The World Cup: Eight Teams Remain

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Brazil's soccer team has had some close calls this World Cup, most notably in their most recent game against Chile. They were just able to win after penalty kicks. Mexico not only lost their lead in the last minutes against Netherlands, but the entire game 2-1. The USA dropped their match 2-1 against Belgium, despite the magnificent play from goalie Tim Howard. Most are proud of the accomplishments of the US this World Cup, but Landon Donovan expressed some criticism after the loss.

The other matches of the first elimination round included Costa Rica's win over Greece in penalty kicks, even though they played with ten on the field, France's 2-0 win over Nigeria, Argentina's 1-0 win over Switzerland, Colombia's 2-0 win against Uruguay, and Germany's victory over Algeria 2-1.

For the game on the 4th of July, Brazil is paired with Colombia, and France with Germany. On the 5th Argentina plays Belgium, and Netherlands plays Costa Rica.

I think Colombia has a chance to upset Brazil and will not only advance to the finals, but will win the 2014 World Cup against the Netherlands. Who do you think will win? Can Brazil pull it off at home?

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