England

Only 8 countries have ever won the world cup ( I would imagine it’s been dominated by South American teams). So I can’t imagine what the odds are against a team winning it. To get to the quarter finals is a great achievement.

much more so for countries like Croatia and Morocco! Take my hat to them.

Croatia reached the final in 2018 and lost to France

Shall we see another Croatia -v- France final?

Maybe, I shall be behind Morroco all the way. A concern however, as riots took place in Belgium when Morocco beat them- and there is so much anti North African racism in France.

I shall be 🤞 for Croatia!

Well ...
This is not going as well as hoped.

I was going to open a bottle of wine tonight but realised it was Argentinian Malbec so put it back on the rack.
It's making no difference. 😕

This isn't good for the blood pressure. A rubbish start ftom les Bleus, now unbelievably 2 - 2.

Joseanne

This isn't good for the blood pressure. A rubbish start ftom les Bleus, now unbelievably 2 - 2.

Quite a game. Eight minutes to go at 2 - 2.

At least Croatia won the play-offs 🙂

Crazy! Thrilling this 2nd half.
Time to get a G & T.

Goodness, holding my breath! I'm in Brighton for now so shouting for Argentina because of Macallister (who plays for the Seagulls here)
Please don't let it go to penalties.

I want England to have gone out to the World Champions so I’m behind France.

It’s an exciting match today right enough!

This is so exciting. Don’t care who wins. What a game ⚽️

I don't care who wins either.

A penalty shoot-out would be exciting though 😀

Ouiiiii

Geez

Can you believe it? 😮

Woo! Exciting!!

A lot riding on this now, agreement with Orlin. If France win I cook for the week, a win for Argentina and he cooks.
Come on Argentina…
I’m a lousy cook

LauraNorderr

A lot riding on this now, agreement with Orlin. If France win I cook for the week, a win for Argentina and he cooks.
Come on Argentina…
I’m a lousy cook

That includes Christmas Day cooking!

Allez les Bleus. 🇫🇷 🇫🇷

Daughter-in-law cooking that one Calli, phew

Win or lose, England lost to what has turned out to be a truly remarkable team.

I've moved onto this now, and I don't even like it!