# World Cup 2018 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [June 7, 2018, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2018/815615 "2018-06-07T18:09:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 44
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2018/815615/861 "2018-06-27T16:51:45Z")
I think they will stick with Low. All the matches were close and its not his fault that Germany doesn’t have a world class striker atm. The future is also very bright and Germany will be an early favorite for Euro 2020. ---
**Author:** ![EinsteinsHund](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/einsteinshund/32/8400_2.png) [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2018/815615/862 "2018-06-27T16:53:06Z")
> [@AK84](#): > > Wonder if Klopp’ll take the job? I think this would be the dream of a massive majority of German fans, but I’m afraid he’s too expensive to be bought out of his contract in Liverpool. ---
**Author:** ![DSYoungEsq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c6cbf5/32.png) [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2018/815615/863 "2018-06-27T17:04:40Z")
> [@EinsteinsHund](#): > > I think this would be the dream of a massive majority of German fans, but I’m afraid he’s too expensive to be bought out of his contract in Liverpool. I don’t think he’d want to do it. Different pressures, different responsibilities. I think he’s the type who likes to go club to club to club and “fix” things with all the power and adulation that goes into that on a daily basis. ---
**Author:** ![Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9de053/32.png) [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2018/815615/864 "2018-06-27T17:04:58Z")
First heavyweight gone. I would have preferred that Brazil knock out Germany directly, but this is the next best thing. Another heavyweight will be gone on Saturday. Now I’m just hoping Brazil doesn’t blow it this afternoon. Also, would prefer to play Mexico in RO16, as Sweden will be sky-high in terms of confidence. ---
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2018/815615/865 "2018-06-27T17:14:36Z")
If I’m not mistaken, this is the first time since 1938 that Germany (or West Germany) has failed to advance out of the (first) group stage of the World Cup. ---
**Author:** ![EinsteinsHund](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/einsteinshund/32/8400_2.png) [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2018/815615/866 "2018-06-27T17:17:58Z")
> [@Velocity](#): > > If I’m not mistaken, this is the first time since 1938 that Germany (or West Germany) has failed to advance out of the (first) group stage of the World Cup. You’re right, that’s why it hurts so much. ---
**Author:** ![AK84](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85e7bf/32.png) [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2018/815615/867 "2018-06-27T17:23:01Z")
Yeah don’t take it out on Poland like last time…sorry could not resist… 😉 ---
**Author:** ![AK84](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85e7bf/32.png) [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2018/815615/868 "2018-06-27T17:27:04Z")
> [@EinsteinsHund](#): > > I think this would be the dream of a massive majority of German fans, but I’m afraid he’s too expensive to be bought out of his contract in Liverpool. What about Klose, he is an Assistant right now and giving it to recently retired former World Cup winners is another German speciality, like Beckenbauer, Vogts, Voeller or Klinsmann. ---
**Author:** ![EinsteinsHund](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/einsteinshund/32/8400_2.png) [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2018/815615/869 "2018-06-27T17:38:16Z")
> [@AK84](#): > > Yeah don’t take it out on Poland like last time…sorry could not resist… 😉 :dubious:😃 > [@AK84](#): > > What about Klose, he is an Assistant right now and giving it to recently retired former World Cup winners is another German speciality, like Beckenbauer, Vogts, Voeller or Klinsmann. I’m not able to assess his competence as a coach, as he hadn’t had a job as head coach yet, but I doubt that he’s yet the right guy for that position. I loved him as a player, especially his undoubted sportsmanship, and he’s an intelligent guy. But he’s kind of quiet, not very eloquent and maybe lacks the gravitas the position of Bundestrainer affords. The two hardest jobs in Germany are still Bundeskanzler and Bundestrainer… ---
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2018/815615/870 "2018-06-27T17:47:45Z")
Bit off-topic for today but a Colombian friend of mine tells me that most South Americans dislike Argentina, and apparently, especially, Argentine fans and their team, is that so? ---
**Author:** ![Frodo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frodo/32/302_2.png) [@Frodo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frodo)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2018/815615/871 "2018-06-27T17:56:57Z")
> [@Velocity](#): > > Bit off-topic for today but a Colombian friend of mine tells me that most South Americans dislike Argentina, and apparently, especially, Argentine fans and their team, is that so? Yes and no, Peru and to some extent Colombia have some friendship with us or no special animosity. Brazil, Uruguay and Chile would prefer anyone to win the WC before us. The rest of S.A. probably is friendly. ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2018/815615/872 "2018-06-27T18:16:20Z")
Lukaku out for tomorrows match against England. ---
**Author:** ![EinsteinsHund](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/einsteinshund/32/8400_2.png) [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2018/815615/873 "2018-06-27T18:22:55Z")
> [@madsircool](#): > > Lukaku out for tomorrows match against England. Ah, that’s a pity. Because of injury? ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2018/815615/874 "2018-06-27T18:33:28Z")
> [@EinsteinsHund](#): > > Ah, that’s a pity. Because of injury? I believe he has an ankle injury. ---
**Author:** ![asterion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2018/815615/875 "2018-06-27T18:33:50Z")
I didn’t think I could hate Neymar any more, and he just found a way. Five freaking rolls? ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2018/815615/876 "2018-06-27T18:38:53Z")
England clubs return to training camp this week. 🙂 > **[When do Premier League clubs return for pre-season?](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/10900483/when-do-premier-league-clubs-return-for-pre-season)** > > Premier League clubs are returning for pre-season training ahead of the 2017/18 campaign but whos back when and whats in store? ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2018/815615/877 "2018-06-27T18:42:56Z")
Colina shown there. Maybe the best referee ever. ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2018/815615/878 "2018-06-27T19:16:37Z")
Costa Rica draw even. 1-1. ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_Shine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mr_shine/32/464_2.png) [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2018/815615/879 "2018-06-27T19:17:22Z")
A goal for every team. ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2018, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2018/815615/880 "2018-06-27T19:21:27Z")
Serbia look the better side in the 2nd half. This is not your fathers Brazil side. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2018/815615.md?page=43) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-cup-2018/815615.md?page=45)