2022 Fifa World Cup Predictions

[Goohd]

Not sure if there are many soccer or futbol fans here but I'll share my full predictions of group stages and beyond. Also will try to guess the individual awards. Feel free to share your opinions as well.

Group A
1. Netherlands (9 points)
2. Senegal (4 points)
3. Ecuador (2 points)
4. Qatar (1 point)

Group B
1. England (7 points)
2. USA (6 points)
3. Wales (4 points)
4. Iran (0 points)

Group C
1. Argentina (9 points)
2. Mexico (4 points)
3. Poland (4 points)
4. Saudi Arabia (0 points)
Mexico advances with Argentina with goal difference

Group D
1. France (7 points)
2. Denmark (7 points)
3. Australia (1 point)
4. Tunisia (1 point)

Group E
1. Spain (7 points)
2. Germany (5 points)
3. Japan (2 points)
4. Costa Rica (1 point)

Group F
1. Belgium (7 points)
2. Croatia (5 points)
3. Canada (4 points)
4. Morocco (0 points)

Group G
1. Brazil (7 points)
2. Switzerland (5 points)
3. Serbia (2 points)
4. Cameroon (1 point)

Group H
1. Portugal (7 points)
2. Uruguay (7 points)
3. Ghana (1 point)
4. South Korea (1 point)

Round of 16
Netherlands (2) vs. USA (1)
England (3) vs. Senegal (0)
Argentina (1) vs Denmark (0)
France (2) vs. Mexico (0)
Spain (1) vs. Croatia (1) Spain advances on penalties
Germany (1) vs. Belgium (0)
Brazil (2) vs. Uruguay (1)
Portugal (0) vs Switzerland (0) Portugal advances on penalties

Quarter-finals
Argentina (1) vs Netherlands (0)
Brazil (2) vs. Spain (1)
France (2) vs. England (0)
Portugal (1) vs. Germany (1) Portugal advances on penalties

Semi-finals
Brazil (0) vs. Argentina (0) Brazil advances on penalties
France (2) vs. Portugal (0)

Finals
Brazil (2) vs. France (1)

Golden Ball- Lionel Messi
Golden Boot- Kylian Mbappe
Golden Glove- Alisson Becker
Young Player- Jude Bellingham

 

[mirrorbender]

It would be really cool to see Messi bring it home and cement his GOAT status, and Argentina look good enough, and the field is wide open enough that there's actually a chance it could happen. Of course I'll be rooting for the USMNT as is my duty, but as always I expect nothing from them and it wouldn't surprise me one bit if they can't beat out Wales for 2nd in their group.

Apart from that, I hope Qatar absolutely embarrasses themselves, and we can put the god awful decision to let them host behind us.

I'm also looking forward to a month of not having to worry about my Fantasy Premier League team.

 

[Embu]

Is there any hype in your country about the World Cup?

Serious question. In France, it's the first time there is little coverage of this event

 

[icehawk]

I’m a big soccer fan. My favourite team - Italy isn’t in, so not happy about that. 2nd straight WC they missed.

However, Australia will be eating baguettes and croissants next week

Aussie Aussie Aussie……

 

[Üro]

Finger’s crossed for Argentina winning WC! They look solid to be a contender to win it, and me being a huge Messi fan, I think he deserve’s to win one.

 

[Goohd]

yeah i can definitely see Argentina having a good chance. itll just come down to their semi-final against brazil. winner of that game will bring it home.

 

[Chops]

Im a boorish american and only care about soccer when the world cup rolls around so....

*clears throat*

U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!

 

[Sketchbag]

I’m predicting Canada does better then most have them listed and Davies lights it uppp!

 

[mirrorbender]

Is there any hype in your country about the World Cup?

Serious question. In France, it's the first time there is little coverage of this event

I can't speak for all of the US because it's a huge and football/soccer's popularity varies a lot in different parts of the country and especially between different segments of the population. My sense though, as someone who follows the sport quite closely is that there has been comparatively less hype/buildup for this world cup.

I’m predicting Canada does better then most have them listed and Davies lights it uppp!

Qualifying for the knockouts over Belgium/Croatia will be tough, but this is the best Canada team I've ever seen, definitely a good shout for a possible upset.

 

[ZenwØw]

U S A

 

[Goohd]

U-S-A indeed. we got the youngest overall squad going into this world cup and experts expect us to pop off for next world cup.

Pretty sure my local buffalo wild wings will be kkona af just like 2014

 

[Fang]

I support Denmark and Australia.

 

[Goohd]

Is there any hype in your country about the World Cup?

Serious question. In France, it's the first time there is little coverage of this event

Definitely not as hype as other world cups, I agree. Everything just seems off.

-slavery controversy
-rumors that this world cup was bribed to be held at Qatar no matter what
-not being held during summer (not their fault cuz of weather but just feels weird)
-lol the latest that beer wont be allowed

Nonetheless I'll still watch for the love of the game
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I support Denmark and Australia.

Denmark are one of the dark horses in the tournament imo along with Canada, Serbia and Senegal (if Sadio Mane plays). Wouldn't be surprised if they prove my group stage predictions wrong

 

[Selaya]

memes will win

 

[mirrorbender]

memes will win

They always do.

Senegal (if Sadio Mane plays).

He's confirmed out

 

[icehawk]

Noco, can’t believe u didn’t pick Saudi to get the 3 points tonight

Gives me hope against France…..

 

[Fang]

Noco, can’t believe u didn’t pick Saudi to get the 3 points tonight

Gives me hope against France…..

 

[Goohd]

Lmao. Rip messi

 

[Embu]

Gives me hope against France…..

Do you still have hope now?

4-1

 

[icehawk]

Do you still have hope now?

4-1

Haha no…… France we’re like a fully geared 29 ripping into us poor lvl 20’s

Not gonna lie, not looking good now

Well, great game by Les Bleus!