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Old 26-06-2014, 20:08
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Brazil v Chile

Colombia v Uruguay

France v Nigeria

Netherlands v Mexico

Costa Rica v Greece

Argentina v Switzerland

United States vs Belgium or Algeria or Russia or South Korea

Germany vs Belgium or Algeria or Russia or South Korea
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Old 26-06-2014, 20:12
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My crystal ball is saying Chile, or possibly Colombia.
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Old 26-06-2014, 20:14
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couldnt help reading this in the style of mad max

"two men enter, one man leave"
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Old 26-06-2014, 20:14
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I'll expect Brazil, Colombia, France, Netherlands, Costa Rica (!), Argentina, USA and Germany to survive from that lot. For what's its worth I wouldn't be that surprised if Chile dispatched Brazil.

Belgium: The Next Generation just haven't impressed me yet and they will probably win their group, I don't really see Germany or USA not winning against 1st or 2nd from Group H.
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Old 26-06-2014, 20:21
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Definitely the potential for a few upsets in there.
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Old 26-06-2014, 20:24
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It's a shame England didn't get a softer draw in Group D as Greece would probably be the easiest opponent for us out of all the teams who have made the last 16.
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Old 26-06-2014, 20:25
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32 teams entered?
surely, 1 hosted and 31 qualified??
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Old 26-06-2014, 20:35
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Definitely the potential for a few upsets in there.
For sure. Brazil should beat Chile and yet.....I dunno.

France should beat Nigeria, but if Nigeria are in the mood...who knows?

Argentina v Switzerland? Argentina for sure right? But they struggled to contain Nigeria and the Swiss have that striker who knows where the back of the net is (dunno his name). Just how many more times can Messi drag his team-mates over the line?

Anything can happen. Its been that kind of tournament. Costa Rica could be Quarter-Finalists!
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Old 26-06-2014, 20:45
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If Brazil and Argentina both fail to get through, I'll be happy. I think Chile can comfortably beat Brazil and the Swiss could nick a one goal win against Messi and co.
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Old 26-06-2014, 20:47
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It's a shame England didn't get a softer draw in Group D as Greece would probably be the easiest opponent for us out of all the teams who have made the last 16.
Who knows - they've got previous. Can you imagine if Greece won the world cup to add to their euros? I doubt it but you never know.

Brazil vs Chile

I've backed Chile from the start (along with portugal...ta ta) but I suppose I am expecting a bit of a backlash from Brazil and wondering if Chile have shown too much too soon. Still, will keep faith with Chile.

Colombia vs Uruguay

I've got to go with Colombia. They've been very impressive and I think they are big contenders to go all the way.

France vs Nigeria

Easy choice for France based on what I've seen. I don't know how France usually fare against African opposition but they look one of the strongest sides.

Netherlands vs Mexico

I suspect this might be where I veer from the normal. I've seen Dutch sides play brilliantly in World Cups in the past and then totally just not perform next round and I think Mexico could be just the team to repeat that. They seem strong all over and have a great team ethic. I think they could out-battle them.

Costa Rica vs Greece

As dogged and determined as Greece are I just think Costa Rica have more going forward. If they can handle the set plays then I think they'll come through this.

Argentina vs Switzerland

Argentina have started slowly but then that's maybe not such a bad thing for them. I like the Swiss side a lot and think they'll go well at the Euros but I think Argentina will step up a gear in the knockouts. Aguero and Higuain are due to show more.

USA vs Belgium (probably)

There's no doubting the USA spirit and if they can keep their players fit and injury free I think that will be enough to take them past a Belgium side who still appear to be less than the sum of their parts.

Germany vs Algeria/Russia/South Korea

No matter who comes through I think Germany will have too much for them.
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Old 26-06-2014, 21:02
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The way the draw is shaping up I'm going for these semis:

Holland v Argentina and France/Germany v Brazil/Chile/Columbia/Uruguay

Keeping my options open
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Old 26-06-2014, 21:08
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There's still 18 remaining!
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Old 26-06-2014, 21:08
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Holland to win would be a good bet now.
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Old 26-06-2014, 21:13
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Couldn't wait 3 hours to start the thread when the title would actually have been true and we'd know all the games? These premature threads really are getting beyond a joke, so tiresome.
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Old 26-06-2014, 23:04
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Couldn't wait 3 hours to start the thread when the title would actually have been true and we'd know all the games? These premature threads really are getting beyond a joke, so tiresome.
No-one is forcing you to read this 'premature' thread. You may want to exit it now or put me on ignore, your choice:

Brazil v Chile

Colombia v Uruguay

France v Nigeria

Netherlands v Mexico

Costa Rica v Greece

Argentina v Switzerland

United States vs Belgium

Germany vs Algeria
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Old 26-06-2014, 23:12
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I hate this bit of the World Cup, what am I supposed to do tomorrow with no football?
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Old 26-06-2014, 23:13
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I hate this bit of the World Cup, what am I supposed to do tomorrow with no football?
I'm going to try going outside, wish me luck folks!
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Old 26-06-2014, 23:14
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Let's add the channel assignments in:

Brazil v Chile - BBC

Colombia v Uruguay - ITV

France v Nigeria - BBC

Netherlands v Mexico - ITV

Costa Rica v Greece - ITV

Argentina v Switzerland - BBC

United States vs Belgium - BBC

Germany vs Algeria - ITV
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Old 26-06-2014, 23:16
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I hate this bit of the World Cup, what am I supposed to do tomorrow with no football?
Drogheda United v Sligo Rovers is tomorrow night.
Cracker.
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Old 26-06-2014, 23:17
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Semi finalists are looking like Brazil vs Germany and Netherlands vs Argentina. Brazil will beat Netherlands in the final.
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Old 26-06-2014, 23:19
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Let's add the channel assignments in:
Ta for that. Maybe its me, but the BBC have got some great games there, and of course, no adverts.
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Old 26-06-2014, 23:23
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Let's add the channel assignments in:

Brazil v Chile - BBC

Colombia v Uruguay - ITV

France v Nigeria - BBC

Netherlands v Mexico - ITV

Costa Rica v Greece - ITV

Argentina v Switzerland - BBC

United States vs Belgium - BBC

Germany vs Algeria - ITV
That on the BBC website? Germany are top half of the draw potentially meeting France. Not the important part... who will start the 8 second round threads
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Old 26-06-2014, 23:24
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I hate this bit of the World Cup, what am I supposed to do tomorrow with no football?
Watch tenn.........

Mow the lawn. Several times.
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Old 26-06-2014, 23:43
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Let's add the channel assignments in:

Brazil v Chile - BBC

Colombia v Uruguay - ITV

France v Nigeria - BBC

Netherlands v Mexico - ITV

Costa Rica v Greece - ITV

Argentina v Switzerland - BBC

United States vs Belgium - BBC

Germany vs Algeria - ITV

Go on - add the days and times please.
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Old 26-06-2014, 23:47
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Have Algeria played Germany since the controversial way they were eliminated in 1982?
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