England Kick Off Times World Cup 2022
Right, let's talk about the elephant in the room. Or should I say, the football in the…living room? It's all about the World Cup 2022, isn't it?
Specifically, England's kick-off times. Now, I might be a bit controversial here.
England's Schedule: A National Crisis (Maybe?)
Seriously, who decided these times? Was it someone who actively hates sleep? Or maybe someone who enjoys watching the nation collectively become zombies at work?
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That first game against Iran? A 1pm kick-off. Ideal for…absolutely no one with a job. I mean, who's going to be concentrating on spreadsheets when Harry Kane is potentially scoring a screamer?
Then we have the USA game. A delightful 7pm start. Slightly better, I suppose. But still prime "trying to make dinner and simultaneously watch football" time. Multitasking at its finest (or most disastrous).
And finally, Wales. A cool 7pm too. This one is a derby! Expecting nail-biting moments.
Knockout Chaos (Potentially)
Okay, so we haven't even got to the knockout stages yet. But let's be honest, we're all optimistically planning ahead. Right? Right!
Imagine England makes it to the quarter-finals. What time will that be? Probably something ridiculous like 4am, knowing our luck. Or maybe 11pm, forcing us to choose between sleep and national pride.
My Unpopular Opinion: It's Not That Bad
Here's where I might lose some of you. I actually don't think the kick-off times are that terrible. I know, I know, hear me out!
Think of it this way: it's a global tournament. The timings have to work for other countries too. We can't expect everything to be perfectly tailored for our British viewing pleasure, can we?
Plus, let's be real. Some of us will find a way to watch regardless. Sneaking glances at our phones during meetings? Booking “urgent” dental appointments? Calling in "sick" with a sudden, football-related illness?
Embrace the Madness
Maybe the slightly inconvenient kick-off times are part of the fun. They add a bit of chaos and excitement to the whole thing. It's a shared experience, bonding us together in our collective sleep deprivation.
Instead of moaning about the timings (okay, maybe a little moaning), let's embrace the madness. Stock up on coffee. Prepare for some sleep-deprived days. And cheer on England, no matter what time it is.
After all, it's the World Cup. And who needs sleep when there's football?
Just kidding. Get some sleep. But also, COME ON ENGLAND!
