FIFA World Cup 2014

[user 1190]

Sarcasm?

I don't think it will be easy but I do like our chances. I haven't seen anything from them that would scare me.

 

[GasparZizou]

Well, I don't want to sound like a dbag but I would trade the Netherlands for Belgium any day of the week

 

[Collectorcol]

I don't think it will be easy but I do like our chances. I haven't seen anything from them that would scare me.

Knockout. Anything can happen.

 

[fosing]

belgium leads with only 10 men.lolz
com'on korea PUSHHHHH!

 

[fosing]

nice try korea.

 

[fosing]

good play by korea. belgium advances.

wtf happened to russia vs algeria?

 

[Collectorcol]

Well, I don't want to sound like a dbag but I would trade the Netherlands for Belgium any day of the week

Belgium- 3 games, 9 points, 1 goal conceded (Pen).

 

[user 1190]

Belgium- 3 games, 9 points, 1 goal conceded (Pen).

Against ?????

 

[Collectorcol]

World Cup qualifying teams

 

[fosing]

belgium did a perfect qualifying test. but can they survive the KO stage? lolz

Well, I don't want to sound like a dbag but I would trade the Netherlands for Belgium any day of the week

bring it on monday.
nederlands vs mexico

 

[GasparZizou]

World Cup qualifying teams

Netherlands.... I repeat... Netherlands

 

[Collectorcol]

Netherlands.... I repeat... Netherlands

Yeah, good luck with that.

As I said, anything can happen during knockout.
No team should be underestimated

 

[GasparZizou]

Yeah, good luck with that.

As I said, anything can happen during knockout.
No team should be underestimated

Yeah you're right, considering Costa Rica is now a team to fear, I shouldn't underestimate Belgium.

 

[abake]

So, let's see...

Brasil - Chile
Potentially tough game for Brasil, the chileans have played very well, fast and aggressive. Brasil isn't on top form and their 9 is a disgrace. Who knows if they will up their game or if Neymar can carry them. Still, I'm sure Brasil will win a very tough game.

Colombia - Uruguay
Tough one. Uruguay have lost their star and most dangerous (no, seriously) man and Colombia have been playing great, but never underestimate the uruguayan resolve. But, when all is said and done, I think Colombia's talented team will win.

Netherlands - Mexico
End of the line for Mexico. I can't see their luck (or their goalie) saving them again. Netherlands will steamroll over Mexico.

Costa Rica - Greece
Justice will be done and Costa Rica will be the surprise of this World Cup. I don't think Greece has what it takes to advance, hell they got this far on sheer luck.

France - Nigeria
Nigeria put on a spirited fight against Argentina, but France is playing well. Allez les Bleus!

Germany - Algeria
After a deceivingly easy match against Portugal, Germany hasn't looked that good. Both Ghana and the US made them sweat it, but Algeria won't be a problem. Deutschland über Alles!

Argentina - Switzerland
Can the argentinians get any luckier? They haven't looked very hot in their preceding three matches against lower-echelon teams and now they get Switzerland. Even if they don't hit their stride, Argentina should beat Switzerland.

Belgium - USA
I'm gonna go with the US of A here. They've shown talent, spirit and have a clever coach. I think they'll be the second surprise of the tournament.

 

[Lejuan]

I can't believe Suarez & the Uruguay FA have appealed FIFA's decision to ban him

Hope he ends up getting an even longer ban

If it could have been said at the beginning of this tournament that one team would have a player that would bite another player, and then have the football association of that country, its media and, apparently, a large number of their fans, rail with indignation at the piddling penalty handed to him... 9 out of 10 people would've guessed Uruguay.

So, let's see...

I agree with pretty much all of those predictions ...except I'm wondering whether the Belgians will finally start living up to their pre-tournament hype. They haven't had to work as hard as the US.

 

[Collectorcol]

Tough fella.
The guy running in bounced off him

 

[Lejuan]

They don't come much more Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Yobbo than Barry Hall

 

[abake]

If it could have been said at the beginning of this tournament that one team would have a player that would bite another player, and then have the football association of that country, its media and, apparently, a large number of their fans, rail with indignation at the piddling penalty handed to him... 9 out of 10 people would've guessed Uruguay.

I agree with pretty much all of those predictions ...except I'm wondering whether the Belgians will finally start living up to their pre-tournament hype. They haven't had to work as hard as the US.

Damn, that's one tough mofo!

At any rate, it won't matter if it's Belgium or the US, I think Argentina can and will win against either one. Of course, then they will most probably face Germany again... and the germans have had a nasty habit of kicking Argentina out of the tournament lately.
The final could very well be Germany - Netherlands.

 

[GasparZizou]

So, let's see...

Brasil - Chile
Potentially tough game for Brasil, the chileans have played very well, fast and aggressive. Brasil isn't on top form and their 9 is a disgrace. Who knows if they will up their game or if Neymar can carry them. Still, I'm sure Brasil will win a very tough game.

Colombia - Uruguay
Tough one. Uruguay have lost their star and most dangerous (no, seriously) man and Colombia have been playing great, but never underestimate the uruguayan resolve. But, when all is said and done, I think Colombia's talented team will win.

Netherlands - Mexico
End of the line for Mexico. I can't see their luck (or their goalie) saving them again. Netherlands will steamroll over Mexico.

Costa Rica - Greece
Justice will be done and Costa Rica will be the surprise of this World Cup. I don't think Greece has what it takes to advance, hell they got this far on sheer luck.

France - Nigeria
Nigeria put on a spirited fight against Argentina, but France is playing well. Allez les Bleus!

Germany - Algeria
After a deceivingly easy match against Portugal, Germany hasn't looked that good. Both Ghana and the US made them sweat it, but Algeria won't be a problem. Deutschland über Alles!

Argentina - Switzerland
Can the argentinians get any luckier? They haven't looked very hot in their preceding three matches against lower-echelon teams and now they get Switzerland. Even if they don't hit their stride, Argentina should beat Switzerland.

Belgium - USA
I'm gonna go with the US of A here. They've shown talent, spirit and have a clever coach. I think they'll be the second surprise of the tournament.

That's a pretty astute analysis.

I want to support my team but they should not have even qualified to the Cup to begin with, that said, if they somehow manage to beat the Netherlands, they can beat anyone

 

[abake]

Why did Mexico do so badly in the qualifiers?
I mean, you guys won gold at the Olympics, beating Brazil... I don't underestimate the mexican team, it's just that the Netherlands is powerhouse right now.