The Wait is Over: BEL-ENG, World Cup 3rd Place Open Thread

Don T - July 14, 2018July 13, 2018

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The World Cup third place match is also known as the Losers’ Final. It’s a charmless assessment, but the consensus around the game seems to be “Why even play it”. Sure, the stakes are placing 3rd or 4th, but bitching about playing (or watching) the game has to be First

World Cup Reflection: A round table discussion of what has happened so far

Wakezilla - July 5, 2018July 5, 2018

Inside an empty DFO boardroom, the door flies open In walks Downton Abbey actor, Jim Carter, wearing his traditional Carson outfit Carter: All rise for the current fantasy DFO World Cup of Lesser footy leader. . . as of July 5th, 2018, Master, Wakezilla. In walks the King amongst men, Wakezilla. Wakezilla

Messi! Cristiano! Etc.! – World Cup Elimination Open Thread

Don T - June 30, 2018June 30, 2018

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This World Cup has delivered: dynamite games (62% decided by one goal), no team looks unbeatable, two untraditional juggernauts (Belgium and Croatia), penalties penalties penalties… It should get even better in the knockouts, and what a start: a Messi – Cristiano doubleheader. You could argue about their greatness compared to

How long is this thing? Wednesday World Cup Open thread.

litre_cola - June 27, 2018June 27, 2018

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Another four games on the slate today with things to play for! By Saturday we will be down to 16 and the fun will begin. The daily blogs have been great, huzzah to all of you who participate. Fuck Pepe forever. Group F 9 am DFO time games Sweden v Mexico at

Farewell, Sweet Prince: World Cup Day 13

Wakezilla - June 26, 2018June 26, 2018

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Good morning! Thank you for coming. I hope you had your cup of Joe and are ready for some intense lesser footy action. Group C and D will finish their group play today. As I was on my way home from work yesterday, I began reflecting on which World Cups I

The End Is Nigh (for the Groups Stage)! World Cup Day 12 Open Thread

DFOing Good

Don T - June 25, 2018June 25, 2018

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The World Cup pivots today to only two start times. There are four games, but matches from the same group are played at the same time. The heart sinks when we remember Saturday Day 3 [wistful sigh], when the four matches were played one after the other. Truly an orgy

2018 World Cup Sabado 23 June Open Thread

King Hippo - June 23, 2018June 23, 2018

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Here is some half-arsed analysis from a half-arsed Hippo who is no longer watching Torneo Del Diablo. My cohorts will do better. Me did find nice picture FOAR teh peoples. Group G - Belgium (-300) v. Tunisia (+850; draw +400) (8:00 EST, Fox) Tunisia are liquid shit, but they still almost got

Russia 2018–World Cup Day 5: Navigating Monday

King Hippo - June 18, 2018June 18, 2018

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Dodging work on Monday is especially difícil. FFS, I actually have a conference call scheduled for this afternoon. I for reals have to talk to other carbon-based life forms on the fucking phone, during the World Cup. SIGH. First World problemos. Anyway, above is Tunisian Kenza Fourati, because reasons ok! Group F -

Russia 2018–World Cup Day 3: Father’s Day Edition

Wakezilla - June 17, 2018June 17, 2018

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Feliz Dia del Padre everyone! Unlike in North America where Father’s Day is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday of June, most Latin American countries celebrate Father’s Day on June 17th. Yes, no matter what day it is, as long as it is the 17th of June, it’s Father’s Day. Short story: Long

Russia 2018 – World Cup Day 2 Open Thread

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Don T - June 15, 2018June 15, 2018

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The 2018 World Cup starts today in full, WITH THREE GAMES WOOOO! Four years is too long a wait, dammit. So we gotta squeeze this tournament to the last drop. The World Cup is the top event of the world’s top sport. “Big deal” fails to define it, in earnest or

World Cup 2018 Previews – Senegal

litre_cola - June 13, 2018June 12, 2018

Hi there, this is the last hurrah before the tourney actually begins! Today we profile Senegal. I've always been interested in traveling to Senegal as it is one of the most stable countries in West Africa but we are grading on a curve here. There is still tension in the

2018 World Cup Team Preview – Poland

SonOfSpam - June 12, 2018June 3, 2018

Poland enters the 2018 World Cup as a mystery wrapped in an enigma cloaked in bowling shirts. The Polandites qualified impressively, winning their group by 5 points over Denmark. However, their form since then has been spotty, and their recent World Cup history is as impressive as their screen-doored submarines