The Official 2014 World Cup Thread

[Venti Quattro]

The 32 teams are complete! Here are the pots accdg to lefty:


Pot 1: Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Uruguay, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium

Pot 2: Japan, Iran, Korea, USA, Honduras, Costa Rica, Mexico, Australia

Pot 3: Chile, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Algeria, Nigeria, Cameroon, France

Pot 4: England, Italy, Portugal, Bosnia, Croatia, Greece, Russia, Netherlands

Any early predictions? I have Germany winning it all

[lefty]

6 african teams in pot 3 lol

[lefty]

And no Germany ain't winning

A bunch of mental midgets

[Venti Quattro]

And no Germany ain't winning

A bunch of mental midgets

A bunch of midgets won in 2010, so what are the chances that they'll have their turn this season.

[lefty]

A bunch of midgets won in 2010, so what are the chances that they'll have their turn this season.

Mental midgets, I said

[mudyez]

Best possible group IMO:
Brazil
Japan
France
Italy

Worst possible group:
Switzerland
Costa Rica
Cameroon
England

I'd bet on a Brazil vs Spain final, with Brazil winning.

3th place, Germany.

...with France self destroying again in the group phase.

[Rogue]

Germany or Brazil, I think. And I don't see Spain repeating, repeating the WC is tough enough a mission by itself and Spanish football has been going downhill in recent years it seemed like (Barca falling short in the Champions League two years in a row)

[Rogue]

6 african teams in pot 3 lol
I think FIFA intentionally sorts teams of the same continent in the same pot so the chance of same-continent teams being drawn in the same group is minimized imho.

[Jodelo]

I think FIFA intentionally sorts teams of the same continent in the same pot so the chance of same-continent teams being drawn in the same group is minimized imho.

Did not get the "joke"...

[lefty]

Did not get this tbhe "joke"...
Joke?

It's truth tbh

[Jodelo]

Joke?

It's truth tbh

I know, just wanted to make him/Scarlett feel better...

[scott]

Top 24 Ranked Teams qualified (per FIFA Rankings) - that's insane. This is a tough World Cup, could easily have multiple groups of death.

I'd put Brazil as favorites simply because of their record in Brazil. I definitely think Germany can win it, but they have so much firepower it may be tough to find a starting XI that fits perfectly because Low has to accommodate other egos.

Best possible group for US: Switzerland, US, Algeria, Bosnia.
Worst possible group for US: Anyone else from Pot 1, US, Ghana, Italy.

[lefty]

lol we won't be easy work this time Scott

[velik_m]

I'm thinking Argentina to win - of course i never ever predict anything right, so i guess the argies can blame it on me...

Russia and Croatia are the weakest in pot 4, but things can change by the time the cup rolls around. I haven't payed much attention to other qualifications so i have no idea how good the other teams are, hoping for some pleasant surprises...

[scott]

lol we won't be easy work this time Scott

We're a lot better than our 2010 team, tbqh

[Rogue]

Switzerland being in pot 1 makes me laugh tbh, is it only because they defeated Spain in 10' South Africa? Columbia is also overrated imho, just a South American version of Sweden- one super striker (Falcao) + scrubs, and I'd put Italy or England in pot 1 in place of them any day, maybe they have to split pot 1 between South America and Europe I'm not sure. Belgium is well justified though, they have a band of wonderkids who've lived up to their potentials (Hazard, Lukaku, Kompany, Defour and many others) and they'll be a serious competitor next year, albeit not a championship contender

[lefty]

We're a lot better than our 2010 team, tbqh


True tbh.

We have improved too, but substantially

[apalisoc_9]

Dark horse in this tournament, IMO

Bosnia and Herzegovina...Wouldn't even count them out totally..Their offense is one of the best in Europe right now.

[DAF86]

Switzerland being in pot 1 makes me laugh tbh, is it only because they defeated Spain in 10' South Africa? Columbia is also overrated imho, just a South American version of Sweden- one super striker (Falcao) + scrubs, and I'd put Italy or England in pot 1 in place of them any day, maybe they have to split pot 1 between South America and Europe I'm not sure. Belgium is well justified though, they have a band of wonderkids who've lived up to their potentials (Hazard, Lukaku, Kompany, Defour and many others) and they'll be a serious competitor next year, albeit not a championship contender

Colombia just beat Belgium 2-0 at their home.

[apalisoc_9]

Colombia just beat Belgium 2-0 at their home.

So what?

Japan just beat Belgium in Brussels...It's just a friendly.

[DAF86]

So what?

Japan just beat Belgium in Brussels...It's just a friendly.
Rogue was saying that Colombia shouldn't be on pot 1 and Belgium should. I see them as teams of the same level, tbh. In fact going by recent results Colombia is a tad better.

[apalisoc_9]

Here's a simulator you can play around with...

http://ultra-zone.net/2014-FIFA-World-Cup-Group-Stage-Draws

[DAF86]

Argentina, Iran, Cameroon and Russia. With all the strongs teams in lesser pots I like it. Closest thing I got to a "group of death" is Spain, Korea, Ghana and Holland.

[DAF86]

Can you simulate the knock-out stage?

[apalisoc_9]

I don't think so.

I've tried clicking on virutally every link but I didn't see anywhere where I could simulate the knockout stage.

[Brazil]

If France can survive to their group they will upset Brazil, this is France fate in football: fuck Brazil. this is the only thing we are good at.

[urunobili]

No love for Uruguay?

