 10:34 AM
Once the world cup is over and they attend a few professional soccer matches here in the US, they will be at the airport headed out of here ASAP.

Based on my experience, they'll visit a bunch of national parks while they're here. Europeans seem to love our national parks.

Rain Man
06-13-2018, 10:35 AM
Bought him from Somalia.

I thought we weren't allowed to buy people from Africa any more.

carcosa
06-13-2018, 10:51 AM
Yay.

In B 4 "herp derp socr suks dey took r jobz" redneck mantra
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My old man lost his job at the soup factory and they gave it to a frigging soccer ball

banecat
06-13-2018, 10:56 AM
You think the people from Europe that can afford to fly over and stay in the US for the World Cup will actually want to stay here?

Once they realize they not welcome they'll go back where they come from

banecat
06-13-2018, 10:58 AM
More relevant is why would we not want them to?

We got enough people running around here talking greek and not american

Rain Man
06-13-2018, 10:59 AM
If they play in Denver, I might rent some rooms in my house out at an exorbitant rate. Does anybody know if the soccer fans will be like this...

http://www.dw.com/image/19324029_401.jpg

...or like this? It will impact my decision.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7KQxJjJlppQ/maxresdefault.jpg

WhawhaWhat
06-13-2018, 11:19 AM
If they play in Denver, I might rent some rooms in my house out at an exorbitant rate. Does anybody know if the soccer fans will be like this...

http://www.dw.com/image/19324029_401.jpg

...or like this? It will impact my decision.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7KQxJjJlppQ/maxresdefault.jpg

2, 3, 1.

God bless Sweden.

Dartgod
06-13-2018, 11:35 AM
This is too cool, both Kansas City and Nashville are candidates to host games, hope they both make it but one of them at least should.

They were talking on 610 this morning like KC was a done deal to host a game.

Bewbies
06-13-2018, 12:57 PM
Based on my experience, they'll visit a bunch of national parks while they're here. Europeans seem to love our national parks.

Everyone loves our national parks. :)

WhawhaWhat
06-13-2018, 01:29 PM
They were talking on 610 this morning like KC was a done deal to host a game.

So then in reality KC's chances are probably 5%.

vailpass
06-13-2018, 02:17 PM
In B 4 "herp derp socr suks"
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Ya' got me in a box here.

loochy
06-13-2018, 02:20 PM
Ya' got me in a box here.

dey took r jobz
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BigRedChief
06-13-2018, 02:26 PM
10 games each in Mexico and Canada with the US hosting, I believe, the remaining 60 games including the final at MetLife stadium. Pulisic, while amazing, is not a top ten player. I don't even know where he would rank right now, but by the time the next two world cups come around I could see him being one of the best players in the world. The team that they're molding for the next qualifying run is young and has a very high ceiling.

First, they need to hire the right people for the GM and head coaching job. The federation panicked when Jurgen struggled, but putting Arena back in charge was a huge mistake, imo. Honestly, it would suck for KC, but Peter Vermes would be an excellent hire.thanks for the info!

vailpass
06-13-2018, 02:26 PM
dey took r jobz
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:D You might be underestimating the issue there a bit.

Deberg_1990
06-13-2018, 07:30 PM
Arrowhead will host a game.

You heard it here first.

Rain Man
06-13-2018, 07:40 PM
Arrowhead will host a game.

You heard it here first.

Jeff triplette will officiate, and will negate an American goal because of forward progress, which is not even a penalty in soccer. You heard it here first.

NJChiefsFan
06-13-2018, 10:25 PM
The final is in Jersey?? What's the soccer following like in NYC?

Do we know what US cities will be hosting games?

Decent and getting better. It's growing in the youth ranks like it is in the rest of the country. This area does support 3 MLS teams if you count Philly. Problem is it's such a diverse area that any USA games that are here are just hard to get a majority of US fans.

