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Vam · Go Outside.

RE: World Cup

Vam · Go Outside.

Barksdale wrote:

Yeah, it was as dull as dishwater.
It looked like Morocco had no interest in winning and had resigned themselves to the loss. There's also no real excitement about France winning as it is expected and the vibe is off.
Much as I would love for England to win tomorrow I wouldn't mind if Norway did. That way there will still be an underdog to root for and if the semi-finals were the 4 favourites going into the tournament: Argentina, Spain, France and England that would be a bit underwhelming.
I actually don't mind who lifts the cup as long as it isn't Argentina.

I had the same thought earlier today. Obviously, I’m still rooting for an England win.

But if it can’t be England, then please, @Football Gods, let it be Norway!! 🙏🏼 They’re the only other team worthy of lifting that Cup, imo.

Vam · Go Outside.

Red Okktober wrote:
I just heard a Norwegian lady say that everyone has been pronouncing Haaland's name wrong.

Apparently it's not Erling Har-land

It should be Arling Whore-lund

🫪 😂

I‘m gonna stick to pronouncing it ‘huh..r..land’ (soft ‘r’)!

Red Okktober · Musing at the Chaos

Vam · Go Outside.

🫪…. L M A O. He looks like an extra in the Harry Potter movies.

His lips must be the envy of every woman who pays a fortune on regular lip fillers.

Magica · Still Here!

Red Okktober wrote:

I like him though lol. Not handsome, lips are big , but his own though.

Maddog · Still Here!

Vam wrote:
Magica wrote:
Vam wrote:
Did anyone else think last night’s match was a bit of a snoozefest? 🥱

I kept saying to my tele “Allez les Bleus - REVEILLEZ-VOUS!!”
But I didn’t know how to say “Come on the Reds - WAKE UP!!” in Arabic 😉
Yes, hub went to bed half time. I thought France was supposed to be good, nah.
Glad it’s not just me, Mags That match reminded me why I don’t usually watch much football.
France eventually roused themselves to do just enough to get them through to the semis.
My personal opinion is that it all seemed disrespectful to their fans, most of which probably near-on bankrupted themselves to travel to the States to support France 🤷🏻‍♀️

The World Cup is a marathon and if you can cruise through a game you do just that. It's not exciting for the fans but it's tactically the smart thing to do.

Maddog · Still Here!

While it's unlikely, I'd like to see the Swiss beat the Argentinians. Ive heard nothing about that team, or their fans, which is kind of like how that country operates in most matters.

Quiet, to themselves and neutral..

They are the most non American like westerners on the planet. 😉

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

Vam wrote:
Did anyone else think last night’s match was a bit of a snoozefest? 🥱

I kept saying to my tele “Allez les Bleus - REVEILLEZ-VOUS!!”
But I didn’t know how to say “Come on the Reds - WAKE UP!!” in Arabic 😉

I was bored, half way through I gave up and made a card.

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

Red Okktober wrote:

I bet everything he models will be a complete sell-out; he is as popular as Beckham was in his heyday.

His girlfriend is really pretty too.

Maddog · Still Here!

I saw this and did a little research. Checks out for the most part..He eats a "viking diet'..

Vam · Go Outside.

Syl wrote:
Vam wrote:
Did anyone else think last night’s match was a bit of a snoozefest? 🥱

I kept saying to my tele “Allez les Bleus - REVEILLEZ-VOUS!!”
But I didn’t know how to say “Come on the Reds - WAKE UP!!” in Arabic 😉
I was bored, half way through I gave up and made a card.

😂

Put the glitter & adhesive down, cos tonight’s match is wayyyyyy better. Belgium are playing as aggressively as though Spain is the USA! 😂

Maddog · Still Here!

Spain pulled it out.

The last game in N Texas will be Spain vs France. Neither fan base seems like half the fun of the Scots, English, Norwegians or Dutch..

In fact, is fun even allowed in France?

Red Okktober · Musing at the Chaos

You have to feel sorry for the Belgium reserve GK - what a clanger!

Spain V France in the SF should be a classic - they have history, not least the Franco Spanish wars - so no love lost!

Cannonballs, muskets and swords - now footballs and VAR - may the best team win!

Vam · Go Outside.

I did feel sorry for the Belgian substitute goalie too - he was only in place for a couple of minutes (I think), before that ball flew at him. But maybe there should have been some more defenders around, to try and assist? 🤷🏻‍♀️

The 2 teams that have consistently been tipped to win will face off on Tuesday. So that’s one ‘favourite’ who’ll be packing their bags. If I had to guess, I’d say France probably have the edge. Spain are still a very daunting team for sure, but they seem to have gone off the boil a bit compared to how I’ve seen them play in other tournaments - much less ‘wow!’ in their game this time around.

-- Edited by Vam on Saturday 11th of July 2026 12:07:28 AM

Vam · Go Outside.

… meanwhile… 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 COME ON ENGLAND! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

I have a big do to go to tomorrow. It starts quite late in the afternoon and, knowing the person who’s hosting it, it’ll probably drag out until goodness knows when.

Not for me though I’ll be home, showered, and on my couch by 10.30pm (Spanish time). For once, I’m glad to be one hour ahead of BST.

Enjoy the game, everyone!

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

Vam wrote:
… meanwhile… 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 COME ON ENGLAND! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
I have a big do to go to tomorrow. It starts quite late in the afternoon and, knowing the person who’s hosting it, it’ll probably drag out until goodness knows when.
Not for me though I’ll be home, showered, and on my couch by 10.30pm (Spanish time). For once, I’m glad to be one hour ahead of BST.
Enjoy the game, everyone!

You too Vam, and I love your new avi.

Maddog · Still Here!

Maybe this should have gone on the fashion thread?

I wonder what his bill was at the end? I guess he can afford it, lol..

Maddog · Still Here!

Well, I can put away my Viking horns.

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

Yep, pretty nail biting, but England are through to the semis.

I couldn't believe Haaland was taken off in extra time.