World Cup

[Diane CBPFC]

I got a bit interested in the world cup after seeing the Norwegian team photo AND Lays crisps came out with official marketing for our Canadian team.

I am only cheering flags at this point seeing I know nothing. My teams are Canada; Scotland and Norway.

I think things turned out better than expected with all the politics

[Roger Kettle]

As I'm sure you know, I'm a huge football fan but the timing of the games is going to make it difficult for me to watch. For example, Scotland's first match against Haiti kicks off at 2 a.m. our time. I may need several gallons of coffee.

[Diane CBPFC]

May I suggest you stay up all night then have an afternoon nap?

[Roger Kettle]

My plan is to get comfortable on the couch in front of the TV at 11 p.m. and see what happens. My guess is I'll be asleep by five past.

[ZestyWhite]

Herein lies my dilemma. I have longed for Scotland to qualify for another world cup since Hadda scored Morocco's second at France '98. However, I'm working on Sunday morning. And a 2am kick off means a 4am finish. And there's a real possibility of falling asleep in the pulpit with that kind of bed time.
Add in the possibility of a draw or a Haiti victory, and it's probably best I just give it a miss this time...

If Scotland go out, I'll turn my attentions to France, since a chunk of my family would qualify for service in the Legion. Given my son's Ronaldo obsession and my supermarket loyalty card sweepstake result, I'll also be keeping an eye out for Portugal's results.

[Diane CBPFC]

I am really enjoying this 10-12 minute game re-caps - perfect for my interest level and it gives you an idea of who to cheer for. I am now cheering for South Korea and USA too. I will probably want to watch whole games when it gets closer to the finals so will have to sort out some streaming channel to view them on.


Spoiler alert....




Todays last minute Qatar goal made my day - their poor goalie was on top form triple duty as the Swizz were like energizer bunnies trying relentlessly at goal.

My daughter, who actually coaches soccer, won't watch because of Trump's peace medal.  Thus I'm here talking to you guys instead.