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304682504579154172398189230

[Brazil]

Grats Uruguay tbh !

[The Gemini Method]

So, last WC I took the safe bet and put money on La Roja Furia--which was like picking Alabama to win the BCS Title last year. I haven't been paying much mind to the world's game, so who is favored? Who does the ST masses like? Which African team will make it past the Group Stage? Is this the WC the U.S. makes a run?

[Venti Quattro]

So, last WC I took the safe bet and put money on La Roja Furia--which was like picking Alabama to win the BCS Title last year. I haven't been paying much mind to the world's game, so who is favored? Who does the ST masses like? Which African team will make it past the Group Stage? Is this the WC the U.S. makes a run?
Favored? Spain - Germany - Brazil

Tho I think something's missing with Brazil that I can't figure out

Cote d'Ivoire might have a good chance of making it past because they have the best crop of European football players imo

US might get past thr group stage if they get a good draw but they are fucked if they go to a group of death.

[lefty]

How is Argentina ?

It looks like they have improved since they got a real coach

They are the dark horse if Midget is healthy .... IDK why, I have the feeling they could go all the way

Aguerro is srsly beasting this season, Higuain is playing more this season, Interistas Palacio and Icardi are playing well

Of course, their D is a big question mark

[The Gemini Method]

When do they pic out of the pots?

[lefty]

When do they pic out of the pots?

december 6

[The Gemini Method]

december 6
Thanks Lefty--who you got winning it all?

[lefty]

Jeopardy :lmao

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZoSTd6CUAE_xXk.jpg:large

[Venti Quattro]

Jeopardy :lmao

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZoSTd6CUAE_xXk.jpg:large
Landon Donofag :lol :lol :lol

[lefty]

:lol "extra time"

[Rogue]

How is Argentina ?

It looks like they have improved since they got a real coach

They are the dark horse if Midget is healthy .... IDK why, I have the feeling they could go all the way

Aguerro is srsly beasting this season, Higuain is playing more this season, Interistas Palacio and Icardi are playing well

Of course, their D is a big question mark
you don't watch NBA bro? Teams with no defense never win championships.

[ElNono]

No Euro team has ever won a World Cup in America...

1930 - Host: Uruguay - Winner: Uruguay
1950 - Host: Brazil - Winner: Uruguay
1962 - Host: Chile - Winner: Brazil
1970 - Host: Mexico - Winner: Brazil
1978 - Host: Argentina - Winner: Argentina
1986 - Host: Mexico - Winner: Argentina
1994 - Host: USA - Winner: Brazil

That said, Spain was the first Euro team to win outside of Europe (Africa) in 2010. Brazil already did it for America in 2002 (South Korea & Japan), and obviously they've won in Europe before.

[urunobili]

No Euro team has ever won a World Cup in America...

1930 - Host: Uruguay - Winner: Uruguay
1950 - Host: Brazil - Winner: Uruguay
1962 - Host: Chile - Winner: Brazil
1970 - Host: Mexico - Winner: Brazil
1978 - Host: Argentina - Winner: Argentina
1986 - Host: Mexico - Winner: Argentina
1994 - Host: USA - Winner: Brazil

That said, Spain was the first Euro team to win outside of Europe (Africa) in 2010. Brazil already did it for America in 2002 (South Korea & Japan), and obviously they've won in Europe before.
Uruguay has 4 WC recognized by fifa and their shield logo in the jerseys because they won the Olympics in 24 and 28 because FIFA was being formed and they organized the olympics were the WC then. So technically, they were the first to win in European soil...

As you point out, this WC is likely staying in South America and I see Brazil or Argentina winning it all tbh

[symple19]

Brazil's gonna win, tbh

Argie or Uruguay would be next two faves. Doubt a Euro team wins it, tbh

Dark horse would be Mexico. They need to gel and finally live up to their potential, but if they do those things and get a weak group, watch out

[ElNono]

Uruguay has 4 WC recognized by fifa and their shield logo in the jerseys because they won the Olympics in 24 and 28 because FIFA was being formed and they organized the olympics were the WC then. So technically, they were the first to win in European soil...

As you point out, this WC is likely staying in South America and I see Brazil or Argentina winning it all tbh

Didn't know that about Uruguay... all good to me... just dropping some interesting tidbits about the history of the WC when played in America...

[Holden_Caulfield]

shit man no north korea? :lol

[apalisoc_9]

Brazil's gonna win, tbh

Argie or Uruguay would be next two faves. Doubt a Euro team wins it, tbh

Dark horse would be Mexico. They need to gel and finally live up to their potential, but if they do those things and get a weak group, watch out

Not sure if srs....

[DAF86]

I also think European teams will have a hard time adapting. Most of these guys have never played in South America before. they don't know the heat, the humidity, the crowd, the grass and the pitches (bigger than in Europe) but there are so many European teams on the WC than at least one will make it far and maybe win it too.

[ElNono]

Then there's Ms bumbum, tbh... distractions will abound...

[Sense]

Brazil's gonna win, tbh

Argie or Uruguay would be next two faves. Doubt a Euro team wins it, tbh

Dark horse would be Mexico. They need to gel and finally live up to their potential, but if they do those things and get a weak group, watch out

A year ago, no one would have debated this, shit I would be super excited to see that team play on the world cup.. but that team is long gone, at least I think it is.

In order for me to even consider Mexico a dark horse now, we have to get pretty much all the euros back.. and get a miracle.

