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Final Draw for FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014
Very shortly we'll know the results.
Teams that made it:
Africa: Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Ghana and Nigeria
Europe: Belgium, Croatia, France, Greece, Netherlands, Russia, Switzerland, Bosnia-Herzegovina, England, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain
Asia: Australia, Japan, Iran and Korea Republic
North and Central America: Mexico, Costa Rica, Honduras and USA
South America: Uruguay (Champs), Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Brazil and Colombia
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Argentina got an early X-Mas present, a free ride to round 2.
Group F:
Argentina
Iran
Nigeria
Bosnia-Herzegovina
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I hope Uruguay can pass the group stage... Good luck Buddy!
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chris.r
Argentina got an early X-Mas present, a free ride to round 2.
Group F:
Argentina
Iran
Nigeria
Bosnia-Herzegovina
I hear that Nigeria has really come along way with their team...
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amayo
I hear that Nigeria has really come along way with their team...
True, but take a quick look at this group AMayo and compare to Group F.
Group D:
Uruguay
England
Italy
Costa Rica
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Now, that is a tough shell to crack. Uruguay best bring their A game.
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amayo
Now, that is a tough shell to crack. Uruguay best bring their A game.
You never know with Uruguay, they're full of surprises.
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chris.r
You never know with Uruguay, they're full of surprises.
The South American hope!!
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Amayo, who are you going for, the U.S.?
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chris.r
Amayo, who are you going for, the U.S.?
Argentina all the way!!! I have family there and they've got a much better chance of making it haha. What about you?
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amayo
Argentina all the way!!! I have family there and they've got a much better chance of making it haha. What about you?
Better chance of making it then who??? Argentina does have a strong team.
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USA Baby!! I think they're finally learning how to play futbol in the U.S. Second favorite, Costa Rica because I have family there.
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vicente
USA Baby!! I think they're finally learning how to play futbol in the U.S. Second favorite, Costa Rica because I have family there.
The U.S. really has picked up their game Vicente, I do agree.
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If either the USA or Argentina take the cup I'm going to be one happy camper!!
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amayo
If either the USA or Argentina take the cup I'm going to be one happy camper!!
So I guess July is going to be a sad month for you.
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chris.r
So I guess July is going to be a sad month for you.
And June will be a sad month for you my friend.
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Read the following on the internet today:
Por qué Uruguay saldrá campeón del mundo en Brasil 2014
Menos de un mes falta para que comience el Mundial de Brasil 2014, y las especulaciones ya comenzaron a circular sobre cómo se desarrollará el evento deportivo más importante del mundo.
Si bien no tuvo un gran cierre de Eliminatorias, Uruguay intentará repetir la gran actuación que tuvo en Sudáfrica 2010, donde alcanzó el cuarto puesto.
En los últimos días comenzó a circular una fórmula matemática en la que se indica que, a partir de varios datos coincidentes, le Celeste sería el próximo campeón del mundo, según consigna El Observador.
¿En qué consiste esta fórmula? La clave es el número 3964. La cuenta matemática suma los años en que distintas selecciones han logrado coronarse campeonas del mundo y, coincidentemente, en muchos casos el número resultante es el 3964.
El primer ejemplo es el de Brasil, quien en 1994 obtuvo la Copa del Mundo en Estados Unidos. Para eso debió esperar 24 años, ya que la anterior había sido en 1970. Si se suman los dos años, da 3964.
El mismo resultado se da si se toman los títulos conseguidos en 1962 y 2002 por la verdeamarelha.
Similar es el caso de Argentina, que fue campeona del mundo en dos oportunidades: 1978 y 1986. Esta cuenta también da como resultado 3964.
Alemania, al igual que Brasil, debió esperar más de una década para volver a alzarse con el título más preciado del fútbol mundial. En 1990 venció a Argentina en la final. Pero para eso debió esperar 16 años, ya que su anterior conquista había sido en 1974. La suma de los dos años, nuevamente, da 3964.
En el caso de Uruguay, en víspera del Mundial de Brasil, a 3964 se le restó 2014 y el resultado fue...1950. Precisamente el año en que el seleccionado charrúa fue protagonista del histórico Maracanazo, venciendo a Brasil en la gran final.
De esta manera, según esta fórmula que comenzó a circular, el equipo de Oscar Washington Tabarez debería volver a ser campeón del mundo. Creer o reventar...
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Somebody did a lot of research to come up with this. I have to admit it is intriguing, maybe even amazing but not being a believer in the supernatural or flying saucers landing in cornfields, all I can say is that if it actually turns out that Uruguay wins then the fix is in because for such coincidences to continue it would require human meddling. :D
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Sorry, but you haven't got a chance.
