For anyone thinking of going to the World Cup next year whether we are there or not, I can't recommend it enough.
Everyone I spoke with in Russia from Chile, Australia, UK and Canada (bar the Mexicans who were proper snobs/rude f**kers) had a great time and really enjoyed the Russian hospitality and the beauty of its people, cities and countryside.
Hearing all the Russians cheer Noo Zeeland for us against Mexico and Portugal was simply awesome. I'm definitely going back there even if we don't qualify whereupon I'll follow the Aussies and Iran.
Also it was great to see so many Aussie and Kiwis over here uniting as one and supporting each other.