[Eugenia Gabrielov]

Originally Posted by Eugenia Gabrielov

OK guys! It's coming up, and if anybody needs the full TV schedule I have that available

Who are your picks?
1st place
Group A: Germany
Group B: Sweden
Group C: Argentina
Group D: Mexico
Group E: Italy
Group F: Brazil
Group G: France
Group H: Spain

2nd place
Group A: Ecuador (Poland has had some unreliability this year, but they're possible)
Group B: England
Group C: Netherlands
Group D: Portugal, though that's not my reason, but it's a fun article
Group E: Czech Republic
Group F: Croatia
Group G: South Korea
Group H: Ukraine

I chose Sweden over England mainly in terms of the record between them, and Sweden is remarkable this year. I'm still kinda undecided on Group C, with Argentina and Netherlands. The two have a history together, though Netherlands has an exceptional team this year. So on and so forth. If USA can pull out something good, good for them, but I confess that I have much more confidence in Italy.

Switching 2nd place Group F pick from Croatia to Japan.