FIFA: 2014 World Cup News and Discussion Thread
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FIFA: 2014 World Cup News and Discussion Thread
Qualified teams:
(10/32)
Brazil
Japan
Australia
Iran
South Korea
Netherlands
Italy
Costa Rica
United States . Mexico
Argentina
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Good win by the US. We own them in Columbus. I didn't see the game but Mexico had a few nice goal scoring chances. They can still get in. I think they have to beat New Zealand and win out. Not sure.
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And Dempsey without a doubt missed that penalty kick on purpose to keep that sacred 2-0 scoreline. The only player I can think of that would miss a pk that bad not on purpose is Sergio Ramos
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Living in Cali, I'm kinda glad to see us beat Mexico.
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Well it looks like the field of 32 is all but set. Tomorrow Mexico plays their second leg vs New Zealand (Mexico has a 5-1 lead after first leg) and Uruguay plays their second leg vs Jordan (Uruguay has a 5-0 lead after first leg). So unless the universe implodes, they are 100% in the finals.
All 32 teams based on current FIFA rankings:
Spain
Germany
Argentina
Colombia
Belgium
Uruguay
Switzerland
Netherlands
Italy
England
Brazil
Chile
United States
Portugal
Greece
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ivory Coast
Croatia
Russia
France
Ecuador
Ghana
Mexico
Costa Rica
Algeria
Nigeria
Honduras
Japan
Iran
South Korea
Australia
Cameroon
All 32 teams based on current FIFA rankings:
Spain
Germany
Argentina
Colombia
Belgium
Uruguay
Switzerland
Netherlands
Italy
England
Brazil
Chile
United States
Portugal
Greece
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ivory Coast
Croatia
Russia
France
Ecuador
Ghana
Mexico
Costa Rica
Algeria
Nigeria
Honduras
Japan
Iran
South Korea
Australia
Cameroon
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Go Korea!
Go USA!
Go USA!
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http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/67/wo...e?ICID=HP_BN_2
France's qualification for World Cup 2014 has come at a cost for one female broadcaster, who doubted les Bleus' ability to progress to Brazil.
I will be finding that and watching it
France's qualification for World Cup 2014 has come at a cost for one female broadcaster, who doubted les Bleus' ability to progress to Brazil.
A French weather girl is set to present her daily forecast naked after France sealed its spot at next summer's World Cup against the odds.
Broadcaster Doria Tillier promised to strip off if Didier Deschamps' men completed an extraordinary comeback following their 2-0 defeat to Ukraine in the first-leg of their World Cup playoff tie.
And after les Bleus did just that with a 3-0 win on Tuesday night, the Canal+ presenter is now expected to go through with her pledge, much to the delight of her TV bosses who are expecting an unusually large number of viewers.
Tillier is a presenter on the news and chat show Le Grand Journal and will appear on Wednesday night's show.
Broadcaster Doria Tillier promised to strip off if Didier Deschamps' men completed an extraordinary comeback following their 2-0 defeat to Ukraine in the first-leg of their World Cup playoff tie.
And after les Bleus did just that with a 3-0 win on Tuesday night, the Canal+ presenter is now expected to go through with her pledge, much to the delight of her TV bosses who are expecting an unusually large number of viewers.
Tillier is a presenter on the news and chat show Le Grand Journal and will appear on Wednesday night's show.
I will be finding that and watching it
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Capture it and post it here.
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• Group A: Brazil, Croatia, Mexico, Cameroon
• Group B: Spain, Holland, Chile, Australia
• Group C: Colombia, Greece, Ivory Coast, Japan
• Group D: Uruguay, Costa Rica, England, Italy
• Group E: Switzerland, Ecuador, France, Honduras
• Group F: Argentina, Bosnia, Iran, Nigeria
• Group G: Germany, Portugal, Ghana, USA
• Group H: Belgium, Algeria, Russia, South Korea
• Group B: Spain, Holland, Chile, Australia
• Group C: Colombia, Greece, Ivory Coast, Japan
• Group D: Uruguay, Costa Rica, England, Italy
• Group E: Switzerland, Ecuador, France, Honduras
• Group F: Argentina, Bosnia, Iran, Nigeria
• Group G: Germany, Portugal, Ghana, USA
• Group H: Belgium, Algeria, Russia, South Korea
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Lacking a group of death this time.
