2014 World Cup

Discussion in 'Association Football Discussion' started by Lukic, Apr 5, 2013.

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  1. Lukic L Popovic

    Little more than a year away.

    It comes down to 5 teams for mine, Spain the favourites with Argentina, Germany, Italy and Brazil figuring to be thereabouts.

    Getting in early, I'm calling there'll be no bullshit African team run this year and Japan & Mexico will be the only non EU/South America team that will make the final 16 (assuming they don't draw the same group).

    Some historically stronger teams like Paraguay, Uruguay looking in danger of missing out along with Turkey and Serbia, two of the better squads in Europe already eliminated as well as teams like France, Portugal and England looking like they'll have to go through the 2nd phase of qualifying to get in. On the flip side, some laughable groups will see some weaker teams have a possible chance of getting in such as minnows Iceland and Albania being in with a shout in their group and Bosnia having theirs close to wrapped up as well.
     
    Lukic, Apr 5, 2013
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  2. Magrat Garlick M Garlick

    Should be a good tournament. Anglo media to act all surprised when there's no real serious organizational cock ups.

    Not sure whether Brazilians will turn out for neutral matches, though.

    Gun to have 6 South American sides.
     
    Magrat Garlick, Apr 5, 2013
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  3. Riddy JH Ridd

    always thought the world cup was 32 teams?
     
    Riddy, Apr 5, 2013
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  4. Mariner CL Warrington

    It is...

    Last 16 = Knockout stages.
     
    Mariner, Apr 6, 2013
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  5. Number 11 CJ Downes

    I'm liking Ivory Coast to make the final 16 potentially.
     
    Number 11, Apr 6, 2013
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  6. Riddy JH Ridd

    sorry i mis read that first post.
     
    Riddy, Apr 6, 2013
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  7. The Boy Brumby ZJ Brumby

    SPOILER ALERT:










































    England to miss out on qualification.





    Argies a no chance either; Spain or Brazil with Jerry as outsiders.
     
    Last edited: Apr 6, 2013
    The Boy Brumby, Apr 6, 2013
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  8. Riddy JH Ridd

    we wont miss out on qualy. we will win the whole thing.
     
    Riddy, Apr 6, 2013
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  9. Harps ZAF MacDonald

    Australia to make semis.
     
    Harps, Apr 6, 2013
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  10. Speirz DG Speirs

    Anyone else going?
     
    Speirz, Apr 6, 2013
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  11. Julian BJ Taylor

    Belgium will win if they qualify.
     
    Julian, Apr 6, 2013
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  12. MrPrez CM Dyer

    Belgium will do well. Quarters or semis imo.

    Cheering on Ghana if SA don't make it/get kicked out early.
     
    MrPrez, Apr 6, 2013
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  13. Lukic L Popovic

    Croatia will win group A and Belgium will get bundled out by a Montenegro/Greece in the 2nd round.
     
    Lukic, Apr 6, 2013
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  14. mouse MJ Edwards

    Even though Belgium are in a great position so far, top of the group with 5 wins and 1 draw, Croatia are still favourites due to Belgium having to go there and get a result

    Hoping to go to the Scotland vs Belgium in September
     
    mouse, Apr 6, 2013
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  15. Furball G Furball

    I'm gonna say no, given that they're failing to get out of the worst group in the European section.
     
    Furball, Apr 6, 2013
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  16. Furball G Furball

    If it's a home game for us then get me tickets in the away end and I'll meet up with you.
     
    Furball, Apr 6, 2013
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  17. Lukic L Popovic

    One of the worst groups?

    Are you joking? It's close to the toughest.

    Regardless, Serbia's just been unlucky. One of the best back 4s in the world and a very talented midfield. Just lacking a quality striker.

    If it were still Serbia & Montenegro it would be a top 5 side.
     
    Lukic, Apr 6, 2013
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  18. Magrat Garlick M Garlick

    While we're knocking our own teams, Norway's group has to be the worst surely. Travesty that the team were top seeds.
     
    Magrat Garlick, Apr 6, 2013
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  19. Lukic L Popovic

    Group E and G are absolute abortions of groups.

    Greece has to be the shittest top 10 side of all time surely.
     
    Lukic, Apr 6, 2013
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  20. The Boy Brumby ZJ Brumby

    Yup. Piss weak.

    I also find it faintly amusing that the only team in Yurp that has absoutely no chance of qualifying is the Sweaties. Even yer Sam Marimos and Andorratheexplorers have mathematical shouts still.

    Dalglish rolling in his grave, etc.
     
    The Boy Brumby, Apr 6, 2013
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