Re: The unofficial World Cup Thread,
USA. And we still won't care.
In all seriousness though, I'd like to see Argentina go far because their coach is apparently legally insane. That'll make for some interesting news fodder. And maybe England, because I feel sorry for them.
For the non-clueless followers of the sport, does Mexico have any shot? Or did they only stomp us last year because the game was in Azteca?
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Re: The unofficial World Cup Thread,
Dunga will win it for Brazil. The man's a tactical and defensive whiz.
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Re: The unofficial World Cup Thread,
Originally Posted by GeneralHankerchief
I don't think Mexico will make it out of the groups. South Africa will get the calls as the host nation, so Mexico has to beat out France and Uruguay for the other group spot. Not promising. Skill-wise, I'd put Mexico a little behind the US (all other things being equal). Azteca is a huge advantage, at a neutral site they won't intimidate the refs, won't have the altitude, and won't have the battery fire from the stands.
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Re: The unofficial World Cup Thread,
It'll be tight, tight, tight. None of the teams have really impressed. Uruguay and France have both struggled, Mexico play some good stuff but are profligate.
I don't think Mexico will make it out of the groups. South Africa will get the calls as the host nation, so Mexico has to beat out France and Uruguay for the other group spot. Not promising. Skill-wise, I'd put Mexico a little behind the US (all other things being equal). Azteca is a huge advantage, at a neutral site they won't intimidate the refs, won't have the altitude, and won't have the battery fire from the stands.
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Re: The unofficial World Cup Thread,
We bring a pretty good team, defense is weak but we have plenty of offensive power.
Re: The unofficial World Cup Thread,
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Re: The unofficial World Cup Thread,
If there is a team I hate more than England it would be Mexico.
Heres to them losing in group.....You bloody wankers
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Re: The unofficial World Cup Thread,
Agreed on Spain but I think England's chances are quite good, too. I positively loathed how English team was hyped by media and fans prior to earlier tournaments, when it was clear to anyone that there is just not enough quality to do anything. This time round, England has a good side overall with a few world-class players and a coach with strong personality who can actually mold them into a team (arguably, that's what England lacked the most). Quite the opposite now, media and fans are cautious and team is actually capable of achieving something big.
Re: The unofficial World Cup Thread,
Those who want to know......heheIf there is a team I hate more than England it would be Mexico.
Heres to them losing in group.....You bloody
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