World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Germany vs Paraguay

[Batman]

I said we're getting a Klopp v Pep last dance. Spain will disappoint and it will happen at the Euro.

 

[Rex Caudillo]

I said we're getting a Klopp v Pep last dance. Spain will disappoint and it will happen at the Euro.

Guardiola is never managing Spain. Not many certainties but that’s one of them.

 

[Batman]

Guardiola is never managing Spain. Not many certainties but that’s one of them.

And you're basing this on what? Him being Catalan? This is the same guy who is supposedly against the genocide in Sudan while accepting direct deposits from the architect. Also doesn't have to be with Spain. Tuchel could get the sack.

 

[Rex Caudillo]

And you're basing this on what?

The fact he’s ruled it out repeatedly as it undermines the Catalan independence movement and due to him being quite outspoken against the Spanish Gov the RFEF won’t be offering him the job.

 

[Batman]

The fact he’s ruled it out repeatedly as it undermines the Catalan independence movement and due to him being quite outspoken against the Spanish Gov the RFEF won’t be offering him the job.

He's a prolific liar. What he says means nothing. Also, it again doesn't have to be with Spain. The FA could make a move.

 

[Rex Caudillo]

He's a prolific liar. What he says means nothing. Also, it again doesn't have to be with Spain. The FA could make a move.

Agree that he will almost certainly manage a national team next I reckon.

It just won’t be Spain.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

i'll say it from now Klopp ain't doing s**t with Germany when you don't have the talent it doesn't matter if you bring Pep or Klopp there will be national teams better.

Germany simply don't have the talent if Neuer and Kimmich retired will be replaced by some average GK and RB because they don't have something close to their elite quality they don't have better CF than Kai their midfield is nowhere near to spain england brazil argentina france who fielding freaking Rabiot wingers is poverty apart from Karl too.

Klopp will need to do some miracle. and find some hidden talents that can help the national team

 

[Rex Caudillo]

i'll say it from now Klopp ain't doing s**t with Germany when you don't have the talent it doesn't matter if you bring Pep or Klopp there will be national teams better.

Germany simply don't have the talent if Neuer and Kimmich retired will be replaced by some average GK and RB because they don't have something close to their elite quality they don't have better CF than Kai their midfield is nowhere near to spain england brazil argentina france who fielding freaking Rabiot wingers is poverty apart from Karl too.

Klopp will need to do some miracle. and find some hidden talents that can help the national team

Tbf if there’s one nation that can overcome lack of talent it’s Germany.

Won at least two World Cups with truly average squads. Even in 2002 that team was buns outside of Kahn and Ballack.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Tbf if there’s one nation that can overcome lack of talent it’s Germany.

Won at least two World Cups with truly average squads. Even in 2002 that team was buns outside of Kahn and Ballack.

Yeah last years these german players seem lack the passion to play for national team

 

[Riou]

Klopp when he realises his best attacker, is actually Kai Havertz...

 

[boonthegoon]

Klopp when he realises his best attacker, is actually Kai Havertz...

He will be overjoyed with him lol

 

[Thrice]

Tbf if there’s one nation that can overcome lack of talent it’s Germany.

Won at least two World Cups with truly average squads. Even in 2002 that team was buns outside of Kahn and Ballack.

Wait a minute, which World Cup winning squad was average? 1974 had Beckenbauer, Müller, Breitner, Overath all in their prime.
1990 was arguably the best squad in the tournament. 2014 was another golden generation.

1954 was a bit of a fluke tbf.

 

[Rex Caudillo]

Wait a minute, which World Cup winning squad was average? 1974 had Beckenbauer, Müller, Breitner, Overath all in their prime.
1990 was arguably the best squad in the tournament. 2014 was another golden generation.

1954 was a bit of a fluke tbf.

1954 as you said and take your pick of 1974 or 1990.

The Italians really should have won at home with that team they had and in 1974 thanks to some dodgy reffing the Germans got over the line against the better side.

Not mediocre tbf but still really got out of jail winning it. Same again with Euro 1996 as well. Bang average side there.

 

[Thrice]

1954 as you said and take your pick of 1974 or 1990.

The Italians really should have won at home with that team they had and in 1974 thanks to some dodgy reffing the Germans got over the line against the better side.

Not mediocre tbf but still really got out of jail winning it. Same again with Euro 1996 as well. Bang average side there.

Cruyff was the player of the tournament in 1974, for sure. But as a team Germany were better. Both teams got a penalty in the final.
1990 against Italy in the final would've been interesting. Probably would've been tougher than Argentina.

The 1996 squad had Sammer who was arguably the best player in Europe at the time, but I agree there were a number of average players in that squad and the trophy wasn't really expected without Matthäus and especially after that 1994 World Cup.

 

[Rex Caudillo]

Cruyff was the player of the tournament in 1974, for sure. But as a team Germany were better. Both teams got a penalty in the final.
1990 against Italy in the final would've been interesting. Probably would've been tougher than Argentina.

The 1996 squad had Sammer who was arguably the best player in Europe at the time, but I agree there were a number of average players in that squad and the trophy wasn't really expected without Matthäus and especially after that 1994 World Cup.

Team wise yeah Germany had more stars in 1974 but Netherlands still had Neeskens, Krol and Resenbrink as well as Cruyff who were all world class and of course they played incredible football as a collective.

Story is both the German goals were incredibly dodgy but I guess they got over the line so maybe that is the real demonstration of a top team.

Think a lot of people are just sad Clockwork Oranje and the Polish Golden Generation never won one. FWIW Germany should’ve won one in 1966, pure robbery there.

 

[Thrice]

Team wise yeah Germany had more stars in 1974 but Netherlands still had Neeskens, Krol and Resenbrink as well as Cruyff who were all world class and of course they played incredible football as a collective.

Story is both the German goals were incredibly dodgy but I guess they got over the line so maybe that is the real demonstration of a top team.

Think a lot of people are just sad Clockwork Oranje and the Polish Golden Generation never won one. FWIW Germany should’ve won one in 1966, pure robbery there.

Yeah, the Netherlands never winning a World Cup remains one of the biggest mysteries in football. Just wasn't meant to be I suppose.

 

[Rex Caudillo]

Yeah, the Netherlands never winning a World Cup remains one of the biggest mysteries in football. Just wasn't meant to be I suppose.

1998 they really fumbled that. Insane team.

 

[Thrice]

1998 they really fumbled that. Insane team.

And that legendary Bergkamp goal. One of the best in World Cup history.