The team we saw vs New Zealand is a shitty team, tbh. They gel, but there's no way they can upset an actually good team, I hope we get our actual good players back and a coach that can make them gel and get them ready for the big stage, but I don't think there's enough time for any of that.



I like Germany to win it, tbh..

[lefty]

Colombia and Portugal would be dark horse imo

[Jodelo]

:lolMexico

[lefty]

http://www.dzfoot.com/image_article/g/2774.jpg

[cantthinkofanything]

makes sense!

[Jodelo]

Test draw:

http://content-mcdn.sentragoal.gr/filesystem/images/20131203/low/pegasus_LARGE_t_1041_106143165.JPG

Group A :wow (and Mexico...)

while Group B/C :lol

[symple19]

Here's a simulator

http://ultra-zone.net/2014-FIFA-World-Cup-Group-Stage-Draws

[lefty]

Test draw:

http://content-mcdn.sentragoal.gr/filesystem/images/20131203/low/pegasus_LARGE_t_1041_106143165.JPG

Group A :wow (and Mexico...)

while Group B/C :lol
I like group F tbh

[symple19]

rofl, it's possible that the US could draw Argie, Netherlands and Italy

[Jodelo]

I like group F tbh

And Germany plays Group D with their B-Team!

[lefty]

rofl, it's possible that the US could draw Argie, Netherlands and Italy
yeah those pots are fucked up

[DAF86]

Test draw:

http://content-mcdn.sentragoal.gr/filesystem/images/20131203/low/pegasus_LARGE_t_1041_106143165.JPG

Group A :wow (and Mexico...)

while Group B/C :lol

You laugh at Groups B and C but not F?

[Jodelo]

You laugh at Groups B and C but not F?

At first i was but it's not THAT bad as B/C.

[DAF86]

At first i was but it's not THAT bad as B/C.

Uruguay and Colombia > Switzerland
Bosnia=Russia>Greece
Ghana=Cameroon=Nigeria
Japan>USA>Costa Rica

Pretty even, in fact group F might be the weakest.

[Jodelo]

Uruguay and Colombia > Switzerland
Bosnia=Russia>Greece
Ghana=Cameroon=Nigeria
Japan>USA>Costa Rica

Pretty even, in fact group F might be the weakest.

Colombia is not better than Switzerland
Bosnia is better, i agree

Whatever, i think C is the weakest. Let's hope those groups won't be drawn...

E looks good with Belgium, Italy and Ivory Coast!

[Venti Quattro]

I like group F tbh

Group G - Messi vs Ronaldo :lol

[DAF86]

Colombia is not better than Switzerland
Bosnia is better, i agree

Whatever, i think C is the weakest. Let's hope those groups won't be drawn...

E looks good with Belgium, Italy and Ivory Coast!

In what do you base this opinion of yours?

[lefty]

Group G - Messi vs Ronaldo :lol

Not that shit again :lol

[Jodelo]

In what do you base this opinion of yours?

Watching SUI over the qualifier, but did not saw much from COL, tbh...

[DAF86]

Watching SUI over the qualifier, but did not saw much from COL, tbh...

Well then how can you make that claim? You should have watched both. I have and even though anything can happen in any given game (hence Switzerland beating Spain the last WC but not even making it out of the group stage) I believe that Colombia is the slighty better team, they definitely have the better talent, imho.

[lefty]

:lmao Brazuca
:lmao another aerodynamic ball
:lmao FIFA

http://www.dzfoot.com/upload/copadelmundoybrazuka.jpg

[The Gemini Method]

I know next to very little about futbol but I would have to agree that Group C looks rather light in dangerous teams...Dec. 8th will be here soon!

[The Gemini Method]

Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
Group E
Group F
Group G
Group H


Brazil
Argentina
Algeria
Chile
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Australia
Belgium
Columbia


Costa Rica
Netherlands
England
Croatia
Cameroon
Ecuador
Honduras
Cote d'Ivoire


Ghana
Portugal
Japan
Mexico
Iran
France
Nigeria
Italy


Greece
South Korea
Spain
Switzerland
Uruguay
Germany
Russia
USA
































This is the grouping I got off a generator--pretty par for the course with the Group of Death honors going to Group B and the up for grabs groups being Group D and Group G...

[apalisoc_9]

Am I the only one that thinks this world cup is going to be ultra competitive compared to the last one or any World cup for that matter. I think FIFA has done a hell of a job of decreasing the gap between nations..Obviously the FA's had a lot to do with it, but FIFA in general has been trying to make the game more and more competitive.

Countries like Japan, South Korea, USA, Australia, are no longer pushovers.....Heck even shitty teams like Iran, Costa Rica, Honduras, are going to be a tough nut to crack..The afircans teams this year are noticeably better squad wise too.

Japan, South Korea, USA were bottom teams 15 years ago and these nations now expect a secound round finish at least..

[DAF86]

:lmao Brazuca
:lmao another aerodynamic ball
:lmao FIFA

http://www.dzfoot.com/upload/copadelmundoybrazuka.jpg

If this ball turns out to be as shitty as the Jabulani FIFA has some retarded ass faggots on its crew.

[The Gemini Method]

Parity is not just for Futbol Americano anymore!

[scott]

:lmao Brazuca
:lmao another aerodynamic ball
:lmao FIFA

http://www.dzfoot.com/upload/copadelmundoybrazuka.jpg

Dis ball is dope. Hope Bundesliga and MLS adopt it immediately

[DAF86]

Dis ball is dope. Hope Bundesliga and MLS adopt it immediately

It can look as coll as it wants (even though for me it looks pretty shitty, tbh) but if the ball is a fucking baloon the ball sucks.

