The Official World Cup 2018 Megathread

[jd1981]

Really hasn’t been any outstanding performances this World Cup so far, a few sides have shown glimpses but nothing consistent. You’d say Russia have played the best so far but against two very weak sides.

 

[Tony Towner]

Portugal have found a way to get something out of theirs, Argentina haven't in this or any other World Cup really

 

[nimrod]

great great goal!

 

[Boozad]

What a fucking goal from Modric.

 

[Jack Regan]

Awful goalkeeping again.

 

[jd1981]

That was superb

 

[Local Wolf]

Great strike

 

[Sniffer]

Luca Modric temporarily improves his standing with the Croatian public.

 

[Nando]

Best midfielder on the planet. Brilliant.

 

[Boozad]

Awful goalkeeping again.

He was rooted. Not taking anything away from Modric as that was a brilliant finish but it was obvious what he was going to do and Caballero should have been moving that way months before he did.

 

[jd1981]

You can see why Argentina had such a hard time qualifying, could argue they’re the worse South American side at this World Cup.

 

[Jack Regan]

He was rooted. Not taking anything away from Modric as that was a brilliant finish but it was obvious what he was going to do and Caballero should have been moving that way months before he did.

Indeed, it's an excellent strike but at that height he's got to be saving it.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Bye bye Argentina. Surely Iceland can sort this

 

[Sniffer]

Best midfielder on the planet. Brilliant.

Let's hope that the impending court case for perjury doesn't lead to a custodial sentence.

 

[Boozad]

Cuntish behaviour from Otamendi.

 

[SLB]

No surprise here. Croatia is one of the most balanced teams in the competition. The midfield is just outstanding.

 

[Jinky]

Argies have totally lost their heads. Their coach needs binning off - anyone who has one of the best players in the world in their squad and then completely and utterly fails to utilise him in any meaningful way needs sacking ASAP. Croatia have done well this evening but I still think England would beat them.

 

[Boozad]

Fucking hell that would have been quality.

 

[nimrod]

argies are so poor, esp at the back. the number of passes gone astray has been shocking.

Croatia have always had canny players and they've done a job tonight.

this is looking a wide open competition.

 

[jd1981]

Argies have totally lost their heads. Their coach needs binning off - anyone who has one of the best players in the world in their squad and then completely and utterly fails to utilise him in any meaningful way needs sacking ASAP. Croatia have done well this evening but I still think England would beat them.

Call me deluded but there’s been nothing for England to fear not saying we’re going to win it but imo don’t think anyone has played any better so far.