Other Games - 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup Edition (+ warm-up matches): Villa-watch

[Skipper_The_Eyechild]

In my prediction we play Argentina in the Semis. I look forward to Emi being the most hated man in the country.

I got that outcome as well originally, that was with England topping the group though. I think the group could be tight and we’re just as likely to finish 3rd, which, when I did it again, saw us knocked out by Portugal in the next round.

I don't fancy Portugal with old man Ronnie.

[jwarry]

Just realised there is another ex-Villa player playing in the World Cup, playing for one of the minnows. Any idea who it is? 😁

[jwarry]

[ADVILLAFAN]

Just realised there is another ex-Villa player playing in the World Cup, playing for one of the minnows. Any idea who it is? 😁

Tshibola!

[Bent Neilsens Screamer]

In my prediction we play Argentina in the Semis. I look forward to Emi being the most hated man in the country.

I got that outcome as well originally, that was with England topping the group though. I think the group could be tight and we’re just as likely to finish 3rd, which, when I did it again, saw us knocked out by Portugal in the next round.

I don't fancy Portugal with old man Ronnie.

They’d be better without him starting but still a strong team and a step up in quality compared to our usual opponents.

[Bent Neilsens Screamer]

I noticed that a strong France team lost to Ivory Coast 2-1 on Thursday and Spain could only draw 1-1 with Iraq.

[Brazilian Villain]

No sure how true it is but there are videos doing the rounds of turf being laid directly on concrete. If it turns out to be true there's going to be a few serious knee injuries.

They should have known better than to put Ron Vlaar in charge of the pitches.

[cdbearsfan]

Just realised there is another ex-Villa player playing in the World Cup, playing for one of the minnows. Any idea who it is? 😁

Tshibola!

Scored the goal that qualified them, so he's probably a national hero. Wonder if they know the Bad Manners song in DRC?

Edit: hang on, I've mixed up Tshibola and Tuanzebe.

[Brazilian Villain]

For any fans who do attend in 30 to 40C heat, they have decided that bringing your own water bottles to the stadium is a no-no.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c79490e8g37o

[Dave]

Just realised there is another ex-Villa player playing in the World Cup, playing for one of the minnows. Any idea who it is? 😁

Tshibola!

Tuanzebe? Trezeguet? Nyland? Chukwuemeka? Gueye? Bacuna?

[cdbearsfan]

Just realised there is another ex-Villa player playing in the World Cup, playing for one of the minnows. Any idea who it is? 😁

Tshibola!

Tuanzebe? Trezeguet? Nyland? Chukwuemeka? Gueye? Bacuna?

Thanks for not saying McGinn.

[Monty]

Just realised there is another ex-Villa player playing in the World Cup, playing for one of the minnows. Any idea who it is? 😁

Tshibola!

Tuanzebe? Trezeguet? Nyland? Chukwuemeka? Gueye? Bacuna?

Thanks for not saying McGinn.

He's not an ex-player.

[olaftab]

Ollie to win it for England. No one can stop us. It's coming home!

YES
1. England
2. England reserves
3. England coach & his staff
4. England media team

[eamonn]

Just realised there is another ex-Villa player playing in the World Cup, playing for one of the minnows. Any idea who it is? 😁

Tshibola!

Christ, really? He's indestructible

[cdbearsfan]

Looking through the World Cup squads, I quite like that Tunisia have a player called Hannibal.