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Well, the World Cup thread has appeared to have lost some steam over the last few days.
Today's super rational and incorrect match theories:
Nigeria - Argentina
Toss up here. A tough road lies ahead for anyone making it through this group with France or Switzerland in the round of 16. Argentina just needs a tie and a tie would do for the Nigerians to qualify. We might see a listless game here as Nigeria could be out with an Iran win if they lose. This has all the makings of a 0-0 tie. Maybe a late goal, but I think if nothing happens in the first 45, not much will.
0-0
Bosnia and Herzegovina - Iran
Too bad Asia. The region has been outplayed for most of this tournament and this follows suit. Australia was actually the pluckiest of the group, but doomed in a group featuring Netherlands, Chile, and Spain. Perhaps FIFA rethinks the qualification process based on how hard it is to judge which region is playing better. Redivide it so all the also rans in the regions meet in two groups to decide a few of the last entries.
Bosnia and Herzegovina 3 - 0
Honduras - Switzerland
I look for Switzerland to dominate this game and send a message that they didn't give up in the France game and they will not be a fun team to play in the next round.
Switzerland 3-0
Ecuador - France
France doesn't really have to do anything, but a draw or win would see them take top spot and avoid the winner of Group F who might be Argentina. If Argentina wins or draws they might play that way, if Argentina loses though, all bets are off and France might blow it to play Nigeria instead who is the only other potential winner of Group F. Ecuador isn't an easy match and they need a win to have any chance to advance. One of the tougher groups to advance from given the quality of the top three teams. Ecuador tries, but they do not advance.
France 2-1
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