Contrarian Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 (edited) The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be played from 20 November to 18 December in Qatar. It will be the 22nd edition of the competition, and the first played in the Arab world. My prediction to win, I will pick realistically, not by emotion -> République Française. Here are the groups: There is controversy in regards to this World Cup. New ESPN E60 examines this:https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2022/11/new-espn-e60-examines-controversy-surrounding-qatars-world-cup/ Edited November 7, 2022 by Contrarian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infidel Dog Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 (edited) What's the final poop on what's up with Alphonso Davies? Is he still hurt or has he recovered for real. Canada's hopes improve or diminish on that one. Edited November 7, 2022 by Infidel Dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted November 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Infidel Dog said: Is he still hurt or has he recovered for real. It appears he is playing, not at risk. An inside look at Canada’s World Cup soccer group: Belgium, Croatia, Morocco:1. vs Belgium (November 23rd) FIFA ranking No. 2 Last time vs. Canada Won 2-0, 1989 Stars Kevin De Bruyne (Man City), Romelu Lukaku (Chelsea) Belgian soccer’s golden age is nearing an end with little to show for it. Roberto Martinez’s side will be desperate to change that. The Belgians topped the FIFA rankings for the fourth consecutive year in 2021, while Canada was named most improved side. This match will be a measuring stick. 2. vs Croatia (November 27th) FIFA ranking No. 16 Stars Luka Modric (Real Madrid), Ivan Perisic (Inter Milan) Croatia has never played against Canada and is four years removed from reaching the World Cup final in Russia. The squad was knocked out in the round of 16 at last year’s European championship, however. Canada’s chances will rest on using speed and physicality to push an older Croatian lineup. This match might very well decide whether Canada advances. 3. vs Morocco (December 1st) FIFA ranking No. 24 Last time vs. Canada Won 4-0, 2016 Stars Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain), Tarik Tissoudali (Genk) This will be the Moroccans’s second consecutive World Cup appearance. They tied Spain in 2018, and narrowly lost to Portugal and Iran. The Canadians should see more of the ball in the most winnable of their three matches, but will have to be clinical and opportunistic to take three points. Source: The Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted November 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 (edited) What a game to tell generations (2014): Germany 7 - 1 Brazil and what are the English fans going to do, I don't think they will be allowed to party as in Europe: What a group that is: England, Iran, USA and Wales. Edited November 12, 2022 by Contrarian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted November 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 Some Iconic World Cup Moments: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted November 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 Canada is getting ready for the World Cup: I know the European football well. Belgium will be a tough exam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted November 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2022 No party. Qatar abruptly reversed its beer policy for the World Cup, and will sell only a nonalcoholic option at stadiums, an official familiar with the plan said. The move will complicate FIFA’s $75 million sponsorship agreement with Budweiser. (NY Times). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted November 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2022 Players arrive at 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted November 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 (edited) Qatar 2022: Facts and fakes about the World Cup. via DW (German TV). Edited November 19, 2022 by Contrarian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted November 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) Kickoff is at 11 a.m. ET today. Qatar vs Ecuador. As host, Qatar was guaranteed a spot in the 32-team field. The Qataris, who are ranked No. 50 in the world, are making their inaugural appearance in the World Cup. This year's tournament is the first World Cup to be held in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Ecuador advanced to the 2022 World Cup by finishing fourth in the difficult CONMEBOL, behind Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. The Ecuadorians are No. 44 in the world. (CBS Sports). TSN/CTV is home to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Check back on this schedule page for additional broadcast details in Canada: https://www.tsn.ca/how-to-watch-stream-2022-fifa-world-cup-tsn-canada-1.1864310 Edited November 20, 2022 by Contrarian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted November 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) This is a video from the last World Cup, reactions from Paris and Zagreb. France won the last World Cup by winning against Croatia, 4 - 2: Edited November 20, 2022 by Contrarian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted November 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, Contrarian said: Kickoff is at 11 a.m. ET today. Qatar vs Ecuador. As host, Qatar was guaranteed a spot in the 32-team field. The Qataris, who are ranked No. 50 in the world, are making their inaugural appearance in the World Cup. This year's tournament is the first World Cup to be held in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Ecuador advanced to the 2022 World Cup by finishing fourth in the difficult CONMEBOL, behind Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. The Ecuadorians are No. 44 in the world. (CBS Sports). TSN/CTV is home to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Check back on this schedule page for additional broadcast details in Canada: https://www.tsn.ca/how-to-watch-stream-2022-fifa-world-cup-tsn-canada-1.1864310 Ecuador wins the game. 2 - 0. Easy game for Ecuador. Edited November 20, 2022 by Contrarian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted November 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) @August1991I was there, I travelled here. The day of this video. Ramenez la coupe à la maison. Allez Les Bleus. Allez Les Bleus.At 1:48 you will see a humble man, someone which shows that eventually hard work pays off. For the football fanatics out there which know Kante's story. Edited November 21, 2022 by Contrarian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni warrior Posted November 21, 2022 Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 On 11/7/2022 at 3:13 AM, Contrarian said: The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be played from 20 November to 18 December in Qatar. It will be the 22nd edition of the competition, and the first played in the Arab world. My prediction to win, I will pick realistically, not by emotion -> République Française. Here are the groups: There is controversy in regards to this World Cup. New ESPN E60 examines this:https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2022/11/new-espn-e60-examines-controversy-surrounding-qatars-world-cup/ France have been poor recently. Brazil and Argentina have been on the best form leading into the championship but after England's opening game today You shouldn't bet against it finally ''coming home''. