World Cup- Are Americans Excited?

[DCLMP]

While there are some drama class work on display, ever get your foot stepped on by cleats? How about getting whacked in the shin (or back of the leg)? It does hurt. Why does no one call a (American) FB player who goes down hurt a "drama queen"?

Yes, you can find examples in soccer of players who acted like they've had their achilles cut when video shows they've basically been touched by a feather (or not touched at all). Unfortunately it's part of the "gamemenship". Refs are supposed to card those they feel are faking for "simulation". Rarely gets used.

I think a number of players in the US game yesterday were having issues with cramping. That's why they'd be running, then sort of just collapse.

I can’t watch a game where grown men act like five year olds. To each their own I guess.

 

[GreatLakes]

This didn't age well haha. You never know

Though it is still early, anything else can still happen

Sure didn't. I have Argentina topping the group and Poland second in my bracket. This is the first result so far that isn't looking good for my predictions.

 

[SirDuff]

Sure didn't. I have Argentina topping the group and Poland second in my bracket. This is the first result so far that isn't looking good for my predictions.

My hosts were up at 2am to watch (I slept). I feel the mood may be somber when they awake.

 

[WEDWDW]

I should have stayed in bed!lol

Will be interesting to see how Argentina regroups.

The high line by Saudi Arabia and offsides calls were brutal.

Maybe the Saudis are underrated-time will tell.

I can't imagine the psyche of the entire Country of Argentina today.

Because of this loss,I cry for YOU Argentina.

 

[RedAngie]

I would imagine the all time worst psyche of a country was Brazil when Germany thrashed them like 7-1 in the semifinals in 2014. In Brazil (Rio?)

 

[Smugpugmug]

I would imagine the all time worst psyche of a country was Brazil when Germany thrashed them like 7-1 in the semifinals in 2014. In Brazil (Rio?)

South Korea beating Germany in 2018 was pretty shocking too. I was living in Germany at the time and the day after that game, people were acting as if they were mourning someone's passing.

 

[WEDWDW]

I would imagine the all time worst psyche of a country was Brazil when Germany thrashed them like 7-1 in the semifinals in 2014. In Brazil (Rio?)

ABSOLUTELY!

I was at WDW that July and it was SHOCKING for the Brazilians.

The Brazil 15s were crying and the Argentina 15s were taunting them with "SIETE,SIETE,SIETE!".

It was quite a scene and I think they will never completely get over that humiliation.

 

[Cogswel_Cogs]

So does Argentina want this game to end in a tie?(Poland/Mexico)
I guess if they beat both they would be in then?

 

[Buzz Rules]

So does Argentina want this game to end in a tie?(Poland/Mexico)
I guess if they beat both they would be in then?

 

[Buzz Rules]

I would imagine the all time worst psyche of a country was Brazil when Germany thrashed them like 7-1 in the semifinals in 2014. In Brazil (Rio?)

USA beating England in 1950 is considered the biggest upset according to most British people I believe. They said it was worse than when England lost to Iceland in 2016.

 

[RedAngie]

USA beating England in 1950 is considered the biggest upset according to most British people I believe.

Perhaps, but that’s ancient times for almost all soccer fans, way before they were born or old enough to remember.

I suppose Italy failing to qualify for two straight WCs is pretty shocking too.

 

[RedAngie]

Two scoreless draws. Yawn.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Two scoreless draws. Yawn.

Poland and Argentina were expected to win. They both in theory dropped points today. If France lose at 2pm ET today, it will be a day to remember.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Perhaps, but that’s ancient times for almost all soccer fans, way before they were born or old enough to remember.

I suppose Italy failing to qualify for two straight WCs is pretty shocking too.

England remembers, trust me.

 

[sam_gordon]

England remembers, trust me.

Some. Probably not the majority.

 

[SirDuff]

England remembers, trust me.

You know this based on your extensive travels in England?

 

[Buzz Rules]

I can’t watch a game where grown men act like five year olds. To each their own I guess.

 

[Buzz Rules]

You know this based on your extensive travels in England?

Their media said it during the 2010 game and after England lost to Iceland in 2016. Two British classmates in college told me that as well. Plus we made a movie about it to remind them.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Some. Probably not the majority.

Their BBC radio station 5 Live has said it before too.

 

[WEDWDW]

Argentina should now have a little more hope heading into Saturday.