Argentina v France, predictions, with poll
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MrCurry
right after this urgent rest
I’ve voted Argentina after regular time, as France just seem underwhelming and delivering under their potential (despite reaching the final).
I don’t much care for either team though, so my preferred outcome would be something like a 2-2 draw after extra time, with the drama and spectacle of penalties.
I don’t much care for either team though, so my preferred outcome would be something like a 2-2 draw after extra time, with the drama and spectacle of penalties.
dessiato
🇪🇸 españa te quiero
I think it'll actually be a dull game because, I think, they'll play to not lose rather than go full balls out to win.
weltweit
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planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
I want Argentina to win but think France might.
dessiato
🇪🇸 españa te quiero
I'm thinking I'll use BBC
souljacker
innit
BBC in UHD on iPlayer
souljacker
innit
My prediction is Argies win 2-1 in normal time.
weltweit
Well-Known Member
Incidentally, and because there is nowhere else logically to put this, I see Gareth Southgate is going to continue as England manager at least until the Euros. Personally I think that is the right decision, I can't remember a better team (though I am not an expert).
What thinks you?
What thinks you?
Steel Icarus
we move
Some facts:
Hugo Lloris is aiming to be the first player in history to win the World Cup twice as captain. Some players have won one as captain and another when not captain such as Daniel Passarella and Cafu, but nobody's been capt for two wins
Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann both have an opportunity to join the group of four players (Vava, Pele, Breitner, Zidane) who have scored in more than one final, and if either score and are on the winning side they join Vava and Pele as the only players to score in and win two finals. Mbappe is aiming to be the youngest player to score in two finals (beating Vava's record by four years).
Again with those two, if either score they will join Vava as the only players to score in successive finals, and if either score twice they will draw level with Vava, Zidane and Hurst on three final goals. If either get hat tricks they will join Hurst as the only players to get three in a final AND go in front for most ever goals in WC finals.
Messi and Di Maria are hoping not to join the list of players whose team lost two finals - realistically neither will have another chance.
Both teams are going for their third win - but unlike Brazil after their third victory in 1970, they don't get to keep the trophy.
Hugo Lloris is aiming to be the first player in history to win the World Cup twice as captain. Some players have won one as captain and another when not captain such as Daniel Passarella and Cafu, but nobody's been capt for two wins
Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann both have an opportunity to join the group of four players (Vava, Pele, Breitner, Zidane) who have scored in more than one final, and if either score and are on the winning side they join Vava and Pele as the only players to score in and win two finals. Mbappe is aiming to be the youngest player to score in two finals (beating Vava's record by four years).
Again with those two, if either score they will join Vava as the only players to score in successive finals, and if either score twice they will draw level with Vava, Zidane and Hurst on three final goals. If either get hat tricks they will join Hurst as the only players to get three in a final AND go in front for most ever goals in WC finals.
Messi and Di Maria are hoping not to join the list of players whose team lost two finals - realistically neither will have another chance.
Both teams are going for their third win - but unlike Brazil after their third victory in 1970, they don't get to keep the trophy.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
It was only ever about whether or not he wanted to continue. He's fashioned a fantastic team ethos among the millionaires, which isn't always easy to do. England have become a pleasure to watch, which hasn't really been true since the 90s.
skyscraper101
0891 50 50 50
France FTW 
Sasaferrato
Super Refuser!
I won't be watching, I haven't watched any of it, but I think France will win.
BristolEcho
Well-Known Member
Argentina are my 8th favourite team and I read a wiki article on them once so I hope they win.
Steel Icarus
we move
I'm desperate for Messi to lift this.
Steel Icarus
we move
Copa America when they beat Brazil
