2022 FIFA World Cup

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  1. stock1234

    stock1234 2017 Stockaholics Contest Winner

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    Yeah easy decision, WC is every 4 years and the market opens 5 days a week :D
     
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    stock1234 2017 Stockaholics Contest Winner

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    Well it is going to be France vs Argentina and also a matchup between Messi and Mbappe. Mbappe seems to be on his way to become the new king in soccer once Ronaldo and Messi are retired, gonna be interesting. I will root for Argentina, normally I don't root for Argentina but I want Messi to win the WC and France has already won last year, would be good if another country is gonna enjoy the WC victory.

    The 3rd place match could be fun to watch since teams might not play as defensive and will try to score some goals, I will root for Morocco over Croatia in that one :D
     
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    I am Predicting a French Win in a Penalty Shootout.

    -IndependentCandy14
     
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    Wow this had to be one of the best World Cup Finals matches ever, usually the Finals are a little boring with both teams playing defensive and cautiously, not this one :eek: Happy to see Argentina winning, they haven’t won one for awhile and France already won last year, good to see Messi getting it done in his last World Cup, Mbappe is young and he will have a few more chances :D
     
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    I can't say I was hoping for Argentina to win but that was the best game you could ask for. So much fun to watch.
     
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    Wow! What a Match!
    That was a Spectacle, and as Predicted.
    It went to a PK Shoot Out.

    Messi Deserves to Go Out On Top, and Mbappe Will be Back, and Will Take the Reins of Top Player in the World!

    -IndependentCandy14
     
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    That was the best match I've ever watched. What made it even better is it was the GOAT vs the future GOAT carrying their teams
     
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    Got to agree with you it was one of the best finals I watched in a long time. I'm not sure about Mbappe as yet, yes he's good but watching how he was not seen in the first 70 minutes leaves me with questions. Also not 1 shot on goal in that 70 minutes come on, even if it was ah I'll just take a shot let goalie know I'm here.
    A couple of young guns looking promising Saka, Musiala and Gakpo these three stood out for me as promising we'll just have to wait and see.
     
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    The WC will be hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico in 2026, so it would be easier for most of us to attend the matches and the time zones will be much better :D I have a mixed feelings about the number of teams will be increased from currently 32 to 48 starting in 2026 though, the good thing is more countries will be able to participate but the bad thing is the group stage matches might not be as exciting and meaningful.

    2026 World Cup host cities
    USA (11)

    Atlanta – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Boston – Gillette Stadium
    Dallas – AT&T Stadium
    Houston – NRG Stadium
    Kansas City – Arrowhead Stadium
    Los Angeles – SoFi Stadium
    Miami – Hard Rock Stadium
    New York/New Jersey – MetLife Stadium
    Philadelphia – Lincoln Financial Field
    San Francisco – Levi’s Stadium
    Seattle – Lumen Field

    Canada (2)

    Toronto – BMO Field
    Vancouver – BC Place

    Mexico (3)

    Guadalajara – Estadio Akron
    Mexico City – Estadio Azteca
    Monterrey – Estadio BBVA
     
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    I do agree with not wanting 48games but we can all agree and understand FIFA reasoning with this but as a fan do I want to see a France playing a 3rd Division team nope.
     
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