Singapore in 2034 World Cup. Can make it or not?

[True Believer]

We must be realistic, world cup for sg is a pipe dream. Could happen in a 1000 years though.

If S'pore joins Malaysia and Indonesia as co-hosts, the dream of World Cup qualification would become a reality. LOL!

 

[True Believer]

the idea was good want to follow J league K league but unwilling to spend so ended up with the all rejects.
Even China Malaysia knows how to spend on ex top level players at least those players have more value.

Our SPL clubs need to be financially much stronger to be able to attract better quality foreign signings and make a professional career in soccer a viable option for locals. Revenue from sales of match tickets and merchandise can only increase significantly by bringing up the overall standard of the SPL; fans will not part with their hard earned money unless they are sufficiently entertained.

 

[True Believer]

The lack of talent and passion isn’t just down to the players. It is an indictment of our coaching, philosophy and fans. This is why S'pore is a footballing nation in decline. However, there is no reason why we cannot emulate other small countries in the future by doing well in the region. S'pore’s small citizen population of 3.7 million is often cited as the reason for our lack of success in the region. However, a similarly sized country like Uruguay, with its 3.4 million inhabitants, won the World Cup twice. Even smaller countries such as Iceland, which has 330,000 inhabitants, reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2016.

 

[True Believer]

The solution lies in going back to basics by drastically improving the standard of the SPL. Pragmatic S'poreans will pay for good entertainment, which is no different from soccer fans anywhere in the world. The poor atmosphere of near empty stadiums for the past few decades affects the players, who struggle to motivate themselves to perform. It is high time that the FAS works to stop the rot. The SPL must realise that it cannot compete with ‘live’ telecasts from the English Premier League (EPL), so it is foolhardy to hold our domestic games on Sat or Sun evenings. Matches should be switched to Friday nights so that spectators can go to unwind at the end of the work week. This leaves the weekends free for them to also support their favourite EPL clubs.

 

[Papsmearer]

If S'pore joins Malaysia and Indonesia as co-hosts, the dream of World Cup qualification would become a reality. LOL!

Singapore can only contribute one stadium. Not worth it for FIFA to award them world cup. Malaysia and Indonesia can contribute multiple stadiums or have them build for the World Cup. Anyway, better for Singapore not to go to World Cup and lose 10-0 every game.

 

[Papsmearer]

The solution lies in going back to basics by drastically improving the standard of the SPL. Pragmatic S'poreans will pay for good entertainment, which is no different from soccer fans anywhere in the world. The poor atmosphere of near empty stadiums for the past few decades affects the players, who struggle to motivate themselves to perform. It is high time that the FAS works to stop the rot. The SPL must realise that it cannot compete with ‘live’ telecasts from the English Premier League (EPL), so it is foolhardy to hold our domestic games on Sat or Sun evenings. Matches should be switched to Friday nights so that spectators can go to unwind at the end of the work week. This leaves the weekends free for them to also support their favourite EPL clubs.

U fucking moron. FAS is the cause of the whole problem. U expect them to "work to stop the rot"? U really have shit for brains. FAS is full of ex SAF Brigadier generals and retired Colonels parachuted in so they can keep their iron rice bowl. They know nuts about football.

 

[True Believer]

The current President of the Football Association of Singapore is Mr Forrest Li who is the founder and Chairman of the technology conglomerate Sea Group which owns Shopee and Garena. Only morons think that he is a retired SAF officer.

 

[laksaboy]

Any losers watching/following the Sinkieland Pussies? They just lost to Tim Molester. Sia suay.

 

[True Believer]

When S'pore's academy players are even worse than those from Third World countries in the region like Timor-Leste, then the future look bleak indeed.

 

[True Believer]

Any losers watching/following the Sinkieland Pussies? They just lost to Tim Molester. Sia suay.

In 2010, S'pore defied all odds to finish 3rd at the Youth Olympics Games (YOG) football competition. It seemed that this team of 15-year-old players would form the “Golden Generation” of Lions, to restore the country into a force to be reckoned with in the region. It is now 15 years since the euphoria of the YOG, and not one of those players have proven that they can compete at the highest level, by making it to the national team. In fact, hardly any of them are still plying their trade in the SPL. The captain of the YOG team and arguably its most high profile player, Jeffrey Lightfoot chose to concentrate on his studies, like the overwhelming majority of rising young talents. However, growing school commitments alone cannot be blamed for the low retention rate of promising players.

 

[Narong Wongwan]

Singapore can only contribute one stadium. Not worth it for FIFA to award them world cup. Malaysia and Indonesia can contribute multiple stadiums or have them build for the World Cup. Anyway, better for Singapore not to go to World Cup and lose 10-0 every game.

Says who? Sg got around 2 dozen sporting stadiums like Bishan, Jalan Besar just to name a few. If need be schools like raffles ACS Hwa Chong also can contribute their stadiums

 

[Narong Wongwan]

When S'pore's academy players are even worse than those from Third World countries in the region like Timor-Leste, then the future look bleak indeed.

Still not bottom of the barrel
Sg can still boast of beating Brunei the perennial whipping boys of the region

 

[True Believer]

Says who? Sg got around 2 dozen sporting stadiums like Bishan, Jalan Besar just to name a few. If need be schools like raffles ACS Hwa Chong also can contribute their stadiums

I believe that for the World Cup, minimum stadium capacities are 40,000 seats for group stage matches, 60,000 for knockout rounds and 80,000 for the opening match and Final. For the 2026 edition, I heard that a 74,000 capacity is needed to accommodate growing demand for seats for this tournament.

 

[True Believer]

Still not bottom of the barrel. Sg can still boast of beating Brunei the perennial whipping boys of the region

The traditional South East Asian whipping boys were Laos, Cambodia, Timor-Leste and Brunei. S'pore has joined these minnows.

 

[Narong Wongwan]

I believe that for the World Cup, minimum stadium capacities are 40,000 seats for group stage matches, 60,000 for knockout rounds and 80,000 for the opening match and Final. For the 2026 edition, I heard that a 74,000 capacity is needed to accommodate growing demand for seats for this tournament.

Oh my bad the sarcasm got lost

 

[True Believer]

Oh my bad the sarcasm got lost

The sarcasm was dripping from your earlier post. I just thought that I should point out that even our National Stadium is only able to host group games if ever S'pore becomes a co-host for the World Cup with our neighbours like Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

 

[Papsmearer]

Sure, Singapore can get into the 2034 World Cup, but first lawless Wrong must suck Gianni Infantino's kukujiao, and Pinky must offer his backside to be poked by him. Can or not?

 

[Narong Wongwan]

Just Lost 3-0 to Thailand
I think next 50 years also can’t make it
Just now from the 70s to now where got any improvement it’s going in gostan gear