Hey Chill, was just wondering, the divisions and matchups and even the odds are out for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia this coming Summer. Cant wait. So do you want the honors of creating the thread with the divisions and all? I thought we would see if anyone would like to start a contest and pick the teams that come out of the 8 divisions and then make it all the way. There are 6 teams only favored higher than England who are at plus 1650 to win the Cup. I like their odds and and their chances this time. None of the usual suspects strike the fear of God in me. How about you?
Anyway if you do not want to do it maybe you can pass the torch on to someone like Strider? If none of you are interested, let me know and I will do it. There are many websites to get the info. 5 dimes has the odds. Some real intriguing matchups early on. One that catch's my eye is Germany vs Mexico. Yes, first match!!!! A dandy. I really think Mexico is dangerous. I hope they win that game. I do think Germany and Mexico come out of that group. Sweden have a small shot. England is in with Belgium and I would expect those two to advance. So no USA and the real surprise this time is NO NETHERLANDS. I think this is the first time in my life I can remember the Dutch being out? No Scots or Irish. The usuals are favored. Germany, Brazil, France, Argentina (way overated IMO), Belgium, Spain. Then England. Big drop off to the next team which is Portugal. So they are giving England a fighting shot. Lets hope. I await your answer.