World Cup Football
 

Or Soccer as those of us unwashed heathens refer to it over here, across the pond. Since the teams are presently congregating in lovely South Africa, it's probably time for us to start handicapping the chances for our favorite country to advance to the round of 16.

I like the USA's chances to make it out of group play, but I can't see them advancing past the round of 8. They just don't have enough depth. A quarterfinal finish would be an excellent result, though still unsatisfying.

Personally, I'd almost be happy with any result except Brazil winning it all. My apologies to any Brazilians I've offended. :(

I was gonna say Brazil is going to win. I haven't followed much Soccer lately but I can always count on the Brazils.

That part is kind of interesting.

I'm interested to see how the team from DPRK does - they're considered a wild card in their group for the simple reason that no one seems to know what to expect. My guess is that they don't have a whole lot of international competitive experience, which can be both a benefit and a detriment.

Maybe their uniforms will have great big pictures of "dear leader" on them. :\

Rooting for Italy, like always.

Wouldn't mind Germany winning, although it is unlikely.

If i'd have to pick a clear favorite it's either Brazil(team Canada of football), or Spain, who had a magnificent run in 2008 UEFA Euro.

:eek , :x & :lol @ Robert Green

^^^ Wow. Just Wow.

He'd better hide. :\

Germany VS. Australia starting now!


This should be great :eek

Best football in the tournament so far, god damn

Great game by Germany. Australia's defence sucked, but if Germany keeps up with this kind of play they should also do well against tougher opponents

Actually I thought that was embarassing. Australia should be ashamed. :(

I was mostly referring to Germany, although Australia did play well momentarily during the 1st half.

^^^ Don't blink, you'll miss it.

I'm looking forward to the DPRK-Brazil match on Tuesday. I wonder how Yonhap is going to spin the pasting they're likely to receive.

Maybe "Dear Leader" will have the entire team shot.

Easy 2-0 victory for Holland over Denmark

Italy vs. Paraguay starting soon! Shit could get interesting.

Forza Italia :rock

Good game

I think we may be the only two interested. :(

Japan upsets Cameroon. Who saw that coming?

New Zealand vs Slovakia this AM (EDT that is) - Where's that rascal Pub? :confused

NZ ties it in the 3rd minute of extra time to earn a point against Slovakia.

You Go Kiwis! :rock

2-1 DPRK goes down to defeat against Brazil. The coach was undoubtedly pleased that they scored in the final minute of regulation so they could make it look closer than it really was. Probably bought him his life. :\

This should be the schizophrenia thread - I'm talking to myself. :(

Spain 0 - 1 Switzerland


God damn

I didn't expect that.

Jeez. Spain is one of the best teams in the world. To get beaten by the Swiss is soccer's equivalent of the Miracle on Ice.

Well, not so much - the Swiss have a good team. Just not in Spain's league.

With group play, Spain can advance with a stinker of a match on their record. The only thing is they have no more margin for error. They'd better come out firing in their next match against Honduras.

Well, Spain is notorious for being a long time World Cup underachiever