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpankyMcFarland Posted November 21, 2022 Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 On 11/7/2022 at 5:34 AM, Contrarian said: It appears he is playing, not at risk. An inside look at Canada’s World Cup soccer group: Belgium, Croatia, Morocco:1. vs Belgium (November 23rd) FIFA ranking No. 2 Last time vs. Canada Won 2-0, 1989 Stars Kevin De Bruyne (Man City), Romelu Lukaku (Chelsea) Belgian soccer’s golden age is nearing an end with little to show for it. Roberto Martinez’s side will be desperate to change that. The Belgians topped the FIFA rankings for the fourth consecutive year in 2021, while Canada was named most improved side. This match will be a measuring stick. Belgium have a lot to prove and do have the players to go all the way this time. For some of them, this will be their last chance. On 11/7/2022 at 5:34 AM, Contrarian said: 2. vs Croatia (November 27th) FIFA ranking No. 16 Stars Luka Modric (Real Madrid), Ivan Perisic (Inter Milan) Croatia has never played against Canada and is four years removed from reaching the World Cup final in Russia. The squad was knocked out in the round of 16 at last year’s European championship, however. Canada’s chances will rest on using speed and physicality to push an older Croatian lineup. This match might very well decide whether Canada advances. Soccer is not a particularly physical game but I wouldn’t want to have to out-muscle Croatia. The 2018 finalists are still a physically strong team. Our centre halves may be seriously tested by bruising encounters in the box. On 11/7/2022 at 5:34 AM, Contrarian said: 3. vs Morocco (December 1st) FIFA ranking No. 24 Last time vs. Canada Won 4-0, 2016 Stars Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain), Tarik Tissoudali (Genk) This will be the Moroccans’s second consecutive World Cup appearance. They tied Spain in 2018, and narrowly lost to Portugal and Iran. The Canadians should see more of the ball in the most winnable of their three matches, but will have to be clinical and opportunistic to take three points. Don’t press too high against these guys or get too tight on their full-backs. They’ll be looking to counter-attack. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni warrior Posted November 23, 2022 Report Share Posted November 23, 2022 (edited) GO CANADA GO. Tough first game against Belgium but if Saudi Arabia can beat Argentina and Japan can beat Germany you can do it. Edited November 23, 2022 by Iceni warrior 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted November 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Iceni warrior said: GO CANADA GO. Tough first game against Belgium but if Saudi Arabia can beat Argentina and Japan can beat Germany you can do it. Is unfortunate 1-0. The tie in the other game is good and keeps our chances. Croatia - Morroco. 0-0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted November 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 18 hours ago, Contrarian said: Is unfortunate 1-0. The tie in the other game is good and keeps our chances. Croatia - Morroco. 0-0. Video: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted November 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) @CITIZEN_2015 Iranian security forces on Thursday arrested national football player Voria Ghafouri over accusations that he spread "propaganda" against the Islamic republic, Fars news agency reported. Edited November 24, 2022 by Contrarian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted November 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2022 Results from today: https://www.livescore.com/en/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpankyMcFarland Posted November 26, 2022 Report Share Posted November 26, 2022 So an upcoming match in Group B features two nations with a terrible history of conflict…and also US vs Iran. Frankly I’d be worried to face Wales as an England forward. Anyone who thinks soccer is an effete sport should ask the Irish player Seamus Coleman who suffered this injury against Wales: https://www.google.ca/search?q=seamus+coleman+wales+fracture+video&hl=en&sxsrf=ALiCzsZbbalAlD7jf2ydWhLS-v-ECQc6xA:1669443782974&source=lnms&tbm=vid&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwidjKDdmsv7AhVSFFkFHaSEBu0Q_AUoAnoECBAQBA&biw=1121&bih=1043&dpr=2#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:3d1a74b1,vid:J0gNP5hjqQ8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted November 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2022 Some reactions so far from fans: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted November 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) Canada vs Croatia at 11 AM Canada head coach John Herdman described his squad as “light, bright and clear, ready to go” into what effectively is a ‘must-win’ game. Another interesting game at 2PM is Spain - Germany. Germany is at the bottom of their group with 0 points. TV channel: TSN, TSN2, CTV TV channel (French): RDS, RDS2, RDS Info Streaming: TSN site/app, CTV site/app. Edited November 27, 2022 by Contrarian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni warrior Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 O Canada! The true North strong and free. 1-0 before it even gets to minute three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted November 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) Goal for Canada! 68 seconds in. @SpankyMcFarland @Iceni warrior Edited November 27, 2022 by Contrarian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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