The 2014 FIFA World Cup

[501IH]

Can't believe how poorly the Germans play. 35 minutes out of the first half, clear Algerian superiority. Very concerning….

[Megatron1505]

The Algerians have really surprised me so far, great first half.

[mclaincausey]

It seemed to me like Germany upped there game towards the end of the half but I was surprised by the first half, and I'd be a bit concerned if I were Germany.

[501IH]

I think we all were, mclain. The Algerians were not desert foxes, but rather lions. Germany was lucky, their goalie Manuel Neuer saved them a number of times, and our nerves are in tatters. Against France in the quarters a whole different ball game (sorry for the pun) will be required.

[mclaincausey]

Muller had a bad day and still came away with an assist. I am pulling for you against the French. Algeria put forth a very impressive effort!

[seanocono]

^Yeah, they did.  Congrats to our German friends for escaping a tough opponent while not playing their best.

I can't wait to cheer for the home team tomorrow.  I've been rehearsing my "duck out of work strategy" for days.

[Chris]

Does it involve some sort of injury, like in Seul's post?

[Chiba J.]

Looks like Altidore is potentially available for tomorrow.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/30/jozy-altidore-ready-belgium-usa-klinsmann-referee

[seanocono]

@Chris:

Does it involve some sort of injury, like in Seul's post?

Haha. No it involves scheduling "meetings" on the other side of town, and then reporting back later with a tale of an unbelievable traffic jam.

[seanocono]

I hope Jürgen starts him. We are tougher to defend with Jozy in the lineup.

I have a feeling he will be coming off the bench, though.

[Megatron1505]

Holy crap ! Belgium Vs USA it's like a craft beer World Cup  :o

Trappiste or Bourbon barrel aged  ???

[Maynard Friedman]

Today I will be supporting mainly Belgium.

[Seul]

Bourbon barrel aged Belgian triple of course, Mega!..

[501IH]

Strict neutrality for me at Belgium v. USA, and with my typical leaning for lost causes, supporting the Swiss. Perhaps they can make it as hard on the Argentinians as Mexico and Algeria did in their respective 1/16 final games.

[FurattoHeddo]

Cannot contain myself anymore:

[501IH]

Love it how the underdogs are giving the favorites a hard time….Switzerland is alive and kicking as I type this, hah!

[summ3rhays]

ah haha.  Loving this page today.  I'm biased, but not enough so to think that USA has a chance. Argentina barely sneak through, which I think they will continue all the way until Messi is holding the trophy.

[Seul]

Furatto: 

Switserland: 

[mclaincausey]

Damn, was hoping the Swiss could pull it off but the better team won.

[501IH]

This was heartbreaking to see the brave Swiss at the end. They did put up such a good fight and provided us yet another nail biter…