POND_OF_RED
06-14-2018, 12:01 AM
We got enough people running around here talking greek and not american

I wonder if we could somehow work out a deal to keep some of the Greeks around and trade them for the people we have running around who actually think “American” is a language.

SuperBowl4
06-14-2018, 04:53 AM
If they play in Denver, I might rent some rooms in my house out at an exorbitant rate. Does anybody know if the soccer fans will be like this...

http://www.dw.com/image/19324029_401.jpg

...or like this? It will impact my decision.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7KQxJjJlppQ/maxresdefault.jpgI'm planing a trip to SWEDEN. This photo should be used in a visit SWEDEN campaign for tourism.

Baby Lee
06-14-2018, 04:59 AM
Arrowhead will host a game.

You heard it here first.

KC is a contender, particularly since Chicago withdrew interest.

https://sports.yahoo.com/potential-u-s-2026-world-cup-host-cities-ranked-1-17-140647995.html

St.L has more grassroots soccer interest and a better history with the 1950 connection to the boys from the Hill, but they have shit for facilities and have demonstrated shit for fan interest.

Baby Lee
06-14-2018, 10:33 AM
Russian sub with first touch goal on home turf.

Life is good for that guy.

SuperBowl4
06-14-2018, 11:26 AM
FINAL SCORE - RUSSIA 5 SAUDI ARABIA 0

listopencil
06-14-2018, 01:51 PM
https://i.imgur.com/dHQQgof.jpg

vailpass
06-14-2018, 01:55 PM
https://i.imgur.com/dHQQgof.jpg


LMAO

Best22
06-14-2018, 02:41 PM
I'm planing a trip to SWEDEN. This photo should be used in a visit SWEDEN campaign for tourism.

Only one is a Swede

Fish
06-14-2018, 03:10 PM
https://i.imgur.com/R0SRuBA.jpg

Bwana
06-14-2018, 03:12 PM
https://i.imgur.com/dHQQgof.jpg

ROFL

MarkDavis'Haircut
06-14-2018, 05:47 PM
Go Russia!!

Valiant
06-14-2018, 06:41 PM
Men's team will finally qualify.

Titty Meat
06-14-2018, 09:37 PM
Soccer is gay

GloryDayz
06-14-2018, 10:36 PM
Russia giving the the Saudies 'da bidnez..

SuperBowl4
06-15-2018, 05:23 AM
Only one is a SwedeI only saw the Swede. Are there others?

SuperBowl4
06-15-2018, 05:53 AM
Egypt vs. Uruguay - first game of the day :clap:

BigRedChief
06-15-2018, 06:46 AM
Soccer is gayI'll watch the USA in the World Cup or some of it anyway.

Soccer is just better seen live. I stumbled into a Manchester United pub in London. I tried to talk shit about soccer. They laughed at me. You Americans don't even know enough about football to even trash talk. Lets just have a pint and tell me about Farah Facett(its 1984). I ended up getting drunk with them and they let me go to the game and sit with them if I promised to join in if there was trouble.

If you can see soccer at that level, in that atmosphere it rocks. Didn't understand the rules but everyone was having so much in the stands, its infectious.

I went to a soccer game at Arrowhead. I don't understand the rules or why professional players couldn't pass it to one another. If a QB can throw a simple 15 yard pass. an outfielder must be able to throw to 2B, why cant a soccer player pass the ball 20 yards down the field consistently? I thought this sucks. Them I saw a World Cup game and they all were able to do crisp passes to each other. Way different game.

Baby Lee
06-15-2018, 06:49 AM
Egypt vs. Uruguay - first game of the day :clap:

Who will Suarez bite?!?!

<iframe width="854" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Uy31pdfntUw" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe>

He already have a massive whiff on the scoresheet. Backdoor on a corner all alone, and pushed it wide.

Baby Lee
06-15-2018, 07:44 AM
Egypt's Keeper has been world class.