[lefty]

It can look as coll as it wants (even though for me it looks pretty shitty, tbh) but if the ball is a fucking baloon the ball sucks.
:lol damn those ball physics in the last WC, defying all laws known to men

[scott]

It wouldn't be a world cup without complaints about the ball!

[symple19]

Japan, South Korea, USA were bottom teams 15 years ago and these nations now expect a secound round finish at least..

Korea and Japan have been competitive for awhile. See 2002

[The Gemini Method]

I'm excited. I have a few friends who are making the trip down to Brazil for the WC so that's cool. I was unable to save enough money for an expenditure like that but I'll still wake up and watch the games and DVR the ones I will miss!

[urunobili]

We hanging to this thread for the draw or shall we get a new one just for that?

[apalisoc_9]

Korea and Japan have been competitive for awhile. See 2002

2002 was 11 years ago man..15 years ago it was 1998 and people considered them as nothing but free points in the group stages.

[Venti Quattro]

We hanging to this thread for the draw or shall we get a new one just for that?

This is the thread until a winner is crowned next year.

[The Gemini Method]

This is the thread until a winner is crowned next year.

Who you got Venti?

[lefty]

Who you got Venti?
Im pretty sure he got Germany :lol

[The Gemini Method]

Im pretty sure he got Germany :lol

You never answered my question, Lefty--who you got?

[lefty]

You never answered my question, Lefty--who you got?
Wh o am I rooting for or who is winning the WC ?

[The Gemini Method]

Wh o am I rooting for or who is winning the WC ?

Humor me. Both! Whom are you rooting for and who is winning it?

[lefty]

Humor me. Both! Whom are you rooting for and who is winning it?
Rooting : Algeria ; yeah we're gonna suck, but I would rather go down with them than root for Spain like all those Venzuelians do, or England like some Americans or Canadians.
Little exception : I also root for other African teams during WC's - except Egypt (we just hate each other)

Who is winning it : Well, let's see ....

- Germany : mentalmidgetsmentalmidgetsmentalmidgetsmentalmidge ts .... so, no

- Spain : don't think they are done because they got destroyed by Brazil; it was a good wake up call for them, and Del Bosque is bringing in younger players

- HGH's : they have improved since they got a real coach (lol Diego); sure their D is still shit, but MF is good and offense is stacked; plus, Messi should be well rested for the WC; they could be dangerous

- France : they have quality players at each position; it allcomes down to Deschamp's lineups; when he takes retarded decisions like he did in the 1st leg vs Ukraine (lol starting Giroud and playing Abidal as a CB), France sucks; when he pulls his head out of his ass, they are a super team; if DD doesn't go full retard, they could reach the 1/2 imo.

- Belgium : they staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaacked !!!!! But lack experience at that level .... not going far imo

- Netherlands : they havee been underachieving for a while; they have added young quality players; it all depends on Robben's health ... he is out for at least 6 months

- Portugal : lol no

- Brazil : pressure time; yeah they won the Confed Cup at home, but we are talking about the WC; can they handle the pressure? they held the WC in 1930, were the favorites, and lost the Final to Uruguay; of course it doesn't mean they will choke at home again; the good news: Scolari is back at the helm and he is a real leader; he is a good coach for them

- England : lol no

- Italy : Prandelli has done a great job with that team; more offensive minded, quality young players like Shawarma, Giovinco, Giacherrini; big question mark: Balotelli's temper; if he doesn't fuck, they are gonna be tough to beat; if he screws up : downfall

- Sweden: Ibra is great, but he won't be en.... Oh, wait


WINNER: it's gonna be either Brazil or Italy IMO
(yeah I know no Euro team has won a WC on South American soil, but there is a 1st time for everything)

BUT : you can never count out the defending Champs Spain, and France and Argentina could be very dangerous

[The Gemini Method]

Thanks Lefty--I have failed to keep up with any soccer since 2011--greatly appreciated.

[lefty]

No problemo

[symple19]

2002 was 11 years ago man..15 years ago it was 1998 and people considered them as nothing but free points in the group stages.

Fair enough

[Venti Quattro]

- Germany : mentalmidgetsmentalmidgetsmentalmidgetsmentalmidge ts .... so, no

:lmao :lmao Germany's gonna dominate the 2014 Brazil WC like it's September 1, 1939, nigga. Count on it.

[lefty]

:lmao :lmao Germany's gonna dominate the 2014 Brazil WC like it's September 1, 1939, nigga. Count on it.
Like they were supposed to dominate the last Euro ? :lmao

[Venti Quattro]

Like they were supposed to dominate the last Euro ? :lmao

Charge it on inexperience last 2010. But Germany is ready for war in 2014

[lefty]

Charge it on inexperience last 2010. But Germany is ready for war in 2014
I said Euro

It was in 2012

[Venti Quattro]

I said Euro

It was in 2012

Still, I think they weren't ready enough. If the recent turn of events in Europe are any indication, then ze Germans are ready to take over world football for another time.

[lefty]

Still, I think they weren't ready enough. If the recent turn of events in Europe are any indication, then ze Germans are ready to take over world football for another time.
Keep in mind that those damn foreigners are instrumental in Dortmund and Bayern going 3rd Reich on Europe.