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GROUP A
Brazil
Croatia
Mexico
Cameroon
GROUP B
Spain
Netherlands
Chile
Australia
GROUP C
Colombia
Greece
Ivory Coast
Japan
GROUP D
Uruguay
Costa Rica
England
Italy
GROUP E
Switzerland
Ecuador
France
Honduras
GROUP F
Argentina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Iran
Nigeria
GROUP G
Germany
Portugal
Ghana
USA
GROUP H
Belgium
Algeria
Russia
South Korea
My thoughts, granted the tournament is still 7 months away and things could change:
A: Brazil should easily win their group, who is second is tbd.
B: Spain vs Netherlands for their first match - replay of the last WC final. I think both of them get out... sorry Australia.
C: I think this isn't a tough group but not easy. I would predict Colombia to get out but the second is up in the air with the other 3 teams
D: lol England got fucked. I can easliy see Uruguay and Italy progressing from this group
E: If France doesn't implode like last time, they should win this group easily. Either Switzerland or Ecuador second, sorry Honduras.
F: What a fucking joke. Argentina might as well played their 2nd team and could win the group. Lucky draw for them.
G: lol USA got fucked! Germany and Portugal and familiar foes Ghana who beat us last WC.. I just can't see us getting out. I think Germany will win the group and either Portugal or Ghana second. Sorry USA...
H: Another overall easy group. Belgium and Russia should have no problem getting through.
Brazil
Croatia
Mexico
Cameroon
GROUP B
Spain
Netherlands
Chile
Australia
GROUP C
Colombia
Greece
Ivory Coast
Japan
GROUP D
Uruguay
Costa Rica
England
Italy
GROUP E
Switzerland
Ecuador
France
Honduras
GROUP F
Argentina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Iran
Nigeria
GROUP G
Germany
Portugal
Ghana
USA
GROUP H
Belgium
Algeria
Russia
South Korea
My thoughts, granted the tournament is still 7 months away and things could change:
A: Brazil should easily win their group, who is second is tbd.
B: Spain vs Netherlands for their first match - replay of the last WC final. I think both of them get out... sorry Australia.
C: I think this isn't a tough group but not easy. I would predict Colombia to get out but the second is up in the air with the other 3 teams
D: lol England got fucked. I can easliy see Uruguay and Italy progressing from this group
E: If France doesn't implode like last time, they should win this group easily. Either Switzerland or Ecuador second, sorry Honduras.
F: What a fucking joke. Argentina might as well played their 2nd team and could win the group. Lucky draw for them.
G: lol USA got fucked! Germany and Portugal and familiar foes Ghana who beat us last WC.. I just can't see us getting out. I think Germany will win the group and either Portugal or Ghana second. Sorry USA...
H: Another overall easy group. Belgium and Russia should have no problem getting through.
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Tough group for USA. Tough.
Argentina will have glorified practice disguised as group matches....
Argentina will have glorified practice disguised as group matches....
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Gg usa.
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GO! United States!
GO! Greece!
Brazil hosting the World Cup couldn`t come at a worst time for them they are ranked very low for a once powerful Brazilian team.
Watch out for Spain, Portugal and Germany.
Sleeper team is U.S.
GO! Greece!
Brazil hosting the World Cup couldn`t come at a worst time for them they are ranked very low for a once powerful Brazilian team.
Watch out for Spain, Portugal and Germany.
Sleeper team is U.S.
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Fantasy Bracket Challenge
I think it would be fun if we did a fantasy bracket for azine since there seems to be enough people interested There doesn't have to be a buy in, in can be just for fun.. and bragging rights. You get 1 bracket and of course can edit your teams until the WC starts. Bring it on!
http://games.espn.go.com/world-cup-b...ail-worldcupbp
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Password: ramblings
http://games.espn.go.com/world-cup-b...ail-worldcupbp
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I think the US was due to receive a difficult draw. I doubt that we win any games. However, we can see how long we've come against the premier of the world's competition with this group. Would love to get revenge for 2002 and 2006 and 2010.
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FIFA appears ready to change dates of 2022 World Cup in Qatar http://www.latimes.com
IFA, the soccer's world governing body, has generally displayed a unique grasp on reality that often differs from the world the rest of us live in. But in two interviews with European media outlets this week, the group's highest-ranking officials have shown they may indeed understand the obvious.
