World Cup 2010

[VII19]

Predictions?

I'm pulling for a Spain and Netherlands final. The favorites that have been tossed around around Brazil, England, Argentina, Spain... the usual "soccer" powerhouse nations. How well do you think USA will fair in the WC? I'm guessing they'll make it to the knockout round but lose out to Germany... if they can manage to beat Germany, the next round they'd probably end up playing Argentina and I don't see them beating them.... so... who do you think will do well in the WC? It starts this Friday. I'm anxious to watch the matches!

Also, who do you think will be the biggest disappointment (team and/or player)?
I think Portugal will inevitably be the biggest Cup disappointment and either C.Ronaldo (of Portugal) or Messi (who is actually my favorite player, of Argentina) will be a disappointment for their respective sides. Although I hope Messi can win it all and truly be considered one of the greatest players of all time on all levels of competition.

[Slowboto]

Predictions?

I'm pulling for a Spain and Netherlands final. The favorites that have been tossed around around Brazil, England, Argentina, Spain... the usual "soccer" powerhouse nations. How well do you think USA will fair in the WC? I'm guessing they'll make it to the knockout round but lose out to Germany... if they can manage to beat Germany, the next round they'd probably end up playing Argentina and I don't see them beating them.... so... who do you think will do well in the WC? It starts this Friday. I'm anxious to watch the matches!

Also, who do you think will be the biggest disappointment (team and/or player)?
I think Portugal will inevitably be the biggest Cup disappointment and either C.Ronaldo (of Portugal) or Messi (who is actually my favorite player, of Argentina) will be a disappointment for their respective sides. Although I hope Messi can win it all and truly be considered one of the greatest players of all time on all levels of competition.

I'll pull for the USA first and Spain thereafter.

Can't say I watch soccer/football all that much or follow closely but I love the World Cup. Love or hate the sport, it's impressive to see the massive crowds and the energy displayed during the games.

[Renny 722]

Spain all the way!

[Lowell64]

Out of
Group A- 1-Uruguay 2- Toss up between France or South Africa
Group B- 1-Argentina 2- Korea or Nigeria
Group C- 1-USA 2- England or Algeria
Group D- 1-Germany(Alemania) 2- Ghana
Group E- 1-Netherlands 2- Japan
Group F- 1-Paraguay 2-Italy
Group G- 1- Brazil 2-Portugal
Group H- 1- Spain 2- Chile or Switz

Second Round

1A vs 2B- 1A Uruguay
1C vs 2D- 1C Tough call I'll say USA
1E vs 2F- 2F Italy
1G vs 2H- 1G Brazil
1D vs 2C- 2C England
1B vs 2A- 1B Argentina
1F vs 2E- 1F Paraguay
1H vs 2G- 1H Spain

Quarter Finals
Winner Match 49 vs 50- Uruguay over USA
Winner Match 51 vs 52- Argentina over England
Winner Match 53 vs 54- Brazil over Italy
Winner Match 55 vs 56- Spain over Paraguay

Semi Finals
Winner Match 57 vs 58- Brazil over Uruguay
Winner Match 59 vs 60- Tough call.... Argentina over Spain

Third Place Match
Loser 61 vs 62 Spain over Uruguay

So that leaves in the WORLD CUP FINALS

Brazil v Argentina.... I'll pick Argentina.


That's my predictions.
These are clearly speculation on my half. This speculation is based off of what I know of the teams in general knowledge. I do not research each team, this is mostly based off of performances and players.

So
1st Argentina
2nd Brazil
3rd Spain

[jav2008]

I like your predictions, but I think for group A: Mexico or South Africa
Group B: Argentina(Even though I hate them)
Group C: I agreed with you
Group D:Germany
Group E:Japan
Group F: Paraguay
Group G: I agree with you
Group H:Chile
So for round 2
Mexico, Argentina, Germany, U.K, Germany,Japan, Paraguay, Brazil, Chile.

I think the fianls are for U.K, Brazil or Argentina, Germany

[mangbhoy]

I think the fianls are for U.K, Brazil or Argentina, Germany

You can't say "U.K." mate :) U.K. = England + Wales + Northern Ireland + Scotland, but yeah, I know what you were referring to.

