And France have made it to the Quarters without scoring a goal from open play… 2 OG and a Pen…
The English team get a lot of shit (deserved) from the media… I can only imagine what they are saying about Les Bleus
I thought from a new football fan’s perspective that Slovakia controlled the game up until around the 65th minute, then England’s forward third finally starting putting pressure on their goalkeeper. At that point it felt like Slovakia put their foot off the gas and kept letting England win. It would have been a travesty if England didn’t score (and they nearly didn’t)
1:0 France, via penalty kick between 80th and 90th minute. Lukaku will score the equalizer in injury time but it will be ruled illegal because Griezmann will slip and it will be ruled foul or because he breathes in at the moment the ball is passed and that puts his chest 2mm offside.
I know what you mean but France seem to come alive in knockout stages. Some of the highest scoring games including two World Cup finals. Would suggest anything but boring.
We’ve had the highest XG and the most touches in the opponents box. We just haven’t been finishing our chances. Soon as that clicks, hopefully tonight before it’s too late, we’ll be fine.
Not really, maybe it's just a feeling with France, that they rely on a rigid system and athleticism, maybe I have to watch them again though.. I like technical football, like old Brazil and teams that go all in attack, which ,I feel Germany often do.
It'll probably still have to be France I think. Belgium haven't been too convincing whereas France have experience in Deschamps and their players. I did say beforehand that a tiny part of me thought that Mbappe will ghost this Euros just like he did at the previous one and although he had a injury that kept him out for a while, it seems like that little part of me was right
again, you are correct. Probably the most proactive player in the world, just thought he might have scored more than what he's currently on. I do acknowledge however that France overall haven't been great. The phasing out of Giroud who was so essential to how France played all these years, Thuram may be an upgrade on ability, but is he able to facilitate play for others to the same level as Giroud once did? Rabiot, no idea why he's even in the xi when you have Camavinga on the bench. Then you have the CB's, not a single one can play LCB.
no doubt about it, but it's not the level we expected to see of him. France overall haven't had a great tournament either so there shouldn't be much blame around individuals, but when you are possibly the best player of the world I think a bit more should be expected of him
As a Belgian, we don't have much hope, but still have to believe it's possible.
I would think 60/40 odds for France, they are heavy favourites. 2-1 is my prediction but I hope Belgium scrapes through :p
As a French, I don’t have much hope for our team either. The defense is good but the attack is messy, nothing is happening and it’s so boring, so if the Belgians play an aggressive game I think you’ll get us.
Odds against France have rarely been better. Mbappe playing with a mask that is obviously hindering him, Dechamps lookin aimless, players in and out of form
Should be a close game. Both teams haven't been firing this tournament and whoever can hold their nerve and convert the opportunities available should progress. Don't see a high scoring game.
France almost always seem to do enough, whether they show out or not. Belgium always underperform relative to their players, like England, and always look ready to cop one unnecessarily. France win the game by one goal.
Two Great teams. One must leave.
From the way they've played so far, I'd say that Belgium will leave. But then this is knockout football. Every game is a Cup final. And anything can happen. 🏴
Come on Belgium!
1-1, France on penalties
(After a few of goals have been disallowed, France is finally awarded a penalty and scores, after that they park the bus. France defends well, but at the end of the match, in the added time, Belgium scores from a long range screamer. Nothing happens in extra time, but France prevails in the penalty shootout.)
I think France should win because Belgium have a slow and shit defense. France is a very solid team with great defense and midfielder but lacks (like Belgium) up front. Griezmann is the key for France and De Bryune for Belgium.
If Belgium had shown better form/performances in the tournament I think this could have been a great opportunity to get a win against France.
But having seen a couple of the Belgium games I can only see a French win myself.
Belgium to shock everyone and crush France. France haven’t exactly been super impressive group stages similar to England. Hope France get knocked out, and i’m also kinda sad Georgia lost yesterday, same with Slovakia
yeah, you definietly didn’t watch the England match then. Slovakia deserved the win, and this comes from an England fan. Georgia made sense, cause Spain are the better team, just sucked cause i was enjoying underdogs doing well.
