naomi 343 Posted June 9, 2006 It's like a series of games right? For the final two teams, is it a best out of # deal, or one ultimate game. What's happening tommorow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAS 2 Posted June 9, 2006 It's like a series of games right? For the final two teams, is it a best out of # deal, or one ultimate game. What's happening tommorow? Process of elimination, not unlike olympic hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torridjoe 0 Posted June 9, 2006 After 2 years of qualifying in continental groups (the host and the winner of the last WC are exempt), the top 32 teams play a round robin in 8 groups (ie, each team plays the other 3 in its group once). The top 2 in each group advance to the knockout rounds. Lose and you're out, including the final (one game). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naomi 343 Posted June 9, 2006 Thanks Googled anyway and got on FIFA's site, looking for the last game. I thought maybe it was tommorow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torridjoe 0 Posted June 9, 2006 Thanks Googled anyway and got on FIFA's site, looking for the last game. I thought maybe it was tommorow. FIRST game tomorrow, last game July 9, I think. Soccer's recovery time for players is just a bit less than football's, longer than hockey or basketball (or baseball, obviously). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted June 9, 2006 FIRST game tomorrow, last game July 9, I think. Soccer's recovery time for players is just a bit less than football's, longer than hockey or basketball (or baseball, obviously). It figures that torrid is into soccer. Commie sport Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naomi 343 Posted June 9, 2006 Alright, now I'm set and didn't really have to bother reading through stuff. Merci Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torridjoe 0 Posted June 9, 2006 It figures that torrid is into soccer. Commie sport the best countries in the world at soccer are mostly democracies. Call me a nancypants Europhag. Commie really doesn't work in this context. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAS 2 Posted June 9, 2006 Alright, now I'm set and didn't really have to bother reading through stuff. Merci Did you roll the "r"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TerrySilver 0 Posted June 9, 2006 After 2 years of qualifying in continental groups (the host and the winner of the last WC are exempt), the top 32 teams play a round robin in 8 groups (ie, each team plays the other 3 in its group once). The top 2 in each group advance to the knockout rounds. Lose and you're out, including the final (one game). minor correction. the last world cup winner is not exempt anymore. only the host is exempt now. other then that, your explaination is good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted June 9, 2006 the best countries in the world at soccer are mostly democracies. Call me a nancypants Europhag. Commie really doesn't work in this context. It's an old joke. P.S. You are a nancypants Europhag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy1 0 Posted June 9, 2006 minor correction. the last world cup winner is not exempt anymore. only the host is exempt now.other then that, your explaination is good Torrid wrong! Umpossible! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torridjoe 0 Posted June 9, 2006 minor correction. the last world cup winner is not exempt anymore. only the host is exempt now.other then that, your explaination is good shiat, really? Was that true in 2002? Shiat, now that I think about it, it may have been...but that was definitely the first time, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TerrySilver 0 Posted June 9, 2006 shiat, really? Was that true in 2002? Shiat, now that I think about it, it may have been...but that was definitely the first time, right? in 2002, both the host and previous winner were exempt. this world cup is the first time they're doing it that the previous winner has to still qualify, i.e. brazil. if you cant tell, i cant wait for this thing to start tomorrow portugal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torridjoe 0 Posted June 9, 2006 in 2002, both the host and previous winner were exempt. this world cup is the first time they're doing it that the previous winner has to still qualify, i.e. brazil.if you cant tell, i cant wait for this thing to start tomorrow portugal Cool--so I didn't watch any World Cup matches thinking the champ was exempt when they're not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 861 Posted June 9, 2006 i work with a lot of german engineers...i hung up a costa rican flag w/ a "No Ballack" caption can't wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TerrySilver 0 Posted June 9, 2006 this may sound crazy, but germany is one favorite i could see not making it out of the first round. they're a little old, ballack is out, and there is alot of termoil between klingsman (the coach) and the players. would i bet on this happening? no, but i wouldn't be surprise either if they did get knocked out early Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMoney 0 Posted June 9, 2006 arent we the only country that calls it soccer?? its football..whether we like that or not... the nfl is american football... i will be watching my games on Telemundo..even though I cant understand all of the Spanish, its much smoother... and like CBC is to hockey..the coverage is MUCH better.... Im pulling for the USA and no racial riots... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
