The cup is finally here and it gets started with the hosts South Africa facing Mexico. I will be providing commentary on both matches today on the opening day of the tournament. Feel free to leave your thoughts in the…
The cup is finally here and it gets started with the hosts South Africa facing Mexico. I will be providing commentary on both matches today on the opening day of the tournament. Feel free to leave your thoughts in the…
It is finally here. Tomorrow it begins. Group A gets it started with all four teams playing on the opening day. The hosts should certainly set a great atmosphere for the start of the game. Here is a closer look…
I made my predictions for the group stage, but now before the tournament starts, I am going to predict my champion. At this point, picking the games becomes difficult (and sort of pointless given the match-ups aren’t set) as every…
When the draw came out, I made my initial predictions picking Spain to win. However, that was 6 months ago. The World Cup starts tomorrow, so now it’s time to make my predictions given what I know now and based…
Before I get to predicting the games themselves, I wanted to take a look at some of the players and teams that I expect to stand-out whether it be for good or bad reasons in the tournament. In addition to…
Chile are the final team in Group H and the final of my previews. They are an offensive side and finished second in CONMEBOL to qualify. They appear to be an exciting team to watch and a team I am…
Hondruas is the third team in Group H. This is their first World Cup since the 80s. They have a decent number of players in the top leagues in Europe, but still needed a dramatic goal from the US against…
Switzerland are the second team in Group H. Last World Cup they did not concede a goal, but were eliminated by Ukraine in the Round of 16 on penalties. The team plays a similar defensive style as last time, but…
Spain is the top team in Group H. They are also among the favorites to win the tournament as they are a squad filled with talent in attack with a slick passing midfield and dangerous strikers. Here is my preview.
Live Commentary: Uruguay vs. France
The second half of Group A gets started this afternoon as France faces Uruguay. The game should have a lot of attackers like Forlan and Suarez for Uruguay and Anelka and Ribery for France.