Portugal (Ronaldo) and Argentina (Messi) both knocked out in round 1 for the exact reasons predicted. They simply don't have the depth needed to support their superstars.

Spain gets knocked out on PK's. Maybe firing your coach 24 hours before the start of the World Cup wasn't such a good idea...

Still betting on Brazil or Belgium. It sucks they have to play each other in the quarterfinals. That game should have been in the finals or at least the semi's. The other side may very well send England to the finals. Let's hope not. The Brits will be unbearable for years to come, should they win...