The only cold blooded German players are Muller and Lahm

The others are pussies

[lefty]

:cry soon

Shit I'm fucking nervous

[Brazil]

France is gonna be so fucked up :lol

[urunobili]

wow lefty (like world press regularly snubbing us) doesn't even mention Uruguay with an oustide shot even though they are America's champs and BARELY lost to Brazil in the Confederations cup semi's... WOW... BTW they hosted the WC in 1950 not 1930... in 1930 Uruguay hosted it and won it...

[mudyez]

So yeah, to be the best you have to beat the best and so on:

But in all honsty, how would you like your home countries group to look like?

for me its:

Germany
Australia (just love the country and I think we do well against them every time)
Ivory Coast (if we have to play an african team, at least make it my fav african team!)
England (one of the worst teams and GER:ENG battles are always fun)

and whats your biggest nightmare?:

Germany
Costa Rica (advantage regarding weather, near home)
Algeria (blah team, which probably is the thoughest african opponent)
Italy (Germany just can't win against them)

[scott]

Worst case scenario for US:

Brazil
Netherlands
USA
Italy

Best case:

Switzerland
Algeria
USA
Russia

[lefty]

Worst case scenario for US:

Brazil
Netherlands
USA
Italy

Best case:

Switzerland
Algeria
USA
Russia

I hope we get the U.S tbh.

And I have the feeling we are going to get Argentina, because I'm going to have to pay for making fun of DAF, somehow.

[lefty]

Shit we are gonna have 10 hours of pre-draw ceremonies

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Not a huge soccer fan but I get amped for the Workd cup. Love watching the World Cup and can't wait till next year.

Australia is fodder for most teams but anything can happen on the day, just hope they don't start out like 2010 by getting a shellacking from a world soccer power like Germany. Would be nice if they got a group they could at least get a win and a draw or something.

[Libri]

:wakeup

[Relevancy]

:clap:perv:

[Relevancy]

wtf is up with the ceremony, is he rapping? :lmao

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

I'm already wondering which oil nation will host the 2026 World Cup. Russia and Qatar are both obvious corrupt picks.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Please get Switzerland from pot 1

[Relevancy]

Not a huge soccer fan but I get amped for the Workd cup. Love watching the World Cup and can't wait till next year.

Australia is fodder for most teams but anything can happen on the day, just hope they don't start out like 2010 by getting a shellacking from a world soccer power like Germany. Would be nice if they got a group they could at least get a win and a draw or something.Yeah for some reason everyone loves watching Futbol when the World Cup rolls around, kinda like everyone all of the sudden loves Football when the super bowl rolls around, yall are weird:lol

even though this is much bigger than Football

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

:lol for me it is the fact that the soccer World Cup has so many potential winners and anything can happen in the knockout stages.

With the Rugby world cups, they are not competitive enough. That's the beauty with soccer being a truly world wide game.

I could definitely get into following soccer closely but I spend enough time following nba/nfl and rugby. Can't neglect the family too much :lol

[Libri]

:sleep

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

I should have woken up later . I forgot how much they drag this out

[resistanze]

Who is that Brazilian bish

[resistanze]

Fat Ronaldo!

[resistanze]

HOLY SHIT HURRY THE FUCK UP.

[Relevancy]

go away Pele :rolleyes

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Finally.

[Darth_Pelican]

Announce the fucking draw already.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Watch the headbutt

[lefty]

Have they paid a tribute to Socrates or not?

If not, fuck them

[Darth_Pelican]

Zidane will draw Italy

[lefty]

Zidane will draw Italy
Then he will headbutt Cannavaro

[lefty]

Fernando Hierro :cry

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Hope australia gets group E, not that it will matter I guess lol

[lefty]

Woohoo Belgium :lol

[Darth_Pelican]

Mexico :lol

[resistanze]

Woohoo Belgium :lol

fuck u!!!

[Libri]

Live table

http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/final-draw/draw.html

[Darth_Pelican]

Brazil has a cake walk so far

[lefty]

Iran :lol

[resistanze]

:lmao USA Ghana Germany

[Relevancy]

fuck we got brasil

[Venti Quattro]

:lmao United States

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Ugh lol Australiabgot a horrible group.

Going to get smoked

[lefty]

USA gets Germany :lol

[Libri]

Klinsman vs Germany

[lefty]

:lmao USA Ghana Germany
Well you will beat USA, that's a given

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Lol and the Aussies get Netherlands as well

:lmao

[resistanze]

go Cote d'Ivoire!

[lefty]

Damn Netherlands SPain

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

England v Italy

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Aussies may as well boycott now. It's going to be an ugly tournament

[Libri]

Group D is gonna be good

[lefty]

France in an easy ass group

[Darth_Pelican]

Fucking Ghana, unreal. The draw of doom

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

How quick will the full schedule be released? I'm assuming they have the framework in place and just have to add the teams

[lefty]

Oh and England :lol

[Venti Quattro]

Look at GROUP D!

[resistanze]

Germany
Ghana
USA
Portugal

:lol

[lefty]

USA :lmao

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Lol USA as well

[Venti Quattro]

:lmao :lmao :lmao USA

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

France have a cakewalk to the elimination rounds

[Darth_Pelican]

Germany
Ghana
USA
Portugal

:lol

Oh well, we won't make it out of the group

[lefty]

:lol scott

[Venti Quattro]

So is Gedion Zelalem playing for Germany or the United States...?

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

If somehow the Australians pulled off a miracle and got through the group stage, they would play Brazil next :lmao

:depressed

Better chance of getting 1 win, USA or Aus? Lol

[elemento]

Not the easiest group for Brazil, but i can't complain.

