What are your World Cup Superstitions?

May 25th, 2006 | by: WC Bob |

Over on the main FIFA sight there is a fun article that talks about the various superstitions that some of the players and coaches have. From phobias of colors to numerology to rubbing a bald keeper’s head before every match, there are no shortage of rituals and routines that are performed in the name of good luck. I’m guessing that the players aren’t alone when it comes to superstitions. If you are like me, you’ll try anything to bring your team a bit of luck.

When I am supporting my local club, I will wear the same shirt until they lose. The team hardly ever goes on long winning streaks so most of my shirts are in good condition. I’m also a big believer in standing in the exact same spot for every match. Things just don’t feel right when I am not there.

For the World Cup, I plan of wearing my Angola jersey each day they play. Heck, if they win their opening match against Portugal I may never take the thing off. I’m sure I’ll develop some other superstitions as the tournament progresses and I see what works and what doesn’t.

How about you? Do you have any rituals or routines when you support your team?

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alex

When I lived in France during the World Cup in ‘98, the only match I attended was France’s opening match against South Africa in Marseille.
There I bought a replica Zidane jersey and watched them trounce SA 3-0. Every match thereafter I always wore my Zidane jersey on gameday with the ticket stub in my left back pocket and they went undefeated for the rest of the tournament and ultimately won it all…
I continue this ritual whenever France plays, even during friendlies. although it really hasn’t helped the team that much since France-Italy in Euro 2000 : /
Henry

2 beers before the game, 2 beers during the first half, 2 beers during the second half.

no matter what happens, i end up feeling good.
Gio

I always wear my Italy scarf when they play. I’ve almost chewed a hole through it over the years but it is my good luck charm.
http://portugal.worldcupblog.org Luis

I always wear the same shirt during the world cup. Is more a method them a supersticion once that is not related with “chance or winning” but propper occasion to wear each shirt.

This year, I bought a 1958 Brazilian T-shirt and I’ll be wearing it during Brazil’s games. For the other games I’ll wear a green and yellow Fifa world Cup T-shirt that a friend brought to me from Germany
http://portugal.worldcupblog.org/group-d/our-talisman.html Our Talisman – FIFA World Cup 2006 – Portugal World Cup Team Blog

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Jinane

hey i really really hope italy wins this year.. they have a great team totti, luca toni, buffon, pirlo,gattuso,… the cup is for italy for sure..hopefully this year it will be back like in 82 with rossi the element of suprise..
http://www.bensefels.de Bense

After I use to listen to anthems, I clap my hands 5 times and speak out “Onwards, Germany”…
DFarina

I buy two jersey’s home and away… and make sure to wear the one that they are wearing that game.. That was last world cup and i’m an Argentina fan so it didn’t work too well for me. Only worked for the 1st game.
louie

wow, are we fishing for TOPICS.. ok so lets make a new one. HOW ABOUT RANKINGS.
Here is what we will do.
a little qusetionaire for you..

Team that YOU want to win___
Team that WILL win___
Team you really hate___
Death Group____
Team that will go home early___

and finally your Top 5..

Have fun, this will make for great arguments.
Martin

Want to win: Australia

Will win: Netherlands

Hate: no one at this world cup

Death Group: C

Home early: USA

Top 5:
Netherlands
Brazil
France
Italy
Portugal
Louie

Team that YOU want to win:
MEXICO

Team that WILL win:
ARGENTINA

Team you really hate:
US (sorry guys, rivarly and i am a little bitter about last WC)
Death Group group:
group C
Team that will go home early:
GERMANY

and finally your Top 5..
Argentina
Brazil
Italy
MEXICO
SPAIN..
andrea

Want to win:
Costa Rica

WILL win:
ITALY
HATE:
ARGENTINA
Death Group:
C/F
HOME early:
USA
**NEW QUESTION***
What team will be the biggest SUPRISE?
Costa Rica

Top 5.
1.Italy
2.Brazil
3.England
4.Portugal
5.Netherlands..
Andres

Team that YOU want to win:
Brazil

Team that WILL win:
Brazil

Team you really hate:
Serbia and Montenegro
Death Group group:
group G
Team that will go home early:
Mexico
Biggest Suprise
Ghanna

and finally your Top 5..
Brazil
Germany
England
Argentina
Spain
D Liss

Want to Win:
Costa rica
Will Win
Brasil
Hate:
Ecuador
Death Group
Group E
Biggest Suprise
Serbia yMontenegro
team to go home early
Germany
1.Brasil,
2. Francia,
3.England
4.USA,
5.Czech Republic
http://www.originalrudeboy.com/ Tomislav Chagall

@ henry, awesome! :)

i used to wear my good luck tee during the semi-final between croatia and france @ the stade de france | st. denis in paris, but not only did it not help, i missed two of the three goals. ever since, i brainmail my side positive vibes and if i am focused and totally convinced, it works 100 % (unfortunately, it works the other way around as well) -> i predicted croatia’s victory over italy, and the losses against mexico and ecuador. same thing with switzerland, france and england at euro 2004. the argentina game was tipped for croatia, and it worked … i must not bet on it, or it won’t work — that’s the biggest drawback!

team that i want to win:
nigeria

team that will win:
croatia

team i really find ridiculous and appalling:
england

death group:
none — i hope everyone will survive

team that will go home early:
germany (is already at home)

top 5:
croatia
nigeria
brasil
japan
albania
Razzle

Team that YOU want to win: Argentina/USA/ANY African team (gotta love african football)
Team that WILL win: Argentina
Team you really hate: Italy (ugly defensive football)
Death Group: C
Team that will go home early: Germany (saves them a trip since they’re already home)
Razzle

missed the top 5:

1. Argentina
2. Brazil
3. Netherlands
4. Italy
5. Czech Republic
AP

Want to win: Ukraine
Will win: Germany
Hate: Portugal
Group of Death: C and E
Home early: USA
Surprise: Cote d’Ivoire

Top 5
Germany
Brazil
England
Czech Rep
Argentina
Ramos

and few more questions..
the top scorer…?
the golden ball (best player)..?
the best young player….?
Eddie

Want to win: Argentina
Will win: Argentina
Hate: Cote d’voire, man i hate drogba sooo much
Group of Death: C
Home early: stupid germans
Surprise: USA

Top 5
Argies
Brasil
Italy
Netherlands
USA
http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2006/big-question-which-current-coach-was-the-best-player.html#comments Pedro P

Why do you hate Portugal…? What the hell did they (we) do to you…? Ukraine has even beatten Portugal…
Luke

Team that YOU want to win: Italy
Team that WILL win: italy
Team you really hate: argentina (dont know what every1 find good about them, there slow, dirty fouling cheats)
Death Group: E(italy v czech will be a great game!)
Team that will go home early: England

and finally your Top 5:
1.Italy
2.England
3.GErmany
4.Brazil
5.Czech
RyanS

Why do players kiss their ring finger after scoring a goal? i have always wondered… someone please let me know..