2010 FIFA World Cup

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Garlic Man

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The 2010 World Cup in South Africa official thread.

I don't usually watch professional soccer, but I'm always excited to watch this.

Who will you be rooting for? Who do you think will win?

Discuss in general.
 
I'm rooting for the US, Ivory Coast, and Ghana, after their big run last time.

Groups:

Group A
South Africa
Mexico
Uruguay
France

Group B
Argentina
Nigeria
South Korea (Korea Republic)
Greece

Group C
England
USA
Algeria
Slovenia

Group D
Germany
Australia
Serbia
Ghana

Group E
Netherlands
Denmark
Japan
Cameroon

Group F
Italy
Paraguay
New Zealand
Slovakia

Group G
Brazil
North Korea (Korea DPR)
Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Portugal

Group H
Spain
Switzerland
Honduras
Chile


I also rarely watch soccer (I watched some of qualifying, though), but I wouldn't miss this for the world.

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I'll be rooting for Japan.


As always.
 
I expect South Korea to fare better than Japan. If Japan wins even once, I'll be surprised. They're in a tough group, but I expect they'll play Denmark well.
 
You'd be surprised if Japan wins a game?


Well I guess you'll be surprised out of your pants come June.
 
There's no way they'll beat Netherlands, Denmark had great group play in qualifying (beat Portugal and Sweden) and Cameroon's not bad, either.
 
Say what you must, and we shall wait for results.
 
This is true. But I think they can compete with the others in the pool, rather than go winless, as you say.
 
It'll be exciting to see how they play Denmark. As for USA, their positioning is similar to the hockey team at the Vancouver Games. Two weak teams and a strong one that's known to fail in the spotlight. BTW, except for North Korea, Group G looks tough. Shame only two will advance to the knockout round.
 
Of course, I want Mexico to win. Their group is kinda uncomfortable, but I am sure they can make it past the first round.
Argentina has a great team, specially the forwards, but their coach will ruin them.
I say Spain, Italy or England will win.