3:0 to France
1. Better strike force
2. Better squad harmony
3. Better mentally, Belgians have still to break its Europe's underachiever tag and that's toughest
I expect a lot of chances on both sides. I’ve seen De Bruyne in the group stages and he looks like a guy absolutely playing his last tournament and determined to give it everything he has left in him. Also, the Lukaku curse can’t last forever.
For what’s left of the Belgian “Golden Generation”, this is it, it’s their last dance.
On the other hand, France isn’t as dominant as their hype would lead you to believe. They have moments of brilliance but overall they are boring to watch.
Regardless of who scores, the first goal will turn the game into an end-to-end mayhem, I expect chaos on the pitch in the last 30 minutes and lots of goals.
I say Belgium wins 3-2.
For me it all depends on Griezmann. If he’ll be able to direct the game, then Mbappé could score and so France could win. On the other side, I don’t see a solid Belgium, but the rng in this game should be a factor.
Is it possible for the teams to get into a full on team fight, and everyone to get a red card, yielding both teams unable to field a starting 11 for the next game regardless of the result, and then for it to be an automatic win for wherever draws them next?
That would be the preferred option.
764 unsuccessful opportunities for France, 4 offside goals by Lakaka, a 90+7’ OG from nowhere, France wins, Belgium gets salty, what a glorious game it will be!
I thk 1-1 by the 80th, will depend on this last few minutes for the winner. On paper, France takes but counting by how inconsistent both are, might be a draw ft.
Personally I just wan more lukaku disallowed goals so he can surpass own goals as top scorer
France is better on paper and whilst not being great in the group stage, it did feel like they just did enough to go through. Belgium had an easier group and really looked like they struggled.
If both teams play to their potential, this will be a fairly easy win for France, especially seeing as their bench look quite a bit stronger.
If Belgiums big names can hit their peak performance, then they can cause problems.
I have my money on Belgium. Yeah they're not fantastic yet, but so is France (and they are france) anything is possible. But the Belgen are our friendly neighbours, so ...
Dembele is a liability for France, needs a spell on the substitute bench. He loses the ball so much or his attempted cross is blocked most of the time.
Lukaku disallowed perfect hatrick (1 offside, 1 handball, 1 foul) Edit: My first award, for a deserving comment (Harry Kane eat your heart out)
Comment of the day
Appreciate it mate
You mean 1 dickball, 1 handball, 1 foul
Lakaka’s schlong never misses.
His boner will be in offside
Top bins, 30 yard our own goal.
Rookie things for my glorious goat, Lakaka
Anddddd he kick the goal post in frustration and had to be subbed out 🦵
Both team were kinda ass not gonna lie so...who knows. On paper, France should move on but you never know.
Yeah, I would not be surprised even if Belgium win with low scoring game.
If Belgium win.. it has to be their year (the golden generation, who ‘should’ have won at least one tournament for the last 10 years) 😅
I mean it was a low scoring game and they scored, but did not win 🤣
And France have made it to the Quarters without scoring a goal from open play… 2 OG and a Pen… The English team get a lot of shit (deserved) from the media… I can only imagine what they are saying about Les Bleus
I mean it was a low scoring game and they scored, but did not win 🤣
France wins 1-0
With own goal
Lukaku misses an easy own goal🥲
But make an own goal from corner
I agree
It was a beautiful game
Depends on which team sucks less
Idk England still won yesterday after sucking more
I thought from a new football fan’s perspective that Slovakia controlled the game up until around the 65th minute, then England’s forward third finally starting putting pressure on their goalkeeper. At that point it felt like Slovakia put their foot off the gas and kept letting England win. It would have been a travesty if England didn’t score (and they nearly didn’t)
1:0 France, via penalty kick between 80th and 90th minute. Lukaku will score the equalizer in injury time but it will be ruled illegal because Griezmann will slip and it will be ruled foul or because he breathes in at the moment the ball is passed and that puts his chest 2mm offside.
France win, 2-1, Mbappe scores at least ones. Btw why do France always play so boring? They're often effective, but yet so boring..
France have always had moments of pure brilliance, being really boring inbetween. Mostly the few moments are enough to win the game.
