Not sure if it hasn’t already been mentioned but, if not, Hollandland in 1998. Bergkamp was majestic.
Could we have Rep Ireland 1994 just for Aldo’s sweary rant?
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Already nominated.
Jesus, are you lot too lazy to read fifty-odd posts? 
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Just seen your helpful summary post…
I’d like to nominate:
France 1958. (Just Fontaine and total goal feast)
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And that takes us to 32 teams.
France 1998
Spain 2010
Italy 1982
Netherlands 1990
Argentina 1978
Scotland 1978
West Germany 1974
Netherlands 1974
Brazil 1970
Netherlands 1998
Belgium 1986
Hungary 1954
Austria 1934
USSR 1986
Denmark 1986
Argentina 1986
Yugoslavia 1990
Bulgaria 1994
Argentina 2002
Uruguay 2010
Republic Of Ireland 1994
Romania 1994
Wales 1958
Iran 1998
Senegal 2002
Ghana 2010
Cameroon 1990
England 1966
Portugal 1966
West Germany 1954
Brazil 1982
France 1958
Nominations are now closed; in true FIFA style, I will now take a few days to do the group stage draw.
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In that case can I get my bribe in early so that Oireland are given a real fucking easy group: Netherlands 1990; Scotland 1978; Iran 1998?
Fixed.
The 1990 side was much better…
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1994 doesn’t look dated, 1990 does and I don’t remember it.
It’s my personal choice in fact it’s probably my personal highlight of world cups
Any Irishman who lived through Italia '90 would pick that side over the 1994 crew every time. There was a national obsession with the team from match 1 until the quarter final exit at the hands of Italy and (fuck) Schillaci.
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The groups have been drawn.
Here’s the usual sneak preview while I type the rest up:
Spot the Group Of Death…
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Seems about right
Mars. Sponsored by Elon Musk.
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shame Croatia 2018 missed out
how do the stages after the groups work out?
(i’m trying to workout Scotlands route to the final)
Not sure if I’m doing this right:
Group A:
Hungary 1954
Group B:
Argentina 1978
Group C:
Brazil 1970
Group D:
England 1966
Group E:
Netherlands 1974
Group F:
Netherlands 1990
Group G:
Netherlands 1998
Group H:
Argentina 1986
Not really sure how the Netherlands did so well 
You’re not.
There will be group games, where you can vote for who wins (or a draw)
At the end of the group stage, the top two qualify for the knockout stages. Just like the real tournament, but better.
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Sorry. It’s 5.45am and I’ve been up since 3
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Let’s just call my post a prediction and I’m going back to bed
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For me, it has to be the 1982 Brazil national team, who should have won the World Cup.
These guys mesmerised me, i could not move away from the tv when they were playing.
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I don’t really want to detract from the fun , and I’m sure COG won’t object , so here’s a little reminder why this thread was necessary in the first place , and possibly a little prompt to people who aren’t joining in the boycott.
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