World Cup of Football/Soccer Brasil 2014

I did my "Fantasy World Cup"...

Group A:
Brasil 2 x 0 Croatia
Mexico 2 x 1 Cameroon
BRA 1 x 1 MEX
CRO 2 x 1 CAM
BRA 3 x 0 CAM
CRO 2 x 2 MEX

Group B:
Spain 1 x 1 Netherlands
Chile 2 x 0 Australia
NET 3 x 0 AUS
SPA 2 x 1 CHI
SPA 4 x 0 AUS
NET 1 x 2 CHI

Group C:
Colombia 2 x 1 Greece
Côte d'Ivoire 2 x 2 Japan
COL 1 x 2 CIV
GRE 1 x 1 JPN
COL 1 x 2 JPN
GRE 2 x 1 CIV

Group D:
Uruguai 2 x 1 Costa Rica
England 2 x 2 Italy
URU 2 x 1 ENG
CRC 1 x 3 ITA
URU 1 x 1 ITA
CRC 0 x 3 ENG

Group E:
Switzerland 2 x 1 Equador
France 3 x 0 Honduras
SWI 0 x 0 FRA
EQU 2 x 0 HON
SWI 2 x 0 HON
EQU 2 x 0 FRA

Group F:
Argentina 3 x 0 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Iran 1 x 2 Nigeria
ARG 4 x 0 IRA
BHE 1 x 2 NIG
ARG 1 x 2 NIG
BHE 3 x 2 IRA

Group G:
Germany 2 x 2 Portugal
Ghana 1 x 1 USA
GER 1 x 2 GHA
POR 3 x 1 USA
GER 3 x 2 USA
POR 2 x 2 GHA

Group H:
Belgium 4 x 1 Algeria
Russia 2 x 1 South Korea
BEL 2 x 0 RUS
ALG 1 x 2 KOR
BEL 1 x 1 KOR
ALG 1 x 2 RUS

Round of 8:
BRA 3 x 1 CHI
JPN 1 x 2 ITA
SWI 1 x 3 ARG
POR 3 x 1 RUS
SPA 3 x 2 MEX
URU 3 x 0 CIV
NIG 2 x 1 EQU
BEL 3 x 1 GHA

Round of 4:
BRA 2 (4) x 2 (3) ITA
ARG 2 x 3 POR
ESP 2 (4) x 2 (5) URU
NIG 1 x 3 BEL

Semifinals:
BRA 2 (5) x 2 (4) POR
URU 2 x 3 BEL

3rd Place:
Portugal 3 x 2 Uruguai

Final:
Brasil 3 x 1 Belgium

lol no.

A couple of thoughts.

First, I like the USA draw, but not for the reason you might expect. The US is never going to win this World Cup. Not a chance in hell. And a friend of mine was selected as a referee for this World Cup. He's already done a World Cup final: the U-20 World Cup in 2011. So if the US advances, no matter how well he does, he goes home. Klinsmann abandoned this tournament, so why can't I?

Next, we all know the historical facts. Prior to the last two World Cups, no team has won the tournament outside its home continent. That must favor Chile (but not much), and the traditional two powers in South America. Germany lost their best player yesterday, so they need to figure out how to play again. Italy didn't bring Rossi, Spain lost Costa, and I think that in this World Cup in particular, because of the social issues surrounding the Cup, there will just be a malaise around the Brazilians. If Messi doesn't find his form quickly, and there was an excellent piece about him in the NYT that explained Argentina's long-distance relationship with their biggest star, then Argentina will be out.

That leaves Uruguay. Semifinalists in 2010. With Suarez in form, there's no reason to believe they can't finish the job this time round.

Uruguay will hoist the trophy on July 13. And an American very well may, for the first time, referee the final.

Originally posted by FI230969
How did you guys even qualify? if you could qualify, why not us!!

I hear ya!!

But considering nearly all the Aussie team play abroad in world class comps including the Italian and EPL, the Aussies would have had a lot of experience playing against these other giants of football.
(I didn't catch what country you were from), but our Asian qualifying route is easier than going through Europe or South America ..

edit: oh Canada...lol. How is football in Canada?

Originally posted by sasquatch672
A couple of thoughts.

First, I like the USA draw, but not for the reason you might expect. The US is never going to win this World Cup. Not a chance in hell. And a friend of mine was selected as a referee for this World Cup. He's already done a World Cup final: the U-20 World Cup in 2011. So if the US advances, no matter how well he does, he ...[text shortened]... st the trophy on July 13. And an American very well may, for the first time, referee the final.

suarez is carrying an injury and lack of fitness. uruguay dont have a lot apart from their strikers. uraguay...no chance.

chile are tactically unique and may cause everybody a few problems. they would be my outside bet.

but, its going to be spain that win. tika-taka is perfect for the heat and tournament play. spain followed by brazil to win.

Originally posted by stellspalfie
suarez is carrying an injury and lack of fitness. uruguay dont have a lot apart from their strikers. uraguay...no chance.

chile are tactically unique and may cause everybody a few problems. they would be my outside bet.

but, its going to be spain that win. tika-taka is perfect for the heat and tournament play. spain followed by brazil to win.

I am surprised no one has mentioned Belgium ..

Spain over Brazil

Originally posted by phil3000
I am surprised no one has mentioned Belgium ..

Belgium is vice-champion in my predictions.

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
VAMOS LÁ, GERMANY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Viva Brasil, and our Seleção!!!

Time is coming...

In game one I predict Brazil to beat Croatia 3–0.

And tomorrow for game two if I don't wake up in time I predict Mexico will beat Cameroon 2-1.

Interesting if all tiebreakers are done and there is still a tie then they draw team out of a hat to see who moves on the playoff rounds. It should be a shootout.

Originally posted by RBHILL
Interesting if all tiebreakers are done and there is still a tie then they draw team out of a hat to see who moves on the playoff rounds. It should be a shootout.

We made it 3 x1 ... be prepared, take your Br gear out and dance. 😉

Originally posted by Tabitha Marshall
We made it 3 x1 ... be prepared, take your Br gear out and dance. 😉

In my predictions, the score was BRA 2 x 0 CRO...

Awesome it's raining for the Mexico and Cameroon game! The best way to play soccer!