World Cup 2018 (bracket challenge too!)

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(05-26-2018, 05:04 PM)Westwood Bengal Wrote: My picks (in order) are Germany, Spain, Brazil, Argentina (and for my dark horse pick) Uruguay.

Until France can prove they have their shit together, I wont pick them, in spite of them having one of the best rosters.  

I know that Uruguay is a wild pick, but they have a very favorable draw, and a really under appreciated roster. How many countries can really boast having 2 legit #9's? They can stay compact (with an excellent midfield) and count on Suarez and Cavanni to poach goals. I am obviously ignoring their tendency to go "full-France" and self destruct. I watch a fair amount of Copa America and Conembol qualifying, and I have actually seen fist fights break out after some games....

Golden Boot to Neymar

Surprise teams that may show up in the semis- Belgium, England, Mexico and Portugal


Can't wait....

I think Belgium can be scary. They have imo the best cam in the world right now in DeBruyne. Then they also have Hazard who is great and Nainggolan. Then Lukaku at st, Courtouis at G, pretty solid team this year.