Argentina got the easiest group by far.

[scott]

lol me. :(

Group of Redemption. Playing the teams who have knocked us out of the last 3 World Cups. Need an opening win v Ghana and a draw and we might have a chance.

[lefty]

I didnt watch all the pre-draw ****, did they pay a tribute to Socrates or not ?

[Venti Quattro]

:rollin :rollin Eisefeld talking shit to Jack

409008590985650177

resistanze symple19 NASpurs

:lol LAD

[IronMaxipad]

Host nation again :(.. Not bad though could have been worse.

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

As Craig Foster said - great pool to learn from for Australia lol.

Better take notes coz we are going to get schooled.

[Libri]

Mexico lucked out with not getting the opening match against Brazil.

[FkLA]

:lmao USA

[urunobili]

lol 3 world champs in one group...

Uruguay
Italy
England
Costa Rica

[Libri]

Group F is :lol

Midget getting it easy

[lefty]

So we are facing Capello again :lol

[Relevancy]

lol 3 world champs in one group...

Uruguay
Italy
England
Costa RicaJust imagine how exhausted some of those teams will be once they play each other.....

[Brazil]

France in an easy ass group

don't overlook France capacity of choke

[lefty]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ba0XkuAIEAEbNjD.jpg:large

[lefty]

409012200536547328

[Venti Quattro]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ba0XkuAIEAEbNjD.jpg:large

Group A: Brazil, Croatia
Group B: Spain, Netherlands
Group C: Colombia, Ivory Coast
Group D: Italy, Uruguay
Group E: France, Switzerland
Group F: Argentina, Bosnia
Group G: Germany, Portugal
Group H: Belgium. Russia

Your predictions?

[gnsf0946]

I'd only change Ivory Coast with Greece tbh

[lefty]

Nah we have the "heat" advantage :lol

Belgians and Russians are not used to it :lol

It's all mental TBH; if our players are not mental midgets, then we get out of that group imo

Plus, Capell:lol can't beat us

[Landon Donofag]

http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Super-Fan.gif

[DPG21920]

Worst draw ever. At least we are a better team than Mexico though :lol

[Darius Bieber]

I won't be surprised at all if Iran gets out of Group F.

USA gonna finish with 0 points.

Also, Korea will probably finish 2nd infront of Russia.

[Relevancy]

I see a small chance Mexico beating Brasil, but we could definetly beat Cameru and the one I see us even with, is Croacia.

[Libri]

Brazil will go undefeated in the first round :rollin

[lefty]

Group A: Brazil, Cameroon, Mexico, Croatia
Group B: Spain, Chile, Australia, Netherlands
Group C: Colombia, Cote D'Ivoire, Japan, Greece
Group D: Uruguay, Italy, Costa Rica, England
Group E: Switzerland, Ecuador, Honduras, France
Group F: Argentina, Nigeria, Iran, Bosnia-Herzegovina
Group G: Germany, Ghana, USA, Portugal
Group H: Belgium, Algeria, South Korea, Russia

[Relevancy]

I can't fucking wait tho!!

[Landon Donofag]

Dumbpsey's reaction :lol

http://i.imgur.com/8f54548.jpg

[Relevancy]

Worst draw ever. At least we are a better team than Mexico though :lolu guys got Germany and Portugal doe, good luck with them:lol

Mexico at least has a chance to advance, the USA.. not so much

[The Gemini Method]

Wow the U.S...Will anyone notice their early demise? Which group is easiest? Group C or H?

[apalisoc_9]

Brazil will go undefeated in the first round :rollin


Not really..

A lot of people don't realize that teams now are getting better and better. The gap between favorites and "bottom teams" have decreased so much the last 10 years or so. Lol at people already thinking they're getting to the next round. I mean I think they will, but Mexico, Croatia, Cameron all going to be tough matches.

If they somehow lose one, wich is very possible, they will in a tight situation heading to the last game.

[Libri]

I see a small chance Mexico beating Brasil, but we could definetly beat Cameru and the one I see us even with, is Croacia.

I don't see it but the best way to start is against Cameroon.

[DPG21920]

u guys got Germany and Portugal doe, good luck with them:lol

Oh, our group is terrible. Way worse than Mexico's draw, but just saying Mexico is the laughing stock of the soccer world at the moment. Just an awful team with very limited future :lol

[Libri]

Group A: Brazil, Cameroon, Mexico, Croatia
Group B: Spain, Chile, Australia, Netherlands
Group C: Colombia, Cote D'Ivoire, Japan, Greece
Group D: Uruguay, Italy, Costa Rica, England
Group E: Switzerland, Ecuador, Honduras, France
Group F: Argentina, Nigeria, Iran, Bosnia-Herzegovina
Group G: Germany, Ghana, USA, Portugal
Group H: Belgium, Algeria, South Korea, Russia

You put your jinxing magic on hold son?

[Relevancy]

Group A: Brazil, Cameroon, Mexico, Croatia
Group B: Spain, Chile, Australia, Netherlands
Group C: Colombia, Cote D'Ivoire, Japan, Greece
Group D: Uruguay, Italy, Costa Rica, England
Group E: Switzerland, Ecuador, Honduras, France
Group F: Argentina, Nigeria, Iran, Bosnia-Herzegovina
Group G: Germany, Ghana, USA, Portugal
Group H: Belgium, Algeria, South Korea, RussiaHard to predict right now, but realistically, those nationals are the ones who SHOULD advance, except your Mexico game prediction, Idk that game will be tough

[lefty]

You put your jinxing magic on hold son?
Yes

Im like "what the hell, I'll take a chance"

[Phenomanul]

In the plausible chance Mexico does advance, they would with all probability have to play Spain... :lmao

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

In the plausible chance Mexico does advance, they would with all probability have to play Spain... :lmao

You mean Australia :drunk :lmao

[The Gemini Method]

So, it is probably best not to finish 2nd in Group B, no? They'd have to play the host team in the 2nd round...that would be a tall task to beat the Selecao and their home crowd.

