The18 World Cup Takeover
The18's "We're Totally In Russia" World Cup Recap 6/21
World Cup Predictions 6/22: Brazil vs Costa Rica, Switzerland vs Serbia and Iceland vs Nigeria
We hate to make this day about Argentina and Lionel Messi, but that's what we're going to do. Iceland vs Nigeria is a massive match for both two teams involved but for La Pulga and the mess that is Argentina, it's their World Cup fate. Brazil will also look to get back on track after a disappointing draw vs Switzerland. Serbia and Switzerland are vying for the last spot in Group E so don't miss that one! Our Chameleon Leon will be predicting Switzerland vs Serbia as well!
Has England Just Leaked Its Starting Lineup For The Panama Game?
England's looking to potentially book its place in the next round of the World Cup with a victory over Panama. A last-minute winner from Harry Kane gifted the Three Lions three points, but the team from that match will be slightly different for this match.
How do we know this? We have an inside source from the England camp.
We wish.
The team lineup was leaked by England assistant Steve Holland, who had a team with all the names on it that could potentially start against Panama.
World Cup Social Media Roundup: Day 8
World Cup social media was alive and well during the first two matches of the day, but boy did things get cooking once Argentina collpased against Croatia. Here are our favorite tweets from today's action.
Denmark vs. Australia
Another game, another VAR penalty for the Aussies — giving the Socceroos a point against Christian Eriksen and the Danes.
Really dislike Kasper Schmeichel. 100% of his dad's personality, 70% of the talent.
Fox Watch: Sadly, Dr. Joe Machnik Is Fox’s Best Analyst By A Long Way
When it comes to World Cup coverage, you expect to see the best analysts providing the best analysis. Unfortunately, Fox never got the memo that this is the biggest tournament in the world and skimped on analytical talent. Fortunately for Fox, they still have Dr. Joe Machnik.
Dr. Joe Machnik is a former player, coach and referee — you name it, he’s done it. Last fall he was elected into the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame. And he’s easily the best analyst Fox has for the 2018 World Cup.
Welcome to Fox Watch, where we examine how Fox is covering the 2018 World Cup.
Heroes And Villains Of The World Cup: Matchday Eight
Can you believe we’ve already been going at this for over a week and that it’s already June 21? No? Because you haven’t slept much and your feeling kind of delirious and you have World Cup Powerade commercial-inspired dreams? Oh my god, me too.
World Cup Group Stage Rules And 2018 World Cup Tiebreakers
Most memorable moments at the World Cup come in the knockout rounds, when it’s win or go home. But in order to get to the knockout rounds, teams must advance through the group stage. The World Cup group stage rules and World Cup tiebreakers will help separate those teams welcomed into the playoff rounds and those going home early.
Lionel Messi Is Only As Good As His Midfield — And Argentina’s Midfield Sucks RN
Watching Lionel Messi vs Croatia was like watching LeBron James against the Golden State Warriors. Even the best players in sports are only as good as their supporting casts — and Messi’s midfield right now is just no good.
LeBron James couldn’t come close to beating the Warriors in the NBA Finals this year because the Cleveland Cavaliers don’t have much going for them aside from James. Sure there’s Kevin Love and JR Smith, but, yeah, it’s Kevin Love and JR Smith.
Argentina Exposed As Really Pretty Awful At This Whole Team Sport Thing
As the Argentina vs Croatia highlights show, Lionel Messi and company collapsed against an altogether superior opponent on Thursday in Nizhny Novgorod, 3-0. Spearheaded by the influential play of the sublime Luka Modric, Croatia is through to the Round of 16 while Argentina is on the verge of a shock group stage elimination.