World Cup 2014 Draw

[Hector]

I picture every single South American teams to at least go to the second round, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia, Chile, and Ecuador.

[Hector]

My own South American power rankings:

1. Brazil
2. Argentina
3. Uruguay
4. Chile
5. Colombia
6. Ecuador

[Hector]

Doesn't look like any of the Concacaf teams are coming out alive from first group stage though.

Nah, I take it back, USA has talent and tons of heart, I'm going out on a limb and say the finish second and advance.

I'm also taking Mexico to advance after Brazil...I don't see either Croatia or Cameroon as superior to Mexico, heck, even Alex Lalas (a Mexico hater) agrees with me, lol.

[Mongoose1983]

Best two of each group imho:

A: Brazil, Mexico
B: Holland, Spain
C: Colombia, Greece
D: Uruguay, Italy
E: Ecuador, France
F: Argentina, Nigeria
G: Germany, USA
H: Belgium, Russia

I think I've heard the Dutch protesting against how FIFA handled things easier for France. In a way you can say the worldcup started on the wrong foot.

Uruguay is where it is because they are worldcup winners, and they are ranked #1 between all the America cup winners, having taken home most trophies than any other team (that includes both, Argentina and Brazil).

We (Chile), except for our goalie and left winger, have one of the strongest teams in decades. I'm expecting some interesting performance in Brazil for our team, but the way FIFA handled the groups has left us with less options. Fortunately Holland and Spain play the first game and the losing one will be our target. Before the draw this morning, I was thinking the only teams I would not want to face in a game would be Argentina and Spain. Those will really be tough to beat!

As for a probable Cup winner, I'd say:
1) Spain
2) Argentina
3) Holland
4) Brazil

The ones that might turn into nice surprises would be:
1) Uruguay
2) Chile
3) Belgium

Can't wait for the ball to start rolling. I believe it's going to be a very exciting worldcup!!!

[Hector]

Would not argue with your post ^^^^^^^

[Zemo]

lol, sorry Hec but I had to post this quote I read.

"The rest of the world loves soccer. Surely we must be missing something. Uh, isn't that what the Russians told us about communism? There's a good reason why you don't care about soccer - it's because you are an American and hating soccer is more American than mom's apple pie, driving a pick-up and spending Saturday afternoon channel-surfing with the remote control

- Tom Weir

[alex]

I was actually in Brazil this year, and out of interest asked them if they thought Brazil had a chance of winning, not a single positive response.

[Mongoose1983]

Best two of each group imho:

A: Brazil, Mexico
B: Holland, Spain
C: Colombia, Greece
D: Uruguay, Italy
E: Ecuador, France
F: Argentina, Nigeria
G: Germany, USA
H: Belgium, Russia

(...)

As for a probable Cup winner, I'd say:
1) Spain
2) Argentina
3) Holland
4) Brazil

Well, the worldcup's 1st round is over and I see I've made four mistakes on the two teams from each group. Spain, Italy, Russia, and Ecuador did not make it. But Argentina, Holland, and Brazil are still in, and I believe the Champion should come out of those three.