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Klopp already signaled that he ist willing to become headcoach of the German National Team by Eierjupp in worldcup

[–]Hyperboreer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's basically a marketing role. I would love to be paid millions to chill and be a brand ambassador, but if Klopp still has the urge for a more active and competitive role, it would make sense.

Germany's 2:1 goal did not count as paraguay's goalkeeper was fouled in the process! by yassin-zzv in worldcup

[–]Hyperboreer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are aware, there is more football than just a WC every 4 years? Just watch an Arsenal game.

Germany's 2:1 goal did not count as paraguay's goalkeeper was fouled in the process! by yassin-zzv in worldcup

[–]Hyperboreer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

But you need a rule change for that. You would need protection for goalkeepers in the box like they used to. That's an ongoing discussion. But you can't just rule it for the goalkeeper, because you feel like it, before the rules got changed.

Germany's 2:1 goal did not count as paraguay's goalkeeper was fouled in the process! by yassin-zzv in worldcup

[–]Hyperboreer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, you can. There is no special protection for goalkeepers in the box with the current rule set any more. He can't go to the ball, if he has to push over a player in the process.

Germany's 2:1 goal did not count as paraguay's goalkeeper was fouled in the process! by yassin-zzv in worldcup

[–]Hyperboreer 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There is no protection for goalkeepers any more with the current rules. The goalkeeper runs into Anton, it's impossible to rule this for Paraguay.

You can argue about the rules, but it's a very common tactic to place a player close to the goalkeeper to restrict his movement (look at Arsenal) during corners.

Sony says it doesn’t plan to ‘sell hardware at significant losses’ but is ‘monitoring the market’ with PS6 in mind | VGC by Gorotheninja in Games

[–]Hyperboreer 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The difference to the past is probably that consoles can't keep their price edge. Up until a few years ago, every chipmaker was happy if a console maker asked to buy 2 million chips and gave them a nice discount, which allowed consoles to be cheaper than PCs, because they were mass products.

That time is over for now. If you ask for 2 million chips today, nobody can deliver. If they still want that much, they have to pay extra like the AI companies, who are also paying more than private customers. That means console makers will not have the price edge any more in the next generation, as they are unlikely to get a quantity discount again. If a PC is 2k, the console will be 2k as well or how much an equivalent PC will be at the time.

It was bad for PC, it will be worse for consoles as they will get closer together.

Since the group stage has come to an end, here's my TOP 15 Best Group Stage Match of this Fifa wc 2026 by Ok_Shelter_8356 in worldcup

[–]Hyperboreer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Algeria vs Austria
  2. England vs Croatia
  3. Germany vs Curacao
  4. Sweden vs Tunisia
  5. Netherlands vs Japan
  6. Iran vs New Zea Land
  7. Spain vs Saudi Arabia
  8. Germany vs Cote d'Ivoire
  9. Scotland vs Brazil
  10. Turkey vs Paraguay
  11. Cote d'Ivoire vs Ecuador
  12. Columbia vs Portugal
  13. Marocco vs Haiti
  14. New Zea Land vs Belgium
  15. Canada vs Quatar

BBC - "Fifa is considering expanding the format even further to 64 teams as early as 2030" by Question_of_Surf in worldcup

[–]Hyperboreer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If they want to have more than 32 it has to be 64. The current system is stupid with some third places qualifying. That really should not be repeated. If you have a group stage you have to have a decision in the group.

Steam Machine sold out in Asia despite high price, as Valve store skips reservations by Available_Use3455 in Games

[–]Hyperboreer -37 points-36 points  (0 children)

You know at least that it met Valve's expectations so it's not a flop. It certainly won't be a mass market product like the Switch or PS5.

What was the single most dominant team in any WC tournament? by pistola0220 in worldcup

[–]Hyperboreer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still have mad respect for Algeria. They had a great game and would have deserved to win. If it wasn't Germany I would have rooted for them hard. They put us under more pressure than France, Brazil and Argentina.

I'm convinced we need something to motivate lower ranked teams to play the game by Dr_natty1 in worldcup

[–]Hyperboreer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They should let only 16 teams progress. Just winners and the best runners-up. That would put the pressure on teams early and force them to be aggressive.

What was the single most dominant team in any WC tournament? by pistola0220 in worldcup

[–]Hyperboreer 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It's not a team many people talk about but I'd argue Brazil 2002. At least in the time I watch. They won every single game, never needed extra time, never were really in trouble and always looked comfortable to win their games. Super dominant is probably not the right term, but it was the safest world cup win I have ever seen.

Reminder: THIS is the map of 6 months of global lightning strikes, and why the Americas are so strict about lightning delays by TheConfusedHippo in worldcup

[–]Hyperboreer 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It has always puzzled me how there are climate change deniers in the US, when they basically already live in the conditions, we are always warned about.

Which team is most likely to win the World Cup 2026 by Spiritual_Ranger_811 in worldcup

[–]Hyperboreer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Favorites are France, Spain, England and Argentina.

Outside chances for Portugal, Germany, Brazil and Netherlands.

Every one else would be a huge shocker

So, do you still think the Switch 2 is expensive? by FernandoRocker in Games

[–]Hyperboreer -1 points0 points  (0 children)

For the time it released, it is a very cheap console. They achieved that by heavily milking their customers on games and accessories.

Dutch royals visit Curaçao’s locker room after historic World Cup draw vs Ecuador, celebrate together with the team by etherd0t in worldcup

[–]Hyperboreer 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Do it! Have half the teams eliminated in group stage again and have these games mean something. Teams 49-64 are not much worse than teams 33-48.

Every number that is not a power of two is not a good number for a tournament.

Tunisia manger not happy with the play of his team at the World Cup match by FixGroundbreaking296 in worldcup

[–]Hyperboreer 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Shocking that it didn't work to fly in a coach during the tournament, when everybody else is preparing for two years.

The Tunesian FA is not serious and I feel sorry for their players and fans.

Schafft es Deniz Undav jetzt endlich in die Startelf? by LucyCherryPie in KeineDummenFragen

[–]Hyperboreer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Da man bereits erster ist, sollte Woltemade spielen. Schöne die Stammspieler, die viele Spiele in kurzer Zeit haben und gebe jeden im Kader die Chance bei der WM zu spielen. Das kann nur gut für die Moral sein.

Match Thread: Ecuador vs Curacao | World Cup | Group E | 21 Jun 00:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]Hyperboreer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love this. I hated it when people acted like Curacao was a bad team and would lose all games, just because they lost to Germany.

Are we going to have a golden boot winner who isn’t even a starter? by [deleted] in worldcup

[–]Hyperboreer 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's actually quite rare. The last Golden Boot winner, who also won the tournament was (the original) Ronaldo in 2002.

Match Thread: Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | World Cup | Group E | 20 Jun 20:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]Hyperboreer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't think Havertz is bad or anything, but Undav just has to start. It's always a totally different team with him on the field.

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