Topic: The Pushsquare FIFA World Cup Thread

Pretty much ruined the game.

Why can't Fellaini have an impact like this for United?

Ruined the game? Why? Germany won, and they played fantastic. Sorry, i don't like southern European countries

It was entertaining until half time, after that the game was pretty much dead.

David Moyes.

Every time Brazil's attack came to nothing I could only think... Coutinho. Him, Neymar, and Oscar would be a great attacking three. Honestly, I feel like he would help them unlock teams far better, yet he's not even in the squad.

Scolari is a pleb. Fred should have been off at half time. How the hell can you leave Coutinho out of the squad. Woeful. Abysmal. They might get lucky and make it far in this competition, very lucky, but they have zero chance of winning it. England were better than that, they need to ditch Fred and Jo and leave Neymar up on his own with either Oscar or Coutinho in support.

Got a bit animated there, of course Coutinho ain't there.

Every sports commentator in North America today is a 'soccer expert' all the sudden. They're breaking down the game and analyzing it like they know the sport inside and out the same way they do the NFL. It's pretty hilarious.

USA! USA! USA! Lol poor showing by my home nation, hopefully a strategy change is in the works with the lack of talent. Portugal I'm sure is not at all happy with game ones result. That said I am Portuguese American so my second routing interest is Portugal.

I thought USA were good in the first half, but fell behind a bit in the second. I think you've got a chance against Portugal, which should get you out of the group.

By the way, that goal by Tim Cahill for Australia just now was the footballing equivalent of cookie dough ice cream.

QUALITY showing from Australia, but it wasn't meant to be...

Yeah, definitely a good performance from Australia, had the chances to win that game.

Am I being awful by hoping Spain go out? There's probably an element of hating on success in that, but I do think they can be dull as dish water sometimes. Amazing, at others, no doubt - but tedious at times as well.

Spain are playing terrible. They can hardly string anything together, and I don't think Costa is properly fit.

Question: Was Negredo injured? Why isn't he in the squad? If he was fit, why on Earth would you bring Torres instead?

Second half, they should take off Alonso (having a crap game), put Xavi on. Then sub Costa 10 mins later if nothing changes, put Villa on.

All credit to Chile, though, they're playing stupidly well. They're so fast whether they're closing down or attacking. Effort has been pretty immense, but Spain's awful final third passing has made it easier for them.

I'm gonna predict 3-1 to Chile. Spain will get a goal back, look more dangerous, but Chile will get another one on a counter or a set piece and it'll be all over.

The Netherlands / Holland were on their worst. Australie did a really good job!

I've never enjoyed watching Spain or Barcelona. De Gea deserved a chance, I think Costa is trash, Villa for me is the best Spanish striker. The tournament won't miss them.

Also feel sorry for Fabregas, almost, should have stayed a Gunner. What a wasted few years.

Pepe should have started above De Gea for me. More big match experience. But overall this is like watching Claude Monet using finger paints or a drunk who's been sober for years falling off the wagon in front of the world.

Hakan Sukur has the quickest goal, from the 2002 third place play-off, scoring after 10 seconds.

Less of your cheek, David Moyes is a football genius! To be fair to the big pleb though he was never played at United like he should have been, hence the catastrophic/hilarious (delete as appropriate) performances.

Good God no. There'd be no players on the field after ten minutes. They hate each other. Plus the Dutch, to be honest, aren't all that. Spain are awful and on the way out and they struggled massively against the Soccerroos. Once they play a team with a bit of nous they'll perform their usual crumbling act. Much like United will next year with Van Gaal. Massive choker.

So Spain is going home.  I can't believe how bad they did this year.  Of course I really dont follow soccer that much so is this Spain squad different from the one four years ago?  Like did a bunch of players leave or something?

@rastamadeus Yeah, I should have said this World Cup.

Well, Spain were awful. Don't know whether Holland shattered their confidence completely or they just totally cracked under pressure, but they're going home. They were honestly one of the worse teams we've seen in the tournament - they only had two or three shots on target, and for a team that's about to go out in the first stage, they looked completely lacking in any kind of spirit.

Congratulations to Chile, though, they played amazingly well. If they can keep up that speed in the next round, they could go places.

Please the Dutch were in the finals in South africa against spain ! Although that game was pure ****. Most other teams aren't that impressive either. Brazil the so called gods of football are the worst i have ever seen. Germany though is superior ( Well if they come in the final i will be happy. I'm dutch but my roots are German. win win:D)

@Sanquine - true and when they had their chance they changed their entire football culture and absolutely bottled it by doing so. Point stands. 

Just like to say I told you Spain were going home I'll also assure you my crystal ball says England will get out of the group stage. Suarez will single handedly rip you to shreds tomorrow but the rest of the team is just dross. If England don't beat them then Hodgson should be sacked. He should be either way to be honest. The FA should have begged Brendan Rodgers or Roberto Martinez to manage England. So glad us and Everton have those two gems.

Must say I'm gutted Australia are out. They deserve more. I really hope they don't lose to Spain, they shouldn't have to look in the history books and see P3 W0 D0 L3.

Oh, and Ivan Perisic is a proper player. Can't see Wolfsburg keeping him much longer.

Enjoying this footy talk. Most places seem to be "England are poo because Player X from Liverpool/Man U/Arsenal/etc plays for them" whereas here it's insightful and seems more real. We should have a new thread for when the new season kicks off. All leagues though, not just a Premiership one.