Official World Cup 2014 Thread

[Louie Dawgs]

With the tournament coming in three weeks, I think it's probably appropriate to start the discussion on Letsbeef.

Post your predictions, what team you are/are not supporting, and any other stuff you want to add to the discussion.

Groups:

Group A:

Brazil
Croatia
Mexico
Cameroon


Group B:

Spain
Netherlands
Chile
Australia

Group C:

Columbia
Greece
Ivory Coast
Japan

Group D:

Uruguay
Costa Rica
England
Italy

Group E:

Switzerland
Ecuador
France
Honduras

Group F:

Argentina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Iran
Nigeria

Group G:

Germany
Portugal
Ghana
United States

Group H:

Belgium
Algeria
Russia
South Korea

[Mayneak]

Groups:

Group A:

Brazil
Croatia
Mexico
Cameroon


Group B:

Spain
Netherlands
Chile
Australia

Group C:

Columbia
Greece
Ivory Coast
Japan

Group D:

Uruguay
Costa Rica
England
Italy

Group E:

Switzerland
Ecuador
France
Honduras

Group F:

Argentina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Iran
Nigeria

Group G:

Germany
Portugal
Ghana
United States

Group H:

Belgium
Algeria
Russia
South Korea


Green = making it past the group stage.

I'd like to see an Underdog win it but crazy talent in the obvious monsters.

Likely Winners: Spain, Germany, Brazil & Argentina
Teams I'd like to see winning: Holland Or Belgium

Any world cup without Ireland is only 70% interesting anywhooooo, so fuggit

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Dunno If my vote went through but Im rooting for the 2 above teams i mentioned ^^. If holland or belgium aint there, Spain V Brasil final, Spain on penalties

[Louie Dawgs]

I'm really watching to see how Ronaldo and Messi play. They are the two best players in the world, and have never had immense success at the world stage. I want to see if this changes this world cup. This is probably going to be their last chance to really cement their legacy Maradona style.

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Another thing to consider is that it's going be 30+ Celsius at like 90% humidity down in Brazil. Possession teams will be advantaged, counter-attacking teams will tire quickly.

[Mayneak]

They got another World Cup in them but both are in there prime right now to do it on the big stage. Only problem Ronaldo has is Portugal are fucking shit. Not the team they used to be with Rui Costa e.t.c. Messi has quality all around him with Argentina, & If Aguero manages to stay fit they'll do damage. Spain V Argentina would prob be a better final now that i think about it lol.

[Louie Dawgs]

Originally Posted by Mayneak

They got another World Cup in them but both are in there prime right now to do it on the big stage. Only problem Ronaldo has is Portugal are fucking shit. Not the team they used to be with Rui Costa e.t.c. Messi has quality all around him with Argentina, & If Aguero manages to stay fit they'll do damage. Spain V Argentina would prob be a better final now that i think about it lol.

Considering Ronaldo's age, this will be his last chance to perform at the world cup as one of the worlds elite players. While he will probably make the team in 2018, this is his last shot as a world class footballer.

With regards to Messi, I wouldn't be surprised if he has two more world cups, but in my mind this has to be his moment. Not only is he going to be worse as a player next world cup, the Argentina squad is absolutely stacked on offense.

Messi
Aguero
Di Maria
Higuain


Fucking deadly. Messi will not get the opportunity to play with this type of supporting squad again.

Originally Posted by Louie Dawgs

Considering Ronaldo's age, this will be his last chance to perform at the world cup as one of the worlds elite players. While he will probably make the team in 2018, this is his last shot as a world class footballer.

With regards to Messi, I wouldn't be surprised if he has two more world cups, but in my mind this has to be his moment. Not only is he going to be worse as a player next world cup, the Argentina squad is absolutely stacked on offense.

Messi
Aguero
Di Maria
Higuain


Fucking deadly. Messi will not get the opportunity to play with this type of supporting squad again.

Not of the same calibre, but still world class - Rooney has said the same thing regarding this being his last world cup to make a real difference.

Every single pick Mayneak said, and every likely winner/want to win too.

Who DOESN'T want Belgium to win? From an absolute random nobody European team to being the best young player to best player ratio in the world, including Brazil, who's held that title since the dawn of time.

Sucks to see no Ireland or Scotland in there. Not surprising about the latter but Ireland has fell off so much since 2002 when they hit the quarters.

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Germany got this one

[J u s T C]

Belgium are the dark horses but losing Benteke is a major blow. If England don't win it I wan't Belgium or the Ivory Coast to win it.

Agree with Mays predictions minus Ivory Coast and England. Though it wouldn't be the WC without atleast 1 major shock i the groups.

[Louie Dawgs]

Originally Posted by Just C

Belgium are the dark horses but losing Benteke is a major blow. If England don't win it I wan't Belgium or the Ivory Coast to win it.

Agree with Mays predictions minus Ivory Coast and England. Though it wouldn't be the WC without atleast 1 major shock i the groups.

I can't see England beating Italy or Uruguay.

Not sure Ivory Coast could take Japan or Columbia, those are two really good teams.

I think May is right with most of his predictions, except Mexico is not going to make it.