I've been trying to put together the second round draw.

1A VS 2B
1C VS 2D
1E VS 2F
1G VS 2H
1B VS 2A
1D VS 2C
1F VS 2E
1H VS 2G

Brazil vs Netherlands or Chile
Colombia vs Italy or Uruguay

France vs Bosnia
Germany vs Russia or South Korea

Netherlands or Chile vs Mexico or Croatia
Costa Rica vs Ivory Coast or Japan

Switzerland vs Argentina
Belgium vs USA or Portugal

The top section is impossible to call and I think will take Brazil out the tournament.
France or Germany look the most likely for the next spot.
The group winners between Netherlands or Chile for the 3rd spot (I expect Chile).
Argentina for the last spot.

Netherlands vs Germany
Chile vs Argentina

Germany vs Chile

Winners = Chile.


I've taken assumptions but I just thought it striking just how difficult that first quarter is in comparison to Argentina's likely route.

Why not just wait until next Thursday then you will have the finalised fixtures for the round.

It's good to see how things are shaping up as quick as you can if you fancy betting anyone. Brazil are still favourites too, despite their likely route!

I'd hardly call that almost finalised and you're making quite a few assumptions where teams will finish in their groups.

Well of course.

Hmm still a lot of if's here, still don't know if Germany will win the group etc