Baby Lee
06-15-2018, 07:51 AM
Brilliance and heartbreak in the 89th minute.
Uruguay bops a BRILLIANT free kick off the far post, then immediate skies for an unstoppable header to put them ahead.
Sooooo close to surviving a day without Salah with a draw.

SuperBowl4
06-15-2018, 08:10 AM
A biteless match

TambaBerry
06-15-2018, 08:24 AM
Soccer haters always make me laugh, they can't keep away from telling people how much soccer sucks. They're like the vegans of the sport world.

SuperBowl4
06-15-2018, 09:18 AM
So Adidas has the Iranian's feet covered? This match is really NIKE vs. ADIDAS.

Baby Lee
06-15-2018, 09:47 AM
Iran with surprising pressure. No result yet, though.

MarkDavis'Haircut
06-15-2018, 09:49 AM
I'll watch the USA in the World Cup or some of it anyway.

Soccer is just better seen live. I stumbled into a Manchester United pub in London. I tried to talk shit about soccer. They laughed at me. You Americans don't even know enough about football to even trash talk. Lets just have a pint and tell me about Farah Facett(its 1984). I ended up getting drunk with them and they let me go to the game and sit with them if I promised to join in if there was trouble.

If you can see soccer at that level, in that atmosphere it rocks. Didn't understand the rules but everyone was having so much in the stands, its infectious.

I went to a soccer game at Arrowhead. I don't understand the rules or why professional players couldn't pass it to one another. If a QB can throw a simple 15 yard pass. an outfielder must be able to throw to 2B, why cant a soccer player pass the ball 20 yards down the field consistently? I thought this sucks. Them I saw a World Cup game and they all were able to do crisp passes to each other. Way different game.

College soccer is painful to watch.

SuperBowl4
06-15-2018, 09:51 AM
I'll watch the USA in the World Cup or some of it anyway.

Soccer is just better seen live. I stumbled into a Manchester United pub in London. I tried to talk shit about soccer. They laughed at me. You Americans don't even know enough about football to even trash talk. Lets just have a pint and tell me about Farah Facett(its 1984). I ended up getting drunk with them and they let me go to the game and sit with them if I promised to join in if there was trouble.

If you can see soccer at that level, in that atmosphere it rocks. Didn't understand the rules but everyone was having so much in the stands, its infectious.

I went to a soccer game at Arrowhead. I don't understand the rules or why professional players couldn't pass it to one another. If a QB can throw a simple 15 yard pass. an outfielder must be able to throw to 2B, why cant a soccer player pass the ball 20 yards down the field consistently? I thought this sucks. Them I saw a World Cup game and they all were able to do crisp passes to each other. Way different game.I went to the 1994 Third place game at the Rose Bowl. It was a very hot day as Sweden beat Bulgaria. Those players were in great shape to play in that heat. Great experience.

Prison Bitch
06-15-2018, 09:55 AM
World FIFA rankings:

21. Tunisia
22. Iceland
25. USA

Bwaahgagaha! Just stop playing. Iceland has 334,000 people and they're better? That's half the population of Jackson Co for crying out loud

SuperBowl4
06-15-2018, 10:09 AM
Iran with surprising pressure. No result yet, though.Those adidas shoes seem to be a good fit! I'm pulling for IRAN in this one just because NIKE pulled that move! That player for Morocco has to have suffered a concussion. The injury acting of the match belongs to #23 of IRAN in the 88th minute. Even the official wasn't buying it. GOAL IRAN!! In the 94th minute!! OWN GOAL Morocco commits suicide with two minutes remaining

Baby Lee
06-15-2018, 10:57 AM
Holy Snikesadiddas!!

Iran with the win, 4 minutes into stoppage.

Own goal. . . Tragedy.

Onward - SPA/POR!!!!