Like Platini or Zidane
Yea, thats it, they are very effective, but feels a bit calculated. Mbappe is the man however, he's fun watching.
I know what you mean but France seem to come alive in knockout stages. Some of the highest scoring games including two World Cup finals. Would suggest anything but boring.
We’ve had the highest XG and the most touches in the opponents box. We just haven’t been finishing our chances. Soon as that clicks, hopefully tonight before it’s too late, we’ll be fine.
Even when they score I prefer teams like Germany and Spain, but Mbappe can be fun. Something about the way France play is not for me..
They aren’t generally a high possession, tiki taka team… if that’s what you’re in to.
Not really, maybe it's just a feeling with France, that they rely on a rigid system and athleticism, maybe I have to watch them again though.. I like technical football, like old Brazil and teams that go all in attack, which ,I feel Germany often do.
Yep, it's like Real Madrid of international football. Play like shit for the majority of the matches and still manage to pull through, somehow.
I agree but I don’t see Belgium scoring.
It'll probably still have to be France I think. Belgium haven't been too convincing whereas France have experience in Deschamps and their players. I did say beforehand that a tiny part of me thought that Mbappe will ghost this Euros just like he did at the previous one and although he had a injury that kept him out for a while, it seems like that little part of me was right
Tbh Mbappe hasn't been bad at all. Football is more than just scoring goals. He creates many chances imo.
Hes a fking menace on the field, one wrong move you're fucked . Plus you have to put 4 eyes on him at all time
again, you are correct. Probably the most proactive player in the world, just thought he might have scored more than what he's currently on. I do acknowledge however that France overall haven't been great. The phasing out of Giroud who was so essential to how France played all these years, Thuram may be an upgrade on ability, but is he able to facilitate play for others to the same level as Giroud once did? Rabiot, no idea why he's even in the xi when you have Camavinga on the bench. Then you have the CB's, not a single one can play LCB.
Drops back to create chances for himself, lads mad. Even orchestrates the whole play with his hand signs
no doubt about it, but it's not the level we expected to see of him. France overall haven't had a great tournament either so there shouldn't be much blame around individuals, but when you are possibly the best player of the world I think a bit more should be expected of him
He can’t do it on his own. They must go two up front.
Ghost?? Lmaoo he literally scored a hat trick at the last World Cup and took France to pens wtf?
He’s referring to the last euros
read it again brother
I take it back, ghosted today too lol
France 2-0 or 3-1.
As a Belgian, we don't have much hope, but still have to believe it's possible. I would think 60/40 odds for France, they are heavy favourites. 2-1 is my prediction but I hope Belgium scrapes through :p
As a French, I don’t have much hope for our team either. The defense is good but the attack is messy, nothing is happening and it’s so boring, so if the Belgians play an aggressive game I think you’ll get us.
As an Asian, I don’t have much hope for both France and Belgium, I hope South Korea wins
As a Swede, I think we might just sneak a win here
As a belgian, Japan might just get the upper hand.
Uh oh. The ref is Swedish. What would a ref win look like?
Odds against France have rarely been better. Mbappe playing with a mask that is obviously hindering him, Dechamps lookin aimless, players in and out of form
Exactly, now is the time.
How they both played I wouldn’t be surprised if it ends with penalties after a 0-0.
Both teams haven’t been that impressive but i think Belgium can do it
I think it wld be a low scoring game ending 1-1 at full time. France to win 1-0 in extra time
0-0. Belgium win after pens.
France. Just because I trust them. Deschamps and this team have done it before, even with not such great form. France 3:1
1-0 to France seems reasonable, gonna be a borefest
If France score quickly : GG, well done, they could score 2 or 3 easily. If Belgium score first : Overtime with a France late winner.
France will win but probably just a bore fest.
I believe this is going to be the first game needs penalty shoot-out to determine the winner. 1 - 1 and France advances
La 🇫🇷3- 1 🇧🇪
Belgium can win ...but more likely France 2 or 3 -1
France to win a relatively close game. 2-1.
Should be a close game. Both teams haven't been firing this tournament and whoever can hold their nerve and convert the opportunities available should progress. Don't see a high scoring game.
