World Cup 2010

[scribbane]

So I know we are not in the World Cup yet, but I wanted to get this thread started as I just went to a USA send off game. USA beat Turkey in a 2-1 victory.

What I was hoping to see in this thread are comments about any World Cup games, or International Friendlies, not club team games. Also, this is not a thread to bash other countries. I know we have users from around the world, and several of these countries will play each other throughout the tournament. This is a thread to discuss the games, what we liked, disliked, predictions, (preferably with some more thought than "Because WE ROCK", or other similar non intelligent statements).

So if anyone else saw the game today, what was your reaction? USA definitely started off really slow. I think Specter was just getting worked by 14 on Turkey. Once we put Onyewu in, our D really stepped up. Torres was really consistent today, and Donovan gave some great opportunities.

USA's next game is vs Australia on June 5th.

If your country is not in the tournament, who do you think you will root for?

[Hunter22]

"What do you do with the ball? Kick it in the goal, kick it in the goal;
What do you do with the ball? Kick it in the goal, kick it in the goal;
And if you cant [&@%!] off"

[Lindai]

As you probably know, Ireland got knocked out by France.
So I'll be supporting Holland.If Holland get knocked out then Spain. Did you see their game versus Mexico? Van Persie's the man =)
Are you supporting USA?

[The Dog Whisperer]

Even though it's the ultimate heresy; I'm rooting for England.
Just don't tell anyone I know irl.. >_>

[scribbane]

"What do you do with the ball? Kick it in the goal, kick it in the goal;
What do you do with the ball? Kick it in the goal, kick it in the goal;
And if you cant [&@%!] off"

???

As you probably know, Ireland got knocked out by France.
So I'll be supporting Holland.If Holland get knocked out then Spain. Did you see their game versus Mexico? Van Persie's the man =)
Are you supporting USA?

I did not know this and I am sad. I dislike France. I didn't see the game, but I do know of Van Persie. I am supporting USA, being American, though I just love to watch the game. Soccer is the only sport I can turn on the TV and instantly be enraptured by. All other sports I need to have some reason to watch it.

Even though it's the ultimate heresy; I'm rooting for England.
Just don't tell anyone I know irl.. >_>

why is it the ultimate heresy, remind me where you are from?
And if USA is out, I want England to win.

[videogmer314]

Even though it's the ultimate heresy; I'm rooting for England.
Just don't tell anyone I know irl.. >_>

why is it the ultimate heresy, remind me where you are from?
And if USA is out, I want England to win.

I'm pretty sure he's Irish.

[Lindai]

Even though it's the ultimate heresy; I'm rooting for England.
Just don't tell anyone I know irl.. >_>

The Brehon Laws state you are eligible to death by stoning.

[videogmer314]

Even though it's the ultimate heresy; I'm rooting for England.
Just don't tell anyone I know irl.. >_>

The Brehon Laws state you are eligible to death by stoning.

That makes having a ton of rocks thrown at you sound like it's a privilege.

[The Dog Whisperer]

Yes, I'm Irish, and I live in the same county as Vinegar Hill, so I'm meant to have an instilled hatred of the English. It's in the water.

And if you don't get that I'm joking then you take history way too seriously.

And something to try to be on topic; I guess my second bet would be Germany.

[nyk45]

I'm obviously rooting for Portugal. We have some good players, but overall, not as good as the 2006 group, in my opinion. We could have made it to the final. Plus, we're in the 'death group' this time around.

[Veck]

I hate most of the England team so no way am I supporting them.
I think I'll root for Croatia. Good team, Eastern European and a rough football history with the English. Perfect.

[GUM!!!!]

i'm not really in to soccer i might watch a couple of games but if canada is in the games....GO CANADA!!!!

[Lindai]

Yes, I'm Irish, and I live in the same county as Vinegar Hill, so I'm meant to have an instilled hatred of the English. It's in the water.

And if you don't get that I'm joking then you take history way too seriously.

And something to try to be on topic; I guess my second bet would be Germany.

As long as its not France....

[scribbane]

Ok, just to try and help people here, Im going to post the 32 teams in the cup, and then based on who i have seen that people will support, will post their first game.