[Relevancy]

Oh, our group is terrible. Way worse than Mexico's draw, but just saying Mexico is the laughing stock of the soccer world at the moment. Just an awful team with very limited future :lolI have faith that Mexico will regain their level that they had 2 years ago, when they beat the USA in the Copa De Oro, I think Futbol is about moments, and if Mexico somehow finds their groove before the World Cup comes, I think they could advance pretty far, if they don't play the likes of Spain of course, if that happens we're fucked:lol

I forgot to add, how can you say they have limited future? They have players that play in Europe, we have many right now who are playing excellent and are starters in their perspective teams.

[DPG21920]

Mexico just isn't any good tbh..Their young talent is vastly overrated and they just aren't the athletes you need to be in order to compete at a consistently high level. They may advance in their group because it's weak, but they have no shot at any sort of run.

[DAF86]

I hope we get the U.S tbh.

And I have the feeling we are going to get Argentina, because I'm going to have to pay for making fun of DAF, somehow.

Wait, you make fun of me? When, How? :lol

[Relevancy]

That Uruguay group.. damn I feel sorry for them,. that group will most likely be a dog fight

[The Gemini Method]

That Uruguay group.. damn I feel sorry for them,. that group will most likely be a dog fight

Yeah, my co-worker and I were discussing this group as he studied in England and we were like poor USA and Uruguay...it's like fate hated countries with a letter 'U'

[Bynumite]

Midget getting an extremely shitty group per par.

[DAF86]

Midget getting an extremely shitty group per par.

Yeah, it's not like he drew the group of death on 2006.

[DAF86]

Last WC I got 7 out of 8 quarterfinalists, 3 out of 4 semifinalists, the final and the champion right. So if you wanna know what's going to happen in Brazil stay tuned.

[lefty]

Lukaku, Hazard, Benteke, Mirallas, Fellaini, De Bruyne, Dembele, Witsel, Kompany, Vermaelen, Mignolet, Courtois, Chadli, Mertens, Vertongen







FML :lmao

[Relevancy]

Yeah, my co-worker and I were discussing this group as he studied in England and we were like poor USA and Uruguay...it's like fate hated countries with a letter 'U'When you think about it the USA can at least dream of being second place, because we all know Germany is getting that first spot, Portugal doesn't really have much, but they have enough to get that second spot, and as for Ghana.... I don't know enough about them

The Uruguay group is so unpredictable, either Uruguay, England and Italy could make a case for advancing.. Costa Rica with the smaller chance of course.

[DAF86]

Cool simulator. http://ultra-zone.net/2014-FIFA-World-Cup-Group-Stage

[Relevancy]

Midget getting an extremely shitty group per par.Don't worry Ronaldo will advance to the second round:lol

[scott]

Avg FIFA rankings per group:
A - 24.25
B - 21.00
C - 20.25
D - 14.25
E - 22.75
F - 24.25
G - 11.25
H - 28.25

[resistanze]

Lukaku, Hazard, Benteke, Mirallas, Fellaini, De Bruyne, Dembele, Witsel, Kompany, Vermaelen, Mignolet, Courtois, Chadli, Mertens, Vertongen







FML :lmao

lol what?? :lol Algeria can actually make it out of the group.

[lefty]

lol what?? :lol Algeria can actually make it out of the group.
We can, as long as we are tough mentally

And of course I hope our coach will call back Boudebouz, dude is a stud TBH; got suspended form the NT since the latest ACN (cuz a pic of him smoking chicha in his hotel room surfaced on the web :lol)

[Relevancy]

This is probably the last World Cup for some legends too

Kaka, Ronaldihno, Pirlo:cry

[urunobili]

Just imagine how exhausted some of those teams will be once they play each other.....

or how in game shape they'll be to face the following rounds after survival...

[scott]

This is probably the last World Cup for some legends too

Kaka, Ronaldihno, Pirlo:cry

I think Kaka and Ronaldihno already played their last World Cup, tbh

[Amuseddaysleeper]

How far do you guys see the Netherlands going this upcoming world cup? Think they have can even win the group over Spain or no dice?

[DAF86]

Round of 16

Brazil
Netherlands

Colombia
Uruguay

France
Bosnia

Germany
Russia

Spain
Cameroon

England
Cote d'ivore

Argentina
Ecuador

Belgium
Portugal

Quarters

Brazil
Colombia

France
Germany

Spain
England

Midget
Tristiano

Semis

Brazil
Germany

Spain
Argentina

Final

Germany
Spain

Champion

Germany

*Disclaimer: This is the pre-prediction. I will make the real one when the WC gets closer and I cansee in which form see the teams get there.

[DAF86]

Damn, Brazil might face Spain in the round of 16 and even if they don't Netherlands or Chile are above average opponents for a round of 16 stage.