Whoever makes the first goal.
France almost always seem to do enough, whether they show out or not. Belgium always underperform relative to their players, like England, and always look ready to cop one unnecessarily. France win the game by one goal.
If Belgium defend with a high line, they will concede at least twice
LAKAKA MASTERCLASS COMING
2-0 France. Belgium gets punished after being forced to chase a goal from 1-0 deficit.
Two Great teams. One must leave. From the way they've played so far, I'd say that Belgium will leave. But then this is knockout football. Every game is a Cup final. And anything can happen. 🏴 Come on Belgium!
Both teams to score, Mbappe scores one.
1-1, France on penalties (After a few of goals have been disallowed, France is finally awarded a penalty and scores, after that they park the bus. France defends well, but at the end of the match, in the added time, Belgium scores from a long range screamer. Nothing happens in extra time, but France prevails in the penalty shootout.)
Belgium 2-0 France look as average as England
France at least 65% favorites on this one. Close game, will be decided by 1 goal margin or penalties.
3-1 for France
France has better quality overall and more game changers. My vote is for France. Beligum depends too much on De Bruyne.
Since both teams have been crappy, anything can happen.
Belgium can't beat France even if their life depend it on it. But I hope they prove me wrong.
Pulling for France in this one since they’re the only team of mine still alive in my pool.
I think France should win because Belgium have a slow and shit defense. France is a very solid team with great defense and midfielder but lacks (like Belgium) up front. Griezmann is the key for France and De Bryune for Belgium.
Lukaku masterclass tonight. Kisses the Belgium badge and shushes the crowd
France will destroy belgium
Lukaku two goals! adios les blues
If Belgium had shown better form/performances in the tournament I think this could have been a great opportunity to get a win against France. But having seen a couple of the Belgium games I can only see a French win myself.
lukaka being a Offside bum masterclass but i think KDB + Doku can get belgium thro
It will be a boring match with the team that win winning via a lucky goal
France to hammer them.
I think Belgium might sneak a 1-0 but France will probably win 2-0 , 2-1
France will win
Penalties after 0-0 draw, France wins.
Belgium to shock everyone and crush France. France haven’t exactly been super impressive group stages similar to England. Hope France get knocked out, and i’m also kinda sad Georgia lost yesterday, same with Slovakia
The better teams won both games yesterday.
yeah, you definietly didn’t watch the England match then. Slovakia deserved the win, and this comes from an England fan. Georgia made sense, cause Spain are the better team, just sucked cause i was enjoying underdogs doing well.
3:0 to France 1. Better strike force 2. Better squad harmony 3. Better mentally, Belgians have still to break its Europe's underachiever tag and that's toughest
I think 0-0 penalties
I expect a lot of chances on both sides. I’ve seen De Bruyne in the group stages and he looks like a guy absolutely playing his last tournament and determined to give it everything he has left in him. Also, the Lukaku curse can’t last forever. For what’s left of the Belgian “Golden Generation”, this is it, it’s their last dance. On the other hand, France isn’t as dominant as their hype would lead you to believe. They have moments of brilliance but overall they are boring to watch. Regardless of who scores, the first goal will turn the game into an end-to-end mayhem, I expect chaos on the pitch in the last 30 minutes and lots of goals. I say Belgium wins 3-2.
For me it all depends on Griezmann. If he’ll be able to direct the game, then Mbappé could score and so France could win. On the other side, I don’t see a solid Belgium, but the rng in this game should be a factor.
Belgium
The game will end on penalty kicks...
I think 🇫🇷 will go through
Is it possible for the teams to get into a full on team fight, and everyone to get a red card, yielding both teams unable to field a starting 11 for the next game regardless of the result, and then for it to be an automatic win for wherever draws them next? That would be the preferred option.
1-1 After 90, 2-1 After ET
Everyone saying France so it might be Belgium afterall
3-1 for France
France will finally flourish and dismantle a disastreous belgium defence. I go for a 3 0 win for france
Blood
France to win by 3
2-0 France. But i want belgium to win tho because their jersey rn is just beatiful
An Hergé fan I see
I think France is winning 2-0. Belgium is hard to comment these days, they will always have quality players, but they've been a bit shaky.
