now we get the horse-trading to see which fixture gets which kick off time slot per day.
Assuming FIFA try to schedule the most “TV ratings friendly” game in the final slot per day, I’m guessing the following:
- Mon 21:
England v Iran to be the 3rd game of the day (we already know Qatar v Ecuador goes first, and I think Netherlands v Senegal will go second)
USA v Wales/Sco/Ukr to be the late game
- Fri 25:
Iran v Wales/Sco/Ukr for lunchtime (Netherlands v Ecuador for teatime)
England v USA for the late game
- Tue 29:
v , v to be the simultaneous late games (guessing group A will be the early kickoff)
Groups F, G and H are tasty.
It’s played in November. The nighttime temperature is less than a summers day in Redcar.I see NZ or Solomon Island v Costa Rica in June for the inter divisional qualification. June in Qatar.
Yes. The full draw is laid out. We play group a in round of 16I wonder if we'll be paired with group A for the 2nd round
We play group a winners or runners up depending on our position. The schedule is all pre planned. I attended some of the dry run draws - anyone who says balls are warmed etc is talking rubbish. Very professional planningAnyone know the route afterwards ie who plays who - Winners v runners up, i hope its not E or F
Just to balance that up what about this interesting 5 min documentary on The Result that Shook the WorldScotland v Iran ooh where’ve I seen That before
Oh yes
We’re on the road with allie’s army
No it’s not. It’s played in June.It’s played in November. The nighttime temperature is less than a summers day in Redcar.
?? You didn't read that properly fella.It’s played in November. The nighttime temperature is less than a summers day in Redcar.
Should they both reach the last 8 England play France. Mind you, that might depend on both being group winners.
Yes that's a weird one. The French have the most quality out of anyone but always have it in them to implode. Hopefully it happens again!Don't count on it. The previous 4 European WC winners have all crashed out in the first round of their defence.
It's a weird stat, and I know it says nothing about the future. But maybe the pressure of defending is greater than we estimate?
They probably want fireworks for the Qatar game, so needs to be a post sunset match...
Apologises misread. Correct the play off in June . The temperature will be slightly less than in November (air conditioned)It’s played in November. The nighttime temperature is less than a summers day in Redcar.