FIFA World Cup Football/Soccer!!!

[David In Indy]

Italy is going home? Wow!!!! Aren't they and Brazil kind of like the favorites in this World Cup?

I didn't see this game. Now I wish I had!

[Sheriff Roland]

No, not really, but they are the highest ranked team eliminated, so far.

It's Brazil and Spain.

And, as of last month http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_World_Rankings the rest of the top teams are

3- Portugal
4- Netherlands
5- Italy (out, 1st round)
6- Germany
7- Argentina
8- England
9- France (out, 1st round)
10- Croatia (not in tournament)
11- Russia (not in tournament)
12- Egypt (not in tournament)
13- Greece (out, 1st round)
14- U.S.A.
15- Serbia (out, 1st round)
16- Uruguay
17- Mexico
18- Chile
19- Cameroun (out, 1st round)
20- Australia (out, 1st round)
21- Nigeria (out, 1st round)
22- Norway (not in tournament)
23- Ukraine (not in tournament)
24- Switzerland
25- Slovenia (out, 1st round)

[David In Indy]

Thanks for the list!

I was quite shocked to learn that France was sent home as well.

Let's at least hope England hangs on. I'd hate to see them get eliminated. The Netherlands too, for that matter.

[David In Indy]

Whoo-hoo!

This was a good day in football for me! England, the US and Germany made it to the next round . That's three of the four teams I'm cheering for.

And my Aussies at least won their last game. Too bad they have to go home anyway .

I really don't care if the Americans get eliminated. I'm cheering for England. If they get bumped off, then it'll be the Netherlands. And Germany after that. I believe the Americans will be playing England again at some point if they somehow manage to hang on against Ghana? Is that correct? If so, that will be a good game.   I'll definately watch that one!

[oilgun]

Great game!  Japan beat Denmark with two great free kick goals and a 3:1 win, eliminating Denmark

Keisuki Honda - Japan

[Kelda]

New Zealand did fab today.. was just coming to post about that.. good on them!!!

They did well in theri final match - good on them. Particualry given some of them do football part time. There was one guy that had to take annual leave from his bank teller job and he's playing against some of the biggest names in football! well done them!

Italy are reigning champions so yes, that's a shock but as I say they weren't favourites. But france have been having problems with the manager etc so that wasn't too much of a shock.. no team unity there.

Japan did well last night and I thought it was nice to see Gahna equalize against Holland last night.. a little concessionary prize since they knew they were only playing for pride rather than a place last night. Particularly against Holland who are so strong.

[Penthesilea]

Three lions on a shirt (link, video)

Dangit! I'm gonna get in such a dilemma on Sunday .
Ah well, since Kelda will be cheering for Germany, I might as well cheer for England, for balance. I might see the game in a public viewing place. Now that's of course a challenge for me to cheer for England more than ever .

Seriously, I wish I had an Australian flag. I'd take it with me and swing it around. (Ehm, yes, I do have a soft spot for the absurd ).

Oh! Oh, oh oh! I do have a Wyoming flag . Now how's that for absurd?
Yep, the WY flag it will be for Sunday . And then I'll cheer for the team whith the better form of the day. Ta-da! Problem solved.

[Kelda]

Three lions on a shirt (link, video)

Dangit! I'm gonna get in such a dilemma on Sunday .
Ah well, since Kelda will be cheering for Germany, I might as well cheer for England, for balance. I might see the game in a public viewing place. Now that's of course a challenge for me to cheer for England more than ever .

Seriously, I wish I had an Australian flag. I'd take it with me and swing it around. (Ehm, yes, I do have a soft spot for the absurd ).

Oh! Oh, oh oh! I do have a Wyoming flag . Now how's that for absurd?
Yep, the WY flag it will be for Sunday . And then I'll cheer for the team whith the better form of the day. Ta-da! Problem solved.

Ther German 50's style band the Baseballs did a great version of Three lions..

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p440K18OpXQ[/youtube]

[Penthesilea]

Ther German 50's style band the Baseballs did a great version of Three lions..

Liked that version, but still prefer the original by Lightning Seeds.
Thanks for sharing .

[oilgun]

I watched two very disappointing games today: Brazil vs Portugal and Spain vs Chile.

I suppose it was to be expected considering everything but still, with such strong teams you expect an exciting match.

Thank god for the eye-candy!

Alexis Sanchez - Chile

Raul Mereilles - Portugal