[Relevancy]

I think Kaka and Ronaldihno already played their last World Cup, tbhKaka is playing great so far, Ronaldihno is back and playing again.. I could see them being called up again

[Relevancy]

or how in game shape they'll be to face the following rounds after survival...I don't know about that , you can't deny your group will be a dog fight and will cause exhaustion for the next round

teams who are looking to winning it all, would rather much prefer to face easy teams first. You can't possibly sit with a straight face and say Uruguay will breeze through that

[Brazil]

Last WC I got 7 out of 8 quarterfinalists, 3 out of 4 semifinalists, the final and the champion right. So if you wanna know what's going to happen in Brazil stay tuned.

link ?

[DAF86]

link ?

Is in the thread of the last WC. I'm too lazy to look it up.

[Brazil]

Is in the thread of the last WC. I'm too lazy to look it up.

dafnostradamus ftw

so again Messi will fail to lead his country to a WC ? :depressed

[DAF86]

dafnostradamus ftw

so again Messi will fail to lead his country to a WC ? :depressed

Don't know yet. I will make the final predictions when the WC gets closer. Is impossible to give a serious prediction 7 months away from the competition, I made this one 'cause I'm really really bored, tbh.

[Relevancy]

Wouldn't surprise me if Messi has legendary performances if he's 100% healthy, as a fan of him, I hope he does

[Brazil]

Wouldn't surprise me if Messi has legendary performances if he's 100% healthy, as a fan of him, I hope he does

this would obviously solidify his spot in history... I wish him the best

[DAF86]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ba0jx-0CIAA2Y_V.jpg:large

[Brazil]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ba0jx-0CIAA2Y_V.jpg:large


:lmao

[lefty]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ba0jx-0CIAA2Y_V.jpg:large

:lmao

[Jodelo]

:lmao

[MannyIsGod]

Resistanze is dead to me.

[apalisoc_9]

Cool simulator. http://ultra-zone.net/2014-FIFA-World-Cup-Group-Stage

how do I simulate the knockout stages?

[lefty]

:lol

England
Italy
Costa Rica
Uruguay

[MannyIsGod]

I don't care if the US was in a group with Brazil, Spain, and Germany - we'd still have more of a chance to advance than Mexico.

[Libri]

:cry No Paul the octopus for this WC. :cry

[MannyIsGod]

If we don't beat the crap out of Ghana there might be some Spurstalk on Spurstalk crime up in Toronto is all I'm saying.

[resistanze]

Resistanze is dead to me.


If we don't beat the crap out of Ghana there might be some Spurstalk on Spurstalk crime up in Toronto is all I'm saying.

:lmao

[lefty]

I don't care if the US was in a group with Brazil, Spain, and Germany - we'd still have more of a chance to advance than Mexico.
Aren't you Mexican ?

[MannyIsGod]

My mom is Mexican. I'm just a brown spanish speaking American. :lol

[DAF86]

how do I simulate the knockout stages?

Just put the results.

[lefty]

My mom is Mexican. I'm just a brown spanish speaking American. :lol
Ok, then you are entitled to root for the U.S :lol

[lefty]

how do I simulate the knockout stages?Ask Blatter

[apalisoc_9]

Just put the results.

So much for anticipation

[resistanze]

Seriously though - just a terrible group. My co-worker was laughing his ass off while I was angrily watching the stream at my desk.

[DAF86]

So much for anticipation

Ah, you want to random score it? I don't know how to do that, tbh.

[lefty]

Seriously though - just a terrible group. My co-worker was laughing his ass off while I was angrily watching the stream at my desk.
I would be srsly pissed if I were you

Is it a coincidence that the best African team gets groups of death?

Cote d'Ivoire in 2006 and 2010, now Ghana

[IronMaxipad]

LUIZ FELIPE SCOLARI:

"It is good. England, Italy, Uruguay, that is the toughest group and we are not in this one! We open against a European team, which was my preference. We have the clasico, which will be very tough, in the middle. Then Cameroon. I think it's good for us"

http://www.goal.com/en-za/news/4684/world-cup-2014/2013/12/06/4460203/scolari-fired-up-for-brazil-mexico-clasico

lolwut

[Libri]

http://imgfvb.funvblog.com/fifa-world-cup-2014-logo.jpg

[Splits]

Wow the U.S...Will anyone notice their early demise? Which group is easiest? Group C or H?

E pretty easy. France has been playing like shit, Ecuador and Honduras both suck. Swiss have been playing great but they're like Belgium, can't put stock in a white country with only 7m people.

[apalisoc_9]

E pretty easy. France has been playing like shit, Ecuador and Honduras both suck. Swiss have been playing great but they're like Belgium, can't put stock in a white country with only 7m people.

I don't think C and E are easy groups. You see for me, Easy would mean that two teams are sure shots for the knockout stages, and this is far from the truth with this groups. It probably has the least talent, but group C and H are also the most open groups by far. In group C, anyone can top that group. In group H, anyone can qualify from that group. When I think of easy, I think of group E..Mainly because I think france is heaps better talent wise than the other teams. They are a tier above the other teams..Group A might be Easy as well mainly because Brazil is also a short shot to the round of 16...

[Venti Quattro]

I don't think C and E are easy groups.

Group C is the 2014 World Cup's equal-opportunity group. Any of those teams could make the playoff stage.

However, :lmao :lmao :lmao if France doesn't qualify from Group E.

[lefty]

Chile could be very dangerous

South American teams are a tough matchup for Spain; they stole their win vs Paraguay in 2010, and got obliterated by Brazil in the last Confed Cup

So Spain - Chile should be interesting