Group A
South Africa 2 : 2 Mexico
Uruguay 1 : 3 France
South Africa 1 : 0 Uruguay
France 1 : 2 Mexico
Mexico 2 : 0 Uruguay
France 1: 2 South Africa
Mexico, South Africa advance (I have a presentiment that France will disqualify for the next round, especially with their recent loss over China. Mexico’s strong team chemistry collapsed the Italian defense and brought them well-deserved victory over the defending champion. I also think that South Africa will advance, merely because they’re the host nation.)
Group B
South Korea 2 : 0 Greece
Argentina 3 : 1 Nigeria
South Korea 1 : 1 Argentina
Greece 1 : 2 Nigeria
South Korea 2 : 0 Nigeria
Argentina 3 : 0 Greece
Argentina, South Korea advance (some people may argue that South Korea is defensibly and offensively weaker than all three countries, but I respectfully disagree, especially with their 2:0 victory over Ivory Coast and 1:0 loss over Spain. Greece, and Nigeria are undoubtedly suffering, definitely lacking strong offensive attacks and defensive tactics. Argentina will go for sure.)
Group C
England 2 : 2 USA
Algeria 2 : 1 Slovenia
Slovenia 1 : 2 USA
England 3 : 1 Algeria
Slovenia 0 : 3 England
USA 1 : 2 Algeria
England and USA advance
Group D
Germany 2 : 1 Australia
Serbia 1 : 2 Ghana
Germany 3 : 1 Serbia
Ghana 2 : 2 Australia
Ghana 0 : 2 Germany
Australia 2 : 0 Serbia
Germany and Australia advance
Group E
Netherlands 3 : 1 Denmark
Japan 0 : 2 Cameroon
Netherlands 3 : 1 Japan
Cameroon 2 : 1 Denmark
Denmark 2 : 1 Japan
Cameroon 2 : 3 Netherlands
Netherlands, Cameroon advance
Group F
Italy 1 : 2 Paraguay
New Zealand 1 : 0 Slovakia
Slovakia 0 : 1 Paraguay
Italy 2 : 0 New Zealand
Slovakia 1 : 2 Italy
Paraguay 2 : 0 New Zealand
Italy, Paraguay advance (Italy has recently shown weak defense, concentration, and exceptionally weak offense against Mexico. Although their spot for the next round is surely guaranteed, they’d have to fight and win uneasy battles against the clashing nations. Also, their key player, Pirlo, will be missing the WC)
Group G (I refuse to predict)
Ivory Coast 1 : 2 Portugal
Brazil 2 : 1 North Korea
Brazil 3 : 1 Ivory Coast
Portugal 1 : 2 North Korea
Portugal 1: 3 Brazil
North Korea 1 : 0 Ivory Coast
Brazil, North Korea advance (I’m not a socialist, communist, or in any way affiliated with the North Korean government, but I think they’re truly the "Dark Horse" of this tournament. Their players have a fixed-mindset that they’re advance to the round of 16 with no issue. Recently they tied with Greece, and played superior games against other countries. Although this scenario is very unlikely, I think that they have a high chance of beating Portugal out of the bloody vendetta, and Drogba-less Ivory Coast. Especially their formation is generally 9-1, which means they have a thick layer of 9 defensemen and 1 prominent, skillful striker. It’s up to you to decide, and I think that North Korea will surprise the world.)
Group H
Honduras 0 : 1 Chile
Spain 3 : 1 Switzerland
Chile 1 : 2 Switzerland
Spain 4 : 0 Honduras
Chile 0 : 3 Spain
Switzerland 2 : 0 Honduras
Switzerland, Spain advance
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