First FIFA President Sepp Blatter told a Swiss newspaper that Brazil is hopelessly behind in construction for this summer's World Cup and predicted that the event will be the target of protests, as was last summer's Confederations Cup.
And now, CNN reports, FIFA is conceding it's hot in the Middle East in summer and appears ready to change the dates of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to avoid summer temperatures that frequently soar above 112 degrees.
"It will be played between Nov. 15 and Jan. 15 at the latest," FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke told a French radio station. "That is when the weather is most favorable."
But Valcke's concession is at odds with Blatter's statement that no decision on dates for the 2022 event will be made until after the Brazil World Cup, which ends July 13.
Almost from the moment FIFA choose Qatar over the U.S. to host the 2022 tournament, international soccer officials have warned of the potential health risks to both players and spectators because of the intense summer heat. But moving the tournament to a cooler time of year will create scheduling problems for European leagues and lucrative tournaments such as the UEFA Champions League.
It's also likely to be resisted by Fox, which paid $425 million for the rights to broadcast the 2018 World Cup in Russia and the 2022 event. Moving the tournament to a fall schedule would put the World Cup in direct competition with Fox's coverage of the NFL.
Hoping to head off a firestorm, the FIFA executive committee, which is scheduled to meet in March, moved quickly to distance itself from Valcke's remarks.
"The precise event date is still subject to an ongoing consultation process," the group said in a statement. "As the event will not be played until eight years' time the consultation process will not be rushed and will be given the necessary time to consider all of the elements relevant for a decision."
The Qatar World Cup caused unwanted controversy last fall when Amnesty International issued a report alleging abuse of migrant workers brought to the gulf monarchy to build stadiums and other tournament venues. Britain's Guardian newspapers likened the conditions to slavery.
But all FIFA and Blatter could muster in response was a faint cry of "unacceptable," followed by a promise not to move the event.
First FIFA President Sepp Blatter told a Swiss newspaper that Brazil is hopelessly behind in construction for this summer's World Cup and predicted that the event will be the target of protests, as was last summer's Confederations Cup.
And now, CNN reports, FIFA is conceding it's hot in the Middle East in summer and appears ready to change the dates of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to avoid summer temperatures that frequently soar above 112 degrees.
"It will be played between Nov. 15 and Jan. 15 at the latest," FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke told a French radio station. "That is when the weather is most favorable."
But Valcke's concession is at odds with Blatter's statement that no decision on dates for the 2022 event will be made until after the Brazil World Cup, which ends July 13.
Almost from the moment FIFA choose Qatar over the U.S. to host the 2022 tournament, international soccer officials have warned of the potential health risks to both players and spectators because of the intense summer heat. But moving the tournament to a cooler time of year will create scheduling problems for European leagues and lucrative tournaments such as the UEFA Champions League.
It's also likely to be resisted by Fox, which paid $425 million for the rights to broadcast the 2018 World Cup in Russia and the 2022 event. Moving the tournament to a fall schedule would put the World Cup in direct competition with Fox's coverage of the NFL.
Hoping to head off a firestorm, the FIFA executive committee, which is scheduled to meet in March, moved quickly to distance itself from Valcke's remarks.
"The precise event date is still subject to an ongoing consultation process," the group said in a statement. "As the event will not be played until eight years' time the consultation process will not be rushed and will be given the necessary time to consider all of the elements relevant for a decision."
The Qatar World Cup caused unwanted controversy last fall when Amnesty International issued a report alleging abuse of migrant workers brought to the gulf monarchy to build stadiums and other tournament venues. Britain's Guardian newspapers likened the conditions to slavery.
But all FIFA and Blatter could muster in response was a faint cry of "unacceptable," followed by a promise not to move the event.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/sports...#ixzz2ppm9IOL6
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When they first announced Qatar as the venue for the 2022 World Cup, I gagged on it.
A few reasons:
1. Super hot
2. Does Qatar have a soccer team?
3. Middle East is not synonymous at all to Futbol.
4. It`s like playing the World Series on Mars.
5. It should be in Europe.
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A few reasons:
1. Super hot
2. Does Qatar have a soccer team?
3. Middle East is not synonymous at all to Futbol.
4. It`s like playing the World Series on Mars.
5. It should be in Europe.
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Their choice was because they wanted to expand and grow soccer to parts of the world that don't have much if any of it aka it was all about who paid them the most $ ... Qatar and their oil money ... yea ...