Quote:This isn't the same Ghana side which shocked the world four years ago. Players like Michael Essien are past their prime now. It'll still be tough though. I think it all depends what the US do against the losers of the Portugal-Germany match.


England on the other hand could be struggling with Italy and Uruguay in our group...


It's hard to see anyone other than Brazil winning this one.


Belgium, Germany and Nigeria could do well.



Has anyone got a "second" team, after the USA ?

True. Still though the talent is there. Should be a tough matchup regardless. I hope the US can figure out a way to pull off two wins. I don't see a win and a draw being enough.

 

England does have a tough group. Should be some great matches.

 

My second team would be Cambodia, but they're absolutely awful. I tend to enjoy watching Netherlands, Germany, South Korea, and Japan during international play though. I'll probably be rooting for Bosnia during this World Cup too. Always like to see 1st time teams do good, and I have some friends that are Bosnian. I usually root for at least 1 African team to do well too. 

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