At this stage of the competition and how things are shaping up,
Group A: Uruguay and Mexico
Group B: Argentina and South Korea
Group C: USA and England
Group D: Germany and Serbia
Group E: Netherlands and Japan
Group F: Paraguay and Italy
Group G: Brazil and Ivory Coast
Group H: Chile and Spain

Quaterfinals:
South Korea v USA,
England v Argentina,
Netherlands v Brazil,
Japan v Ivory Coast

Semis:
Netherlands v USA,
England v Japan

Finals: Netherlands vs England

Winner: Still hard to say ... but I'm going for England :D

That's my prediction for now :)

[powerpack]

In your predictions are you picking Netherlands over USA with or with out the refs help?:laugh:

[VII19]

In your predictions are you picking Netherlands over USA with or with out the refs help?:laugh:

Heh.
Well it really does look like it'll be
Group A: Uruguay/Mexico
Group B: Argentina/South Korea
Group C: Slovenia/U.S.A.
Group D: Germany/Serbia
Group E: Netherlands/Denmark
Group F: Paraguay/Italy
Group G: Brazil/Portugal
Group H: Chile/Spain

Second Round:
Uruguay/South Korea
Slovenia/Serbia
Germany/USA
Argentina/Mexico
Netherlands/Italy
Brazil/Spain
Paraguay/Denmark
Chile/Portugal

Quarterfinals
Uruguay/Serbia
Germany/Argentina
Netherlands/Spain
Denmark/Portugal

Semifinals
Uruguay/Argentina, 1-3
Spain/Portugal, 2-0 (Ronaldo will be red carded and cry)

Finals
Spain/Argentina...still thinking Spain will win the WC, 2-1

Third Place
Uruguay/Portugal --- Uruguay, 1-0

[powerpack]

Good info. I am using this as my source of knowledge in WC disscussions. So you better be close.

[mrmatt]

Good info. I am using this as my source of knowledge in WC disscussions. So you better be close.

In that case, Ill have you know that the US is going to upset everyone and win it all!

[mangbhoy]

In that case, Ill have you know that the US is going to upset everyone and win it all!

Personally I'd like the US to win the World Cup for once because US defence is so underrated. But, Portugal should be watched now after that 7-0 thrashing of N. Korea since they've gained confidence and have gained momentum.

[mrmatt]

Personally I'd like the US to win the World Cup for once because US defence is so underrated. But, Portugal should be watched now after that 7-0 thrashing of N. Korea since they've gained confidence and have gained momentum.

I completely agree. I just happened to wake up to see the last half of that game and I feel sorry for North Korea :eeek2:

[VII19]

Good info. I am using this as my source of knowledge in WC disscussions. So you better be close.

Heh. Unless we see some more major upsets, it should be pretty close to that... Uruguay is looking pretty good. Portugal finally found the scoring touch, yea? lol Spain has more to prove... 49 shots, only 2 goals. Brazil plays a beautiful game, but also ugly when they start diving and feigning injury...only for the player to get back up and run into the play for the freekick. Argentina... could be their time to win it (for Messi, of course ;)

In that case, Ill have you know that the US is going to upset everyone and win it all!

Have you seriously watched them play?? lol They play like a bunch of 10 year olds... although they should've won that game against Slovenia... poor call by the ref. We've seen many of those this WC.

[powerpack]

I got to watch the Mexico Uruguay match at a customers house while working. Big 50 some inch TV HD. It was good. It was good, I mean vs working. You are my WC guy as as I said. You got the Uruguay thing correct.

[VII19]

USA... robbed of yet another goal. Dempsey was level with the defender. That's a good goal in any other game.

[Slowboto]

We are getting screwed by refs. Of course our slow starts haven't helped us.

[mrmatt]

Have you seriously watched them play?? lol They play like a bunch of 10 year olds... although they should've won that game against Slovenia... poor call by the ref. We've seen many of those this WC.
I was kidding..:D

[VII19]

I was kidding..:D

heh. I know. ;)

Glad to see USA pull it off. It wasn't a pretty game, but USA did show good movement at times (very few and far between). Still need to work on our midfield movement and defending against the counter attack.

I wonder who it'll be in the next round (game is on Saturday at 2:30, ABC). It could be any of the four teams in Group D. Ghana could top the group if they can manage to win against Germany (fat chance). Australia could make it in if Ghana DO beat Germany. Serbia will probably advance with Germany topping the group though. Soooooo, that said, Serbia/USA on Saturday??