RunKC
06-15-2018, 11:05 AM
World FIFA rankings:

21. Tunisia
22. Iceland
25. USA

Bwaahgagaha! Just stop playing. Iceland has 334,000 people and they're better? That's half the population of Jackson Co for crying out loud

If our country loved soccer as much as the rest of the world, our best athletes would destroy every country every World Cup.

banecat
06-15-2018, 11:27 AM
If our country loved soccer as much as the rest of the world, our best athletes would destroy every country every World Cup.

It'll happen eventually. As football becomes less popular, and more and more parents don't allow their kids to play it, other sports will be getting that talent. Scholarships that went for football will go for other sports and so on. And hopefully once all of that talent shifts the scoring will go up too. Winning will help, but higher scoring could help a lot also

SuperBowl4
06-15-2018, 11:45 AM
If our country loved soccer as much as the rest of the world, our best athletes would destroy every country every World Cup.It's not that simple.

SuperBowl4
06-15-2018, 11:46 AM
Holy Snikesadiddas!!

Iran with the win, 4 minutes into stoppage.

Own goal. . . Tragedy.

Onward - SPA/POR!!!!Adidas 1 Nike 0

Baby Lee
06-15-2018, 12:06 PM
Ronaldo wastes no time getting over his $20M criminal fraud sanction, and taking it out on the field. ;)

Baby Lee
06-15-2018, 12:11 PM
How does David Silva NOT?!?!??!

SuperBowl4
06-15-2018, 12:23 PM
Ronaldo wastes no time getting over his $20M criminal fraud sanction, and taking it out on the field. ;)Ronaldo's net worth is a reported $412 million. This deal he struck to pay $21 million for tax fraud is a pretty good deal along with no jail time. If Portugal wins the World Cup Ronaldo will make back that $21 million in endorsements. This is his last shot at winning the World Cup.

Baby Lee
06-15-2018, 12:24 PM
LOTS of opportunities, but precious little finishing power.

And just like that a MAN-SIZED goal. Maybe a little too man-sized. But you can't apologize for advantages granted.

SuperBowl4
06-15-2018, 12:26 PM
LOTS of opportunities, but precious little finishing power.

And just like that a MAN-SIZED goal. Maybe a little too man-sized.Who are you picking to win this game?

Baby Lee
06-15-2018, 12:28 PM
Who are you picking to win this game?

If I had to, Spain. But both sides are primed for max effort and are displaying it right now.

This is a RIGHT CRACKER of a game thus far.

MarkDavis'Haircut
06-15-2018, 12:30 PM
World FIFA rankings:

21. Tunisia
22. Iceland
25. USA

Bwaahgagaha! Just stop playing. Iceland has 334,000 people and they're better? That's half the population of Jackson Co for crying out loud

We are #1 in the ranking that matters: World Wars.

Prison Bitch
06-15-2018, 12:30 PM
If our country loved soccer as much as the rest of the world, our best athletes would destroy every country every World Cup.

There aren't enough soccer players to be. Enter than a 300K country covered by volcanoes and ice?

Our MLS can't defeat mighty Iceland???

notorious
06-15-2018, 12:35 PM
There aren't enough soccer players to be. Enter than a 300K country covered by volcanoes and ice?

Our MLS can't defeat mighty Iceland???

They care more. A lot more.

carcosa
06-15-2018, 12:39 PM
If our country loved soccer as much as the rest of the world, our best athletes would destroy every country every World Cup.

We need a better youth development program. Soccer is taught as a way to burn off energy for little kids. The best teenage soccer players waste their time on high school teams, playing against weak competition and angling for D1 scholarships. School athletics work fine for American sports with smaller international talent pools, but not for soccer, when countries like England and Spain are having their best young players play against each other on elite club-affiliated academy teams.

