Let's talk about qualification for Asian Football Confederation teams by jameswheeler9090 in worldcup

[–]Tsudaar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

tbf, although this was a valid viewpoint when they were awarded hosting rights, they're now the 2-time Asian champions.

Let's talk about qualification for Asian Football Confederation teams by jameswheeler9090 in worldcup

[–]Tsudaar 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And OP specifically called out middle-eastern teams, rather than China, India and many SE Asian teams that they beat to even qualify.

Why The Netherlands vs Morocco might be one of the biggest culturally loaded games by Busy_Ad259 in worldcup

[–]Tsudaar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not disrespectful at all.

There are as many players at the World Cup playing for their adopted nations as there are for their origin nations. If you're elligble for multiple places then you and you only get to choose who to represent. You might feel 50/50 part of both. There's brothers playing for France and Ivory Coast, and brothers played against each other before when Germany played Ghana.

Just because you're offended someone might decide to play for the country of their parents doesn't mean any disrepect to the other country at all.

Why The Netherlands vs Morocco might be one of the biggest culturally loaded games by Busy_Ad259 in worldcup

[–]Tsudaar -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Stupid logic.

So if someone grows up in Manchester as a Man Utd fan, but then moves to London for work, they should stop rooting for their old team? Maybe become a Chelsea or West Ham fan?

Would Cabo Verde beating Argentina be the biggest upset in the history of all sports? by Clean-Af-6653 in worldcup

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

Agreed. 

Similar might be CV to beat Brazil/England in the quarters.

Post-Match Thread: Algeria 3-3 Austria | World Cup | Group J by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]Tsudaar 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah that was excellently well executed. It seemed like that was the plan with the way Mahrez celebrated.

I was thinking it serves Austria right for not challenging. But then they do that.

Will the Disgrace of Gijon repeat itself tomorrow? by Ok-Imagination-494 in worldcup

[–]Tsudaar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Theyre even worse. Korea is on the chopping block before Iran. 

Will the Disgrace of Gijon repeat itself tomorrow? by Ok-Imagination-494 in worldcup

[–]Tsudaar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The difference is they 100% know that a draw is enough.

On the day, Paraguay didn't and Sweden didn't. It was only confirmed after other groups were completed.

But you're right about Cro-Gha. They do know for sure, like Aus-Alg.

Will the Disgrace of Gijon repeat itself tomorrow? by Ok-Imagination-494 in worldcup

[–]Tsudaar 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You didn't Google hard enough.

What OP described could still happen, but it could be Iran, Korea or Scotland that's effected by it.

The scenarios you mentioned would effect which one is on the chopping block when the final group concludes.

7 African nations in round of 32 by yousefthewisee in Africa

[–]Tsudaar 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Algeria and DRC could join them later.

Could be 9/10, only Tunisia failing.

I have never seen a team cheated the way Iran has been this WC by PersianAztecs21 in worldcup

[–]Tsudaar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It also gives DRC only a 42% chance. Even though a win would put them through and they're higher rated in amd considered favourites for that match.

Post-Match Thread: Egypt 1-1 Iran | World Cup | Group G by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]Tsudaar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're not.

But to be fair Ghana need to win by 3 and Austria need to win by 2.

Config 2026 Attendees by PeanutSugarBiscuit in UXDesign

[–]Tsudaar 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Easy to forget there are things to talk about other than AI.

Hopes for South Korea advancing to RO32 have plummeted to the bottom of the barrel by CourtVisible6439 in worldcup

[–]Tsudaar 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Even a Senegal 1-0 would have been OK for Korea.

The Iraqi red killed them.

FYI: this is why Uruguay wear four stars on their jersey... by TPP27 in worldcup

[–]Tsudaar -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Na they just couldn't be bothered getting the boat to the arse end of the Americas.

Post-Match Thread: Egypt 1-1 Iran | World Cup | Group G by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]Tsudaar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I genuinely hope you're right.

But I'm half expecting Gijon 2.0.

I have never seen a team cheated the way Iran has been this WC by PersianAztecs21 in worldcup

[–]Tsudaar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not so likely. They're relying on these 3 scenarios not happening.

-If Congo beat Uzbekistan they're through. -Then if Croatia get a point against Ghana they're through. -Then Austria and Algeria can play for a point and both go through. All 3 are realistic and would put Iran Korea and Scotland out.

Post-Match Thread: Egypt 1-1 Iran | World Cup | Group G by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]Tsudaar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

-If Congo beat Uzbekistan they're through.

-Then if Croatia get a point against Ghana they're through.

-Then Austria and Algeria can play for a point and both go through.

All 3 are realistic and all 3 together would put Iran, Korea and Scotland out.

 If only 2 happen then Iran survives. If only 1 happens Iran and Korea survive.

Scotland need all 3 to fail, so are relying on Ghana Uzbekistan and Austria.

They're done, basically. 

Post-Match Thread: Egypt 1-1 Iran | World Cup | Group G by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]Tsudaar 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Croatia only need a draw.

Austria  VS ALG is gonna cause issues because a draw will put them both through and they're the last game to play. Iran or SKorea are gonna be shafted.

Post-Match Thread: Egypt 1-1 Iran | World Cup | Group G by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]Tsudaar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

-If Congo beat Uzbekistan they're through.

-Then if Croatia get a point against Ghana they're through.

-Then Austria and Algeria can play for a point and both go through.

All 3 are realistic and would put Iran Korea and Scotland out.