I can remember the date. It was 1994 on July 4th. USA independence day. America hosted their first world cup and they played Brazil in the last 16. Brazil had a man sent off in the first half. So for around 70 mins USA had a man extra.

The ultimate nightmare could happen

USA beating Brazil. I don't think I could have watched football (or Soccer as they call it) again.

Brazil even a man down still beat them. I often wonder how football would have turned out had USA beat Brazil that day. A country like the USA that does not take soccer 100% seriously (to the same extent that they do basket ball, baseball, pro-football or ice hockey) beating Brazil. A country where football is everything. I can't even put it into words how much of a disgrace that would have been.

It would have been like McGregor beating Mayweather.

As to this World Cup. You NEVER get surprise winners of the World Cup. In fact you NEVER get surprise finalists at the world cup.

I like France to win it. I just think they are peaking at the right time. I could be wrong. Brazil have an awesome side. Germany....are well....Germany. Argentina ? They have the best player in Messi and with him they could go far, even if the team is average. And I have not even talked about Spain, Belgium or Portugal. England ? Don't make me laugh