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Well, it would be USA, but...? I’m rooting for Mexico ( I guess that’s sacrilege to some). Also England (they invented the game—they deserve some love) and Portugal somewhat too.

I feel like both Sweden & Mexico are capable of beating anyone on a good day. Consistency is the issue, especially for Mexico. They were poor today, but they can play at a very high level when it comes together for them. Hard to say. It’s pretty wide open. Germany’s out. Spain & Brazil look ok, but not great. Portugal, Croatia, Uruguay, England, Sweden...all very much in the mix. Makes it a fun tournament in my opinion.

Nope. But I bet they’re going home feeling pretty ok about the victory against Germany in a game Germany needed.

Wow, crazy stuff in today’s early games. Mexico lucky indeed. They owe a huge debt to S. Korea, especially their keeper, who was great. I didn’t think S. Korea was capable of a performance like that. Good stuff!

No. They likely still need at least a point tomorrow.

True. Also, I'm not sure how much either team really cares whether they play the #1 or #2 seed from group H (Columbia/Japan/Senegal) since it's still up in the air how that group will play out.

England vs. Belgium on Thursday will be a great one too. That's a game I have highlighted on my soccer nerd schedule.

They did in that first game against Spain. They will need to be at their best for sure. Uruguay has looked very good so far, but I think it helps Portugal that they had that Euro 2016 success, so they won't be shy on the big stage. Uruguay hasn't had much international success lately.

I think that will be a great game. I can't guess who will win, but it's a must watch.

England, wow. Ok.

I was rooting for Iceland, but Nigeria was really good in the second half. Argentina has a sigh of relief with this result, but they still have to beat Nigeria and that won’t be easy at all.

Take it easy, man. This thread is to talk about & enjoy the WC and the game. Your stuff is starting to sound like a PPP type crusade.

Yes on Russia, really impressive, and unexpected. That’s a bold prediction. I’m thinking Spain wins by 2 or 3, but who knows?

Loved Japan’s effort against Columbia today. I loved the spirit. They had 1-1 and a man advantage and they did not play for the draw. They kept attacking and it paid off.

Haha, no, I wasn’t aware. I’m not on face book. But may they fly on, fly on little wing.

Autumn, for me, is Neil Young’s season. I love a lot of Neil, but the On The Beach record (my personal favorite of his) always gets played a bunch in the fall. i got nothin’ against Skynyrd, but I like Neil Young better. So many great memorable songs. Also, in defense of Les Pauls, they’re a fine guitar. In fact Neil’s favorite electric, “Old Black,” is a ‘53 Les Paul.

Huge win for Mexico! I love it. Good stuff for CONCACAF.

Mexico doing really well so far, up 1-0 at the half. I hope they can hold on, but it will be tough.

1-1! Awesome job by Iceland!

I picked Abbey Road too, but several others are just as good. On a different day I might have voted differently. I celebrate their entire catalogue.

Come on, Iceland, hang in there.

Random prediction: Australia gets a result against France on Saturday, a draw at least.

What a game! Great football!

Did you find a way to watch?