[WASCWatch]

I think Sweden matches up pretty well with Mexico. Germany just couldn’t put the ball in net in the first two matches. Tony Kroos scores one of the most important goals in the history of the World Cup. Germany being eliminated in pool play would have been the biggest upset in pool play history.

So far, the best two players are Ronaldo for Portugal and Luka Modric for Croatia.

I’m fairly sure that Real Madrid could defeat any of the National teams at the World Cup.

Officiating has been horrible. Lots of favoritism and blatant penalties ignored.

[dfwgator]

If my Poland bows out, as I think they will, I may start rooting for Croatia, they look really good.

[dfwgator]

I’m fairly sure that Real Madrid could defeat any of the National teams at the World Cup.

I think a Second Division English team can beat national teams, because National Teams don't have a lot of cohesion, whereas clubs play much more together. The quality of play in the WC pales in comparison to an average English Premier League game.

[goldstategop]

They have video linesmen instituted for this tournament to check video replays for the referee if there’s any doubt about scoring or rules violations.

I haven’t seen any scandals with officiating and officials come from neutral countries to minimize the possibility of bias or favoritism.