***Official World Cup 2018 Thread***

[Menace Sockeyes]

England into their first semifinal since 1990. Truthfully though, they have had a good draw. If Croatia wins, it will be their biggest test.

Also, the last MLS starter for a World Cup team (Gustav Svensson of Seattle Sounders) is now out. Only Belgian reserve Laurent Ciman of LAFC is possibly getting a medal.

 

[luvmyhawks]

England into their first semifinal since 1990. Truthfully though, they have had a good draw. If Croatia wins, it will be their biggest test.

Also, the last MLS starter for a World Cup team (Gustav Svensson of Seattle Sounders) is now out. Only Belgian reserve Laurent Ciman of LAFC is possibly getting a medal.

I am pulling for Croatia big time.

 

[lucas80]

No doubt. However, by all of the crowd shots they have shown of these Swedish hotties, I am sure most would have hoped that they would be the ones spread eagle.

I would console them, or help them further into a shame spiral. Whatever works.

 

[ConvenientParking]

I am pulling for Croatia big time.

Over Russia, obviously.

 

[luvmyhawks]

Piss on Russia, but man that was a nice shot.

 

[luvmyhawks]

BOOM!! Croatia strikes back. Great game so far.

 

[Menace Sockeyes]

Croatia's President is hot AF. They need to show more of her in her tight fitting Croatia jersey and white pants again. Here she is...

 

[Kinnick 4 Prez]

Having a few pints at Brits. Fun atmosphere. Great weather. Great beer.

 

[ConvenientParking]

Jesus Christ, thank you Menace. That might be my favorite part of the World Cup so far.

 

[StormHawk42]

Croatia's President is hot AF. They need to show more of her in her tight fitting Croatia jersey and white pants again. Here she is...

Best post in the thread thus far

 

[luvmyhawks]

Best post in the thread thus far

Well give the man his like for crying out loud. Well deserved.

 

[StormHawk42]

Well give the man his like for crying out loud. Well deserved.

I have yet to give in to the “like” phenomenon. I haven’t given out a single one I think.

 

[luvmyhawks]

I have yet to give in to the “like” phenomenon. I haven’t given out a single one I think.

BASTARD!!

Now if Croatia could just capitalize on one of these opportunities. They have had several.

 

[Menace Sockeyes]

Please don't let this be a replay of Spain-Russia. This Russia bunker ball and getting every questionable call in their favor is sickening.

EDIT: Right when I post this Croatia finally gets a call.

 

[IowaHawkeyeFBnBB4Life]

Wait...if you're out of subs and there is an injury? You can't replace him until extra time? WTF

 

[Menace Sockeyes]

YEEESSSS! Go Croats!

 

[ConvenientParking]

WOW. Ruskies don't wanna go away. Unbelievable.

 

[luvmyhawks]

WOW. Ruskies don't wanna go away. Unbelievable.

Impressive. They did not quit. Gotta tip your cap on that one. Great game. Unfortunate that it will end on pk’s.

 

[IowaHawkeyeFBnBB4Life]

Be interesting to see how injured the Croatian goalie is or not.

 

[ConvenientParking]

Does Putin care enough about futbol to execute a player if they miss the frame completely on a PK?

 

[Kinnick 4 Prez]

Does Putin care enough about futbol to execute a player if they miss the frame completely on a PK?

I don’t think so, but he might go and concur Georgia.

 

[Menace Sockeyes]

I'm hoping for the same too. I kind of have a soft spot for Rakitic since he visited des Moines last summer

Now two game-winners. All greatness passes through Iowa. Here he is at the Iowa HS All-Star Game/Menace double-header...

 

[jaxhawk06]

What a free kick from England!

 

[Kinnick 4 Prez]

That match was a lot of fun to watch. Glad Croatia won. Looking forward to Sunday with these two teams and their weapons on offense.
Going for Croatia Sunday and Belgium Saturday.

 

[mstp1992]

Jesus Christ, thank you Menace. That might be my favorite part of the World Cup so far.

Is this the Croatian President?

 

[Menace Sockeyes]

Is this the Croatian President?

First one, no (that's Ice Ts model wife). Not sure about the second. Here she is....

Who is all watching the final?

 

[Hoosierhawkeye]

Wait...if you're out of subs and there is an injury? You can't replace him until extra time? WTF

That's correct