Brazil

[Browney]

Am I the only one who can see Brazil struggling in the group phase, finishing second then going out to Spain in the last 16? No? Just me? Brazil have the toughest group for sure.

[CHA!NGANG]

I see what you mean, but they're still very strong and have done well qualifying and in friendlys so I'm sure they'll do fine. You never know though.

[JackBuddy]

I see what you mean, but they're still very strong and have done well qualifying and in friendlys so I'm sure they'll do fine. You never know though.

If they play Gilberto (the defender) then they won't even make it into the top two.

[Browney]

I see what you mean, but they're still very strong and have done well qualifying and in friendlys so I'm sure they'll do fine. You never know though.

Portugal and Ivory Coast can cause problems. I can see a draw with Ivory coast and a win for Portugal. In my dreams.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sol/shared/inc...d4jruk9juddju9 >: D

[CHA!NGANG]

Portugal and Ivory Coast can cause problems. I can see a draw with Ivory coast and a win for Portugal. In my dreams.

I don't think Portugal will do very well. I think the Ivory Coast will though and might get a draw with them.

Thing with Brazil is that no-one really stands out for me but then again, the defence bar 1 CB is beastly.

[Browney]

Got Maicon and that ugly CB bloke on my fantasy football. I think you're underestimating Portugal. The obvious threat is Ronaldo. Then there's Deco, Simao, Miguel Veloso, Pepe, Tiago. They have some VERY competent players, enough to stir an upset.

[lorren]

pretty sure they're 2nd fave to win?

[Geraint]

Ivory Coast and Portugal aren't very good. Really don't see the big thing with Ivory Coast. Chile might cause them problems though but they did beat them twice in qualification.

[Browney]

Yeah I know, but I just figured they slip up once and they could be playing Spain as soon as the next round, and I reckon Spain could 'ave 'em.

[CHA!NGANG]

Got Maicon and that ugly CB bloke on my fantasy football. I think you're underestimating Portugal. The obvious threat is Ronaldo. Then there's Deco, Simao, Miguel Veloso, Pepe, Tiago. They have some VERY competent players, enough to stir an upset.

They've done extreamly poorly over the past year. They have quality players but they don't play together well, and Ronaldo isn't half as effective for Country as he is for Club. I don't think they'll do well, but anything can happen.

Ivory Coast, in Africa, with some good players, I think they'll do ok. Probably get 2nd place imo behind Brazil.