Baby Lee
06-15-2018, 12:45 PM
Wow, that goalkeep let a solid squad down

Nothing disabusing us of the notion that POR is a one-trick pony, though [though, what a trick].

carcosa
06-15-2018, 12:47 PM
woof

Rain Man
06-15-2018, 12:50 PM
We need a better youth development program. Soccer is taught as a way to burn off energy for little kids. The best teenage soccer players waste their time on high school teams, playing against weak competition and angling for D1 scholarships. School athletics work fine for American sports with smaller international talent pools, but not for soccer, when countries like England and Spain are having their best young players play against each other on elite club-affiliated academy teams.

It would be much easier to simply change some immigration rules.

notorious
06-15-2018, 01:01 PM
It would be much easier to simply change some immigration rules.

LMAO

Baby Lee
06-15-2018, 01:13 PM
That was ART

Baby Lee
06-15-2018, 01:17 PM
https://media2.giphy.com/media/3o6ZsUxmprUCcgPTA4/giphy.gif

Shag
06-15-2018, 01:45 PM
This POR/ESP game is unbelievable!

Baby Lee
06-15-2018, 01:46 PM
WHAT THE EVERLOVING FARK!!!


Lebronaldo!!

KCUnited
06-15-2018, 01:46 PM
That was pretty amazing.

Rudy tossed tigger's salad
06-15-2018, 01:48 PM
A thread about the 2026 World Cup also acts as the 2018 World Cup thread? CP soccer fans are a sad bunch

banecat
06-15-2018, 01:53 PM
A thread about the 2026 World Cup also acts as the 2018 World Cup thread? CP soccer fans are a sad bunch

Don't let them know that. Next they'll figure out that they are really only watching grass grow

BWillie
06-15-2018, 01:54 PM
FINAL SCORE - RUSSIA 5 SAUDI ARABIA 0

How does such a lopsided game happen? I looked at this ranking site that seems to indicate these teams are within 3 spots of each other, with Saudia Arabia even higher ranked than Russia. (Maybe it is not a good ranking system?)

https://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/ranking-table/men/index.html

Prison Bitch
06-15-2018, 01:54 PM
We are #1 in the ranking that matters: World Wars.

We rank 2 right behind England.

banecat
06-15-2018, 01:55 PM
We rank 2 right behind England.

What's the Teabag record? And winning percentage?

BWillie
06-15-2018, 02:03 PM
We are #1 in the ranking that matters: World Wars.

https://images.lookhuman.com/render/standard/5078085240600406/3600-black-z1-t-back-to-back-world-war-champs.jpg

Pitt Gorilla
06-15-2018, 02:06 PM
This POR/ESP game is unbelievable!It's been awesome.

MarkDavis'Haircut
06-15-2018, 02:15 PM
We rank 2 right behind England.

We saved England's butt twice.

banecat
06-15-2018, 02:22 PM
We saved England's butt twice.

That's what I'm saying. We're 1-0-1 in the head to head, and the last two that they fought before Churchill died and took their spirit with him was like the 1992 Dream Team when them, us, and a few other bad ass nations taught the rest of the world western civilization 101

SuperBowl4
06-15-2018, 04:49 PM
https://images.lookhuman.com/render/standard/5078085240600406/3600-black-z1-t-back-to-back-world-war-champs.jpgIs the trifecta in the cards?

BWillie
06-15-2018, 04:51 PM
Is the trifecta in the cards?

Definitely more likely with a Trump president instead of a Libertarian, unfortunately. But at least we'll get a back to back to back World War shirt out of it.

SuperBowl4
06-15-2018, 04:54 PM
We are #1 in the ranking that matters: World Wars.War Games. When does WWIII kickoff?

banecat
06-15-2018, 04:57 PM
War Games. When does WWIII kickoff?

Whenever a nation or a region thinks that it has the balls or the stupidity to mess with the few nations on earth that know they will whip some ass?

banecat
06-15-2018, 05:00 PM
War Games. When does WWIII kickoff?

But on a serious note there are historians that think that WWI and WWII were just one longer and more drawn out version of WWI. Making WWII the cold war. Causing the camel humpers launching as major an attack as the could in that fateful September very early in this century as the start of WWIII