AFC (4)

* Australia
* Japan
* Korea DPR
* Korea Republic

CAF (6)

* Algeria
* Cameroon
* Côte d'Ivoire
* Ghana
* Nigeria
* South Africa (hosts)

CONCACAF (3)

* Honduras
* Mexico
* United States

CONMEBOL (5)

* Argentina
* Brazil
* Chile
* Paraguay
* Uruguay

OFC (1)

* New Zealand

UEFA (13)

* Denmark
* England
* France
* Germany
* Greece
* Italy
* Netherlands
* Portugal
* Serbia
* Slovakia
* Slovenia
* Spain
* Switzerland

All dates and times are South African

Netherlands vs Denmark 6/14-13:30
Spain vs Switzerland 6/16-16:00
USA vs England 6/12-2030
Germany vs Australia 6/13-20:30
Portugal vs Ivory Coast 6/15-16:00


These are the first games that I saw that each of the countries we mentioned will be playing in. GUM, Veckatimest, sorry, Canada and Croatia aren't in it.

Dog, looks like the 12th you and I will probably not be speaking haha.

If anyone wants to peruse in more detail, here is where I was looking

[GUM!!!!]

Ok, just to try and help people here, Im going to post the 32 teams in the cup, and then based on who i have seen that people will support, will post their first game.

AFC (4)

* Australia
* Japan
* Korea DPR
* Korea Republic

CAF (6)

* Algeria
* Cameroon
* Côte d'Ivoire
* Ghana
* Nigeria
* South Africa (hosts)

CONCACAF (3)

* Honduras
* Mexico
* United States

CONMEBOL (5)

* Argentina
* Brazil
* Chile
* Paraguay
* Uruguay

OFC (1)

* New Zealand

UEFA (13)

* Denmark
* England
* France
* Germany
* Greece
* Italy
* Netherlands
* Portugal
* Serbia
* Slovakia
* Slovenia
* Spain
* Switzerland

All dates and times are South African

Netherlands vs Denmark 6/14-13:30
Spain vs Switzerland 6/16-16:00
USA vs England 6/12-2030
Germany vs Australia 6/13-20:30
Portugal vs Ivory Coast 6/15-16:00


These are the first games that I saw that each of the countries we mentioned will be playing in. GUM, Veckatimest, sorry, Canada and Croatia aren't in it.

Dog, looks like the 12th you and I will probably not be speaking haha.

If anyone wants to peruse in more detail, here is where I was looking

oh canadas not there....go denmark!(i'm have viking! (or denmarkein))

[Leilah]

Just so there's at least one person supporting the host country (yay us) I'm going to say I support SA. I don't actually watch soccer.

[Dean]

All about England init! USA going down

[Kestral]

Since I don't hold interest in soccer, or any sport all that much, mark me down as Korea DPR. It would be hilarious for them to win at any moment.

[Dean]

Since I don't hold interest in FOOTBALL, or any sport all that much, mark me down as Korea DPR. It would be hilarious for them to win at any moment.

Fixed it for you.

[Kestral]

Since I don't hold interest in FOOTBALL, or any sport all that much, mark me down as Korea DPR. It would be hilarious for them to win at any moment.

Fixed it for you. :D

Football is a sport that involves the hand, ball, and a hard tackle that isn't rugby, outlander. [/MorrowindDunmerVoice]

[The Most Unholy]

The sport you are thinking of is actually handegg. Football actually involves a foot hitting a ball, all the time.

[Dean]

Since I don't hold interest in FOOTBALL, or any sport all that much, mark me down as Korea DPR. It would be hilarious for them to win at any moment.

Fixed it for you.

Football is a sport that involves the hand, ball, and a hard tackle that isn't rugby, outlander. [/MorrowindDunmerVoice]

FOOTball requires hands? hmm im not seeing the link here. If you look closely at the name you might just be suprised at what you find.

EDIT: The Most Unholy knows his stuff

[Kestral]

The sport you are thinking of is actually handegg. Football actually involves a foot hitting a ball, all the time.

It's called punting, silly.

[Prophet]

Why did Americans choose to call their sport, which has little to do with feet, football? Back on topic, I loved watching Italy win last time I watched the World Cup, so I'm rooting for them again. How often is the World Cup, again? (I'm American, if you can't tell )

[Dean]

Why did Americans choose to call their sport, which has little to do with feet, football? Back on topic, I loved watching Italy win last time I watched the World Cup, so I'm rooting for them again. How often is the World Cup, again? (I'm American, if you can't tell )

aha yeah Italy where sick last time. Besides USA never get anywhere in FOOTBALL so you made a good choice .

Its on every four years.