¡La roja ganará!:cool:
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I believe that the United States will give a surprise this year. In each world cup they show a better team!
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RodrigoDG
I believe that the United States will give a surprise this year. In each world cup they show a better team!
They have a tough group, RodrigoDG. I'd be very surprised if they even made it to round 2.
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Originally Posted by RodrigoDG View Post
"I believe that the United States will give a surprise this year. In each world cup they show a better team!"
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chris.r
They have a tough group, RodrigoDG. I'd be very surprised if they even made it to round 2.
I agree chris. I don't think the U.S. can get past Germany. Some people do though.
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exxcéntrica
Sorry, but you haven't got a chance.
¡La roja ganará!:cool:
I don't know about not having a chance Exx...but you could be right about Spain. They're pretty darn good. :)
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exxcéntrica
Sorry, but you haven't got a chance.
¡La roja ganará!:cool:
What happened to La roja Exx!!?? Over-confidence? 5-1???? The Netherlands gave them una plaliza! Can they bounce back?
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exxcéntrica
Sorry, but you haven't got a chance.
¡La roja ganará!:cool:
Not looking so tough this world cup. A shock to everyone.
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vicente
What happened to La roja Exx!!?? Over-confidence? 5-1???? The Netherlands gave them una plaliza! Can they bounce back?
Well said, Vicente......Chile took them on as well. Same thing happened to France after winning the 1998 World Cup, in 2002 they were out after the 1st round.
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This is turning out to be the Latin American Cup!! All flights to Europe are over booked haha.
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amayo
This is turning out to be the Latin American Cup!! All flights to Europe are over booked haha.
Over booked.... hahahaha. Germany is looking very good, like always.
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I haven't seen Germany play yet but you KNOW that no European team can win the cup in South America. ;) My Costa Rica boys are looking good. I hope USA can get past Portugal.
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vicente
I haven't seen Germany play yet but you KNOW that no European team can win the cup in South America. ;) My Costa Rica boys are looking good. I hope USA can get past Portugal.
Hats off to the Costa Rica boys. I never imagined they would be playing this good. They might even come out on top of that group.
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vicente
I haven't seen Germany play yet but you KNOW that no European team can win the cup in South America. ;) My Costa Rica boys are looking good. I hope USA can get past Portugal.
The CR team played very well today. This is how you play soccer. Pura Vida!
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This is shaping up to be a Latin American Cup! Uruguay just made it to the next stage. Vamos la celeste!
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amayo
This is shaping up to be a Latin American Cup! Uruguay just made it to the next stage. Vamos la celeste!
It sure is. Congrats to Costa Rica coming out 1st in one of the hardest groups. Uruguay to take on Colombia next.
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Right now I'm pulling for los ticos and USA. Unlikely, but quien sabe. So far the big boys haven't looked all that good.
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vicente
Right now I'm pulling for los ticos and USA. Unlikely, but quien sabe. So far the big boys haven't looked all that good.
Everything has changed and this world cup has proved it. It seems that there's no more small teams, can't underestimate any selection team anymore. Ghana tied Germany, Argentina scored on Iran in overtime to win the game, etc. Anything can happen.
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Costa Rica is certainly playing the role of cenicienta
The entire population of CR is about that of metropolitan Phoenix. (4.5 Million)
USA moves on thanks to Ghana's loss. Both my teams are advancing.
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I´m hoping that USA takes out Belgium and that Argentina takes out Switzerland. Then I get to see my two teams go head to head. USA vs Argentina!
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ayyy Chihuahua hombre!!!...then who would you root for?
I'd have a serious problem if it ended up Costa Rica-USA. I'm the only USA fan in the family but I love Costa Rica too.
In a USA-Argentina match I'd have to go USA but I'd hate to see my Argentine friends disappointed. The USA can live with a loss because fútbol is not that big in the U.S. yet. But Argentina?? There might be an upheaval of epic proportions. The team might not be able to return home!!
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Soccer fans are a wild bunch. I remember in 2006 when Costa Rica lost and a crowd met them at the airport when they came home. They were ready to lynch the team. The coach quit and immediately left the country.
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Dear Amayo,
you hope the USA "takes out" Belgium ...
I don't think so !
You haven't seen Belgium play for real yet.
This first round was just a warming-up (nevertheless 9 points out of 9).
I do love the USA and Vicente and everything
but I hope that Belgium "takes out" the USA
and I am convinced they will !
Most importantly, let's hope it's a fair and good game!
Un abrazo de Bélgica,
Frank
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