Four of final eight will be from South America

[yisman]

Impressive.

Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay all made it, and Chile failed to make it at the hands (or feet) of Brazil.

[mihaita666]

Europeans are more tied than ever.

[jackny]

Really amazing. First 14 games they had no losses.

[Jimmy0607]

Hell yeah

[D3 Mighty Ducks]

European nations have never won another Continent besides Europe. Nothing surprising to me, same shit as always.

[Shark79]

Ghana will face Uruguay, if they pass on, they most likely will play Brazil (if they defeat Netherlands). It would be interesting to see an African team go all the way and take down 3 American teams to make it happen. Possible ? It could happen.

[yisman]

I don't think Ghana has much of a chance of winning.

Same for Paraguay.

[Rixsaw]

Brazil and Argentina are 2 soccer powerhouses in S.America. They have great soccer traditions.

[Rixsaw]

Ghana's best weapon is FLOPPING. They use it to disrupt the rhythm of the opponent's game. Their flopping bring shame to this great sport. I hope FIFA is warning them behind close door.

[hokim]

Highly possible for two South American teams to advance to the final.

[Cheme82]

Brazil vs. Argentina waiting to happen.

[Jimmy0607]

I have always said that s. American qualifiers are the toughest in the world this proves it

[Cheme82]

I have always said that s. American qualifiers are the toughest in the world this proves it

I agree, 5 spots for 10 teams and besides Venezuela who has never been to the World Cup (although they have improved a lot) everyone in there is a competitive team. Plus the fact that you have to fight with Argentina and Brazil in the preliminaries makes them be competitive with any team.

Look at Ecuador that in 2006 was playing in only their 2nd. World Cup and they made it to the round of 16 where they lost to England 1-0.

The reason why the USA and Mexico never do any damage in the World Cup is the Concacaf is full of shitty Central American and Caribbean teams. So when they get to the World Cup the level of play is just too high. Meanwhile the South Americans are coming from a dogfight in the qualifiers so they thrive once they are in the big dance.

[jresse]

now that u point that out, it is impressive

[DrunkHorseplayer]

The SA teams might not lose a single game to a non-SA team.

[Dark Horse]

Mostly just the luck of the draw in the first knockout round. Uruguay and Paraguay played S. Korea and Japan, while six European teams played each other, eliminating three. There is no power shift.

[COOGI]

Brazil vs. Argentina waiting to happen.

i hope not ...they know each other so well and they met almost every year or so...it gonna be a boring final if they face each other

[WeinketoWarrick]

spain wins it all though

[Cheme82]

i hope not ...they know each other so well and they met almost every year or so...it gonna be a boring final if they face each other

Brazil vs. Argentina in the final boring?

I don't know about you but that game would be ******* amazing.

[Karayilan9]

South American qualifiers is like a competition on its own, its the toughest of all the regions.

South American teams have been bulking up their defenses, it used to be the weakness of these teams but in the last years they have been focusing alot of improving their defenders, their defensive organization and discipline.

The South American countries are like football factories, they are constantly producing new talent, their leagues are 90-95% home grown talent, the cream of the crop goes to Europe each year and give room for the new talent to rise.

[lasker]

Brazil vs. Argentina in the final boring?

I don't know about you but that game would be ******* amazing.

I hope it happens. I predicted at the start that this would be the final (with Argentina winning in extra time). If it happens, I think it will be a classic.

[suckerforparlays]

All I no is im scared of what Damage these fukkers are gonna do when its in Brazil in 2014 !! On there turf playing in there zone against all there mad crazy fans. In there homeland there gonna tear shit up in 2014 lol

[suckerforparlays]

All I no is if my South Korea gets paired with a South American team im gonna be very deflated not gonna lie unless its a team like this years Parguay they can play with them

[TR88]

Dont get too excited with the South American teams.....the final will be Germany-Spain

[lakerboy]

Dont get too excited with the South American teams.....the final will be Germany-Spain

yeah because that is possible considering they are on the same side of the bracket

[yisman]

^^ classic.

[lakerboy]

Mostly just the luck of the draw in the first knockout round. Uruguay and Paraguay played S. Korea and Japan, while six European teams played each other, eliminating three. There is no power shift.

Well obviously cause Europe had 13 teams in the tourney so that was possible to happen. If you think there isnt a power shift you are off a little i would say. The 2 finalists from last time didnt even get out of the group. Heck only 6 of 13 teams from europe got out of the groups. Every single south american team got out of the group. I would say thats a big accomplishment.

[Augustus]

Germany or Spain will kick Argentina out. The final will be Brazil vs Spain.

[Dark Horse]

Well obviously cause Europe had 13 teams in the tourney so that was possible to happen. If you think there isnt a power shift you are off a little i would say. The 2 finalists from last time didnt even get out of the group. Heck only 6 of 13 teams from europe got out of the groups. Every single south american team got out of the group. I would say thats a big accomplishment.

We all know what happened to the French team this time around. If a normal French team shows up, Uruguay is probably out, and it's a 5-3 distribution. Now it's 4-4 (after drawing two weak Asian teams), so I don't see it as a huge difference. If it's three South American teams in the semis it's my turn to be impressed.

[samitarian]

and the winner of the whole thing will be from europe

[Cheme82]

Well I guess we'll have to wait and see for the 4ers. to play out. I'll offer +150 up to 100 points that the champ won't be from Europe.

Any takers?

[Sunde91]

Per capita, 4/5 of the South American Teams in the Quarters is a nice achievement, but we knew how serious they were to begin with.

Now if they can get 4 in the semis like Europe did in 06, it would be beyond ridiculous.

Also to note, Europe and South America are 9-9 out of the 18 World Cups, tie-breaker

[yisman]

Well I guess we'll have to wait and see for the 4ers. to play out. I'll offer +150 up to 100 points that the champ won't be from Europe.

Any takers?

So +150 that Germany, Spain, Holland, or Ghana will win? I'd take it for 50 points.

edit: I'd do 100.

[COOGI]

no way......there is no way close

[DarkNite]

I don't see Paraguay make it through.
I will make (maybe) all-in with Spain. I think Spain will dominate the game and it will be the end of Paraguay.