The World Cup 2014 Thread

[JohnR! 5,495]

And so he did. Our guys were awesome tonight!

Fun game between US and Portugal. Klinsmann has prepared the US team well. They're doing really well.

[MyLittlePony 340]

2-2 piffff USA get it together.

[spookyturtle 9,465]

2-2 piffff USA get it together.

They had the game won and gave it away. So disappointing.

[Pooky 3,765]

Well, there goes Croatia.

Look for Argentina to go next. I must be a jinx for any team I think will do well at this World Cup.

[spookyturtle 9,465]

Well, there goes Croatia.

Look for Argentina to go next. I must be a jinx for any team I think will do well at this World Cup.

Argentina will win it's last game in group play. They had an easy group, IMO. Brasil is looking for revenge now.

[Pooky 3,765]

Argentina will win it's last game in group play. They had an easy group, IMO. Brasil is looking for revenge now.

Oh, Argentina will make it through the group stage, but get tripped up in the knock-out stages early. Bet on it.

[spookyturtle 9,465]

Oh, Argentina will make it through the group stage, but get tripped up in the knock-out stages early. Bet on it.

I'll root for Chile as an underdog unless they face Brazil or the US. Chi chi chi, le le le!

[Pooky 3,765]

I'll root for Chile as an underdog unless they face Brazil or the US. Chi chi chi, le le le!

I'd rather not pick another team to support, because it would be the kiss of death for them

[spookyturtle 9,465]

I'd rather not pick another team to support, because it would be the kiss of death for them

Why not root for Germany over the US then?

[Pooky 3,765]

Why not root for Germany over the US then?

Because it might be misinterpreted as being an intentional attempt to place a jinx on the team and I'd never hear the end of it.

Besides, the Germans can still be eliminated, if the USA play out of their skins, while remembering not to do dumb stuff and gift the other side chances, and either Portugal or Ghana get their game on in a big way. Then again ...

[Big Papa Zone 93]

I was at the party in Kansas City for the USA game (the director cut to it several times along with the NYC bash) and let me tell you, if soccer is still considered a "minority" sport in Uncle Sam, then they didn't get the memo in KC. Fantastic atmosphere.

Oh, and as well as hopping on the U.S. bandwagon, I'm really wanting Mexico to do well. Why? Two words: Miguel.Herrera. Total legend!

[spookyturtle 9,465]

Greece advances and they scored a whopping total of 2 goals in 3 games. Colombia is looking good, and Uraguay is a favorite of vampires everywhere. I'm really glad I got my poster, it makes it easy to keep track of things all in one place. I even keep track of each teams goals for and against. Too bad they didn't have an area to keep track of the top scoring players. I may add my own on a piece of paper and tape it over the XBox logo.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Buses for sale!

Low mileage!

Used only three times!

Portugal's bus will be up for sale tomorrow afternoon, too.

Amazing how many of the historically strong teams did not make it into the round of 16 this year.

Edited June 25, 2014 by Mr. Big Dog

[OnMyWayID 1,489]

Both Ghana and Portugal know they need tons of points for any possible salvation to the next round. Should be a fun game to watch!

[Jacque67 7,328]

Well done France.

Looking forward to the next USA game. They are doing well!