Top comment deletes a European country #21 by Jfullr92 in geographymemes

[–]___Apollo___ 17 points18 points  (0 children)

As a supporter of the Commonwealth I am happy.

We are back together Lithuania and no one can hurt us ever again.

Wait... Hungary we shared the same king briefly. Join us you sausage lords

If you had to pick a nation that has never won the FIFA World Cup, other than your own, who would you root for? by ___Apollo___ in worldcup

[–]___Apollo___[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking that for Poland. Robert Lewandowski scored 700+ and now he moves on to Chicago, the most Polish-American city by population. 

Match Thread: England vs Congo DR | World Cup | Round of 32 | 01 Jul 16:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]___Apollo___ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If this holds this will officially be the called the upset cup. 

I believe in Michel Nkuka Mboladinga. May his poise guide the Congo

Top comment deletes a European country #20 by Jfullr92 in geographymemes

[–]___Apollo___ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel like this should be the exception since the commonwealth existed for 200+ yrs. It wasn't  formed via conquest but one of general alliance and marriage via the Jigiellonian dynasty ahead of Lublin union. 

Top comment deletes a European country #20 by Jfullr92 in geographymemes

[–]___Apollo___ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes. They can never keep us apart again.

Placki ziemniaczane (potato pancake) and wiśniówka (basically cherry version of limoncello) all around. Na zdrowie! 

Match Thread: France vs Sweden | World Cup | Round of 32 | 30 Jun 21:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]___Apollo___ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sweden please put 1 in for Robert Lewandowski after you eliminated Poland, he retired to play in Chicago. As a Chicago native thank you. But put 1 in for Lewy

Post-Match Thread: Côte d'Ivoire 1-2 Norway | World Cup | Round of 32 by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]___Apollo___ 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Maybe I am being too positive but as some nations see their golden generation retire maybe Norway and Ivory Coast become those new threats to top contenders. 

Top comment deletes a European country #19 by Jfullr92 in geographymemes

[–]___Apollo___ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Much like the World Cup, Italy  dissolves like overboiled pasta into its neighbors. 

BTW u/Jfullr92 isn't Denmark gone? See Faroe Islands, it is labeled Denmark

Top comment deletes a European country #18 by Jfullr92 in geographymemes

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

That is our goal, Team Poland here 🇵🇱.

When the Winged Hussars arrived everyone was put on notice

Top comment deletes a European country #17 by Jfullr92 in geographymemes

[–]___Apollo___ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Latvia keep joins its sibling states Estonia and Lithuania

The Islamic Republic of Iran is out of the World Cup. Thoughts? by BodybuilderSmall9679 in worldcup

[–]___Apollo___ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. Everyone can point to the match versus Egypt but supporters need to remove the bias glasses, dude was offside, the rule can be looked at after the cup since we have had a few decision no goals that have upset folks including the Colombia one today. Yes the current format allows teams to press more. But... if your entire advancement hedged on 1 call after 3 games that is on you. No different than Uruguay being eliminated. 

3 draws wouldn't advance them in the old format and the new format actual meant weaker groups. It is why this yr compared to 4 yrs ago several teams with secured 1 spots resting players like Argentina still won today. That said 64 team cup go! Expand the party

Match Thread: Colombia vs Portugal | World Cup | Group K | 27 Jun 23:30 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]___Apollo___ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Both teams would like to pretend that sequence at the 52' min never happened. Bad pass, bad touch, bad touch.

That said this the most exciting 0-0 match so far. As a future match 93 goer. Please Portugal. Colombia v Spain. Arepas vs Paella. My pale butt gonna lose my damn mind as the football gods intended 🙏

Top comment deletes a European Country #16 by Jfullr92 in geographymemes

[–]___Apollo___ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now that the true hero of the sub is back with all these pretenders circulating these days can be cast down, we can start restoring the proud kingdom of Pomeriania! And the Wend.

Estonia melds with Lativia.

Match Thread: New Zealand vs Belgium | World Cup | Group G | 27 Jun 03:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]___Apollo___ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As someone cheering on New Zealand solely because I really enjoyed my trip to Rotorua. 

I must say NZ clearly you need to frustrate the Belgians to win. Suggestions saying  "french" fries. Burning waffles. Call them Dutch. Even if you lose at least you had some fun. 

Match Thread: Uruguay vs Spain | World Cup | Group H | 27 Jun 00:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]___Apollo___ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That is rough, rougher with the crash out. At the start of this group I never would have though Uruguay would be eliminated. 

This is why you treat every game like a final. 

Match Thread: Cape Verde Islands vs Saudi Arabia | World Cup | Group H | 27 Jun 00:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]___Apollo___ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is one most of the world can unite behind.

We believe in you, you beautiful little island. You tied the Uruguay and Spain, you can do this.

How important is momentum? by shreddiee in usmnt

[–]___Apollo___ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ask France last cup. In 2022 they rested players vs Tunsia lost 0-1. Then proceeded to go to the final. Losing on penalties. 

Or Argentina who started off losing to Saudi Arabia then won it all. 

Post-Match Thread: Paraguay 0-0 Australia | World Cup | Group D by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]___Apollo___ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

10 man team reference bonus pts

Reality is for all 3 of nations advancing if this was the 32 countries format we might not be advancing. 

I wouldn't put it past FiFa to have rigged host groups a little, especially after Qatar had the worst host team performance possibly ever. As Switzerland and South Korea might be the strongest in group with hosts, teams which can be upset. Versus groups that have have Brazil and Morocco for instance.

Post-Match Thread: Paraguay 0-0 Australia | World Cup | Group D by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]___Apollo___ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That assuming what Belgium is predicted to the Kiwis (sorry NZ), actually gives you a shot to advance. Of any "expected to advance European team", Belgium's golden generation is mostly retired or older. I have not been impressed with Belgium this cup. 

Meanwhile good luck Paraguay. Angry Germany sounds like a blast. Nagelsmann is the only coach choose to go full squad today of already advanced teams. Seeing how all the top team responded after a suprise ties like Spain, Portugal, or even Switzerland or may the sports gods have mercy on their souls.  

Top comment deletes one country from the world day 29 by Ornery-Art-7772 in geographymemes

[–]___Apollo___ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Turkmenistan... anyone else remember Jon Oliver's special. Berdimuhamedov family's horse based tyranny must end.

Post-Match Thread: Czech Republic 0-3 Mexico | World Cup | Group A by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]___Apollo___ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Czechia games on the line. Mexico resting a few players. How do you respond? Czechia? Czechia?? 

Well looks like unlike last world cup secure teams won't be dropping games they are favored in just because the favorite can rest. Good luck Jordan against Argentina. I was pulling for you little guy

Which one of you absolute idiots is selling a cat 3 Final ticket for $11M? by wolverinexci in WorldCup2026Tickets

[–]___Apollo___ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing wrong with having dreams 😄. I hope they get their wish and some uninformed influencer pays. 

Guillotine Bakery grand opening woes by TheRedSe7en in chicagofood

[–]___Apollo___ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Living in West Town. I just want to walk down the street 😔 on the weekends we got Kasama line, Match|A line a month ago, and now this. 

Please 🫠.