Despite Trump's and Co.'s best efforts to overshadow it, the round of 16 was another big success in footballing terms. Argentina vs Egypt was a match for the ages. I was rooting for Egypt, but at the same time can't say no to the opportunity to watch Messi for - at least - one more round. Every time I watch them, I think they can't keep getting away with such a fragile defence and a disjointed attack -they started the game with 4 central midfielders and finished with 3 forwards - but they somehow do. Still, I'd fancy the winner of England vs Norway - probably the most exciting match of the upcoming round - to beat them. France have a tricky match-up, too. Curious to see how this one plays out. Spain vs Belgium is the most one-sided quarter-final in my opinion. Belgium have defied expectations - the irony of it all being that the Balogun incident might have worked out in their favour after all - but I expect this to be the end of the road for them. _________________ Bob Dylan Charles Mingus
With our household being Anglo Swiss we are very happy at the moment.
I think that England will beat Norway but it’s going to be very close and I wouldn’t bet against the Norwegians but I think England by a goal
I can’t see Switzerland troubling Argentina so I’m predictably predicting
Spain
France
England
And
Argentina
To make up the semis
After that, it’s anyone guess
Can't really argue with that, though suspect there might be a surprise. Morocco have been pretty impressive, but a big ask against France. Spain haven't been as good as I thought they'd be. Belgium not a pushover and have some momentum after the last round, so the real Spain needs to turn up. England's defence were good for one game, but two in a row might be a big ask (probably have enough depth in other areas to cope). Argentina on a magic carpet ride. _________________ Bluesky · Facebook · Spotify · X
That schedule suits me 😄 . England should manage to beat Argentina, even though Messi's squad remains a tough team to play against.
Fancy France against Spain, but Messi's squad seems to have the officials on their side, so going to be tough for England. _________________ Bluesky · Facebook · Spotify · X
Every favourite went through, but the games didn't lack tension and drama anyway, three of them went down to the wire. I expected Morocco to be more competitive, but I guess you can't really blame them, France are simply too good. No other team was anywhere near as convincing as them. Merino and Bellingham are competing for the title of Mr. Clutch and carrying their teams to the semis. And of course Argentina pulled off another miraculous escape. Surely that's it for them - famous last words. Really excited for Spain vs France, too. I've put a lot of faith in Spain since the tournament started, but at the same time can't really look past France. Whoever comes out of this semi-final should be the favourite to win it all. _________________ Bob Dylan Charles Mingus
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