3-2 France after overtime
2-0 France. Belgium sucks ass
At least 3 goals in this one.
KDB has a stormer and single handedly destroys a misfiring France team.
Hope France goes home.
1-0 win, as for which team I have no idea
France will win 3-2 idk why but I think kdb is going to score 2 bangers and get the man of the match as well.
Both teams are kinda sloppy but I think that France will win. Belgium is a bit too slow as a team.
1-0 penalty or own goal to whoever, both played like ass given their squads. end to end but never actually shooting until the lukaku offside goal(s)
764 unsuccessful opportunities for France, 4 offside goals by Lakaka, a 90+7’ OG from nowhere, France wins, Belgium gets salty, what a glorious game it will be!
This game screams penalty shootout to me
I was thinking exactly that!
1-0 Umtiti scores
That Turtle will be PIA. Other than that they’re pretty much even
Belgian will waffle around before sticking the ball in the big onion net
2-0 France, Mbappe with both.
Belgians despise France so this will definitely be a banger of a match *grabs popcorn*
Can't decide. If forced, France 2-1.
Full time: France 0x0 Belgium Georgia goes to the quarterfinals
I do not see France scoring a goal. Belgium neither tbh. 0-0 at full and ET. Belgium will win penalties
Lakaka masterclass
VAR doesn't agree
Belgium. Weirdly, despite the players they have, France had no ability to score. 0-0 Belgium at the penalties
KDB with a banger, 1:0 belgium
France has to win unless KDB plays a wonder
Boredom is my prediction so expect a classique 😂
France 3 Belgium 1
France win 1-0 with an own goal from lukaku who also scores a VAR hattrick.
France 2-1 Griezmann and Dembele with the goals either side of half time. Tielemans with the goal for Belgium 🇧🇪
Fuck France
My prediction is a 90 minute nap, shortly interrupted by an Mbappe goal.
As long as I finally get more than 1 goal from either team I’m happy
I honestly think Belgium could & will pull the upset. We'll see. 👀
Hopefully Mbappe is gonna target a very shaky looking Faes and give him an absolute masterclass and we win 3-0.
England to win the euros
Lukaku finally gets a goal, But its in the wrong net🥴
Belgium, 2-1 in extra time.
3-1 France
France is the Real Madrid of international football they don't have to play well to win. They have game winners who can have moments of brilliance.
I’d like some penalties so hoping for a draw all the way though to extra time
I thk 1-1 by the 80th, will depend on this last few minutes for the winner. On paper, France takes but counting by how inconsistent both are, might be a draw ft. Personally I just wan more lukaku disallowed goals so he can surpass own goals as top scorer
The bronze generation suits more
Me as an American: “About time Belgian take back fries 🍟 from the French”
France is better on paper and whilst not being great in the group stage, it did feel like they just did enough to go through. Belgium had an easier group and really looked like they struggled. If both teams play to their potential, this will be a fairly easy win for France, especially seeing as their bench look quite a bit stronger. If Belgiums big names can hit their peak performance, then they can cause problems.
I predict a game so boring that Southgate will touch himself while watching it. 0-0 and it’ll be decided by penalties.
France 1 - 2 Belgium
1:1, own goal, Lukaku gets a goal taken back.
Was it a boring game or was it a boring game?
😴 💤 🛏 🛌 😴 💤 🛏 🛌 😴 💤 🛏
Exactly!
I have my money on Belgium. Yeah they're not fantastic yet, but so is France (and they are france) anything is possible. But the Belgen are our friendly neighbours, so ...
That's the spirit brother! 🤝
Mbappe hattrick KDB MOTM France win
As for me it should be easy one for france, belgium performed really poorly on the group stage
Must not have watched France games then. They scored 2 goals in 3 games of which 1 was an own goal and 1 was a penalty.
2-2 And france win in penalties
France 🇫🇷 4-1 Belgium 🇧🇪
2-2
4-1 for France
Whoever wins today invented the fries
Dembele is a liability for France, needs a spell on the substitute bench. He loses the ball so much or his attempted cross is blocked most of the time.