Who's winning it?

[Aus Fox]

I think this is the most wide open World Cup there has ever been. No real stand out nation, the middle of the season, the conditions, all make it very unpredictable.

As a random dark horse, if Mane stays fit I’m going Senegal to be Africas first ever winner.

Argentina and Brazil look strong and will take some beating here, from Europe the Dutch are my outside bet.

[Manley Farrington-Brown]

I haven't made any sporting predictions since 2015-16 and I ain't about to start again now.

[Suzie the Fox]

France v Brazil final. 

[CosbehFox]

Argentina 

 

Finally seem to have a 'team' - winning the last Copa America kinda of united that. Some proper defenders too now. And of course Messi's last chance. 

 

If he makes the final, he holds the record for most appearances in the World Cup Finals 

[LVFox]

I find it really hard to look past Brazil. Think France are a little weak in the middle of midfield.

 

Quite fancy Portugal and Germany as outsiders 

[StanSP]

 

My prediction. 

 

Brazil beating Belgium in the final. 

[Leicesterpool]

Argentina v Brazil final and sadly we're coming home in the quarter final 😔

[Facecloth]

4 minutes ago, Leicesterpool said:

Argentina v Brazil final and sadly we're coming home in the quarter final 😔

Doesn't one of them have to finish second in the group for that to happen? Can't see that tbh.

[Raj]

Be nice for Messi and the Argies.

 

[lcfc278]

On 14/11/2022 at 22:32, Steve_Guppy_Left_Foot said:

Backed Belgium, squad looks brilliantly balanced, all about lukaka being on form, if he is then they will score a lot of goals with the supply line he'll get. They've got match winners in the middle in de bruyne and Tielemans, solid looking defence. I've backed them at 16s.

Can you imagine if we had 3 world cup winners in our team when the PL resumes? 

[lcfc278]

If we top the group, like we should, I see it that we'll likely play Senegal (L16), France (QF) then either Belgium/Germany (SF) and I think Argentina in the final.

 

I think we should definitely make the QF's, where we go from there depends but if we're going to win it we're going to have earned it from that point I'd say.

 

Although saying all of the above I can't see past whoever wins the SF out of Argentina/Brazil as I can't see anyone stopping them getting there.

[Stuntman_Mike]

I fancy Argentina overall, but I can imagine there will be plenty of upsets this time with the scheduling etc.

[Leicesterpool]

Apart from Germany in 2014, European nations tend to struggle in the world cup in hotter climates. Expecting a stronger world cup from South American countries.

[davieG]

World Cup 2022: Opta predicts each country's chances of winning

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63489985

 

[Royston.]

Germany

[whoareyaaa]

England v Brazil Final

 

England to win Maddison to score

[shen]

It seems very few are touting Spain this time around. I think they will enjoy the pressure being on other rivals. France are strong of course, but remove Pogba, Kanté, Kimpembe and Nkunku and the first XI becomes significantly weaker.

The climate will suit Spain better than any of the other European nations, but I just fancy them in head-to-head meetings with Brazil and Argentina although both will be supremely confident going into this tournament.
Finally, I feel they will have the right blend of youthful energy and experienced heads to maneuver the knockouts.

[Fear Of The Fox]

Belgium or Senegal. 

[Ric Flair]

England

[Wymsey]

Think it'll be a Germany v England final.

[ozleicester]

[lcfc278]

9 hours ago, ozleicester said:

 

Interesting that you've got Qatar progressing out of the group - do you think they'll do well?

[ozleicester]

1 hour ago, lcfc278 said:

 

Interesting that you've got Qatar progressing out of the group - do you think they'll do well?

theyve spent enough that theyll "find a way"  

[cruzFOX]

Argentina for me look a complete team that’s pretty solid across all positions. The way the win the copa tournament against a strong Brazil was impressive. With Messi in form and team telling around him they will be unstoppable once the start to build momentum.

 

[filbertway]

Mad that people are backing this England team under Southgate to beat some decent nations considering out record at tournament level against anyone with decent players.